Infosys, one of India’s leading IT companies, is facing significant criticism after nearly 400 trainees were terminated at its Mysore campus on February 7, 2025. The layoffs were attributed to the trainees’ failure to clear mandatory internal assessments, but the decision has sparked outrage among industry experts and the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES).
The sudden mass termination left many trainees, who had relocated from various parts of India, in a vulnerable situation without immediate housing arrangements.
Key Highlights:
Details of the Layoffs:
According to Times Now, the trainees were informed of their termination in group meetings. Reports indicate that security personnel were present during these meetings, and trainees were asked to leave the campus by 6 PM on the same day. In one instance, a trainee reportedly pleaded for an extension, asking, “Please allow me to stay at night. I will leave tomorrow. Where will I go right now?” The officer’s alleged response was, “We don’t know. You are no longer part of the company. Leave the campus by 6 PM.”
The abruptness of the decision left many trainees struggling, especially those who had no immediate backup plan for accommodation.
Infosys’ Official Stand:
Infosys defended its decision, stating that trainees were given three opportunities to pass the internal assessment. The company explained that this policy has been in place for over 20 years. However, reports suggest that the evaluation standards were recently made more stringent.
Key changes to the assessment policy include:
- The minimum passing score was raised from 50% to 65%.
- The training curriculum was expanded, requiring trainees to put in 200 hours of study to meet expectations.
These changes have made it more challenging for trainees to clear the assessments.
NITES Condemns the Layoffs:
The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) criticized Infosys’ move, describing it as a form of “corporate exploitation.” Harpreet Singh Saluja, President of NITES, called for government intervention to protect the rights of trainees and prevent such actions in the future.
“This is a clear case of corporate exploitation, and it cannot continue,” Saluja told The Times of India. “We demand immediate government intervention to address the growing concerns over job security and fairness in the IT industry.”
Concerns Over Fairness and Job Security:
The incident has raised broader concerns about the fairness of evaluation processes in the IT sector. While companies aim to maintain high standards, stricter assessment policies may disproportionately affect new employees, leading to job insecurity.
For many freshers, the training process is already intense. With higher passing requirements and longer study hours, the pressure to meet expectations has only increased.
Infosys’ mass termination of trainees has opened up critical conversations about fairness and job security in the IT industry. As NITES continues to push for government intervention, it remains to be seen how Infosys and other IT giants will respond to growing concerns about internal assessment standards.
For now, the affected trainees are left to rebuild their careers in an increasingly competitive environment.
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