What Recruiters Look For Beyond Your Marks in 2026
You spent three years grinding assignments, showing up to lectures, and somehow surviving exam season. You have decent grades. Maybe even good ones. So why does it still feel like getting hired is a whole different battle? Here's the thing nobody really tells you upfront — your marksheet gets you through the door, but it rarely gets you the job. Recruiters in 2026 are looking at something much bigger. And if you're a student at Atria University, whether you're in Engineering or BBA, this matters to you right now. Your Skills Talk Louder Than Your GPA A 8.5 CGPA with zero practical exposure is less impressive than a 7.0 CGPA with three real projects under your belt. Recruiters know this. Hiring managers have started asking "what have you built?" more than "what did you score?" For Atria University engineering students, this means getting hands-on with labs, mini-projects, and even personal builds outside the curriculum. For BBA students, it means case s...