Placement is slowly closing the gap between the recruited and the hopefuls ,in almost all the branches. Metallurgy is almost done and in the other branches, only about 16/17 remain; by the end of the month, student co-ordinators are optimistic about placing all their classmates in companies. The only painful realisation that has come about is the fact that girls in the Civil branch are being overlooked, because their core companies, inspite of a phenomenal recruiting spree, are only looking at employees who will be working onsite, in interior parts of states, hilly and inaccessible parts and they will not be able to ensure the safety and comfort of girls. 

I feel it's a pity that our brilliant girls, with fantastic aptitude and passion for their subject and with additional technical skills are left wondering where their dreams are. My heart goes out to them. However, I'm sure there are companies which will recognise their potential and take them in. It takes courage to answer a call and it takes courage to bear it all. God be with you all, girls of Civil Engineeirng.