30 IT Companies Hiring Freshers Without 60% Criteria (2026)

Thousands of capable students get rejected due to academic cutoffs. The truth? Many companies no longer care about percentages.

Why Companies Dropped the 60% Rule

• Skill shortages in tech
• Rise of coding assessments
• Project-based hiring
• Startup hiring flexibility

Companies That Hire Without 60%

• Startups (SaaS, FinTech, EdTech)
• Product-based mid-size firms
• Some service companies for niche roles
• GCCs hiring through skill tests

How to Apply Smartly

• Focus on GitHub projects
• Highlight internships & freelancing
• Avoid mentioning percentage unless asked

Learning Resources

• Skill-Based Hiring → https://www.hackerrank.com/
• Project Learning → https://www.freecodecamp.org/

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