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@article{188670,
        author = {Mr. Bollini Manoj Kumar and Mr. K. M. D Rajesh Babu and Mr. G. Haribabu},
        title = {Rethinking Academic Evaluation: The Need for Skill-Based Entrance Tests in Modern Recruitment},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3992-3995},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188670},
        abstract = {Rapid technological advancements and evolving industry expectations have exposed the limitations of traditional academic evaluation systems that rely heavily on marks, memory-based examinations, and degree classifications. This review highlights the widening gap between academic performance and real-world job skills, emphasizing the rising significance of skill-based entrance tests in modern recruitment. Through critical analysis of global hiring trends, competency-based models, and national skill development initiatives, the paper proposes a structured, multi-stage skill assessment framework. Comparative tables, conceptual diagrams, and trend-based graphs provide additional insights into academic shortcomings and the benefits of skill-oriented hiring. The study concludes that adopting skill-based entrance tests will significantly enhance employability, fairness, and industry alignment in recruitment processes.},
        keywords = {Skill-based assessment, Academic evaluation, Employability gap, Competency-based hiring, Industry–academia alignment, Recruitment framework.},
        month = {December},
        }