IIT-Bombay graduate’s dream job offer revoked days before joining. What happened? LinkedIn post sparks outrage

In today’s high-stakes job market, landing a role straight out of college, especially from a premier institute like IIT Bombay, is seen as a golden ticket. But what happens when that ticket is snatched away just days before the journey begins? Prasad Chaure, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from IIT Bombay, is facing that exact nightmare. His recent LinkedIn post detailing how his only job offer was suddenly revoked days before joining has not only gone viral but also opened up conversations around fairness, transparency, and ethics in campus hiring.

Prasad, who hails from Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, had secured a role as a Business Analyst in Product at Torus Digital during campus placements in December 2024. As per IIT Bombay’s placement rules, accepting the offer meant he was no longer eligible to apply for subsequent roles through the campus system. Confident in his decision, Prasad began preparing for the job with full commitment after receiving his official offer letter and completing onboarding formalities.

However, what followed was a sequence of abrupt setbacks. First, his joining date, initially set for June 2, 2025, was pushed back by a month. Then, in a move that blindsided him, the company revoked the offer entirely on the original joining day, citing “change in requirements for future business” as the reason.


In his LinkedIn post, Prasad shared the emotional toll of the experience, saying that he had turned down other interviews and paused his job hunt, believing his future was secure. Now left with no offer and limited options post-placement season, he is actively seeking a job again.

Netizens react

The post quickly garnered attention, with users expressing solidarity and outrage. One user called the situation “incredibly unfair,” while another applauded Prasad for his grace and clarity in navigating such a blow. Many professionals have also offered to share his resume within their networks in the hope of helping him land a more secure and well-deserved opportunity.