<ul><li>A Bengaluru momo shop listing offering ₹3 lakh per annum sparked online debate when compared to Cognizant’s ₹2.52 lakh per annum for freshers.</li><li>Amit Misra, CEO of Dazeinfo, drew attention by sharing the ad, saying, “Cognizant is offering ₹2.52 LPA for engineers! Meanwhile, a helper job at a momo shop earns ₹3 LPA!” The social media backlash highlighted the low entry-level IT salaries in costly cities like Bengaluru and Pune.</li><li>Comments included, “Wow, Rs 2 lakhs per year? My driver makes way more than that.” Wipro’s similar packages with strict conditions also raised concerns about industry salary standards and living costs.</li></ul>

'A helper at a momo shop earns Rs 3 lakh per annum!': Bengaluru startup founder takes a jab at Cognizant's fresher pays

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