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 Why MNCs in Hyderabad Prioritize ISTQB Certified Freshers In today’s competitive IT landscape, multinational companies (MNCs) in Hyderabad are increasingly hiring ISTQB-certified freshers —and the reasons are clear, data-driven, and career-focused. 📊 Industry Demand & Stats Around 70% of organizations prefer certified QA candidates during hiring ISTQB has 1.1M+ exams conducted globally, making it a trusted benchmark In Hyderabad, 79% of testing jobs offer ₹6–10 LPA, showing strong demand Certified professionals can earn 15–20% higher salaries than non-certified peers 💡 Why MNCs Prefer ISTQB Freshers Standardized Knowledge – ISTQB ensures strong fundamentals in testing concepts, Agile, and automation. Job Readiness – Freshers with certification need less training, saving company time and cost. AI-Driven QA Demand – With AI and automation rising, structured testing skills are critical Global Recognition – ISTQB acts as a universal skill validation across projects and countrie...

 Why Manual Testing is Still a Smart Career for Non-IT Graduates in 2026  In 2026, many students believe that AI and automation have replaced manual testing. But the reality in the IT industry is very different. Manual testing still plays a crucial role in software quality, especially for exploratory testing, usability testing, and real user experience validation. According to software testing reports, 82% of QA teams still use manual testing daily, proving that human testers remain essential in modern development environments. The Myth: AI and Automation Replace Human Testers Automation tools can run repetitive tests quickly, but they cannot fully replicate human intuition and creativity. Studies show that 82% of critical user experience issues are discovered through manual testing, because humans can notice usability problems and unexpected behaviors that machines may overlook. Additionally, industry surveys reveal that only about 2–3% of organizations have fully replaced m...