Cognizant's recent job drive offered fresh graduates ₹2.52 lakh per annum, sparking online debate. A Bengaluru startup founder, Amit Misra, taking a dig at Cognizant shared a picture of a momo stall helper job offer offering around ₹3 lakh annually. The post highlighted frustrations over stagnant entry-level IT salary, with many criticising the wage disparity in cities like Bengaluru.