For freshers entering India's job market in 2026 — whether you're a B.Tech, MBA, BSc, or BCA graduate — your resume format needs to showcase potential rather than experience. The right format can make the difference between getting shortlisted for campus placements or off-campus drives and being overlooked among lakhs of applicants.
The ideal fresher resume format uses a modified reverse-chronological structure with this section order: Contact Information → Resume Objective → Education → Technical Skills → Projects → Internships → Certifications → Extracurricular Activities. Notice that education and skills come before any experience — this is the key difference from an experienced professional's resume. Your education section should include degree, university, CGPA (if above 7.0), graduation year, and any academic achievements or relevant coursework.
For B.Tech freshers, the Projects section is critical — this is effectively your substitute for work experience. List 2-4 projects with a clear structure: Project Name | Technologies Used | Brief Description | Key Outcome. For MBA freshers, replace projects with Case Studies or Business Projects and emphasize leadership, analytical skills, and business impact. For BSc/BCA graduates, highlight lab work, research projects, and practical skills.
Formatting essentials: use a single-column layout (ATS-friendly), 10-11pt Calibri or Arial font, 0.5-1 inch margins, clear section headings, and consistent bullet point formatting. Save as PDF. The entire resume must fit on one page — no exceptions for freshers. Use our resume builder's fresher-specific templates that are pre-optimized for Indian campus placements and ATS systems.