New Delhi, June 30 -- A survey of corporate employers done by GMAC, the global body that conducts the GMAT exam for some of the top management schools worldwide, has shown that skills like AI and data interpretation are top draws among global recruiters.

The 2026 Corporate Recruiters Survey showed that employers value those graduates who understand AI tools and their application. However, it remains one of the skills that graduates are seen as least prepared to demonstrate, the survey found.

The survey saw participation from 621 corporate recruiters and hiring managers from staffing firms, with respondents from 39 countries.

The survey found that a third of the employers have replaced entry-level roles with AI. These roles span coding,...