Should I join a startup or a big company as a fresher?

Both have real advantages, and the right choice depends on what you want to learn.

Startups: - You get more responsibility early and learn many things quickly. - Less hierarchy and more ownership. - But pay and job security can be uncertain, and structure may be lacking.

Big companies: - Structured training, stable pay, good benefits and a strong brand on your resume. - But you may have a narrow role and slower growth at first.

Many people start at a big company to build fundamentals and then move to a startup, or the reverse. If you choose a startup, check its funding, founders and the people you will learn from.