PLACEMENTS
NIT Mizoram achieves impressive placement record for 2023-2024 academic session with 86.7% overall placement
NIT Mizoram posted an 86.7% placement rate for 2023-2024, with the highest salary package at 14.5 LPA and an average over 7 LPA. Over 75 companies, including Adobe, Deloitte, Vedanta, and Mahindra & Mahindra, recruited students. Among the students, Shristi Sharma and Nishant Nitin Mishra, who secured four job offers, praised the Training and Placement Office. Internships, part of the curriculum, involved 100% student participation with organizations like SAIL, Indian Railways, and Google, offering stipends between ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per month.
TISS Mumbai sees mean CTC of Rs 26.31 lakh during final placements
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai has concluded final placements for its 2022-24 HRM & LR batch. The mean CTC was Rs 26.31 lakh, and the median CTC was Rs 25.28 lakh, with the highest at Rs 49 lakh. The top 10% and top 25% averaged Rs 39 lakh and Rs 35.26 lakh respectively. Despite the challenging year, 66 of 78 students received packages of Rs 20 lakh or more
IIIT Delhi places 86% of students at average salary of Rs 20.46 lakh per annum
86% of IIIT-Delhi's Class of 2024 secure job offers with highest domestic offer at Rs 49 lakh per annum. Highest international offer at $114,000. 113 companies participate, including regular top-tier recruiters, mid-segment firms, and startups. Average salary is Rs 20.46 lpa.
ChatGPT Effect? 7,000 IIT students still jobless as placement season ends; Institute sends SOS to alumni for help
Over 7,000 IIT students remain unplaced as the 2023-24 placement season ends. IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and BITS are seeking help from alumni to secure jobs for these graduates. Economic factors and technological advances, such as the rise of ChatGPT, have contributed to the decline in placements, with many companies adopting a cautious hiring approach.
IIT Madras: More than 80% of BTech/dual degree students, 75% of master’s students placed
IIT Madras achieves over 80% placement for BTech and dual degree students, 75% for master’s students. 1,091 students placed in 256 companies during 2023-24 campus placements. Median salary Rs 19.6 lakh per annum, average salary Rs 22 lakh per annum. Institute encourages entrepreneurship to create more job opportunities.
FMS Delhi completes summer placement season with 289 students bagging offers
FMS Delhi wrapped up its summer placement process with 289 students receiving offers from 101 companies. The average stipend for the Class of 2025 is Rs 2.96 lakh, with top students earning up to Rs 4.22 lakh.
IIM Shillong placements recorded highest CTC of Rs 71.50 lakh
IIM Shillong's 2022-24 batch achieved a highest CTC of Rs 71.50 lakh per annum, with significant improvements in placements across various domains. The institute's focus on excellence and quality education reflects in the lucrative job offers received.
BITSoM secures 100% summer internship for Class of 2025
BITSoM, Mumbai, achieved full summer internship placement for its MBA class of 2023-25 with a median stipend of Rs 2 lakh from 55 companies. Top recruiters like Tata Sons, Aditya Birla Group, and Hindustan Unilever offered internships.
High-paying IIT jobs a myth? Top grads settle for as low as Rs 6 lakh as placements dry up
Despite the usual hype surrounding the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) placement season, this year has presented significant challenges for graduates seeking high-paying jobs. The global economic slowdown has caused companies to reduce hiring numbers and offer lower salary packages, impacting students at prestigious institutes like IIT Indore, IIT Bombay, IIT-Kharagpur, and IIT Delhi.
IITs strive to beat placement winter blues
The schools are going all out to get more recruiters to campuses. The placement season ends in May-June for the IITs. Two of the top schools - IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi - have provided official placement data to ET. At IIT Bombay, the top choice for those who clear the entrance exam process, 33% of the 1,973 students participating in placements were yet to get jobs as of April 4. The older IITs are typically regarded by candidates as the most desirable. Apart from the eight older ones, India has 15 other IITs set up since 2008. IT-BHU became IIT-BHU (Varanasi) in 2012 by an act of Parliament.
Emotional intelligence: A crucial skill for freshers in uncertain job market
Emotional intelligence is crucial for freshers in the modern employment landscape. Employers highly value skills like self-regulation, empathy, and leadership potential. Developing EI through self-awareness activities and feedback can lead to success in a competitive job market.
Job openings: Entry-level tech hiring takes a hit; campus placements may fall over 50% this year
Over the previous few years, India's IT job market has seen a gradual fall in entry-level positions; this year, a further decline is projected, along with fewer hirings from colleges. Although there have been modest increases in hiring activity, the true momentum could not show up until the second half of the year.
Consulting, technology firms top recruiters at ISB, 70 first-time recruiters make 190-plus offers
Consulting and professional advisory services firms dominated recruitment for the Indian School of Business PGP Class of 2024, representing 37% of offers. Overall, 394 companies, including over 70 first-time recruiters, extended 1,206 job offers to 850 students. As of early April, over 95% of the batch had secured placements.
Lack of mass hiring by Amazon and other big cos adds to the woes of IITD students amid 30% drop in job offers
IIT Delhi's 2024 placement season faced challenges as students struggled to secure roles despite approaching numerous recruiters. The demand for specialized skills and absence of top firms added to the pressure, reflecting the tough job market conditions.
Many IIT students grapple with tough job market of 2024: From pay package woes to placement challenges
After failing to secure a job during the recent placement season, an undergraduate from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi turned to LinkedIn in hopes of finding employment but faced continued disappointment. Describing the 2024 placement season as lackluster, he emphasized the pressure felt by students. At IIT Delhi, placements occur in three phases,
SCMS Pune places 96.96% students for academic year 2023-24
The placements encompassed diverse industries, ranging from business processing outsourcing leaders like Accenture to banks such as ICICI Bank, said the statement.
SP Jain Global Bachelor of Data Science program records 100% placement for second consecutive year
SP Jain Global's Bachelor of Data Science programme secured 100% placement for the class of 2023, with the highest salary at AUD126,200. Sectors like consulting, telecommunications, and real estate were actively involved in recruitment, with students also securing internships at various organizations.
IIT degree doesn't guarantee crores: IIT-Roorkee alumni and IFS officer gives a reality check, busts placement myths
The reality of IIT placements, revealed by IFS officer Gaurav Garg, showcases a wide salary range from ₹6-35 lakh, with CSE and ECE graduates receiving higher offers. Global companies like Google and Facebook offer crores, but salary packages can be complex, often resulting in lower in-hand pay. IIT Bombay struggled this year, with 36% of students failing to secure jobs, reflecting challenges in a volatile economic climate.
516 IIMB students bag offers from 163 firms in final placement
The placement week, which ended February 7, saw 503 students getting hired, while 13 students were placed in a subsequent rolling placement process, IIMB said in a release.
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