9 students breach Rs 1 cr mark in IIT Kharagpur's placement season 2024-25

IIT Kharagpur has set a significant benchmark with the continuous placement season 2024-25 as it received more than 1,800 job offers comprising 409 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) and 25 international offers. This fact remains true even with an internationally challenging job scenario, confirming the robust reputation of the institute with industries.

The season kicked off on a high, with over 800 offers extended in the first two days alone.

By Day 3, the figure had reached beyond 1,000, reflecting robust demand for institute alumni in different sectors. Remarkably, nine students have been offered packages above 1 crore, with the highest reaching 2.14 crore per annum.

These headhunting offers were from leading multinational companies and indicated robust employer confidence in the quality of training, innovation culture, and students at the institute.

Professor Rajib Maity, Career Development Centre Chairperson, said, "The outcomes are a testament to our teamwork and support specific to ensuring that students achieve their potential. Our readiness and resilience focus is enabling graduates to land purposeful jobs."

Over 400 companies have taken part in the ongoing placement drive thus far, including students in software, analytics, finance, consulting, core engineering, and other functions.

The institute extended its appreciation to all recruiters for their persistent faith and interest in more extensive future cooperation.

Professor Amit Patra, IIT Kharagpur Director, referred to the record-high number of offers as a milestone. "As technology advances, we are enriching our curriculum to lead the way. Our inter-disciplinary approach, powerful alumni base, and hands-on training make students industry-ready leaders," he maintained.

IIT Kharagpur with its academic excellence remains a recruiters' as well as students' first choice.

Its success in placing highlights not just robust institutional leadership but also the growing pertinence of its programmes in an ever-changing job market.