IIT Kharagpur redemonstrates its legacy.

IIT Kharagpur has once again reinforced its legacy of academic and professional excellence by achieving a major milestone in the 2024-25 placement season. Despite a challenging global employment landscape, the Institute has recorded over 1,800 job offers, including 409 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) and 25 international offers, underscoring its growing appeal among top global recruiters.

The placement season kicked off with remarkable momentum, amassing more than 800 offers within the first two days. By Day 3, the institute reached 1,000-offer mark, showcasing the robust demand for IIT Kharagpur’s talent across diverse industries.

This season also witnessed nine students receiving offers exceeding INR 1.00 crore, with the highest compensation package reaching a staggering INR 2.14 crore per annum.

Speaking on the Institute’s success, Prof. Amit Patra, Director, IIT Kharagpur remarked, “The achievement of over 1,800 placement offers in the 2024-25 season marks a defining moment for IIT Kharagpur, reaffirming our stature as a global leader in shaping the next generation of industry-ready innovators. As AI and deep-tech continue to redefine industries, we must introspect and evolve our traditional knowledge to counter the challenges in the job scenario. At IIT Kharagpur, we are committed to evolve our curriculum making it more agile, interdisciplinary and focused so that our graduates not only adapt to these shifts but actively shape them. The strength of our vibrant alumni network and our unwavering focus on real-world problem-solving ensure that our graduates emerge as visionaries, ready to drive the future of technology with purpose and impact”.

So far, over 400 companies have participated in the placement process, recruiting students across sectors such as software, analytics, finance, banking, consulting, and core engineering. IIT Kharagpur extends its heartfelt gratitude to all recruiters for their continued trust and looks forward to deeper collaborations in future hiring cycles.

As one of India’s premier institutions, IIT Kharagpur continues to pave the way for academic and professional success, solidifying its position as a top destination for recruiters and students alike.

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