S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Kanpur turned center of attraction when it registered 989 offered at the end of 1st phase of 23-24 placement season. Total of 913 students were placed at the end of first phase.
Out of the total 989 offers made, 22 of them were international offers, said sources from IIT Kanpur.
The current average salary stands impressively at Rs 26.27 LPA (lakh per annum), underlining the high caliber of IIT Kanpur’s graduating talent.
Participation of companies
The 1st phase of placement witnessed participation of top hats of the corporate world such as Microsoft, Fujitsu, Samsung, Reliance, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm.
Among others who participated in the phase 1 placement were Deutsche Bank, Tata Projects, Navi, Uniorbit, ICICI Bank, EXL, NPCI, Intel, TSMC, Bajaj Auto, Tata Steel, HPCL, SECI, C-DOT, NVIDIA.
This diverse and prestigious list of recruiters reflects the institute’s robust standing in the professional landscape and the myriad opportunities available to its students.
Director of IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur director Professor S Ganesh congratulated the students. The relentless efforts of the Students’ Placement Office deserve appreciation as we culminate the first phase of this year’s placement season, he said.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the recruiters who have placed their trust in our students and the institute, offering valuable opportunities within their organizations, he said.
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‘This trust and collaboration greatly enhance the students’ professional journeys.’
Involvement
Prof. Raju Kumar Gupta, Chairperson of the Students’ Placement Office at IIT Kanpur, extended a warm invitation to esteemed industries and startups for the upcoming second phase of placements scheduled to commence in mid-January 2024.
He highlighted the institute’s anticipation of their involvement in shaping the future careers of IIT Kanpur students, expressing gratitude for their ongoing contribution to the institute’s journey of success.
About IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur was established in 1959 and declared to be to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament.
It is best known for the highest standard of its education in science and engineering and seminal R&D contributions over the years.
The institute has a sprawling lush green campus spread over 1055 acres with large pool of academic and research resources spanning across 19 departments, 25 centers and 3 interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with more than 570 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students.
