Campus Placement Watch: College-Specific Placement News
As India steps further into a digitally transformed job market in 2025, campus placements remain a critical bridge between education and employment. From IITs to private universities, the competition for top talent among recruiters is heating up — and so is the interest from students eager to land dream jobs straight out of college.
In this edition of Campus Placement Watch, we bring you the latest insights into college-specific placement trends, average packages, top recruiters, and in-demand roles across major campuses in India. Whether you’re a student preparing for your turn or a fresher curious about market trends, this snapshot gives you a clear view of what’s happening on the ground.
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have once again led the placement charts in 2025, especially IIT Bombay, Delhi, and Madras.
Highlights:
IIT Bombay witnessed 85% placements in Phase 1 alone, with over 60 international offers.
Highest package: ₹2.4 crore (international), ₹1.25 crore (domestic).
Top recruiters: Google, Qualcomm, Samsung R&D, Rubrik, and Bain & Co.
Emerging roles: AI Research Engineer, Quantum Computing Associate, and Green Tech Analyst.
Students from data science, electrical engineering, and computer science saw the most opportunities, with hybrid and remote roles on the rise.
NITs and IIITs: Strong Show in Core, IT, and Consulting
NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and IIIT Hyderabad delivered impressive results this year.
NIT Trichy reported 93% placements in CSE, with an average package of ₹18 LPA.
IIIT Hyderabad had record placements in AI/ML roles, with median packages at ₹20 LPA.
Core engineering branches saw increased hiring in green energy, robotics, and embedded systems.
Companies like L&T, Honeywell, and Deloitte actively participated in the core + consulting space.
Private Universities Are Quickly Gaining Ground
In 2025, prominent private universities such as Ashoka University, VIT, Shiv Nadar University, and BITS Pilani garnered media attention due to their international recruiters and industry partnerships.
- 94% of students at BITS Pilani are placed in the CS and ECE branches.
- ₹72 LPA is the highest domestic package.
- Microsoft, Uber, Zomato, and Atlassian were among the recruiters.
VIT Vellore:
- Excellent performance in IT services and product-based roles.
- Amazon, TCS Digital, PayU, and Fractal made a lot of hires.
Shiv Nadar and Ashoka:
- Data science and liberal arts hybrids are in high demand.
- Positions in public policy, UX research, marketing analytics, and AI ethics became more popular.
MBA Campuses: High Numbers for Consulting & Product Roles
B-Schools like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, ISB Hyderabad, and XLRI Jamshedpur saw continued dominance of consulting and product roles.
ISB Hyderabad average package: ₹34 LPA
Top domains: Strategy, Product Management, Marketing Tech, and FinTech
Recruiters: McKinsey, BCG, Amazon, HUL, Razorpay, Cred
MBA graduates with tech + business skills are being preferred for product, strategy, and growth roles in both startups and MNCs.
Top Placement Trends for 2025
1. Remote and Hybrid Hiring Are Commonplace
Businesses now provide “Remote First” positions, particularly in tech, marketing, and analytics, which makes it simpler for students from Tier 2/3 cities to find employment abroad.
2. More Internships Are Offering Pre-Placement Offers
Based on their internships, over 40% of senior students at prestigious universities were awarded PPOs, particularly for positions in consulting, product, and data.
3. Hiring Based on Skills > Hiring Based on Degrees
In addition to CGPA and degrees, startups and multinational tech companies are increasingly hiring based on portfolios, certifications, and case competitions.
State Colleges & Government Institutes: Growing with Specific Industry Assistance
New placement cells and industry-sponsored skill labs are helping government technical institutes and state university colleges catch up.
For example:
DTU (Delhi) launched an AI Lab in partnership with Microsoft, increasing placement in ML roles.
Jadavpur University reported strong hiring in civil, energy, and environment engineering.
Last Thought
Starting early, emphasizing practical skills, and keeping abreast of changes in the labor market are crucial for students. In order to help you plan your career with clarity and confidence, platforms such as The Career Beacon will continue to track placement trends, provide resume tips, and decode hiring news.
