Crores for Coders! IIT Kharagpur’s Placement Season Hits New Heights ₹2.14 Crore Highest Offer

IIT Kharagpur has started its 2024-25 placement season on a historic note with an all-time highest offer of ₹2.14 crore and established itself as a leading institute of industry-ready talent. To date, the placement season has seen 1,800 job offers that also include 409 pre-placement offers (PPOs) and 25 international offers2.

Key Points

Highest Package: ₹2.14 crore per annum, by a top multinational company.
Elite Job Offers: Nine students got packages above ₹1 crore.
Overall Job Offers: Over 1,800 placements across industries.
HIRING COMPANIES: 400+ companies participated, across software, analytics, finance, consulting, and core engineering.

Industry Impact & Future Horizon

World economic uncertainty aside, IIT Kharagpur remains a favorite among top recruiters, testifying to its pedagogical excellence and curriculum that is innovation-oriented. The institute is also committed to catching up on AI and deep-tech advancements, ensuring graduates are equipped for shifting industry demands.

Sources: Indian Express, The Statesman