Despite global economic headwinds, IIT Kharagpur sets a new benchmark in campus recruitment.
In a stellar performance amidst a globally challenging job market, IIT Kharagpur has recorded over 1,800 job offers in the ongoing 2024–25 placement season, showcasing its continued dominance in India’s higher education and recruitment landscape.
Among these, 409 are Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) and 25 are international roles, signaling strong global interest in the institute’s talent pool. The placement drive began on a powerful note, with 800+ offers rolled out within the first two days. By Day 3, the number had already surpassed 1,000, underscoring sustained hiring momentum.
What truly stands out is the nine students who secured packages of over ₹1 crore per annum, with the highest domestic package reaching an impressive ₹2.14 crore. This marks one of the top salary figures ever reported in an Indian campus hiring cycle.
Diverse Sector Participation
The placements attracted 400+ companies spanning a wide array of sectors including:
Software & IT
Finance
Consulting
Core Engineering
This sectoral diversity reflects the holistic skill set that IIT Kharagpur students bring to the table, making them desirable recruits for both tech and non-tech roles.
