IIT Kharagpur Highest Placement Package reaches 75 Lakhs

The Placement Statistics from IIT Kharagpur indicates the highest package of Rs. 75 Lakhs awarded to Undergraduate Students passing out in 2014.

The Details are as Follows:
Range of salaries offered by these recruiters: ₹12 Lakhs – $125,000.
Highest domestic package:  ₹37 lakh
Highest offer from abroad: $ 1.25 Lakh.

According to a Release from the Institute, Students were looking for opportunities in both domestic and international markets which would allow them to apply their academic as well as extra-curricular skills in the post-graduation era.

The companies were looking for bright students with a strong personality and a determined frame of mind, key components of success at the corporate level. The entrepreneurial frame of mind of the students of IIT Kharagpur also received appreciation from the recruiters.

The recruitment at IITs is driven by the long term growth potential these students offer and the placement season this year has been no difference. IIT Kharagpur in turn has turned the tables with over 350 companies registering for placements in Phase I, symbolizing the upbeat momentum and outlook of the economy on this front.

The placement season saw the participation of educational institutes looking to hire the next generation of Professors and educational advisors across all branches and domains.

IIT Kharagpur placements are a diverse mix of organizations spanning across all domains canvassing a wide horizon. This allows for the students to choose the career and profession of their choice , a perfect example of which is the successful campus visit of recruiters ranging from technical , consulting and banking firms. The participation of educational institutes has added a new dimension to the placement process.