Placement Statistics (2019-2024)
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Percentage | PPO Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 850000 | 450000 | 420000 | 90% | 40 |
| 2020 | 870000 | 460000 | 430000 | 91% | 42 |
| 2021 | 890000 | 470000 | 440000 | 92% | 44 |
| 2022 | 910000 | 480000 | 450000 | 93% | 46 |
| 2023 | 930000 | 490000 | 460000 | 93% | 48 |
| 2024 | 950000 | 520000 | 480000 | 93% | 50 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program attracts recruitment from leading organizations across multiple sectors:
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: Offers roles in policy development, climate monitoring, and environmental impact assessment.
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD): Provides opportunities for research collaboration and academic positions in environmental science.
- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI): Recruits graduates for R&D roles in pollution control and environmental monitoring.
- Shell: Hires for sustainability analyst, environmental compliance officer, and renewable energy project manager roles.
- BP: Offers internships and full-time positions in environmental engineering, risk assessment, and carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
- Tesla: Recruits for roles in battery technology development, solar panel manufacturing, and sustainable transportation solutions.
- McKinsey & Company: Provides consulting opportunities in environmental strategy, sustainability transformation, and climate change adaptation.
- AECOM: Offers positions in infrastructure planning, environmental impact assessment, and green building design.
- UNDP: Recruits for projects focused on sustainable development goals, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.
- World Bank: Hires for environmental project management, policy analysis, and climate finance roles.
- Greenpeace India: Offers positions in advocacy, research, and campaign coordination related to environmental protection.
- WRI India: Provides opportunities in urban sustainability, energy transition, and climate change mitigation.
- Climate Policy Initiative: Recruits for roles in climate finance, policy analysis, and sustainable development projects.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN): Offers positions in conservation biology, habitat restoration, and ecosystem management.
- UNEP: Provides opportunities in international environmental diplomacy, policy development, and global sustainability initiatives.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The career landscape for Environmental Science graduates spans diverse sectors, each offering unique pathways:
- IT/Software Sector: Roles include environmental data analysts, software developers for climate modeling tools, and sustainability consultants. Companies like Microsoft, Google, and IBM have dedicated teams working on green computing initiatives.
- Core Engineering: Graduates find positions in environmental engineering firms specializing in pollution control systems, waste management, and sustainable design projects.
- Finance: Opportunities exist in climate risk assessment, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing, and green bonds. Institutions like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have integrated sustainability into their core strategies.
- Consulting Firms: Leading firms such as Deloitte, PwC, and Accenture offer environmental consulting services to clients seeking compliance, sustainability audits, and climate resilience planning.
- Analytics: With increasing reliance on data-driven decision-making, graduates work in analytics roles focusing on environmental datasets for predictive modeling and policy recommendations.
- PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings): Organizations like BHEL, NTPC, and Indian Oil recruit for roles in environmental compliance, renewable energy projects, and sustainable operations.
Internship Season
The internship season begins in the third year of the program. Students are exposed to internships with leading organizations across government, industry, and non-profit sectors. Typical stipends range from INR 15,000 to 30,000 per month depending on the organization and role.
Historically, top companies offering internships include:
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- National Institute of Environmental Engineering Research (NEERI)
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
- Shell and BP (Energy Sector)
- McKinsey & Company (Consulting)
- AECOM (Infrastructure Planning)
- UNDP (Global Sustainability Projects)
Internship experiences often lead to full-time job offers, particularly for students who demonstrate exceptional performance and alignment with organizational goals.