Placement Statistics
The Psychology program at Ahmedabad University Ahmedabad has consistently achieved high placement rates, with a strong emphasis on quality over quantity. Here are the placement statistics for the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 800000 | 450000 | 420000 | 92% | 35 |
| 2023 | 750000 | 430000 | 400000 | 91% | 32 |
| 2022 | 700000 | 410000 | 380000 | 90% | 30 |
| 2021 | 650000 | 390000 | 360000 | 89% | 28 |
| 2020 | 600000 | 370000 | 340000 | 87% | 25 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The following companies have actively recruited from the Psychology program over recent years:
- Google: Offers roles in UX research, product analytics, and behavioral data science.
- Microsoft: Recruits for data analysis, user experience design, and AI ethics positions.
- IBM: Provides opportunities in human-computer interaction, cognitive computing, and organizational psychology.
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS): Offers internships and research positions in clinical settings.
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Engages graduates for business analytics, user experience research, and consulting roles.
- Deloitte: Hires for organizational psychology, change management, and employee engagement roles.
- Accenture: Offers positions in human-centered design, behavioral economics, and digital transformation.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Provides roles in user research, product strategy, and ethical AI development.
- Oxford University: Attracts top graduates for postgraduate research programs and doctoral studies.
- Stanford University: Offers prestigious fellowship opportunities for advanced research in psychology.
- MIT: Recruits for interdisciplinary research projects combining psychology with technology and engineering.
- CMU: Provides opportunities for graduate students to pursue specialized areas of study in psychology and AI.
- Google Research: Offers internships and full-time positions in behavioral analytics and human-computer interaction.
- Meta Platforms: Recruits for data science, user behavior analysis, and product research roles.
- Cognitive Science Labs: Engages graduates for cutting-edge research in cognitive modeling and neural networks.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The career prospects for Psychology graduates span multiple sectors:
- IT/Software: Roles include UX researcher, product analyst, data scientist, and behavioral economist.
- Core Engineering: Opportunities exist in human factors engineering, ergonomics, and usability testing.
- Finance: Positions in risk assessment, behavioral economics, and financial decision-making analysis.
- Consulting: Graduate roles in organizational development, change management, and employee engagement consulting.
- Analytics: Data analyst positions focused on user behavior and customer insights.
- PSUs: Employment opportunities in government health departments, social welfare agencies, and policy think tanks.
Internship Season
The internship season at Ahmedabad University Ahmedabad typically begins in March and concludes by July. Students are exposed to various industries through structured internships that align with their career interests:
- Duration: Internships last between 2-6 months, depending on the company and program requirements.
- Stipend Structure: Stipends range from INR 15,000 to INR 50,000 per month, with some premium internships offering up to INR 80,000/month.
- Key Companies: Internship partners include Google, Microsoft, TCS, NIMHANS, and startups in the wellness tech sector.
- Application Process: Students apply directly through the placement cell or company websites. Pre-internship workshops prepare students for professional environments.