Placement Statistics
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 800000 | 450000 | 420000 | 92.0% | 45 |
| 2022 | 750000 | 420000 | 390000 | 91.0% | 42 |
| 2021 | 700000 | 390000 | 360000 | 90.0% | 38 |
| 2020 | 650000 | 360000 | 330000 | 89.0% | 35 |
| 2019 | 600000 | 330000 | 300000 | 87.0% | 30 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The Journalism program at Aisect University Hazaribagh attracts top-tier companies from across the media landscape, including:
- The Times of India
- NDTV
- India Today
- National Geographic
- BBC News
- CNN-IBN
- Reuters
- Al Jazeera
- The Guardian
- Google News Initiative
- Microsoft
- ESPN
- Zee News
These companies offer a variety of roles such as:
- Senior Editor
- Content Creator
- Media Strategist
- Community Manager
- Data Analyst
- Public Relations Specialist
- Investigative Reporter
- Corporate Communications Officer
Sector-Wise Analysis
The media industry is highly diverse, and Journalism graduates from Aisect University Hazaribagh find opportunities in various sectors:
- IT/Software: With increasing demand for digital storytelling, many graduates work as content strategists or community managers at tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Twitter.
- Core Engineering: Some alumni transition into roles that require communication and reporting skills in engineering firms.
- Finance: Graduates often pursue roles in quantitative journalism, analyzing financial data and writing reports for financial publications.
- Consulting: Many find work with consulting firms that focus on media strategy or public relations.
- Analytics: Data journalism skills are highly valued by analytics firms looking to create compelling narratives from datasets.
- PSUs: Government organizations such as the Press Information Bureau and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting actively recruit from our program.
Internship Season
The internship season is a crucial part of the Journalism program, offering students real-world experience and networking opportunities. The process typically begins in the third year, with companies visiting campus for recruitment drives. Internships are offered across various domains:
- Newsrooms (print, broadcast, digital)
- Marketing and PR agencies
- Corporate communication departments
- Research institutions
- Media startups
Historically, internships have offered stipends ranging from INR 15,000 to 40,000 per month. Some students also receive full-time offers upon completion of their internships.