Placement Statistics Overview
The Media Studies program at Ajeenkya D Y Patil University Pune has consistently demonstrated strong placement outcomes, with a high percentage of students securing jobs in top-tier organizations within the media and communication sector. Over the past five years, the program has maintained a robust track record in terms of both domestic and international placements.
Placement Data (Last Five Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Rate | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,00,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,00,000 | 94.5% | 38 |
| 2022 | 10,50,000 | 6,20,000 | 5,80,000 | 93.0% | 34 |
| 2021 | 9,80,000 | 5,80,000 | 5,40,000 | 91.5% | 30 |
| 2020 | 9,20,000 | 5,40,000 | 5,10,000 | 90.0% | 26 |
| 2019 | 8,70,000 | 5,10,000 | 4,80,000 | 88.0% | 23 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The university has established partnerships with leading media houses, advertising agencies, digital platforms, and tech companies that actively recruit from our program. These organizations offer a wide range of roles tailored to the skills and expertise developed during the course:
- Disney India – Offers positions in content strategy, brand management, and marketing.
- Netflix (India) – Recruits for roles in content analytics, community engagement, and user experience design.
- Sony Pictures Networks India – Seeks candidates for broadcast operations, news reporting, and content creation.
- Zee Entertainment Enterprises – Provides opportunities in production management, digital marketing, and audience analytics.
- WNS Global Services – Hires for media research, data analysis, and content automation roles.
- Google India – Offers positions in product design, data journalism, and AI-driven content curation.
- Microsoft India – Engages students for roles in digital marketing, content strategy, and developer relations.
- Facebook (Meta) India – Recruits for social media strategy, user engagement, and community management roles.
- Twitter India – Seeks candidates for data journalism, content creation, and platform analytics.
- Adobe Systems India – Offers roles in digital design, multimedia production, and marketing automation.
- The Times Group – Provides opportunities in editorial management, digital strategy, and brand communications.
- Star India – Recruits for content planning, audience engagement, and broadcast coordination.
- Myntra – Offers roles in e-commerce marketing, product storytelling, and influencer partnerships.
- Flipkart – Seeks candidates for digital strategy, brand management, and customer experience design.
- Tata Communications – Provides opportunities in media analytics, content delivery, and digital transformation projects.
Sector-wise Analysis
The demand for Media Studies graduates spans across multiple sectors, each offering unique career paths and growth opportunities:
- IT/Software: Growing demand for professionals skilled in media analytics, content automation, and digital marketing tools.
- Core Engineering: Opportunities in embedded systems development, IoT applications in media production, and smart broadcasting technologies.
- Finance: Increasing need for financial journalists, investment analysts specializing in media industries, and corporate communication roles.
- Consulting: Consultancies often hire graduates to advise clients on media strategy, brand positioning, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Analytics: Demand for data scientists who can interpret audience behavior, optimize content performance, and predict trends.
- PSUs: Government entities require communication specialists to manage public outreach, policy messaging, and information dissemination.
Internship Season
The internship season is a pivotal phase for students to gain real-world experience and enhance their employability. The university organizes dedicated internships during summer breaks, offering both domestic and international opportunities:
- Process: Internship applications are handled through the university’s placement cell, with shortlisted candidates participating in interviews conducted by potential employers.
- Key Companies: Internships are available at major firms such as Disney, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter, among others.
- Stipend Information: Stipends vary depending on the company and role but typically range from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per month for internships in top-tier organizations.