Placement Statistics
The Economics program at Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University boasts a consistently high placement rate, with 98% of students securing employment or pursuing higher studies within six months of graduation.
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Rate (%) | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 800000 | 350000 | 320000 | 92.0 | 45 |
| 2020 | 850000 | 370000 | 340000 | 93.0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 900000 | 390000 | 360000 | 94.0 | 55 |
| 2022 | 950000 | 410000 | 380000 | 95.0 | 60 |
| 2023 | 1000000 | 430000 | 400000 | 96.0 | 65 |
| 2024 | 1050000 | 450000 | 420000 | 97.0 | 70 |
| 2025 | 1100000 | 470000 | 440000 | 98.0 | 75 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program attracts recruitment from leading firms across multiple sectors:
- Goldman Sachs
- McKinsey & Company
- World Bank
- Reserve Bank of India
- International Monetary Fund
- Deloitte
- Accenture
- Boston Consulting Group
- PwC
- Amazon
- JPMorgan Chase
- Citi Group
- Barclays
- Standard Chartered Bank
- HSBC
These companies typically offer roles such as Financial Analyst, Policy Consultant, Data Scientist, Economic Researcher, Risk Analyst, and Investment Analyst. The recruitment process includes written tests, technical interviews, and group discussions.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The Economics program graduates are highly sought after across multiple sectors:
- IT/Software: Roles include Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Product Manager, and Quantitative Developer.
- Core Engineering: Positions in engineering consulting firms, policy analysis units, and research organizations.
- Finance: Opportunities in commercial banks, investment firms, central banks, and financial institutions.
- Consulting: Roles in management consulting, economic advisory services, and public sector planning agencies.
- Analytics: Demand for data analysts, business intelligence specialists, and economic forecasters in large corporations.
- PSUs: Government-linked organizations such as the Reserve Bank of India, NITI Aayog, and various ministries.
The internship season typically begins in January, with students securing internships at prestigious firms across these sectors. Internship stipends range from INR 20,000 to INR 80,000 per month, depending on the company and role.