Placement Statistics
Over the past five years, the Economics program at Ashoka University Sonepat has maintained consistently high placement rates and competitive average packages.
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2500000 | 1200000 | 1100000 | 94% | 67 |
| 2023 | 2300000 | 1100000 | 1000000 | 93% | 62 |
| 2022 | 2100000 | 1000000 | 900000 | 92% | 58 |
| 2021 | 1900000 | 950000 | 850000 | 91% | 54 |
| 2020 | 1700000 | 850000 | 750000 | 90% | 50 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program attracts top-tier recruiters from diverse sectors including finance, consulting, public policy, and analytics:
- Goldman Sachs: Offers roles in Investment Banking, Research Analyst, and Risk Management.
- McKinsey & Company: Hires for Strategy Consultant, Business Analyst, and Data Scientist positions.
- World Bank: Recruits economists for policy research, economic analysis, and project evaluation roles.
- Reserve Bank of India: Offers opportunities in monetary policy, financial regulation, and economic forecasting.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): Provides internships and full-time positions for macroeconomic research and policy advising.
- JPMorgan Chase: Seeks analysts in quantitative finance, risk analytics, and corporate banking.
- Deloitte: Offers roles in management consulting, financial advisory, and economic analysis.
- Accenture: Recruits for business strategy, digital transformation, and economic impact studies.
- Microsoft: Engages economists in product analytics, market research, and economic modeling.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Offers roles in data science, algorithmic trading, and supply chain economics.
- Barclays: Hires for investment banking, risk management, and financial markets analysis.
- UBS: Recruits analysts in wealth management, derivatives pricing, and quantitative research.
- Bank of America: Offers positions in corporate finance, economic forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
- Citi: Seeks economists for financial analysis, risk assessment, and market development roles.
- HSBC: Provides opportunities in international banking, economic research, and global trade analysis.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The following sectors represent the primary domains where our graduates find employment:
- IT/Software: Includes roles in data analytics, financial modeling, algorithmic trading, and product economics. Recruiters like Microsoft, AWS, and Google frequently engage with our students.
- Core Engineering: While less common, some graduates enter fields related to economic analysis in engineering firms or tech-driven industries requiring cost-benefit analysis.
- Finance: The most popular sector, encompassing roles in investment banking, asset management, financial planning, and risk analytics. Top firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase offer numerous opportunities.
- Consulting: Graduates often join top-tier consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Oliver Wyman, focusing on economic strategy, policy analysis, and organizational development.
- Analytics: Roles in data science, market research, and economic forecasting are increasingly sought after by companies seeking evidence-based decision-making.
- PSUs: Government-owned enterprises like the Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Finance, and NITI Aayog provide stable career paths with significant impact on national economic development.
Internship Season Overview
The internship season typically begins in the third year, allowing students to gain practical experience before graduation. The process includes:
- Preparation workshops on resume writing, cover letters, and interview skills.
- Industry visits and guest lectures by professionals from top firms.
- Online applications via the university's dedicated portal with tracking systems for status updates.
- Selection rounds involving written tests, group discussions, and personal interviews conducted by recruiters.
Historically, students receive stipends ranging between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month depending on the company and role. Some internships extend into full-time offers upon completion of the program.