Placements for Surveying Program
The Surveying program at Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Haridwar Faculty Of Engineering And Technology has consistently achieved high placement rates, with students securing positions in leading organizations across various sectors. The department's robust industry connections and career guidance services contribute significantly to student success.
Placement Statistics - Last 7 Years
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Percentage | Number of PPOs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 800000 | 450000 | 430000 | 92.0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 750000 | 430000 | 410000 | 90.0 | 13 |
| 2023 | 700000 | 410000 | 390000 | 89.0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 650000 | 390000 | 370000 | 88.0 | 11 |
| 2021 | 600000 | 370000 | 350000 | 87.0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 550000 | 350000 | 330000 | 86.0 | 9 |
| 2019 | 500000 | 330000 | 310000 | 85.0 | 8 |
Top Recruiting Companies
Over the years, numerous top-tier organizations have chosen to recruit graduates from our Surveying program:
- Survey of India: Offers roles in geospatial mapping, cadastral surveys, and national survey projects.
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): Provides opportunities in satellite navigation, Earth observation missions, and remote sensing applications.
- National Institute of Oceanography (NIO): Offers positions in marine surveying, coastal monitoring, and oceanographic research.
- L&T Infrastructure: Recruits for engineering projects involving road construction, power transmission, and mining surveys.
- Jindal Infrastructure: Provides roles in infrastructure development, GIS mapping, and environmental impact assessments.
- BGR Surveyors: Offers internships and full-time positions in land surveying, cadastral mapping, and geotechnical engineering.
- Esri: Hires for GIS analyst, spatial data developer, and software implementation roles.
- Trimble: Recruits engineers specializing in GNSS technology, laser scanning, and construction surveying.
- Leica Geosystems: Offers positions in survey equipment sales, technical support, and field operations.
- Google: Provides roles in location-based services, mapping applications, and spatial data analytics.
- Microsoft: Hires for GIS developers and cloud computing roles in geospatial technologies.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Offers opportunities in geographic information systems and big data processing.
- Ministry of Jal Shakti: Recruits for water resource mapping, irrigation projects, and hydrological surveys.
- Central Ground Water Board: Provides roles in groundwater surveying, aquifer modeling, and water conservation planning.
- Department of Science and Technology (DST): Offers positions in research projects related to geospatial technology and innovation.
Sector-wise Analysis
The placement trends across different sectors reflect the growing importance of surveying in modern industries:
IT/Software Sector
Graduates are increasingly finding roles in software companies specializing in GIS, mapping applications, and spatial data analysis. These positions often involve developing tools for urban planning, transportation networks, or environmental monitoring.
Core Engineering Sector
Traditional engineering firms offer opportunities in infrastructure development projects where surveying plays a crucial role. Roles include site surveyor, project engineer, and technical consultant.
Finance Sector
A few graduates enter quantitative finance roles, leveraging their spatial data skills to analyze geographic risks and optimize resource allocation for financial institutions.
Consulting Sector
Consultancy firms in urban planning, environmental impact assessment, and project management frequently recruit our graduates due to their technical knowledge and analytical abilities.
Analytics Sector
Data analytics companies utilize survey data for predictive modeling, market research, and customer behavior analysis. Graduates often work as spatial analysts or data scientists with a focus on geographic datasets.
PSUs Sector
Public sector units like the Survey of India, Ministry of Jal Shakti, and Central Ground Water Board offer stable employment with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
Internship Season
The internship season is a critical component of the program's experiential learning approach. Students typically receive offers from leading organizations in their third year, with internships lasting between 6-12 months.
Historical stipend data:
- Highest Stipend: Rs. 40,000/month
- Average Stipend: Rs. 25,000/month
- Minimum Stipend: Rs. 10,000/month
Internship opportunities are facilitated through company visits, career fairs, and direct outreach by faculty members. Students also participate in national-level competitions like the National Surveying Championship, which enhances their resume and provides networking opportunities with industry professionals.