Placement Statistics Overview
The Bachelor of Journalism program at Iilm University Gurugram has consistently achieved strong placement outcomes, with nearly 94% of students securing jobs within six months of graduation. This impressive success rate reflects the quality of education and industry readiness of our graduates.
Placement Data (Last 5 Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Rate | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2500000 | 1200000 | 1100000 | 94.0% | 45 |
| 2023 | 2300000 | 1150000 | 1050000 | 93.0% | 42 |
| 2022 | 2100000 | 1100000 | 1000000 | 92.0% | 38 |
| 2021 | 1900000 | 1050000 | 950000 | 90.0% | 35 |
| 2020 | 1700000 | 950000 | 900000 | 88.0% | 30 |
Top Recruiting Companies
Iilm University Gurugram's Journalism graduates are highly sought after by top media organizations and digital platforms. Below is a list of companies that have recruited our students:
- The Times of India: Offers roles in news reporting, feature writing, and editorial management.
- NDTV: Provides opportunities in live reporting, content creation, and media strategy.
- Zee News: Recruits students for anchor positions, production roles, and digital content creation.
- India Today Group: Offers internships and full-time positions in investigative journalism and multimedia storytelling.
- Outlook Magazine: Provides roles in editorial writing, research, and feature articles.
- National Geographic: Offers opportunities in documentary production and visual storytelling.
- BBC News: Engages students in international reporting and multimedia journalism projects.
- Reuters: Recruits for data journalism, research roles, and cross-cultural reporting.
- Al Jazeera English: Provides internships and full-time positions in global media coverage.
- ESPN India: Offers roles in sports journalism, content creation, and digital storytelling.
- CNN-IBN: Provides opportunities in news anchoring, investigative reporting, and analysis.
- Aaj Tak: Recruits students for live coverage, anchor positions, and program development.
- DD National: Offers roles in television journalism, documentary production, and national affairs reporting.
- News18: Provides opportunities in digital content creation, news reporting, and media strategy.
- Economic Times: Engages students for financial journalism, business reporting, and corporate communications.
Sector-wise Analysis
Graduates from the Journalism program at Iilm University Gurugram find opportunities across various sectors:
- IT/Software: Many students work in tech companies as content strategists, product communicators, and marketing specialists.
- Core Engineering: Graduates often join engineering firms in roles that require communication, documentation, and project reporting.
- Finance: With strong analytical and communication skills, many graduates enter financial institutions as analysts or consultants.
- Consulting: Students are recruited by consulting firms for their ability to research, analyze, and communicate findings effectively.
- Analytics: Graduates contribute to data-driven storytelling, reporting trends, and analyzing audience behavior through analytics tools.
- PSUs: Government organizations often recruit our students for roles in media relations, public communication, and awareness campaigns.
Internship Season Details
The internship season at Iilm University Gurugram is a critical component of the curriculum. Students are placed with leading media houses, digital platforms, and PR agencies across India and internationally:
- Internship Duration: Typically lasts 6-8 weeks during summer semester.
- Stipend Details: Stipends range from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per month depending on the company and role.
- Key Companies: Internship placements are offered by companies such as NDTV, Times of India, Zee News, BBC, Reuters, and Al Jazeera.
- Process: Students apply through a centralized portal managed by the placement cell. Offers are extended based on performance in interviews and written tests.