🎓 IIT Kanpur Placements Overview (2024–25)
IIT Kanpur continues to uphold its legacy as one of India’s premier engineering institutes, with impressive placement figures, international offers, and a growing presence in high-demand sectors like AI, EVs, and FinTech. The Student Placement Office (SPO) ensures students are job-ready through training, internships, and career support.
🔢 IIT Kanpur Placement Report 2024–2025
Metric | Data |
|---|---|
Students Placed | 1,035+ |
Offers Made | 1,109 |
Companies Visited | 250+ |
International Offers | 28 |
Highest Package (International) | ₹2.05 Crore per annum |
Highest Package (Domestic) | ₹1.80 Crore per annum |
Average Package | ₹26.27 LPA |
🧑🎓 Branch-wise Average Packages (B.Tech)
Department | Avg. Package (INR) | Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | ₹52.8 LPA | 95.9% |
Electrical Engineering (EE) | ₹27.6 LPA | 85.3% |
Mechanical Engineering (ME) | ₹19.7 LPA | 74.6% |
Aerospace Engineering (AE) | ₹20.1 LPA | 77.1% |
Civil Engineering (CE) | ₹16.3 LPA | 69.2% |
Chemical Engineering (CHE) | ₹18.9 LPA | 82.0% |
Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) | ₹17.3 LPA | 70.3% |
Biological Sciences & Bioengineering | ₹13.8 LPA | 50.0% |
💼 Top Recruiters at IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur attracted a strong mix of global giants, domestic leaders, and fast-growing startups across multiple industries.
Tech Giants: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Samsung
Finance & Analytics: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, ICICI Bank
Core Engineering: Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Intel, L&T, Tata Motors
Consulting Firms: McKinsey & Company, BCG, Deloitte, KPMG
Startups & E-Commerce: Flipkart, Zepto, Swiggy, Meesho
Public Sector & Research: DRDO, ISRO, ONGC, BPCL
🚀 Highest Salary Packages by Program
Program | Highest Package (INR) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
B.Tech / Dual Degree | ₹2.05 Cr (International) | ||
B.Tech / Dual Degree (Domestic) | ₹1.80 Cr | ||
M.Tech | ₹49 LPA | ||
MS (Research) | ₹45 LPA | ||
PhD | ₹35 LPA | ||
MBA | ₹30 LPA |
📊 Average Salary Packages by Program
Program | Average Package (INR) |
|---|---|
B.Tech (Engineering) | ₹26.27 LPA |
M.Tech | ₹20.5 LPA |
MS (Research) | ₹18.3 LPA |
MBA | ₹17.9 LPA |
PhD | ₹29.7 LPA |
✨ Key Highlights & Trends
Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs): Over 200 PPOs were rolled out based on internships, reflecting strong corporate relationships.
Sector-wise Growth:
AI & Machine Learning: Significant surge in hiring across all tech branches.
Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy: Core engineering branches saw attractive roles.
FinTech & Analytics: High-paying roles for CSE, EE, and MBA students.
Highest Package Growth: 10% rise in top salary figures over the previous year.
Consulting Boom: Increased demand in management and strategy roles for MBA and interdisciplinary candidates.
📅 Placement Phases Timeline
Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
Pre-Placement Talks (PPTs) | October – November 2024 |
Phase 1 (Core Tech & Engineering) | December 1 – 15, 2024 |
Phase 2 (E-Commerce & Analytics) | January – February 2025 |
Phase 3 (Consulting & Finance) | February – March 2025 |