Placements
The mechanical engineering program at Manipur International University Imphal has consistently demonstrated strong placement outcomes over the years. The following table presents placement statistics for the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package (Domestic) | Median Package (Domestic) | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 850000 | 420000 | 380000 | 92.5 | 120 |
| 2021 | 900000 | 450000 | 400000 | 93.0 | 130 |
| 2022 | 950000 | 480000 | 420000 | 94.0 | 140 |
| 2023 | 1000000 | 500000 | 440000 | 94.5 | 150 |
| 2024 | 1050000 | 530000 | 460000 | 95.0 | 160 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The top recruiting companies include:
- Siemens AG – Offers roles in automation, manufacturing, and digital engineering.
- General Electric – Recruits for power generation, control systems, and innovation labs.
- Bosch India – Provides opportunities in automotive systems and smart manufacturing.
- Tata Motors – Focuses on vehicle design, development, and manufacturing.
- Honda Research Institute – Supports projects in propulsion technologies and robotics.
- Reliance Industries – Offers positions in energy, petrochemicals, and R&D.
- Infosys – Provides roles in software integration, digital transformation, and automation.
- Accenture – Recruits for consulting, process optimization, and industrial solutions.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Offers opportunities in cloud computing for engineering applications.
- Hyundai Motor Company – Supports internships and full-time roles in automotive design.
- Indian Oil Corporation – Focuses on energy systems and refining processes.
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Recruits for power plant engineering and industrial automation.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) – Offers roles in construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
- Godrej Industries – Provides opportunities in product design and development.
- Samsung R&D Institute – Supports research in embedded systems and IoT applications.
Sector-Wise Analysis
Sector-wise analysis reveals the following trends:
- IT/Software: Graduates often find roles as automation engineers, data analysts, or software developers in companies like Infosys and Accenture. These roles typically offer packages ranging from 400,000 to 800,000 INR annually.
- Core Engineering: Traditional engineering firms such as Siemens and Bosch offer positions in manufacturing, control systems, and product development with average packages between 500,000 and 900,000 INR.
- Finance: Some graduates enter quantitative finance roles at banks and financial institutions, where they work on risk modeling and algorithmic trading strategies. These roles usually pay between 600,000 and 1,200,000 INR annually.
- Consulting: Consulting firms like McKinsey and BCG often recruit top performers for strategy and operational consulting roles. Packages in this sector can exceed 1,500,000 INR annually.
- Analytics: With growing data demands, graduates work as business intelligence analysts or data scientists in companies like Amazon and Google.
- PSUs: Government enterprises such as BHEL and IOCL provide stable career paths with competitive benefits and job security.
Internship Season
The internship season begins in the summer of the third year, offering students a chance to gain industry exposure before graduation. Key companies participating in the internships include Siemens, General Electric, and Bosch. Historical stipend data shows that average internships range from 25,000 to 40,000 INR per month, with top performers receiving up to 60,000 INR.