Placement Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Rate | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 650000 | 350000 | 300000 | 87.0 | 15 |
| 2021 | 700000 | 370000 | 320000 | 89.0 | 18 |
| 2022 | 750000 | 390000 | 340000 | 91.0 | 20 |
| 2023 | 780000 | 410000 | 360000 | 92.0 | 22 |
| 2024 | 800000 | 450000 | 390000 | 92.0 | 25 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The Urban Planning program at Nicmar University Of Construction Studies Hyderabad attracts recruiters from various sectors, including IT, consulting, government agencies, and private firms:
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC): Offers roles in urban planning, policy development, and project implementation.
- UN-Habitat: Recruits for international urban development projects and research positions.
- World Bank Urban Development Unit: Provides opportunities in global urban strategy and funding initiatives.
- Siemens AG: Hires for smart city solutions, data analytics, and infrastructure planning roles.
- Wipro Limited: Offers positions in digital transformation projects and urban tech consulting.
- Google Urban Tech Initiative: Focuses on AI-driven city management and urban mobility solutions.
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Provides roles in urban analytics, urban development consulting, and GIS mapping.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi: Collaborates with students for research projects and academic positions.
- Maharashtra Urban Development Authority: Offers planning and policy roles in state-level urban initiatives.
- Berlin-based Urban Development Institute: Provides international exposure and cross-cultural planning experience.
Sector-Wise Analysis
Graduates find opportunities across multiple sectors:
- IT/Software: Roles include urban analytics, GIS developer, data scientist, and digital urban planner. Companies like TCS, Wipro, Google, and Siemens recruit heavily.
- Core Engineering: Opportunities exist in infrastructure design, transportation planning, and environmental impact assessments. Firms like L&T, BEML, and BHEL offer these roles.
- Finance: Graduates can work in urban finance, real estate valuation, budgeting, and urban investment analysis.
- Consulting: Top firms like McKinsey, Deloitte, PwC, and EY hire planners for policy consulting and urban development projects.
- Analytics: Growing demand for data-driven urban planning, particularly in smart cities and public health sectors.
- PSUs: Government bodies like the Ministry of Urban Development, NHAI, and state-level agencies provide stable career paths.
Internship Season
The internship season begins in the third year, with students typically securing placements through campus recruitment drives or direct outreach by companies. Internship durations range from 2 to 6 months, offering exposure to real-world planning challenges and professional environments.
Historical stipend data shows:
- Highest Stipend: Rs. 40,000/month
- Average Stipend: Rs. 25,000/month
Internship companies include GHMC, Siemens, Wipro, Google, and UN-Habitat, providing students with practical experience in urban planning, policy formulation, and implementation.