Placements
The Energy Engineering program at Pandit Deendayal Energy University Gandhinagar has consistently achieved remarkable placement outcomes, reflecting the quality of education and industry demand for its graduates. The department's placement cell actively engages with top recruiters to ensure students have access to diverse career opportunities.
Placement Statistics
The following table summarizes the placement statistics over the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1500000 | 700000 | 650000 | 92.0 | 45 |
| 2021 | 1600000 | 750000 | 700000 | 93.0 | 50 |
| 2022 | 1700000 | 800000 | 750000 | 94.0 | 55 |
| 2023 | 1800000 | 850000 | 800000 | 95.0 | 60 |
| 2024 | 1900000 | 900000 | 850000 | 96.0 | 65 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program attracts a diverse range of top recruiters from both domestic and international markets:
- Siemens AG
- GE Renewable Energy
- Tesla Inc.
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
- BHEL
- Tata Power Company Limited
- Adani Green Energy
- Reliance Industries Limited
- Google Inc.
- Microsoft Corporation
- Amazon Web Services
- Accenture
- Deloitte Consulting
These companies offer various roles such as Software Developer, Data Analyst, Quantitative Researcher, Project Engineer, System Architect, and Energy Consultant. The recruitment process typically begins in the final year with campus interviews, followed by online assessments and technical rounds.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The energy sector offers a wide array of career paths for graduates:
- IT/Software: Roles include Software Developer, Data Scientist, and System Analyst. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon offer positions in energy-related software development.
- Core Engineering: Graduates find roles in power generation companies like NTPC, ONGC, and HPCL, working on power plant operations and maintenance.
- Finance: Opportunities exist in quantitative analysis, energy trading, and investment banking. Firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase offer positions for graduates with strong analytical skills.
- Consulting: Consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company and BCG hire graduates for energy strategy and policy consulting roles.
- Analytics: Companies in this space require data scientists and analysts to optimize energy systems and predict market trends.
- PSUs: Government-owned enterprises like NTPC, ONGC, and BHEL provide stable career paths with good benefits and job security.
Internship Season
The internship season occurs during the summer after the third year of study. Students are encouraged to participate in internships lasting 3-6 months to gain industry exposure and enhance employability. Historically, internships have offered stipends ranging from INR 20,000 to 50,000 per month, depending on the company and role.
Internship opportunities are diverse and competitive, ranging from research internships at national laboratories to industry placements with Fortune 500 companies. The placement cell facilitates connections between students and potential employers through networking events, company presentations, and direct outreach programs.