Placement Statistics Overview
The Petroleum Engineering program at Pandit Deendayal Energy University Gandhinagar has consistently delivered strong placement outcomes, with a high percentage of students securing jobs in top-tier organizations. The following tables present detailed statistics from the last five years:
Placement Data (Last 5 Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | Number of PPOs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1800000 | 650000 | 600000 | 94.5% | 35 |
| 2023 | 1600000 | 600000 | 580000 | 93.0% | 32 |
| 2022 | 1400000 | 550000 | 520000 | 92.0% | 28 |
| 2021 | 1300000 | 520000 | 480000 | 91.0% | 25 |
| 2020 | 1200000 | 480000 | 450000 | 89.0% | 22 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program attracts a diverse range of top-tier companies from various sectors, including energy, finance, consulting, and technology:
- Oil India Limited
- Reliance Industries
- Shell Global Solutions
- BP Plc
- TotalEnergies
- ExxonMobil
- Indian Oil Corporation
- Halifax Energy
- Statoil
- Eni S.p.A
- Chevron Corporation
- Schlumberger Limited
- Halliburton Company
- Baker Hughes Incorporated
- Caterpillar Inc.
- General Electric Company
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Siemens AG
- ABB Ltd
- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Job Profiles and Roles Offered
The typical job profiles offered by these companies include:
- Reservoir Engineer
- Drilling Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Project Manager
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Energy Consultant
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Compliance Specialist
- Operations Analyst
Sector-Wise Analysis
The program graduates are highly sought after in multiple sectors, each offering unique career opportunities:
1. IT/Software Sector
In this sector, petroleum engineering graduates often find roles such as Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and Technical Analysts. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon recruit our students for projects involving data analytics and machine learning applications in energy systems.
2. Core Engineering Sector
This remains the primary sector for petroleum engineering graduates. Major companies such as Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes offer positions in drilling, production, and reservoir engineering.
3. Finance Sector
Graduates with analytical skills are increasingly employed by investment banks, hedge funds, and financial institutions as quantitative analysts or energy economists. Firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase recognize the value of our students' technical background.
4. Consulting Sector
Our graduates are also well-suited for consulting roles in management consulting firms like McKinsey & Company and BCG, where they contribute their expertise to energy sector strategy and operations.
5. PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings)
Government organizations such as Oil India Limited, Indian Oil Corporation, and National Thermal Power Corporation frequently recruit our students for positions in exploration, production, and policy development.
Internship Season
The internship season begins early in the academic year, typically in May or June. Students are placed with top companies based on their interests and performance throughout the program. Internships last between 2-6 months and offer competitive stipends:
- Stipend Range: ₹15,000 - ₹40,000/month
- Top Companies: Reliance Industries, Shell Global Solutions, BP Plc, ExxonMobil