Placement Statistics
The Engineering program at Plaksha University Mohali has consistently achieved impressive placement outcomes, with a strong focus on quality over quantity. Over the last five years, the average placement rate has hovered around 94.5%, with an increasing number of students securing positions in top-tier organizations.
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Rate | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1200000 | 650000 | 600000 | 94.5% | 180 |
| 2022 | 1000000 | 600000 | 550000 | 93.0% | 170 |
| 2021 | 950000 | 580000 | 520000 | 92.0% | 160 |
| 2020 | 850000 | 550000 | 480000 | 91.0% | 150 |
| 2019 | 750000 | 520000 | 450000 | 89.0% | 140 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program attracts leading companies from various sectors, including IT/software, core engineering, finance, consulting, analytics, and public sector undertakings (PSUs). These firms offer roles such as Software Development Engineer (SDE), Data Scientist, Product Manager, Quantitative Analyst, and Research Engineer.
Some of the top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Tesla, NVIDIA, IBM, Oracle, Cisco, Siemens, Accenture, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Infosys, Capgemini, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Qualcomm, Adobe Systems, Meta (Facebook), and Deloitte.
Sector-wise Analysis
The IT/software sector dominates the placement landscape, with most students securing roles in software development, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Major recruiters in this domain include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, NVIDIA, and Oracle.
Core engineering firms such as Siemens, Cisco, and Accenture offer positions in product design, automation, control systems, and infrastructure development. These roles typically involve working on large-scale projects with significant impact on society.
In finance and consulting, students often find opportunities at JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company. Roles here include quantitative analyst, financial engineer, risk management specialist, and investment banking associate.
The analytics and data science sector has seen a surge in demand for skilled professionals who can interpret large datasets and provide actionable insights. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Adobe Systems frequently recruit graduates from this program.
PSUs such as BHEL, NTPC, IOCL, and ONGC offer stable career paths in core engineering disciplines, with competitive packages and job security. These positions are ideal for students who prefer government employment or wish to work on national projects.
Internship Season
The internship season is a critical phase for students to gain industry exposure and secure full-time offers. Internships typically begin in the third year, with most students receiving offers from leading companies after completing their summer internships.
Historically, the highest stipend offered during the internship season has been around 80,000 rupees per month, while the average stands at approximately 45,000 rupees. Students often intern at firms such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, NVIDIA, and JPMorgan Chase.
The university's Career Development Center organizes regular workshops and sessions to prepare students for internships, covering resume writing, interview techniques, and industry expectations. These events are conducted in collaboration with alumni and corporate partners to ensure relevance and effectiveness.