Placements

Placement Statistics (Last 5 Years)

Year	Highest Package (Domestic)	Average Package	Median Package	Placement Percentage	PPOs Received
2024	INR 15 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA	INR 7 LPA	92%	85
2023	INR 14.5 LPA	INR 7.2 LPA	INR 6.8 LPA	90%	80
2022	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 6.8 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA	88%	75
2021	INR 13 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA	INR 6.2 LPA	87%	70
2020	INR 12 LPA	INR 6.0 LPA	INR 5.8 LPA	85%	65

Top Recruiting Companies

1. Tesla
2. Boeing
3. General Motors
4. Rolls-Royce
5. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
6. Siemens
7. Tata Motors
8. Infosys
9. Wipro
10. Honeywell
11. ABB
12. Hyundai Motor Company
13. Airbus
14. Amazon Web Services (AWS)
15. Microsoft
16. Google
17. Reliance Industries
18. BHEL
19. NTPC
20. Caterpillar Inc.

Sector-wise Analysis

The career landscape for mechanical engineering graduates is diverse and robust. The primary sectors include IT/Software, Core Engineering, Finance, Consulting, Analytics, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Graduates often find roles such as SDE-1, Analyst, Quant Researcher, Product Designer, Automation Engineer, and Systems Analyst.

IT/Software Sector

Many mechanical engineers transition into software roles in companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Infosys. These roles often involve automation, data analysis, and product development using tools like MATLAB, Python, and C++.

Core Engineering Sector

Core engineering companies such as Boeing, Tesla, General Motors, and Rolls-Royce offer positions in design, manufacturing, R&D, and systems integration. These roles typically require strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of mechanical principles.

Finance and Consulting

In finance and consulting firms, mechanical engineers often work on risk modeling, project valuation, and optimization strategies for industrial projects. Roles such as Financial Analyst, Strategy Consultant, and Business Development Executive are common.

PSUs

Public sector undertakings like BHEL, NTPC, IOCL, and DRDO offer stable career paths with job security and benefits. Graduates often appear in competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services Examination or PSU recruitment drives for positions in design, maintenance, and research.

Internship Season

The internship season begins in the third year and extends through the summer months. Companies like Tesla, Siemens, and Tata Motors offer internships to students based on academic performance and aptitude tests. Historical stipend data shows that students typically receive between INR 30,000 and INR 60,000 per month during their internships.