IIT Roorkee Placement Season 2024-25: 607 Offers Secured in Initial Days, Focus on Emerging Sectors

IIT Roorkee Placement Season 2024-25: 607 Offers Secured in Initial Days, Focus on Emerging Sectors

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New Delhi, Updated on Dec 5, 2024 07:45 IST

Top Recruiters Drive Placement Success at IIT Roorkee; Adobe, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Schlumberger, and more offer coveted roles across diverse sectors.

The placement season for 2024-25 has commenced at IIT Roorkee with remarkable achievements within the first three days. The institute reported 607 job offers, including four international placements and 603 domestic roles, facilitated by 140 companies offering 180 diverse profiles. This robust start reflects IIT Roorkee’s growing appeal among top recruiters and its commitment to delivering a world-class talent pool.

Diversification and Industry Engagement

This year’s placement season has a pronounced focus on diversification, providing students with tailored opportunities across a broad spectrum of industries, such as technology, finance, energy, and research. Renowned companies, including Adobe, Amazon, American Express, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Oracle, and Schlumberger, have actively participated, underscoring the institute’s reputation as a preferred destination for talent acquisition.

Emerging sectors like artificial intelligence, data analytics, semiconductor technology, and sustainability have also seen strong recruiter engagement, reflecting the institute’s proactive alignment with industry trends and future demands.

Notable Recruiters and Expanding Collaborations

Prestigious firms such as Google, JP Morgan Chase, Boston Consulting Group, Barclays, Qualcomm, Bajaj Auto, ITC, Dream11, and Tata Steel have offered diverse roles to students. Additionally, partnerships with leading companies in cutting-edge domains like NVIDIA, Micron Technologies, and Cairn Oil & Gas highlight IIT Roorkee’s strategic focus on innovation-driven industries.

The placement drive also underscores the institute’s success in fostering international and domestic collaborations. The participation of global companies alongside Indian corporate giants signifies IIT Roorkee’s rising global acclaim and its role in shaping professionals for international and domestic markets alike.

Key Highlights of the Placement Season

Offers Secured: 607 (4 international, 603 domestic)

Recruiting Companies: 140

Job Profiles: 180 diverse roles across sectors

Top Recruiters: Adobe, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Schlumberger, ITC, Bajaj Auto, and others.

Focus Areas: Artificial intelligence, data analytics, semiconductor technology, and sustainability.

Q:   How are the placements at IIT Roorkee?

A:

The key highlights of IIT Roorkee placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest domestic package

INR 150 LPA

Highest international package

INR 205 LPA

Average package

INR 20 LPA (approx.)

Total offers

938

Total PPOs

213

Total companies visited

261

Note: The salary data is sourced from media reports, hence may vary
 
Apart from this, more than 70 companies visited the campus during IIT Roorkee MBA placements 2024. The key highlights of MBA placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 25.8 LPA

INR 27.94 LPA

INR 26 LPA

Average package

INR 16.8 LPA

INR 18.34 LPA

INR 18.3 LPA

Median package

INR 18 LPA

INR 18.09 LPA

INR 18.5 LPA

Top domain

Product Management

Operations, IT & Analytics

Operations, IT & Analytics

 

Q:   Does IIT Roorkee offer good placements?

A:

The key highlights of IIT Roorkee placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest domestic package

INR 150 LPA

the highest international package

INR 205 LPA

Average package

INR 20 LPA (approx.)

Total offers

938

Total PPOs

213

Total companies visited

261

Note:  The salary data is sourced from media reports, hence may vary
 
Apart from this, more than 70 companies visited the campus during IIT Roorkee MBA placements 2024. The key highlights of MBA placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:
 

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 25.8 LPA

INR 27.94 LPA

INR 26 LPA

Average package

INR 16.8 LPA

INR 18.34 LPA

INR 18.3 LPA

Median package

INR 18 LPA

INR 18.09 LPA

INR 18.5 LPA

Top domain

Product Management

Operations, IT & Analytics

Operations, IT & Analytics

Q:   Which branch has the highest placement in IIT Roorkee?

A:

According to the trends observed every year, most number of students placed during IIT Roorkee placements in recent past were from CSE, ECE and EE branch. The branch-wise average and median package offered during IIT Roorkee placements 2024 are presented below:

Course / Branch

Average Package (2024)

Median Package (2024)

CSE

INR 34.07 LPA

INR 34 LPA

Electrical

INR 22.1 LPA

INR 19.48 LPA

Electronics and Communication

INR 23.52 LPA

INR 21.5 LPA

Chemical

INR 19.43 LPA

INR 16.5 LPA

Mechanical

INR 19.56 LPA

INR 16.58 LPA

Civil

INR 15.1 LPA

INR 13 LPA

Polymer

INR 12.7 LPA

INR 14 LPA

Metallurgy

INR 15.45 LPA

INR 14.1 LPA

Engineering Physics

INR 15.53 LPA

INR 15.5 LPA

Production and Industrial 

INR 16.48 LPA

INR 15.46 LPA

Biotechnology

INR 17.84 LPA

INR 16 LPA

Geological Technology

INR 18.5 LPA

INR 16 LPA

Geophysical Technology 

INR 21.73 LPA

INR 19.81 LPA

MTech

INR 13.48 LPA

INR 12 LPA

Architecture

INR 9.7 LPA

INR 7.5 LPA

Integrated MSc Physics

INR 5.06 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA

MSc Chemistry

INR 12.25 LPA

INR 10 LPA

IMSc Applied Mathematics

INR 36 LPA

INR 34.62 LPA

MSc Physics

INR 13.64 LPA

INR 12 LPA

MSc Economics

INR 14 LPA

INR 14 LPA

Further, the branch-wise PPOs made during IIT Roorkee placements 2024 is presented below:

Branch

Total PPOs (2024)

Biotechnology

1

Chemical

13

Civil

10

CSE

52

ECE

36

Electrical

41

Engineering Physics

1

Geophysical Technology

7

Geological Technology

4

IMSc Applied Mathematics

11

IMSc Chemistry

1

IMSc Physics

1

Mechanical

23

Metallurgy

8

Production & Industrial

4

Further, according to Engineering and Architecture NIRF reports 2024 released by IIT Roorkee, the course-wise students placed over the past three years during IIT Roorkee placements is presented below:  

Course

Placement Rate (2021)

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

BTech

Total students: 768

Students placed: 624

Total students: 824

Students placed: 737

Total students: 911

Students placed: 733

MTech

Total students: 600

Students placed: 140

Total students: 595

Students placed: 231

Total students: 558

Students placed: 274

Integrated BTech

Total students: 88

Students placed: 81

Total students: 123

Students placed: 95

Total students: 114

Students placed: 86

BArch

Total students: 31

Students placed: 11

Total students: 30

Students placed: 27

Total students: 25

Students placed: 9

MArch

Total students: 19

Students placed: 5

Total students: 25

Students placed: 11

Total students: 19

Students placed: 11

Note: The rest of the students across all courses opted for higher studies.

Student and Recruiter Perspectives

The vibrant atmosphere on campus reflects the enthusiasm of students eager to showcase their skills to top-tier recruiters. Companies have lauded the students' preparedness and the institute's efforts in equipping them with cutting-edge knowledge and practical expertise.

As the placement season progresses, IIT Roorkee is poised to further strengthen its record of producing industry-ready professionals. With its emphasis on diversification, innovation, and global collaboration, the institute continues to uphold its reputation as a leader in higher education and talent development.

Note: Salary details remain undisclosed as per AIPC guidelines.

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Abhay an alumnus of IIMC and Delhi University, has over a decade long experience of reporting on various beats of journalism. During his free time he prefers listening to music or play indoor and outdoor games.

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