Thapar University Placements 2023: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Companies

As per the official statistics, a year-on-year increase was observed in the total offers made from 2021 to 2023 drives. Likewise, an improving trend was recorded in the total number of students placed over the past three years. The total number of offers increased by nearly 39% from 2021 to 2022 and then further increased slightly from 2022 to 2023. On the other hand, the number of students placed increased by almost 31% from 2021 to 2022 and then increased by nearly 11% from 2022 to 2023. For a detailed analysis of Thapar University placement trends refer to the below infographic:

The data showcased above is represented in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total offer	1,344	1,867	1,884
Total students placed	1,224	1,604	1,774

IT emerged as the most preferred sector among the UG students with 31% placement rate in 2023. The second in the sequence was Consulting and Electronics & Telecom with 11% placement rate in each sector. The snip below illustrates the sector-wise distribution of UG placements at Thapar University:

Source: Official Website

The table given below compares the Thapar University placement statistics for 2023 with the VIT campuses:

The University has released the highest package details for UG courses. During 2023 placements, the overall highest package for UG stood at INR 55.75 LPA, which was the highest amount recorded in the past five years. Earlier, the highest package offered in 2022 was INR 40 LPA. Take a look at the below table depicting Thapar University highest package for the past three years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 43.31 LPA (UG)	INR 40 LPA (UG)	INR 55.75 LPA (UG)

As of now, the University has disclosed the average package details for UG courses. The overall UG average package during the academic year 2022-23 stood at INR 11.90 LPA. When comparing the last three years statistics (2021 to 2023), an improving trend was recorded in the Thapar University average package, which is depicted below:

Course	Average Package (2021)	Average Package (2022)	Average Package (2023)
UG	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 11.03 LPA	INR 11.90 LPA

A year-on-year decline was recorded in the number of companies that visited the University campus over the past three years (2021 to 2023). The table given below mentions the number of companies that were part of Thapar University placements from 2021 to 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Companies visiting	431	395	334

NOTE: The number of companies mentioned above for the 2023 drive is till July 15, 2023.

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of Thapar University alumni is working in the Engineering sector with 36% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Business Development and Operations. The pie chart given below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Programme and Project Management, Research, Consulting, and Sales.

The Thapar University CSE average package and the other placement details for the CSE branch have not been released officially. The University has released the combined placement data for the UG batch passing out in 2023. Check the below table to know the Thapar University average package and other UG related placement data:

Particulars	UG Placement Statistics (2021)	UG Placement Statistics (2022)	UG Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 43.31 LPA	INR 40 LPA	INR 55.75 LPA
Average package	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 11.03 LPA	INR 11.90 LPA
Placement rate	79%	96%	83%

The University has released the combined salary details for UG batch 2023. The overall UG the highest package stood at INR 55.75 LPA and was offered in the Product sector. Further, the highest average package was INR 14.37 LPA and was again bagged in the Product sector. The sector-wise bifurcation of the highest and average packages for Thapar University placements 2023 for UG courses is mentioned below:

Sector	Highest Package (2023)	Average Package (2023)
Consulting	INR 21.50 LPA	INR 11.33 LPA
Core	INR 22 LPA	INR 9.03 LPA
EdTech	INR 9 LPA	INR 7.78 LPA
IT	INR 13.50 LPA	INR 9.79 LPA
Product	INR 55.75 LPA	INR 14.37 LPA

Every year a wide range of recruiters from varied sectors visit the campus. Some of the leading companies that were a part of Thapar University placements in recent years are listed below:

Thapar University Placements: Top Recruiters
Zomato	Deloitte	IBM
Edelweiss Group	JP Morgan Chase & Co	Infosys
Larsen & Toubro	Maruti Suzuki	Microsoft
Royal Bank of Scotland	Reliance Industries Limited	Samsung

The important details related to Thapar University placements 2023 are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Companies visiting	334
Total offer	1,884
Total students placed	1,774
Single offer	1,664
Multiple offers	110

NOTE: The 2023 placement details mentioned above are till July 15, 2023. 

The University has disclosed the placement rate for UG courses. During 2023 placements, 83% of the UG batch was placed. Comparing the past three years' data (2021 to 2023), a fluctuating trend was recorded in the UG placement rate. Refer to the table below to know the Thapar University placement rate trends:

Course	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)	Placement Rate (2023)
UG	79%	96%	83%

The MBA placement data for 2023 has not been released yet. However, the overall statistics are out on the official website. A total of 1,884 job offers were distributed among the 1,774 students placed during the 2023 placements. Additionally, 1,664 single offers and 110 multiple job offers were attracted. A total of 334 recruiters from various sectors participated in Thapar University placements 2023 including renowned names such as MAQ Software, Accenture, LG Electronics, American Express, etc.

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing B.E. / B.Tech from The LNM Institute of Information Technology is INR 800,000 - INR 1,650,000. While, the Median package offered by Thapar University after completion of B.E. / B.Tech is INR 1,000,000 - INR 1,450,526. Basis these stats, The LNM Institute of Information Technology is better option compared to Thapar University on the Median salary parameter.

The University has released the number of single and multiple offers made. During Thapar University placements 2023, 1,664 single offers and 110 multiple offers were made. Earlier, the number of single offers and multiple offers made during 2022 placements was 1,341 and 263. The infographic given below illustrates the offers trends for the past three years:

NOTE: The number of offers for 2023 drive are till July 15, 2023.

The number of offers are represented in the tabular form below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Multiple offer	120	263	110
Single offer	1,104	1,341	1,664