The IIT-Kharagpur on Wednesday said that despite a “challenging global employment landscape”, the institute received 1,800 job offers, including 409 pre-placement offers (PPOs), and 25 international offers this placement season.

“This placement season also witnessed nine students receiving offers exceeding Rs 1 crore, with the highest compensation package reaching a staggering Rs 2.14 crore per annum. These marquee offers came from reputed multinational organizations, demonstrating confidence in the institute’s training, innovation culture, and student potential,” a press release from the IIT Kharagpur stated.

According to the institute, over 400 companies have participated in the 2024-25 placement process, recruiting students across sectors such as software, analytics, finance, banking, consulting, and core engineering.

“The achievement of over 1,800 placement offers marks a defining moment for IIT-Kharagpur, reaffirming our stature as a global leader in shaping the next generation of industry-ready innovators,” said Amit Patra, Director of IIT-Kharagpur.

“As AI and deep-tech continue to redefine industries, we must introspect and evolve our traditional knowledge to counter the challenges in the job scenario. At IIT-Kharagpur, we are committed to evolving our curriculum, making it more agile, interdisciplinary and focused so that our graduates not only adapt to these shifts but actively shape them,” he added.

Rajib Maity, chairperson of IIT Kharagpur’s Career Development Centre, said, “The impressive results we are seeing reflect the strength of our collaborative approach in navigating challenges in today’s job market. By fostering teamwork and targeted engagement, we empower our students to showcase their talents and secure meaningful career opportunities. The ongoing success of the placement season at IIT Kharagpur stands as a testament to the Institute’s academic rigour, industry readiness, and continued efforts to foster excellence in education and career development.”