NIT Rourkela placements secures over 1300 job!

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) received over 1300 employment offers, with an extra 6-month internship resulting in Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), increasing the total to over 1,320 offers for the academic year 2023-24.

NIT Rourkela issued a press statement stating that the average CTC provided across all programs is Rs. 12.89 LPA, with the flagship B. Tech program averaging Rs. 14.05 LPA. Fifty-three pupils got yearly packages that exceeded Rs 30.00 LPA. 

"The successful 2023-24 placement season at NIT Rourkela displays the exceptional talent cultivated within our institution. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the students, faculty, and the Career Development Centre for their dedicated efforts in achieving this milestone. A robust emphasis on education and technical training plays a pivotal role in preparing our students for professional success. By adopting a student-centric approach to teaching and guidance, we enhance their capabilities and bolster their prospects of securing coveted internships and employment opportunities. It is noteworthy that many students, guided by their evolving priorities, are opting for pursuits such as advanced studies, research endeavours, or entrepreneurial ventures over lucrative job offers. Our institution remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and promoting entrepreneurship, which is pivotal in shaping these remarkable achievements," said Prof K Umamaheshwar Rao, Director, NIT Rourkela.

"NIT Rourkela has achieved an incredible feat this year. Despite the initial slowdown in hiring, we adapted by leveraging our strengths in the core sector, resulting in a historic placement season. This success reflects the brilliance and dedication that NIT Rourkela is known for. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Career Development Centre team and the Placement Committee coordinators for their hard work and dedication," said Prof Bibhuti B Nayak, Head of the Career Development Centre, NIT Rourkela.

This season's placement drive brought over 342 organisations to campus, approximately 40% of which were first-time recruiters. Over 50% of offers were from the core industry, with the Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering department offering the highest average CTC of Rs 19.08 LPA. According to the press release, the Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering departments had similar average CTCs of Rs 18.31 LPA and Rs 18.00 LPA. 

Core industries led recruiting, accounting for 50% of all placements, followed by Software & IT Services (18%) and Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) (11.2%). According to the institution, other areas included electronics, analytics and consulting, education, design, and healthcare.