The placement season at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad has started on a strong note, with 4 Computer Science Engineering students securing ₹80 lakh per annum packages in Phase 1. This marks the highest package offered at the institute so far in the 2025 placement season. Over 350 offers have been made in the first 11 days, reflecting an active hiring environment and continued industry interest in engineering talent. The placement cell has confirmed a steady rise in the number of recruiters participating this year.
IIT Dhanbad Placements 2025: High Packages and Recruiter Momentum
This season has seen an encouraging response from leading organisations across technology and engineering sectors. According to internal placement updates, over 200 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) have already been finalised, taking the total count of placed students to more than 550 as of the latest reporting. With Phase 1 still ongoing, the institute expects the total number to surpass 600 soon.
Top companies participating in the recruitment drive include BEL (11 offers), InMobi (5 offers), Accenture Strategy & Consulting (9 offers), Accenture Japan (2 offers), Microsoft (Applied Scientist 2 role) and NVIDIA Software (1 offer). Recruiters have extended roles in technology development, research, consulting and engineering domains, showing healthy demand for specialised skills. The institute has highlighted that the surge in early placements indicates stable recruiter confidence despite fluctuating hiring trends across sectors this year.
IIT Placement Season 2025: National Overview and Early Trends
Placements across all 23 IITs began on December 1, and the initial numbers from IIT Dhanbad indicate a positive outlook for the 2025 cycle. Data from early rounds suggests improved participation from core engineering and emerging tech recruiters. Below is a quick snapshot:
- Strong early hiring across tech and engineering roles
- Increased PPO conversions across multiple IITs
- Global recruiters showing cautious but consistent participation
- Competitive package trends in CSE and allied branches
- Early offers from research-based and product engineering roles
Last year, IIT Dhanbad recorded a top package of ₹1.22 crore, and the current trends suggest another competitive placement cycle. The institute expects more international roles and higher-value offers in upcoming phases.
