The 2025–26 placement season at IIT Kharagpur has opened with strong momentum. Reports indicate that five students secured packages exceeding ₹2 crore, with the highest offer reaching ₹2.5 crore. By Day 3, the institute had recorded 1,170 offers, including 10 international placements across locations such as Japan, Dubai, Europe, London, and Singapore.
Key Recruiters and Industry Trends
The IIT Kharagpur Placement drive attracted leading global companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs. Other participating firms span product companies, proprietary trading, DeepTech (semiconductors, AI infrastructure), and R&D-focused core engineering sectors. Industry observers note a shift from broad software/consulting recruitment to specialised, high-skill roles, driven by the growing demand for graduates with expertise in:
- Applied AI
- High-performance computing
- Systems engineering
- Quantitative methods
Pre-placement offers (PPOs) from internships at global research labs and specialised teams contributed significantly to early numbers and boosted the share of flagship packages.
Student Wellbeing and Support Measures
IIT Kharagpur has introduced “recharge zones” and counselling support on campus to help students manage stress during intense recruitment days. The institute emphasised long-term career fit over headline CTCs, ensuring students make well-informed decisions rather than focusing solely on salary figures.
Placement Insights
While the institute has shared early highlights, the full placement brochure detailing company-wise offers, branch-wise conversion rates, median and average packages, and a detailed domestic vs international breakdown is yet to be released by the Career Development Centre (CDC). The early trends suggest a robust recruitment season for IIT Kharagpur, with strong participation from both tech giants and niche specialised recruiters, ensuring diverse career opportunities for students across streams.
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