IIT Kharagpur Placements 2025: Top offers & Trends

Did You Know? More than 1,500 students are placed annually at IIT Kharagpur across 250+ top companies, spanning core engineering, IT, finance, consulting, automobiles, PSUs, and even global firms—reflecting the institute’s curriculum flexibility and international reach

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In the 2024-25 placement drive, 1000 job offers were received within the first three days, with the highest package of ₹2.6 crore per annum from the international company. Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Tata Steel, and McKinsey. The Career Development Centre (CDC) plays an important role in recruitment across sectors. Notable alumni include Arvind Krishna (CEO, IBM) and Ajit Balakrishnan (Founder, Rediff.com), which shows the institution's legacy.

IIT Kharagpur has set remarkable benchmarks during its 2024-25 placement season. On the first day, students secured over ₹1 crore, including international packages, highlighting the institute's demand globally. 

The placement drive saw participation from the reputed recruiters like Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Goldman Sachs. The top hiring sectors were Core engineering, software, consulting, analytics, and finance. The Career Development Centre (CDC) plays a crucial role in the smooth placement process.

2024-25 latest highlights:

• Strong PPO (Pre-placement offers) conversion
• A multinational company offers ₹2.5 crore.
• 1,000 + job offers in the first 3 days.

The Placement Process at IIT Kharagpur is managed by the Career Development Centre (CDC). The placement process includes several stages, with pre-placement talks and ending with the final offer rollouts. The CDC ensures a smooth coordination between students and recruiters.

1. Pre-Placement Talks

Companies conduct pre-placement talks (PPTs) with students to introduce job roles, expectations, and work culture before the formal recruitment begins.

• Overview of the company profile. 
• Job roles and responsibilities. 
• Career growth opportunities.

2. Application & Shortlisting

Students apply to companies through the CDC portal. The company reviews the application and shortlists candidates based on eligibility and resume.

• Online resume submission
• Shortlisted candidate via the portal 
• Scheduling the next round for the interview

3. Interview Rounds

Shortlisted candidates undergo multiple interview rounds designed to evaluate their technical and problem-solving skills. 

• Case study and group discussion
• Technical interview
• Group Discussion and Case Study
• Final decision by the recruiters. 

4. Final Offer Rollout

The selected candidates receive official job offers through the CDC platform.

• Offer letter shared via the portal
• Acceptance and joining letter 
• Salary and role details

Placement Support: 

IIT Kharagpur offers robust placement support through its Career Development Centre (CDC), which ensures students are well prepared to enter the industry. From skill enhancement programs to resume workshops and alumni mentorship, students receive end-to-end guidance to excel in interviews and secure top offers globally.

1. Role of Training and Placement Cell

The training and placement cell plays an important role in shaping students' career journeys. It provides guidance, training, and placement-related coordination with companies across sectors.

2. Resume Workshops

Resume-building sessions are conducted to help students create professional, impactful resumes that align with industry expectations and job roles.

• Personalised Resume 
• Industry-specific format
• Soft Skills
• Review and mock evaluation

3. Alumni Support & Industry Connections

IIT Kharagpur boasts a strong global alumni network that contributes significantly to placement support through mentorship and referrals.

• Alumni Mentorship Programs
• Industry expert sessions
• Network opportunities
• Referral support