XLRI’s Class of 2027 posted strong summer internship results, with an average stipend of Rs 1.6 lakh per month and a median of Rs 1.55 lakh. The highest domestic offer touched Rs 3.5 lakh per month from JP Morgan Chase. Across its flagship programmes, the placements underscore the institute’s track record of preparing students for leadership in a fast-moving market.
IIT Kanpur kicked off its 2025-26 placement season with a record 672 job offers on Day 1, up 16% from last year. Of 627 students who secured offers, the biggest driver was a 27% rise in pre-placement offers, reaching 253. Nine students also bagged international offers, signaling strong demand.
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IIM Calcutta has wrapped final placements for its 61st MBA batch, with 458 students receiving 542 offers from 202 recruiters. Average CTC rose 5.05% year-on-year to Rs 36 lakh, while the median landed at Rs 35 lakh. The highest domestic offer reached Rs 1.45 crore, and the top international offer was Rs 1.10 crore.
IIM Ahmedabad has wrapped up final placements for clusters 1 and 2, with Boston Consulting Group topping management consulting and Bharti Airtel leading consumer services. Recruiters from consumer goods, conglomerates, pharmaceuticals, and retail participated, including several first-time entrants. The institute will hold final placements for cluster 3 on February 9.
IIM Lucknow’s 2026 final placements reportedly delivered a surprising shift: the highest India-based package edged above overseas offers. For 559 students, the institute tied it to strong demand across consulting, finance and technology, with over 580 roles made available—suggesting a broader domestic pull than expected.
IIT Hyderabad student Edward Nathan Varghese has secured a record Rs 2.5 crore package from Optiver to work as a software engineer for the Netherlands-based firm. The deal, announced amid a challenging hiring climate, signals rising placement standards as average offers across the season also climbed, reinforcing the institute’s ability to produce top-tier talent.
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Even as hiring sentiment stays shaky, several top non-engineering colleges in India report a strong placement season for the Class of 2026. Institutions such as St Stephen’s College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Loyola College, Christ University and St Xavier’s College say offers increased and salary packages rose, signaling demand for talent despite broader job-market worries.
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