IIT & NIT Placements 2025

indicative

Branch-wise and institute-wise placement packages for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs — the 3-year package trend, what each engineering course offers as placement prospects, and the recent international hiring trends every student and parent is asking about.

Median package trend — last 3 years

How the typical (median) package moved across 2023, 2024, 2025 by institute type. The 2024 dip and 2025 recovery reflect the wider market.

IITs

₹20L

2023

₹18L

2024

₹19L

2025

NITs

₹13L

2023

₹12L

2024

₹13L

2025

IIITs

₹18L

2023

₹16L

2024

₹17L

2025

GFTIs

₹9L

2023

₹8L

2024

₹9L

2025

Indicative median (middle) package by institute type — approximate, not official. Per-institute, per-branch yearly medians are not published.

Institute-wise placements

Representative placement figures for institutes with published reports — sorted by median package. (Highest is an institute-wide headline offer, usually a single international package.)

Institute	Type	Median pkg	Highest pkg	Placed
IIT Hyderabad	IIT	₹22 LPA	₹90 L	85%
IIT Madras	IIT	₹20 LPA	₹1.31 Cr	85%
IIT Kanpur	IIT	₹20 LPA	₹2.5 Cr	80%
IIT Guwahati	IIT	₹20 LPA	₹2.05 Cr	80%
IIT Delhi	IIT	₹19 LPA	₹2.05 Cr	80%
IIT Bombay	IIT	₹18 LPA	₹3.67 Cr	75%
IIT Roorkee	IIT	₹18 LPA	₹2.05 Cr	78%
NIT Trichy	NIT	₹18 LPA	₹64 L	89%
NIT Surathkal	NIT	₹18 LPA	₹58 L	95%
IIT BHU	IIT	₹16 LPA	₹90 L	80%
NIT Warangal	NIT	₹15 LPA	₹88 L	76%
IIT Kharagpur	IIT	₹14 LPA	₹2.6 Cr	80%
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad	IIT	₹14 LPA	₹60 L	76%
NIT Rourkela	NIT	₹13 LPA	₹62 L	85%
NIT Calicut	NIT	₹13 LPA	₹50 L	90%
MNIT Jaipur	NIT	₹12 LPA	₹64 L	85%
VNIT Nagpur	NIT	₹12 LPA	₹65 L	85%
SVNIT Surat	NIT	₹11 LPA	₹52 L	80%

Sourced from institute placement reports / NIRF / major aggregators; indicative, verify on the official report. Median = typical outcome; highest = rare headline offer.

Placement prospects by branch

What each course typically offers — pay tier, an indicative IIT median range, the kinds of companies that hire it, and common roles.

AI / Data Science

Highest-paying

Among the highest-paying branches — heavy demand from software, product, quant-finance and consulting firms.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹22–34 LPA

Typical recruiters

GoogleMicrosoftAmazonNvidiaAdobeLinkedInFractalMu Sigma

Common roles

ML / AI EngineerData ScientistAI Research ScientistData AnalystData EngineerNLP / Computer-Vision Engineer

Computer Science

Highest-paying

Among the highest-paying branches — heavy demand from software, product, quant-finance and consulting firms.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹22–34 LPA

Typical recruiters

GoogleMicrosoftAmazonAdobeAppleNvidiaGoldman SachsJP Morgan

Common roles

Software EngineerData ScientistML / AI EngineerBackend / Full-stack DeveloperCloud / DevOps EngineerCybersecurity Engineer

Information Technology

Highest-paying

Among the highest-paying branches — heavy demand from software, product, quant-finance and consulting firms.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹21–33 LPA

Typical recruiters

MicrosoftAmazonAdobeOracleSAPSalesforceCiscoAccenture

Common roles

Software DeveloperFull-stack DeveloperDevOps / Cloud EngineerCybersecurity AnalystData EngineerNetwork Engineer

Mathematics & Computing

Highest-paying

Among the highest-paying branches — heavy demand from software, product, quant-finance and consulting firms.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹21–33 LPA

Typical recruiters

Goldman SachsJP MorganMorgan StanleyD. E. ShawTower ResearchWorldQuantOptiverGraviton

Common roles

Quant Analyst / TraderSoftware EngineerData ScientistAlgorithm DeveloperActuaryCryptographer

Mathematics

Highest-paying

Among the highest-paying branches — heavy demand from software, product, quant-finance and consulting firms.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹20–31 LPA

Typical recruiters

Goldman SachsJP MorganD. E. ShawWorldQuantTower ResearchQuadeyeGravitonGoogle

Common roles

Quant Analyst / TraderData ScientistSoftware EngineerActuaryCryptographerStatistician

VLSI / Microelectronics

Strong

Strong placements across tech, electronics, semiconductor and analytics roles.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹18–29 LPA

Typical recruiters

QualcommIntelNvidiaTexas InstrumentsAMDMicronSynopsysCadence

Common roles

VLSI Design EngineerVerification EngineerPhysical Design EngineerAnalog / Mixed-signal DesignerChip ArchitectFPGA Engineer

Electronics & Communication

Strong

Strong placements across tech, electronics, semiconductor and analytics roles.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹18–28 LPA

Typical recruiters

QualcommTexas InstrumentsIntelNvidiaSamsungMediaTekAnalog DevicesCisco

Common roles

Embedded Systems EngineerVLSI Design EngineerTelecom / Network EngineerHardware EngineerSignal Processing EngineerIoT Engineer

Engineering / Computational Science

Strong

Strong placements across tech, electronics, semiconductor and analytics roles.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹18–28 LPA

Typical recruiters

MicrosoftAmazonGoogleGoldman SachsQualcommD. E. ShawAnsysSiemens

Common roles

Computational EngineerSimulation / CAE EngineerData ScientistSoftware / Analytics rolesModelling & Optimization EngineerRobotics / Systems Engineer

Economics

Strong

Strong placements across tech, electronics, semiconductor and analytics roles.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹17–26 LPA

Typical recruiters

Goldman SachsJP MorganMcKinseyBCGBainDeloitteEYNomura

Common roles

Economist / AnalystData / Business AnalystManagement ConsultantFinance / Investment AnalystPolicy ResearcherActuary

Engineering Physics

Strong

Strong placements across tech, electronics, semiconductor and analytics roles.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹17–26 LPA

Typical recruiters

ISRODRDOIntelQualcommSamsungGoogleD. E. ShawApplied Materials

Common roles

Research ScientistSemiconductor / Photonics EngineerData / Quant AnalystSoftware EngineerR&D (DRDO / ISRO / labs)Quantum-tech Researcher

Electrical

Good

Healthy placements across core and tech-adjacent roles, plus software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹16–25 LPA

Typical recruiters

Power Grid (PGCIL)NTPCSiemensSchneider ElectricABBQualcommTexas InstrumentsL&T

Common roles

Power Systems EngineerControl EngineerPower Electronics EngineerElectrical Design EngineerPSU Engineer (PGCIL / NTPC)Automation Engineer

Industrial / Production

Good

Healthy placements across core and tech-adjacent roles, plus software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹15–24 LPA

Typical recruiters

AmazonFlipkartDelhiveryMcKinseyBCGAccentureTata SteelITC

Common roles

Industrial / Operations EngineerSupply Chain & Logistics ManagerManagement ConsultantOperations / Data AnalystQuality Engineer (Lean / Six Sigma)Manufacturing Engineer

Mechatronics

Good

Healthy placements across core and tech-adjacent roles, plus software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹15–24 LPA

Typical recruiters

BoschABBSiemensFanucTata MotorsAddverbKUKAL&T

Common roles

Robotics EngineerAutomation EngineerControl Systems EngineerEmbedded Systems EngineerManufacturing AutomationMechatronics Designer

Design

Good

Healthy placements across core and tech-adjacent roles, plus software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–23 LPA

Typical recruiters

MicrosoftGoogleSamsungTitanTata ElxsiFlipkartSwiggyMahindra

Common roles

Product / Industrial DesignerUX / UI DesignerInteraction DesignerAutomotive / Mobility DesignerDesign ResearcherGraphic / Visual Designer

General Engineering

Good

Healthy placements across core and tech-adjacent roles, plus software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–23 LPA

Typical recruiters

MicrosoftAmazonL&TTataAccentureDeloitteRelianceITC

Common roles

Multi-domain EngineerSoftware / Analytics rolesCore-sector EngineerManagement / ConsultingData AnalystProduct roles

Instrumentation

Good

Healthy placements across core and tech-adjacent roles, plus software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–23 LPA

Typical recruiters

HoneywellABBSiemensYokogawaEmersonSchneider ElectricL&TBosch

Common roles

Instrumentation EngineerControl & Automation EngineerProcess Industry EngineerPSU EngineerEmbedded / Electronics EngineerPLC / SCADA Engineer

Aerospace

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

ISRODRDOHALBoeingAirbusGE AerospaceHoneywellCollins Aerospace

Common roles

Aerospace EngineerISRO / DRDO / HAL ScientistCFD / Aerodynamics EngineerPropulsion EngineerStructures / Stress EngineerAvionics Engineer

Biomedical

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

GE HealthcarePhilips HealthcareSiemens HealthineersMedtronicBoston ScientificStrykerAbbottJohnson & Johnson

Common roles

Medical Device EngineerBiomedical Imaging EngineerHealthcare R&DClinical / Regulatory AffairsRehabilitation / Biomechanics EngineerHospital / Clinical Engineer

Chemical

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

RelianceIOCLONGCBPCLShellExxonMobilHULITC

Common roles

Process EngineerPlant / Production EngineerOil & Gas / Energy EngineerProcess Design EngineerQuality / Safety EngineerFMCG / Pharma roles

Energy

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

NTPCPower Grid (PGCIL)Adani GreenReNew PowerTata PowerSuzlonSiemens GamesaShell

Common roles

Energy / Renewables EngineerPower & Utilities EngineerSolar / Wind EngineerEnergy AnalystSustainability ConsultantEnergy Storage Engineer

Mechanical

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

Tata MotorsMahindraMaruti SuzukiL&TAshok LeylandBoschHero MotoCorpGE

Common roles

Design EngineerManufacturing / Production EngineerAutomotive EngineerThermal / HVAC EngineerCAD / CAE EngineerQuality Engineer

Ocean & Naval Architecture

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

Cochin ShipyardL&T ShipbuildingMazagon DockGRSEIndian NavyAmerican Bureau of ShippingDNVShell

Common roles

Naval ArchitectOcean / Offshore EngineerShipbuilding / Defence EngineerMarine R&D ScientistClassification Society SurveyorSubsea Engineer

Petroleum Engineering

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

ONGCOil IndiaRelianceSchlumbergerHalliburtonBPCLIOCLCairn

Common roles

Petroleum / Reservoir EngineerDrilling EngineerProduction EngineerOil & Gas PSU (ONGC / OIL)Offshore EngineerRefinery / Process Engineer

Pharmaceutical Engineering

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

Sun PharmaDr. Reddy'sCiplaLupinBioconAurobindoGlenmarkZydus

Common roles

Pharma / Process EngineerFormulation ScientistQA / QC OfficerDrug Manufacturing EngineerRegulatory AffairsProduction Manager

Printing & Packaging

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

ITC PackagingTCPL PackagingHuhtamakiManjushreeAvery DennisonTetra PakParksonsUFlex

Common roles

Printing / Packaging EngineerProduction & Quality EngineerPackaging DesignerManufacturing EngineerConverting / Supply-chain rolesPrint Technologist

Quantum Science & Engineering

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

MicrosoftAmazonL&TTataAccentureDeloitteRelianceITC

Textile & Fashion Technology

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹14–21 LPA

Typical recruiters

Aditya Birla (Grasim)ArvindWelspunRaymondTridentVardhmanReliancePage Industries

Common roles

Textile / Process EngineerApparel & Production ManagerQuality / R&D EngineerTechnical-textiles EngineerMerchandiser / SourcingFashion Technologist

Biotechnology

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹12–19 LPA

Typical recruiters

BioconDr. Reddy'sSun PharmaCiplaNovozymesSyngeneSerum InstituteGSK

Common roles

Biotech ResearcherBioprocess EngineerPharma / Biopharma R&DBioinformatics AnalystQuality / Regulatory (QA/RA)Clinical Research Associate

Civil

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹12–19 LPA

Typical recruiters

L&TAECOMAFCONSTata ProjectsShapoorji PallonjiJacobsArcadisGMR

Common roles

Structural EngineerConstruction / Project ManagerTransportation EngineerGeotechnical EngineerWater Resources EngineerSite Engineer

Metallurgy & Materials

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹12–19 LPA

Typical recruiters

Tata SteelJSW SteelSAILVedantaHindalcoArcelorMittalJSPLReliance

Common roles

MetallurgistMaterials EngineerQuality / QA EngineerProcess MetallurgistSteel / PSU Engineer (SAIL)Welding / Failure Analyst

Mining

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹12–19 LPA

Typical recruiters

Coal IndiaVedantaTata SteelNMDCHindustan ZincAdaniJSWHindalco

Common roles

Mining EngineerMine Planning EngineerCoal / Metal PSU (Coal India)Mine Safety OfficerMineral Processing EngineerGeotechnical / Surveying

Physics

Core

Core-engineering placements (PSUs, manufacturing, energy, R&D) with growing software/analytics crossover.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹12–19 LPA

Typical recruiters

ISRODRDOBARCIntelSamsungD. E. ShawTower ResearchGoogle

Common roles

Research ScientistData / Quant AnalystR&D (Electronics / Optics)Semiconductor EngineerSoftware EngineerScientific Computing

Agriculture & Food

Specialised

Specialised field — placements in its domain industries, plus the usual software/analytics crossover open to all branches.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹11–18 LPA

Typical recruiters

ITCNestléBritanniaPepsiCoMondelezCargillAmulMahindra Agri

Common roles

Food Process EngineerAgri-machinery EngineerFMCG / Food Industry rolesIrrigation / Soil EngineerAgri-tech SpecialistPost-harvest Engineer

Architecture & Planning

Specialised

Specialised field — placements in its domain industries, plus the usual software/analytics crossover open to all branches.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹11–18 LPA

Typical recruiters

L&TShapoorji PallonjiGenslerHOKMorphogenesisCP KukrejaJLLDLF

Common roles

ArchitectUrban / Regional PlannerInterior DesignerLandscape ArchitectSustainability / Green-building ConsultantReal-estate / PMC

Ceramic

Specialised

Specialised field — placements in its domain industries, plus the usual software/analytics crossover open to all branches.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹11–18 LPA

Typical recruiters

Tata SteelSaint-GobainAsian PaintsRAK CeramicsKajariaHindalcoCarborundum UniversalOrient

Common roles

Ceramic / Materials EngineerGlass & Refractory IndustryQuality / QA EngineerElectronics Materials EngineerProcess EngineerCement Industry

Chemistry

Specialised

Specialised field — placements in its domain industries, plus the usual software/analytics crossover open to all branches.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹11–18 LPA

Typical recruiters

RelianceAsian PaintsPidiliteTata ChemicalsDr. Reddy'sSun PharmaBASFP&G

Common roles

Research ScientistChemist (Pharma / Materials)Analytical / QC ChemistProcess ChemistR&D ScientistPatent / Regulatory Analyst

Environmental

Specialised

Specialised field — placements in its domain industries, plus the usual software/analytics crossover open to all branches.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹11–18 LPA

Typical recruiters

L&TAECOMRambollTata Consulting EngineersSuezVeoliaJacobsNTPC

Common roles

Environmental EngineerWater / Wastewater EngineerEHS ManagerSustainability ConsultantPollution Control EngineerSolid-waste Engineer

Geology / Earth Sciences

Specialised

Specialised field — placements in its domain industries, plus the usual software/analytics crossover open to all branches.

Indicative median (IITs): ₹11–18 LPA

Typical recruiters

ONGCOil IndiaSchlumbergerHalliburtonCoal IndiaGSIVedantaShell

Common roles

GeophysicistGeologistOil & Gas (ONGC) EngineerMining / Mineral ExplorerHydrologistGovt Surveys (GSI / ONGC)

Pay tier and median range are indicative, estimated for the field — actual packages vary by institute, year and student. Recruiters are typical for the branch, not a course-specific list.

Recent & international placement trends

Indicative market commentary for the 2024–25 cycle — directional, not official.

AI / ML demand surge

Generative-AI, data and machine-learning roles are the fastest-growing offers — lifting CSE, AI/DS, ECE and Maths-&-Computing packages well above other branches.

The 2024 slowdown & 2025 recovery

After the 2021–22 boom, 2023–24 saw a global "tech winter" — fewer dream offers and delayed onboarding. 2024–25 has recovered, led by AI, semiconductors and core sectors.

GCCs hiring at scale

Global Capability Centres of MNCs (Google, Microsoft, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, etc.) in India now recruit heavily from IITs/NITs across software, product and analytics.

Core sectors reviving

Semiconductors (the India Semiconductor Mission), EVs, energy and defence are pushing demand for Electrical, Mechanical, ECE/VLSI and Chemical graduates.

International offers

Top IITs continue to see select international offers (Japan, the Middle East, US/EU) — these are the headline crore-plus packages, won by a small number of students, not the norm.

Internships → PPOs

A growing share of final offers now come as Pre-Placement Offers from summer internships, so the internship season increasingly decides placements.

Finance & quant

Investment banks and high-frequency-trading firms (Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Tower Research, D. E. Shaw, Optiver) remain among the highest-paying recruiters, favouring CSE, Maths-&-Computing and Electrical.

Beyond the headline package

The widely-quoted "highest package" is usually one rare international offer. The median (middle) package is a far better guide to a typical outcome — which is why we lead with medians.

Placements FAQ

Which engineering branch has the best placements?

Computer Science, AI/Data Science, IT and Mathematics-&-Computing typically see the highest packages and most offers, followed by ECE/VLSI and Electrical. Core branches place well in PSUs, manufacturing and core industry, plus a growing software/analytics crossover.

What is a good median package from an IIT or NIT?

Indicatively, IIT medians are around ₹16–25 LPA and NIT medians around ₹8–14 LPA, varying by branch and year. The median (middle) package is a far better guide than the headline "highest package", which is usually one rare international offer.

Are placement packages falling?

After the 2021–22 boom there was a 2023–24 slowdown ("tech winter") with fewer dream offers. The 2024–25 cycle has recovered, led by AI/ML, semiconductors and core sectors.

Is the highest package realistic for most students?

No. The widely-quoted highest package is typically a single international offer won by one student. Most students should look at the median package and the typical recruiters for their branch.

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Indicative & estimated — placement figures and trends are compiled from public reports, NIRF and market commentary to set expectations; they are not official and not course-specific. Verify on each institute's official placement report. CatalyseR bears no responsibility for any decision based on this page.