The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) commenced its Phase-I placement session with an impressive start, receiving 579 offers by the end of Day 1.
With 523 students being offered positions through a combination of campus placements and Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), the numbers highlight the excellent quality of education at IITK where students are equipped with industry ready skills preferred by leading companies worldwide. Among these, 199 students stood out by accepting PPOs from leading national and international firms. Adding to the institute’s global reputation, 13 students received prestigious international job offers, highlighting the global demand for IIT Kanpur’s exceptional talent.
The first day witnessed enthusiastic participation from 74 esteemed organizations. Industry leaders such as Microsoft, Texas Instruments, Databricks, Google, American Express, SLB, and Deutsche Bank have emerged as the top recruiters, highlighting the exceptional quality of IIT Kanpur’s talent pool.
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said, “The large number of offers from leading companies on Day 1, including a significant number of international placements, highlights the global recognition of IIT Kanpur’s academic excellence and the calibre of our students. I would like to commend the efforts of the placement team for their dedication and meticulous planning. On behalf of the Institute, I extend my best wishes to all those who have secured jobs and those who are appearing for placements in coming days!”
Prof. Raju Kumar Gupta, Chairperson of the Students’ Placement Office at IIT Kanpur, said, “We are immensely proud of the accomplishments of our students and congratulate those selected on Day 1. We deeply value our recruiters’ continued collaboration and support, and look forward to bringing more opportunities for those participating in the placement programme in the coming days.”
IIT Kanpur looks forward to maintaining this momentum and achieving new benchmarks in placement success as the session progresses.
