Record-Breaking Placement Offers at NIT Durgapur: Seven Students Secure Rs 51 Lakh Annual Packages
Students from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur have set a new benchmark in campus placements, with seven students securing annual packages of Rs 51 lakh on the very first day of selections. This achievement surpasses the previous year’s highest offer of Rs 44 lakh, signaling a promising start to the placement season.
Unprecedented Placement Success on Day One
The campus selection process at NIT Durgapur, which spans eight to nine months, has commenced with a bang. The record-breaking offers on day one came from Microsoft, with all seven students hailing from the Computer Science and Electronics (CSE) and Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) departments. These exceptional placements highlight the high caliber of NIT Durgapur’s students and the institution’s strong industry connections.
Lucrative Internships and Full-Time Offers
In addition to the full-time positions, Microsoft extended summer internship offers to 10 third-year students, each accompanied by a generous stipend of Rs 1.25 lakh per annum. These internships provide invaluable industry experience and pave the way for future employment opportunities.
Leadership and Teamwork Drive Success
Professor Arvind Choubey, Director of NIT Durgapur, congratulated the selected students and praised the Training and Placement Department for their diligent efforts in managing and executing the campus recruitment process. The early success has energized the student body, with many intensifying their preparations for upcoming recruitment drives by other leading organizations scheduled for July and August 2024.
Extensive Recruitment Drive Anticipated
The Training and Placement Department anticipates participation from approximately 290 to 300 companies, both domestic and international, over the next eight to nine months. Major recruiters like Texas Instruments, Bajaj Auto, Hero Motocorp, Maruti, Tata Motors, Reliance Power, and Reliance Infrastructure are expected to visit NIT Durgapur soon, particularly targeting students from the IT and electronics departments.
Diverse Academic Programs Fueling High Achievements
NIT Durgapur offers a robust academic environment with a wide array of courses. The institution hosts 850 BTech students and 350 MTech students across eight BTech programs, including Biotechnology, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Civil, and Chemical Engineering. The consistent high performance of previous graduates in their respective fields and ongoing academic advancements have contributed to the significant increase in placement offers this year.
A Legacy of Excellence
Founded in 1960 as the Regional Engineering College (REC) on a 187-acre campus at Gandhi More in Durgapur, the institution was later upgraded to National Institute of Technology (NIT) by the central government. This transformation has cemented its status as a premier engineering institution in India.
Conclusion
The impressive start to NIT Durgapur’s placement season reflects the institution’s dedication to academic excellence and industry collaboration. As the recruitment drive continues, students and faculty alike are optimistic about further successes, reinforcing NIT Durgapur’s reputation as a leading destination for top-tier engineering talent.