Student from IIIT-Prayagraj lands Rs 1.45 Cr job, institute's highest yet
Vipul Jain, a final-year student at IIIT Prayagraj, has just rewritten the institute's placement record. The BTech (IT) student has secured a job offer worth Rs 1.45 crore per year from US-based cloud data firm Rubrik -- the highest package ever seen at the institute.The news has not only created a buzz on campus but has also caught the attention of recruiters nationwide.advertisementNEW HIGH FOR IIIT PRAYAGRAJThe institute's Director, Professor Mukul Sharad Sutawane, congratulated Vipul and called it a big moment for the entire campus. 'This shows what our students are capable of and how we continue to push the bar in technical education,' he said.
But Vipul's story is just one part of a much bigger picture.The 2025 placement season at IIIT-A has turned out to be one of the most successful ever:Nearly every student has been placed13 students got offers between Rs 70-Rs 99 lakh70 students received packages between Rs 50-Rs 69 lakhThis isn't just about numbers -- it signals that Indian students are ready for the global tech stage.IIITs ARE BECOMING A BIG PART OF INDIA 'S EDUCATION STORYThe success of Vipul Jain and many other students in IIIT Prayagraj 2025 placements shows how important IIITs have become in India's education system.advertisementThese institutes, known as Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), are now playing a key role in preparing students for careers in technology and innovation.With a strong focus on technical skills, hands-on training, and working closely with industries, IIITs are attracting more attention from both students and recruiters.What comes next? That's the exciting part. With offers like these becoming more common, campuses like IIIT-A are clearly becoming launchpads to the world.(WITH INPUTS FROM ANAND RAJ)- Ends
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