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India Today
18 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Not Just IITs: LPU Student Secures Record-Breaking ₹2.5 Crore Placement Offer
When it comes to engineering placements in India, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have long set the benchmark. However, recent placement outcomes at Lovely Professional University (LPU) are challenging this narrative, with LPU students now attracting offers that rival-and in some cases, surpass-those at the country's most prestigious a landmark achievement for the 2025 placement season, Sri Vishnu, a final-year BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering student at LPU, has secured a domestic package of 2.5 crore per annum from a leading robotics and automation company. This is one of the highest packages offered to a graduating engineering student in India this year. LPU's placement momentum did not stop there. Betireddy Naga Vamsi Reddy, another final-year student from the ECE department, received an international offer of 1.03 crore ($118,000) from a prominent AI robotics company. Over 1,700+ LPU students have received offers from top MNCs, with packages ranging from Rs 10 LPA to Rs 2.5 Crore. These achievements underscore LPU's growing reputation as a destination for top recruiters seeking highly skilled engineering talent. 'This isn't an exception. It's a reflection of LPU's growing momentum in producing industry-ready graduates capable of competing at the highest levels,' said a senior official at LPU's Division of Career Services. Massive Placement Drive with Impressive ScaleThe scale of LPU's placement drive is equally impressive. The marquee placements are not isolated successes. In the recent placement cycles:A total of 7,204 job offers were made to students across various engineering disciplines, reflecting the strong industry demand for LPU graduates. Notably, 1,602 students received multiple job offers, further underscoring their employability. The average salary package for the top 25% of placed students stood at an impressive 10.23 LPA. Prestigious companies, including Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, Amazon, and ServiceNow, were among the top recruiters visiting the campus. In a standout achievement, Adireddy Vasu, a BTech ECE student, set an institutional record by securing seven job Roles Across Global BrandsLPU's recent placement data reads like a who's who of the global tech landscape, with students landing highly sought-after roles in cutting-edge fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud engineering, and product development—domains that demand exceptional technical and analytical expertise. Tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon have made standout offers, with Microsoft offering the highest package at 52.20 LPA and Amazon close behind at 46.94 LPA, reflecting the calibre of talent being nurtured at the Hiring by Industry GiantsLPU's industry partnerships extend well beyond marquee names, showcasing a deep-rooted commitment to student employability across disciplines. Top-tier recruiters such as Capgemini, Mindtree, Cognizant, Accenture, and TCS offered hundreds of positions, with Capgemini hiring over 700 students, Mindtree 420+, Cognizant 400+, and both Accenture and TCS bringing 250+ students on board. This impressive placement performance reflects more than just individual success stories—it highlights LPU's systematic approach to industry engagement and student readiness. A Global Pipeline of Tech TalentLPU has steadily built a global reputation. Graduates now work at Fortune 500 companies across the USA, UK, Australia, and Europe, many with packages exceeding 1 crore per annum. Core streams such as Robotics, Automation, ECE, CSE, and Mechanical Engineering continue to dominate in both domestic and international placement LPU, Not Just IITs?The secret behind LPU's placement leap lies in its skill-first approach, exemplified by its EduRevolution framework. Students receive real-world exposure, industry certifications, and dedicated placement training from the second year onward.'At LPU, we don't just prepare students for jobs—we prepare them to lead, innovate, and disrupt,' said Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Founder Chancellor of LPU and Rajya Sabha performance positions LPU as a formidable contender in India's engineering education and placement landscape, offering outcomes that rival the nation's most established for 2025 Closing Soon – Take the next step now:Applications for the 2025 academic year are closing soon at LPU. If you're ready to launch your global career and be part of India's most dynamic, industry-driven university, now is the time. Seats are limited, and deadlines are approaching fast. Visit advertisement
GMA Network
7 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
LPU survives Benilde in five-setter to wrap season on high note
NCAA Lyceum of the Philippines University survived league-leading De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, 25-20, 15-25, 25-23, 23-25, 17-15, to wrap its campaign in the NCAA Season 100 men's volleyball tournament on Friday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. The two teams were tied at 12 in the fifth set before an unsuccessful block touch challenge and an attack error from LPU handed the Blazers the match point. Raymark Betco's service, however, went out, then Jun Edang scored back-to-back to hand LPU a 15-14 lead. Kevin Ondevilla then tied the set anew for the Blazers, but it was Edang who eventually sealed the victory for the Pirates. Graduating Kian Moral, meanwhile, had 20 digs and 20 receptions. Edang had 29 points from 27 attacks and two blocks, while Isaiah Chrys Santos had 18 points as the Intramuros-based crew finished the season on a high note and improved their record to 3-15. Dexter Granadia and James Harold Marasigan led the Taft-based squad with 17 and 16 points, respectively, as they still finished on top with 14 wins and four losses. Rocky Motol and Mike Balbacal saw limited action in preparation for their Final Four match, while Jacob Agassi Herrera was temporarily sidelined due to a knee issue. Christian Aguilar, meanwhile, was converted to libero for today's game due to shoulder issues. Benilde, who earned a twice-to-beat bonus as the no. 1 team, will take on Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the Final Four on Sunday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Arellano survives LPU in five-setter ahead of NCAA men's volleyball Final Four
NCAA Arellano University survived a gritty Lyceum of the Philippines University squad, 23-25, 25-10, 20-25, 25-22, 15-8, to end its elimination round campaign on a high note on Tuesday in the NCAA Season 100 men's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. After claiming the fourth set to even the match, the Chiefs had an early 5-1 lead before they pulled away, 11-6. Carl Berdal then widened the lead for the Chiefs before an ace from AC Guinto put them at 13. Jun Edang then tried to trim LPU's deficit, which was followed by an attack error from Berdal for LPU to score two straight. However, Berdal scored back-to-back to seal the victory for the Chiefs. The duo of Berdal and Guinto led Arellano in offense with 22 points and 20 points, with the former having eight digs, while the latter had 20 receptions. Jiwen Sinuto added 15 points, while Jake Pangilinan chipped in 13 points as Adrian Villados made all of Arellano's 25 excellent sets on top of his four-point output. For head coach Bryan Vitug, the win was important especially with the Final Four round coming. "Good thing at least papasok ng Final Four, alam nila paano kumapit kahit during bad games. 'Yun ang mahalaga, nag-recover," Vitug said. Jun Edang's 23 points went to naught, while Isaiah Chrys Santos added 17 points as LPU slipped to 2-15. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
24-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
LPU breaks away in Set 4 vs. San Sebastian to notch back-to-back wins
NCAA By BEA MICALLER,GMA Integrated News With pride at stake, also-ran Lyceum of the Philippines University still made sure to put on its best game as it repulsed San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-15, in the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball on Saturday at the San Andres Gym. The Lady Pirates, who are already out of Final Four contention as it won't be able to reach the required minimum number of wins, overcame a shaky start then pulled away for good in the fourth frame to improve to 8-8. LPU still has two remaining games in the elimination round against Arellano University on Tuesday and De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde on Friday. However, even if they win both, they still won't advance, as all the current top four teams already have at least 11 wins. The Lady Stags, on the other hand, absorbed their fifth straight loss to go 7-9. Johna Dolorito continued to carry LPU on her back, serving an ace to bring her side to a 13-5 cushion in the fourth set. But San Sebastian mounted some fightback with a 4-0 run capped by a Divine Garcia outside attack that cut the deficit to five, 9-14. LPU then turned to seldom-used middle blocker Angelica Cruz, whose back-to-back points on block and quick kill helped the wards of head coach Cromwell Garcia build a massive 19-10 cushion. Lefty opposite hitter Ashley Muchillas then soared for two consecutive hammers from the right side, sending them to a 21-11 advantage before a pair of attack errors from San Sebastian saw LPU take the match point at 24-13. Anamae Parez, another spark off the bench, finished it off by going over two blockers from the left wing. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
24-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
San Sebastian outlasts LPU to snap four-game skid
NCAA San Sebastian College-Recoletos overcame a tough challenge from Lyceum of the Philippines University, 30-28, 21-25, 18-25, 25-22, 15-8, on Saturday in the NCAA Season 100 men's volleyball tournament at the San Andres Gym in Manila. The win came after San Sebastian lost four consecutive games against De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, and Mapua University. After falling in Sets 2 and 3, the Golden Stags managed to recover and claimed the fourth set before momentum shifted on their end as they took an early 7-2 lead in the deciding frame. Jun Edang's attack gave a glimmer of hope to the Pirates' run but Kyle Villamor answered to widen the lead. The Golden Stags then continued to cruise to a 10-4 lead before Christian Alba went clutch in the final stretch to claim the victory. Alba led the Golden Stags with 26 points from 20 attacks, four blocks, and two aces, while Villamor added 18 points on top of 30 receptions and seven digs. Aaron Binondo added 11 while Enzo Leal showed up for defense with 15 receptions and 10 digs as San Sebastian improved to 5-12. Chris Dumasig had 26 out of LPU's 27 excellent sets as five players scored in double digits for the Pirates. Jhon Icon Aquino had 26 points, Jun Edang had 22, while Isaiah Santos had 20 points. Mark Lanorio and David Talento had 12 and 10 points, respectively, as LPU moved to 2-14. The Golden Stags will close its campaign on Tuesday against Emilio Aguinaldo College, while LPU will still take on Arellano University and Benilde next week. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
