19-05-2025
PU UIET records 325 placements, Rs 24.7L highest package
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Chandigarh: The University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, has reported 325 student placements in the academic session 2024–25, with the highest on-campus package reaching Rs 24.73 lakh per annum.
The average salary offered was Rs 8.5 lakh, with the overall placement rate standing at 78.4%.
Among the placed students, 22-year-old Anuj Kumar secured the highest on-campus package of Rs 24.73 lakh per annum from Cisco, which had also made the top offer last year.
A resident of Karnal, Anuj has been placed in Bangalore and also wants to pursue MBA in future from abroad. Other notable placements included Khushi Jain at Walmart, Jasjeet Singh at UltraHuman, and Riya Handa at American Express.
The placement drive saw participation from multiple companies, including American Express, Cisco, BEL, Deloitte, ZS, Tata1mg, and L&T. Several first-time recruiters such as Hero Cycles, Viscadia, IndiaP2P, Turing, and Omniful also hired students from the institute. Roles were offered across IT, consultancy, and core engineering sectors.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Vig said UIET continues to make steady strides.
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"The institute's growth over the past two decades is evident in its corporate linkages and alumni network, which are opening new doors for our students," she said.
Director Prof Sanjeev Puri emphasised the focus on bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations. "We stress technical competence as well as soft skills, and this year's results reflect that approach," he said.
Students received training in aptitude, interviews, and technical skills, along with sessions by companies such as Infosys and American Express.
Alumni working with firms like JP Morgan and Apple also conducted mentoring programmes, while events like Ideathon and Technovate provided hands-on industry exposure.
Training and placement officer Prof Sarbjeet Singh said placement activity is still ongoing. "A number of off-campus processes are under way. More offers are expected in the coming weeks, and we remain confident about closing the season on a stronger note," he said.
The placement cell now plans to bring in international recruiters and explore emerging fields such as AI, fintech, and green technology.
BOX: Lesser growth than previous years
This year's placement figures fall short of the peaks seen in recent years, particularly the 2022–23 session, which had marked a high point for UIET. That year, students received offers up to Rs 45 lakh from Amazon, and a record 382 offers were made overall. The average package then stood at Rs 8.72 lakh. In 2023–24, the top on-campus offer was Rs 25 lakh from Cisco, with a higher off-campus offer of Rs 42 lakh by ServiceNow, and an average of Rs 9.11 lakh.
By contrast, the 2024–25 cycle has so far seen fewer offers, a lower highest package of Rs 24.73 lakh, and a drop in average salary. While officials cite ongoing off-campus processes, the slowdown has been noted.
