Each year, approximately 1,500 students gain admission to IIT Roorkee. This achievement marks the culmination of years of intense preparation and dedication. After enduring a demanding and often monotonous academic routine, these students finally have the chance to shape their future trajectories. Many graduates choose to pursue advanced studies, enroll in business schools, or launch entrepreneurial ventures. However, a significant proportion opt for on-campus recruitment—often a key motivation for joining an IIT. Campus placements are widely seen as the ultimate evaluation of the time and effort invested at the institute. The process involves a rigorous series of aptitude assessments, group discussions, and high-stakes interviews. This report from Watch Out! provides an in-depth analysis of the placement statistics and outcomes for 2024.

The placement season is divided into two phases. The first phase runs from December 1st to December 15th. The second phase begins in the first week of February and continues until the end of May. The recruitment process starts as early as the first week of October. During this period, companies begin their assessments and resume submissions, which unfold over the next two and a half months.

Numbers

Number of PPOs = 213
Number of Offers Made = 938
Number of Companies that Recruited = 261

As a trend for every year the percentage of students placed for circuital branches (CSE, ECE, EE) were the highest.

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Some noteworthy companies that offered PPOs were Microsoft (20), Cisco Systems (12), Oracle (10), Texas Instruments (9), Google (8), Siemens Energy (8), Goldman Sachs (7), Bajaj Auto Limited (7).

We have categorized offered roles in the following broad profiles:

The majority of the offers, as usual, were for Software Development Engineer (SDE) positions, with 336 placements provided by 72 companies. This was closely followed by Core Engineering roles and Data-related roles, with 191 and 155 offers respectively, from 70 and 46 companies.
The number of offers from design companies remains unchanged and relatively low at 11. However, with the recent introduction of B. Des courses, we can anticipate an increase in interest from design companies in the years ahead.

The data reveals a concerning trend: between 2022 and 2024, registered students at the older nine IITs grew 1.2 times, while unplaced students increased by 2.1 times. In the newer 14 IITs, student registrations rose 1.3 times, but unplaced students spiked 3.8 times. [38% of IITians across 23 campuses remain unplaced in 2024: Report - India Today]

Note: This analysis is based on data obtained from results.channeli.in (Accessible only to final year students over campus Wi-Fi or VPN) and from PIC.