About 50% of students were placed in the phase I of the campus placement at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M).
The institute said placement process was carried out with equity and inclusivity. Over 55% of the students who received job offers hailed from socially and economically challenging backgrounds.
According to a press release, phase I placement event was completed despite running into hurdles induced by Cyclone Michaung. The first day witnessed a record number of offers.
Institute officials said there was a substantial increase from the core sector and a significant rise in international offers for postgraduate students compared to last year. The average salary offered was over ₹19 lakh, according to a release.
