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University of Calcutta Training & Placements

The University of Calcutta provides excellent career opportunities for its students through its robust placement drive. While the official placement report for 2024 is yet to be released, the NIRF report for 2024 has already been published, showcasing the impressive placement statistics for 2023.

According to the NIRF 2024 data, Calcutta University successfully placed 464 undergraduate (UG) students, 4,015 postgraduate (PG) students, and 28 integrated PG students during the 2023 placement season. The median package for UG (3-year) courses was INR 9.20 LPA, while BTech and BA LLB courses recorded median packages of INR 10 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively. For PG courses, the median package ranged between INR 8.80 LPA and INR 10 LPA.

Key Highlights from Calcutta University Placements 2023:

The placement rate for PG (3-year) courses saw a 12% decline compared to 2022.
A significant improvement of nearly 9% was recorded in the median package for BTech courses when compared to 2022.

Placement Data Comparison: 2022 vs. 2023

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)	5,975	5,125
Students placed (PG-2 year)	4,201	3,985
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 10 LPA
Total students (BTech)	357	289
Students placed (BTech)	305	199
Median package (BTech)	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 10 LPA

Calcutta University Average Package 2024

Course	Median Package (2023)
PG (3-year)	INR 9.90 LPA
BTech	INR 10 LPA
PG (2-year) (MSc, MA, MBA)	INR 10 LPA
UG (3-year) (BSc, BA, BCom)	INR 9.20 LPA
PG (5-year)	INR 8.80 LPA
BA LLB	INR 8 LPA

Placement Package Trends (2021-2023)

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
UG (3-year)	INR 9.22 LPA	INR 9.17 LPA	INR 9.20 LPA
BTech	INR 9.03 LPA	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 10 LPA
BA LLB	INR 8.28 LPA	INR 7.84 LPA	INR 8 LPA
PG (2-year)	INR 9.10 LPA	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 10 LPA
PG (3-year)	INR 9.76 LPA	INR 9.80 LPA	INR 9.90 LPA
PG (5-year)	INR 8.58 LPA	INR 8.70 LPA	INR 8.80 LPA

These trends indicate an overall growth in median packages, particularly for BTech and PG courses.

Top Recruiters at Calcutta University

Recruiter	Recruiter
IDBI Bank	Axis Bank
HDFC Bank	UCO Bank
Yes Bank	HSBC
Bank of India	Canara Bank
Reliance Industries Limited	Dena Bank
Corporation Bank	United Bank of India
Bank of Baroda	Haldia Petrochemicals
Simplex Constructions	Senbo

Insights on Placements

Based on student feedback, here are some key insights about the placements at Calcutta University:

Internships and industry projects: Students gain substantial industry exposure through internships and projects, which help bridge the gap between academics and the professional world.
Employment opportunities: There is a higher likelihood of securing core job roles within various sectors, thanks to the university's strong industry links.
Higher studies: A significant number of students also pursue higher studies, further enhancing their academic qualifications.