IIT Kharagpur creates record; more than 1,000 students get jobs

The highest domestic package was of Rs. 37 lakh. Two new dual degree programs - Financial Engineering and Engineering Entrepreneurship - proved to be a big hit with 85 per cent students from those courses being placed.

"The programs not only demonstrated acceptability by the industries, but projected the vision of IIT-Kharagpur for launching novel initiatives," said Professor Sudhir Kumar Barai, in-charge of training and placement, of the institute.

The number of companies offering placements have also increased this year with 195 organisations coming this time.

Barai said another 79 engineering students have accepted pre-placement offers from other companies.