Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur recorded 672 job offers on the first day of its 2025-26 placement season. This marks a 16% increase in offers compared to day one of the previous year. The institute released this data, highlighting growth in industry demand for its graduates.
By the end of the first day, 627 students secured job offers. This figure includes pre-placement offers (PPOs). Overall placements increased by 20% compared to the prior placement season.
Pre-placement offers also showed significant growth. A total of 253 PPOs were extended to students. This represents a 27% rise in PPOs compared to the previous year’s figures.
International Offers and Recruiters
Nine students received international job offers on the first day. Over 250 recruiters have shown interest in hiring IIT Kanpur students for the current season.
Top recruiters participating in the placement drive include:
- Accenture: A global professional services company specializing in IT services and consulting.
- BlackRock: An American multinational investment management corporation.
- HSBC: A British multinational universal bank and financial services firm.
- SAP: A German multinational software corporation that develops enterprise software.
- Airbus: A European multinational aerospace corporation.
- PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers): A multinational professional services network, one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms.
- Navi Technologies: An Indian financial services company.
- Qualcomm: An American multinational corporation that creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology.
- Deutsche Bank: A German multinational investment bank and financial services company.
Placement Statistics Overview
| Placement Metric | Day 1 (2025-26) | Growth from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Job Offers | 672 | 16% increase |
| Students Placed (including PPOs) | 627 | 20% increase |
| Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) | 253 | 27% increase |
| International Offers | 9 | Not specified as percentage |
Institute’s Statement and Outlook
The Students’ Placement Office attributed the Day 1 performance to the dedication of IIT Kanpur students. The university also acknowledged faculty mentorship and industry partnerships as factors contributing to the offers.
The institute expects the 2025-26 placement season to bring more career opportunities. Many companies are scheduled to visit in the coming weeks. A number of students are also yet to secure job offers.