IIT Hyderabad has successfully completed Phase 1 of its Bachelor of Technology (BTech) 2026 placement season. The institute placed 304 students out of 487 registered candidates . This resulted in an overall placement rate of 62.42 percent . Phase 2 of placements for the BTech 2026 batch commenced on January 5, 2026 , focusing on the remaining students.
The average Cost to Company (CTC) for the BTech 2026 batch during Phase 1 surpassed Rs 30 lakh per annum . Recruiters participated across key sectors, including software, analytics, and core engineering roles. Several departments reported increased average and median salary figures compared to previous placement cycles.
Top Offers and International Opportunities
A student secured the highest international offer at Rs 2.5 crore per annum during Phase 1. Domestically, two students received offers of Rs 1.1 crore per annum each. Four additional students secured domestic packages ranging between Rs 75 lakh and Rs 1 crore per annum .
IIT Hyderabad announced a total of 24 international offers were extended across various departments during this initial phase.
Branch-wise Placement Performance
Placement outcomes showed significant variation among academic programs. Circuital branches led with strong figures. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) program achieved an 83.33 percent placement rate. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) placed 83.05 percent of its registered students. Mathematics and Computing students recorded a 77.78 percent placement rate.
The average salary packages offered within these top programs were approximately Rs 40 lakh per annum .
| Program | Placement Rate | Approx. Average CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 83.33% | Rs 40 lakh per annum |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 83.05% | Rs 40 lakh per annum |
| Mathematics & Computing | 77.78% | Rs 40 lakh per annum |
Core Engineering Sector
Core engineering branches also reported successful placements in Phase 1. Departments such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering secured positions for students. These roles were in manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and technology-linked sectors. Recruitment activity maintained presence in both core and software-oriented job profiles.
BTech 2027 Internship Season
Alongside the ongoing BTech 2026 placements, the BTech 2027 internship season is actively progressing. The institute has secured 279 internship offers to date. This figure includes 15 international internships . Monthly stipends for these internships have reached up to Rs 7.5 lakh . These early trends indicate a promising outlook for the next placement cycle.