IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Lowest salary drops to Rs 4 LPA, 22 students get Rs 1 crore package

IIT Bombay is one of the top choices for recruiters and every year, many graduates from the institution get lucrative job offers that make headlines. The 2023-2024 placement season at the institution just came to a close and a detailed report of the same is available on IIT Bombay's website. As per the report, around 75 percent candidates got a job offer this time.

"The placement season was successfully completed with three out of four students securing desired job profiles despite the challenging job scenario. The total recruited Ph.D. students are 32 out of 118 active participants. Considering the total number of participating students, the placement percentage is nearly 75%. Most of the remaining unplaced students have identified avenues to be gainfully employed. Some of the unplaced students prefer higher studies, self-employment, or entrepreneurship over the jobs being offered to them. Almost all of the participating companies have honored their job offers," the report said.

However, the lowest salary being offered to students this year is making headlines as it dropped to 4 LPA this year.
Let us take a look at some of the highlights of the 2024 placements in IIT Bombay, including the highest salary packages, top recruiters, and an overview of student placements and internships.

IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Highest salary

One of the standout features of this year’s placements was the 22 job offers exceeding INR 1 crore per annum, reflecting demand for specialised skills in certain sectors. Additionally, 78 students accepted international offers, indicating the global opportunities accessible to IIT Bombay graduates.

IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Average salaries

The overall average annual CTC (Cost to Company) offered during the 2023-2024 placement season was Rs 23.50 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum), marking a 7.7% increase from the previous year’s average of Rs 21.82 LPA. The median salary stood at Rs 17.92 LPA, underscoring the consistent demand for graduates across various sectors. These numbers are a testament to the robust job market that IIT Bombay students enter upon graduation.

IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Lowest salaries

While the focus often falls on the highest salaries, it’s important to note that there were also offers at the lower end of the spectrum. As mentioned already, the lowest salary offers during the 2023-2024 placements fell within the Rs 4 LPA to Rs 6 LPA range this year. Earlier, the lowest salary offered to students used to be 6 LPA.
As per reports, 10 students accepted offers that fell within this range. These figures are more common in sectors such as education and design, where entry-level salaries tend to be modest compared to other fields.

IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Number of students who got jobs

Out of the 2,414 students who registered for placements, 1,475 students secured job offers, bringing the placement rate to 74.53%. The placement drive saw participation from 364 companies, with 1,650 job offers being made. In addition to full-time roles, internships also played a crucial part in student preparation and employment. A total of 1,267 internship offers were made, including 1,177 from companies and 90 from universities, reflecting a 13% increase in internship opportunities compared to the previous year.

IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Top recruiters

This year, the Engineering and Technology sector emerged as the top recruiter, with 430 students being hired by 106 companies. The IT and Software sector followed closely, offering 307 job positions. Finance, Consulting, and Research & Development were also prominent, with significant hiring across these domains. Major companies participating in the placements included top Indian and multinational firms.

IIT Bombay 2024 placements: Pre-Placement offers

Pre-placement offers (PPOs) continued to be a vital aspect of the placement process at IIT Bombay. In the 2023-2024 placement season, students received 300 PPOs, of which 258 were accepted. These offers were largely made after the completion of summer internships, highlighting the importance of these internships in securing full-time positions.

Comparison of the number of students placed in the last four years

IIT Bombay has seen lesser student placement numbers over when compared to last year. However, when we look at the last four years, the numbers have been stable. In the 2020-2021 season, 1,150 students were placed, which rose to 1,441 in 2021-2022. The peak was reached in 2022-2023 with 1,516 placements, while this year saw a slight decrease to 1,475.

This slight dip from last year’s record high can be attributed to the challenging global economic conditions.

Number of offers from different programs

Different academic programs at IIT Bombay saw varying levels of placement success. The B.Tech program led the way with 683 placements, followed by the M.Tech program with 415 placements. The Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) program saw 152 students placed, while other programs such as M.Sc., M.Des, and Ph.D. had varying placement numbers, reflecting the diverse opportunities available across disciplines.

International opportunities

This year’s placement season also highlighted a significant rise in the number of international offers, with students receiving opportunities in countries like Japan, Taiwan, Europe, the UAE, Singapore, and the USA. 78 international job offers were made to students this year, whcih is an increase when compared to 65 offers last year. Additionally, the number of companies participating in the placements grew by 12%, indicating steady interest from employers.

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