Pondicherry University Placement

According to available information, campus placements for media and communication courses at Pondicherry University are considered to be moderate, with a significant portion of students finding placements in news organizations, advertising agencies, and digital media companies, but some reports mention that the placement rate might be lower compared to other technical courses offered by the university; students often need to actively seek internships and build networks to secure good placements. 

Pondicherry University has seen consistent placement opportunities for its B.Tech graduates, with varied outcomes depending on the department and specialization. Recent data indicates that the median package offered to students is around INR 6.5 LPA for the latest graduating batch, marking an increase from the INR 4.3 LPA in the previous year. Moreover, the university has maintained strong placement numbers through partnerships with government and private companies, providing students with opportunities in fields like IT and engineering. Graduates are typically recruited by companies such as ONGC, BHEL, ISRO, and Indian Railways.

The Central University of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry University have placement cells that aim to facilitate job opportunities for their students. However, the Central University of Tamil Nadu has faced some challenges in attracting top companies due to its location in the Thiruvarur district. On the other hand, Pondicherry University has had successful placements, with companies like Wipro, Infosys, and IBM visiting the campus for placements. Therefore, while both institutions have placement cells, Pondicherry University seems to have a stronger track record in terms of placements.

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most no. of Pondicherry University students. The sector-wise Pondicherry University alumni placement statistics are presented below:  

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Pondicherry University MBA placement report is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the number of students placed over the past three years during Pondicherry University PG 2-year placements are presented below:

Pondicherry University MBA average package data is not released. However, according to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the median package offered over the past three years during Pondicherry University PG 2-year placements is presented below:

According to the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the number of students placed over the past three years during Pondicherry University UG and PG placements are presented below:

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2023 is presented below:

Further, the course-wise median salary trends witnessed during Pondicherry University placements over the past three years are presented below:

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below: