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The University has released the NIRF report 2024, which encloses the 2023 placement data. The highest count of students placed in 2023 was from the PG (2-year) courses. On the other hand, the highest median package was recorded for UG (3-year) courses. The complete insights of Kashmir University placements 2023 are tabulated below:CourseTotal Students/ Students Placed (2023)Median Package (2023)UG (3-year)63/ 37INR 8 LPABTech/ BPharma270/ 44INR 6 LPABA LLB/ BUMS56/ 38INR 5 LPAPG (2-year)2,729/ 426INR 7 LPAIntegrated PG103/ 43INR 5 LPA

The course-wise placement rate from 2021 to 2023 University of Kashmir placements is depicted in the table below:CoursePlacement Rate (2021)Placement Rate (2022)Placement Rate (2023)UG (3-year)60%69%59%BA LLB/ BUMS81%74%68%Integrated PG63%37%42%NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the details given in the NIRF report 2024.

The number of BTech/ BPharma, PG (2-year) and Integrated PG students placed over the past three years indicates an improving trend. On the other hand, a fluctuating trend was observed in the number of UG (3-year) students placed over the past three years. The table below mentions course-wise total strength and the number of students placed for a detailed analysis of the Kashmir University placement trends: CoursePlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)UG (3-year)- Total students: 52- Students placed: 31- Total students: 62- Students placed: 43- Total students: 63- Students placed: 37BTech/ BPharma- Total students: 260- Students placed: 29- Total students: 222- Students placed: 37- Total students: 270- Students placed: 44BA LLB/ BUMS- Total students: 126- Students placed: 102- Total students: 53- Students placed: 39- Total students: 56- Students placed: 38PG (2-year)- Total students: 2,665- Students placed: 280- Total students: 2,640- Students placed: 346- Total students: 2,729- Students placed: 426Integrated PG- Total students: 54- Students placed: 34- Total students: 106- Students placed: 39- Total students: 103- Students placed: 43NOTE: The above placement details are gathered from the NIRF report 2024.

Some of the eminent companies that participated in University of Kashmir placements in recent years are listed below:Kashmir University Placements: Top RecruitersVedanta Resources Pvt. Ltd.North India Coffee Company Pvt. Ltd.TASLVedanta Aluminum BusinessMyrcloud Pvt. Ltd.Solitaire Infosys Pvt. Ltd.Bitwise Pvt. Ltd.Clarivate Analytics Pvt. Ltd.

The separate placement data for Kashmir University BCA is not out yet. However, the NIRF report 2023 includes overall statistics for UG (3-year) courses. As per the report, 43 UG (3-year) students out of 62 graduates were placed in 2022. Earlier, out of 52 students 31 were placed in 2021. The table below depicts the placement trends for better clarity:CourseUG (3-year) Placement Statistics (2020)UG (3-year) Placement Statistics (2021)UG (3-year) Placement Statistics (2022)Total students615262Students placed203143Placement rate33%60%69%Median packageINR 8 LPAINR 8 LPAINR 8 LPA

The Kashmir University MBA placement data has not been out separately. As soon as Kashmir University highest package for MBA is released it will be updated here. However, the overall details for PG (2-year) courses are out in the NIRF report 2024, which includes the median salary data. The median package for PG (2-year) courses has been stagnant over the past three years. The table below depicts the salary trends for better understanding:CourseMedian Package (2021)Median Package (2022)Median Package (2023)PG (2-year)INR 7 LPAINR 7 LPAINR 7 LPA

As per the NIRF report 2024, out of 103 Integrated PG graduates 43 were placed successfully during the 2023 drive. This makes the placement rate 42%. Earlier, 37% of the batch was placed in 2022. Looking at the past three years' data (2021 to 2023), a fluctuating trend was recorded in the placement rate of Integrated PG courses. Tabulated below are the University of Kashmir placement trends:ParticularsIntegrated PG Placement Statistics (2021) Integrated PG Placement Statistics (2022) Integrated PG Placement Statistics (2023) Total students54106103Students placed343943Placement rate63%37%42%Median packageINR 5 LPAINR 5 LPAINR 5 LPA

The University has disclosed the median salary for UG and PG courses. During 2022 placements, the highest median package stood at INR 8 LPA and was offered to UG (3-year) students. Take a look at the below table to know the University of Kashmir placement package trends:CourseMedian Package (2020)Median Package (2021)Median Package (2022)UG (3-year)INR 8 LPAINR 8 LPAINR 8 LPABTech/ BPharmaINR 5 LPAINR 6 LPAINR 6 LPABA LLB/ BUMSINR 4.75 LPAINR 5 LPAINR 5 LPAPG (2-year)INR 7 LPAINR 7 LPAINR 7 LPAIntegrated PGINR 4.50 LPAINR 5 LPAINR 5 LPANOTE: The above salary data is fetched from the NIRF report 2023.

The comparison between Cluster University and Kashmir University is subjective and depends on various factors such as the specific courses, faculty, infrastructure, and individual preferences. However, based on the available information, Kashmir University is well-regarded for its quality of academics, especially in non-management courses such as Engineering, Medical, Arts, Humanities, and Computer Science. On the other hand, Cluster University, established in 2016, is a collegiate state university located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and is a cluster of five colleges. The decision of which university is "better" would depend on the specific needs and priorities of the individual student. It is recommended to consider factors such as the reputation of the specific departments, faculty, research opportunities, and campus facilities when making a decision.