Vikram Dev University Students Land 16 Job Offers in Campus Recruitment Drive
In a significant boost to student employment prospects, at least sixteen final-year undergraduate students from Vikram Dev University in Jeypore, Koraput, have secured job offers during a recruitment drive held on the university premises this Tuesday. The placement event, organized by the university's career counselling and placement cell, attracted participation from leading industry players, including Vedanta Limited and Hetero Labs, marking a successful initiative to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Company Participation and Selection Details
The recruitment drive saw active involvement from major corporations, with Vedanta Limited, operating from Lanjigarh, selecting three students for employment. Meanwhile, Hyderabad-based Hetero Labs recruited a substantial thirteen candidates, demonstrating strong demand for the university's graduates. Placement officer Brajabandhu Nanda provided insights into the compensation packages, noting that students chosen by Vedanta will receive annual salaries ranging from Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 4.65 lakh, while those recruited by Hetero Labs will be offered approximately Rs 3.5 lakh per annum.
University's Efforts to Expand Placement Opportunities
Nanda emphasized the university's ongoing and sustained efforts to enhance placement opportunities, aiming to ensure students can secure employment immediately upon graduation. "We are working diligently to bring more companies to the campus so that students step out of the university with job offers in hand," he stated. This proactive approach is part of a broader strategy to improve career outcomes for graduates and strengthen industry-academia collaborations.
Future Recruitment Initiatives
Looking ahead, the university is actively engaging in discussions with prominent firms to organize additional recruitment drives. Nanda revealed that talks are underway with major companies such as the Mahindra Group and HDFC Bank, indicating potential for further placement events in the near future. This expansion aims to diversify job opportunities across sectors, providing students with a wider array of career paths and enhancing the university's reputation as a hub for talent acquisition.
- Sixteen final-year UG students received job offers during the campus recruitment event.
- Vedanta Limited selected three students, while Hetero Labs recruited thirteen.
- Annual salary packages range from Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 4.65 lakh, depending on the company.
- The university is committed to expanding placement opportunities through ongoing efforts and future collaborations.
