The Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati has demonstrated significant growth in its placement outcomes, with the 2024 season marking a robust recovery and broader success compared to the previous year. While the 2023 cycle was characterized by high-value offers but uneven placement rates across departments, the 2024 drive showcased improved consistency and higher conversion percentages, particularly in circuital branches.
IIT Tirupati BTech Placements 2023: A Year of Contrasts
In the 2023 placement cycle for the graduating BTech batch, IIT Tirupati presented a mixed picture. A total of 189 students registered for placements across five core branches. Out of these, 120 students secured job offers, resulting in an overall placement rate of 63.49%.
The outcomes varied dramatically between branches. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) emerged as the undisputed leader, not only in salary packages but also in placement percentage, achieving over 77% placement. The branch reported an impressive average annual package of Rs 25.25 lakh and a median of Rs 20.32 lakh. The highest package offered in 2023 was a remarkable Rs 46 lakh per annum.
Other branches recorded placement percentages in the mid-60s, with Electrical Engineering at 66.7% and Civil Engineering at 62.1%. Mechanical Engineering faced the toughest challenge, recording the lowest placement percentage among all branches. Despite the variance in placement rates, the median salaries across most disciplines remained strong, clustering between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 16.5 lakh per annum.
Overall Campus Recruitment and Internship Snapshot for 2023
Beyond the BTech programmes, the institute's broader placement data for 2023 involved 284 registered students across all programmes, with 179 finally placed. A notable 51 students opted for higher studies, indicating a healthy interest in academic progression. Recruiter engagement was substantial, with 122 companies registering and 57 completing the hiring process.
The salary spectrum was wide, ranging from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 46 lakh per annum, with an overall average of Rs 17.58 LPA and a median of Rs 16 LPA.
The internship outcomes for the 2023-24 batch further solidified the institute's industry connect. Out of 213 students, a vast majority of 197 secured industry or research internships. The stipends showed significant range, with the maximum monthly stipend reaching an exceptional Rs 2 lakh, and an average of Rs 29,250 per month.
IIT Tirupati BTech Placements 2024: Marked Improvement and Consistency
The 2024 placement season at IIT Tirupati told a story of recovery and broader-based success. The most striking figure was the jump in the overall BTech placement percentage to 83.82%, a substantial increase from the previous year's 63.49%.
This improvement was led decisively by the circuital branches. Computer Science and Engineering achieved a stellar placement rate of 91.30%, followed closely by Electrical Engineering at 88.89%. Mechanical Engineering also showed a remarkable turnaround, reaching a 78.57% placement rate. Civil and Chemical Engineering recorded placement percentages of 72.73% and 66.67% respectively.
Salary Packages and Branch-wise Performance in 2024
While the highest package of Rs 41.64 LPA in 2024 was slightly lower than 2023's peak of Rs 46 LPA, the consistency and distribution of offers improved. The median packages were more tightly clustered, with an overall median of Rs 11 lakh per annum.
In a shift from 2023, Electrical Engineering reported the highest median package at Rs 12 LPA, closely followed by CSE at Rs 11 LPA. The average packages also reflected strength in circuital streams, with Electrical Engineering averaging Rs 14.8 LPA and CSE at Rs 14.1 LPA.
Core branches like Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering reported stable, though more modest, average packages between Rs 8.4 LPA and Rs 10.3 LPA, indicating participation from a wider array of recruiters beyond just top-tier companies.
Key Takeaways: Evolution from 2023 to 2024
The comparative analysis of the two years reveals a maturing placement ecosystem at IIT Tirupati. The institute successfully addressed the issue of uneven placement conversion, ensuring a more balanced outcome across departments in 2024.
Computer Science and Engineering maintained its position as the flagship branch, leading in both placement percentage and high-value offers across cycles. Electrical Engineering strengthened its profile considerably, showing impressive growth in median and average compensation. The most notable recovery story was that of Mechanical Engineering, which significantly improved its placement ratio.
The data underscores a strategic shift from a placement season driven by a few exceptional packages in 2023 to one characterized by broader recruiter participation, higher placement rates, and more consistent salary structures in 2024. This progression highlights the institute's growing reputation and the increasing confidence of the industry in its talent pool.
