Placement Scenario at Jalpaiguri Engineering College: An Overview of 2020 and Beyond

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Jalpaiguri Engineering College (JEC) maintained a decent placement scenario, with a placement rate of around 70-80%. This article delves into the details of the placement outcomes, the highest packages offered, and the overall recruitment trends observed at JEC.

2020 Placement Scenario

In 2020, JEC saw a positive placement scenario, with a high recruitment rate despite the global health crisis. A wide array of companies participated in the recruitment process, offering various roles. Notably, the highest package offered was approximately INR 10-12 lakhs per annum, contingent on the specific branch and individual offers made by companies.

Top Recruiters in 2020

The biggest recruiters in 2020 included IT firms, engineering companies, and other sectors. Core and IT roles were the most commonly sought positions. Among the notable recruiters were Cognizant, TCS, Infosys, and various other tech giants. For instance, 75 students were selected for a package of 4.08 lpa by Cognizant. Additionally, many students were selected through TCS Mass Hiring through CodeVita, with seniors being offered positions at TCS Digital at a rate of 7.2 lpa. Some seniors even secured placements in Infosys for roles such as System Engineer, System Engineer Specialist, and Power Programmer, with salaries ranging from 3.6 lpa to 8 lpa.

Specific Packages and Opportunities

Several other companies also offered off-campus recruitment. For instance, candidates were selected from Geeks for Geeks at a rate of 10 lpa, and one senior was selected by Airbus at the same rate. The best coder from the college was offered a package of 30 lpa by Directi, marking the highest package for the 2020 batch in the Information Technology stream. In the electronics and communication engineering (ECE) stream, the highest package so far was from PwC for a machine learning engineer position at 10 lpa. Other companies like Scope Telecom and Pie Infocom also offered packages around 3.5 lpa.

Lockdown Year 2017 to 21

The placement scenario at JEC saw significant improvements in the lockdown year 2017 to 2021. Virtually all placements were off-campus, with a few outstanding individual achievements. For instance, one student secured offers from both Google and Contextual Advertising Programmatic Platform, while another cracked Amazon. The college also had international offers from JPMC in Glasgow and a notable American startup. Many students were placed in various roles with packages ranging from 4.5 lpa to 15 lpa, with leading companies like Infosys, TCS Digital, and startups. The average package for non-core stream students reached approximately 7 lpa, with a median package of about 5 lpa.

Advanced Opportunities

Beyond initial placements, many students from JEC pursued higher education at prestigious institutions, both in India and abroad. An example is the author of this article, who managed a 320 on the GRE and secured a position for MS in Data Science at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Other students also received strong offers from international and domestic companies, including opportunities for data science, software engineering, and research positions.

Conclusion

Overall, the placement scenario at Jalpaiguri Engineering College has seen significant improvements, with both off-campus and on-campus opportunities. The highest package for the 2020 batch was 30 lpa, while the average package for non-core students was around 5 lpa. For those interested in the latest updates and specific packages, it is advisable to consult the college's official placement cell or their website.

As an admissions and an alumni of JEC, the author wishes to emphasize that with proper preparation and dedication, no one at the college is left behind when it comes to placements. If you secure admission and study diligently, achieving a successful placement is well within reach.