Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (SSIT) Tumkur has established itself as a prominent technical education hub in Karnataka since its founding in With a focus on producing industry-ready engineers, the institute’s placement outcomes reflect both its academic rigor and strategic industry partnerships. Below is an in-depth analysis of SSIT’s placement trends, supported by verified data and contextualized within India’s broader engineering education landscape.
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SSIT Tumkur-Placement Overview
| Branch/Course | Avg Package
(LPA) | Highest Package
(LPA) | % Placed / No. Placed | College Avg Placement
(LPA) | Additional Info | Student Review on Placement Data |
| B.E Computer Science | 4.5-6 | 12 | 70-80% | 4.5 | Top recruiters: Infosys, Wipro, TCS | CS/IT branches see better placements compared to core branches |
| B.E Electronics & Communication | 4-5 | 8 | 65-75% | 4.5 | 50+ companies visited campus | Decent opportunities in electronics sector |
| B.E Mechanical | 3.5-4.5 | 7 | 60-70% | 4.5 | Core engineering roles dominate | Limited core companies visit for mechanical |
| B.E Civil | 3-4 | 6.5 | 50-60% | 4.5 | Infrastructure companies participate | Placements slower than IT branches |
| M.Tech | 3.5-5 | 7 | 40-50% | - | Specializations influence packages | MTech placements depend on project domains |
| MCA | 3-4.5 | 6 | 60-70% | - | IT services main recruiters | Good for entry-level developer roles |
| MBA | 3.5-5 | 8 | 50-60% | - | Focus on analytics/HR roles | Mix of startups and mid-sized firms recruit |
SSIT Tumkur-Department-Wise Placement Analysis
Computer Science & IT Dominance The B.E Computer Science department leads with 70-80% placement rates and peak packages reaching INR 12 LPA. This aligns with national trends where IT services accounted for 45% of campus hiring in Students note stronger opportunities in software roles compared to core engineering fields. Electronics & Communication Growth With 65-75% placement rates and packages up to INR 8 LPA, ECE graduates find roles in embedded systems and IoT domains. The department benefits from Karnataka’s electronics manufacturing corridor, which added 12,000 jobs in
Core Engineering Trends: Mechanical and civil engineering show moderate outcomes:
- Mechanical: 60-70% placed, primarily in automotive and HVAC sectors
- Civil: 50-60% placement rate with infrastructure firms
These figures mirror the national challenge where only 40% of core engineering graduates secure field-specific roles annually.
SSIT Tumkur-Industry Engagement Strategies
SSIT’s placement cell employs a three-pronged approach:
- Pre-Placement Training - 120-hour coding bootcamps for IT aspirants - GD/PI workshops with alumni mentors
- Recruiter Diversification - 30% IT services (Infosys, TCS, Wipro) - 20% core engineering firms (L&T, Tata Projects) - 15% startups and product companies
Skill Certification Programs - Partnerships with Coursera and NASSCOM for industry-aligned certifications
SSIT Tumkur-Emerging Opportunities
MTech Specializations Placements vary significantly by specialisation:
- VLSI & Embedded Systems: 65% placement rate
- Structural Engineering: 40% placement rate
The ₹7 LPA top package for MTech highlights the premium on niche technical skills. MBA Career Paths Despite lower placement percentages (50-60%), MBA graduates secure roles in:
- HR analytics (INR 5 LPA avg)
- Supply chain management ( INR 4.2 LPA avg)
- Digital marketing (INR 4.8 LPA avg)
SSIT Tumkur-Comparative Landscape
When benchmarked against similar institutes:
- SSIT’s CS placement rates exceed regional peers by 15%
- Core engineering placements lag 8% behind national technical universities
- MBA outcomes match tier-2 business school averages
The institute’s rural connectivity initiative brings 25% of recruits from Bengaluru-based companies, bridging the urban-rural opportunity gap.
SSIT Tumkur-Future Outlook
With India’s tech workforce demand projected to grow by 22% by 2030, SSIT is expanding:
- New AI/ML labs established in 2024
- MoU with Karnataka Digital Economy Mission for IoT training
- Planned an incubation centre for student startups
Prospective students should note that while IT roles offer immediate placements, core engineering sectors reward persistence with 35% salary growth over five years. The institute’s strong alumni network across Bengaluru’s tech corridor continues to enhance placement opportunities, particularly for students willing to combine technical skills with industry certifications.
