Established in 2006, the University Placement & Counseling Cell at Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) plays a key role in the training of students for successful careers and holistic personal development. Under the leadership of Prof. Annpurna Nautiyal, the cell has a variety of placements and counseling services that students can choose from to make sure they get jobs that are in line with their abilities and aspirations.

Placement Activities

Counseling Services

• Career Counseling: Personalized lessons to assist students in determining their professional pathways.
• Academic Guidance: Includes support for competitive exams and higher education applications.
• Personality Development: Programs and workshops aimed at overall student growth.

Key Achievements

• Successful Placements: Students have secured positions in top organizations such as Grant Thornton, CIPLA, and Yara Fertilizers India Pvt. Ltd.
• Student Success Stories: Highlight the cell's effectiveness in preparing students for diverse industries.

Mission and Vision Statements

Mission

To offer robust placement opportunities and career guidance, empowering students to achieve professional excellence and societal contributions through industry connections, personalized mentoring, and skill development.

Vision

To be a leading placement and counseling cell known for its commitment to student success, industry collaborations, and holistic development, creating a dynamic environment that fosters talent and drives excellence.

Key Goals and Objectives

Facilitate Student Placements

1. Partnerships with Companies: Establish relationships with leading firms to enhance placement opportunities.
2. Recruitment Drives and Job Fairs: Organize events to connect students with potential employers.
3. Preparation Workshops: Provide training on resume writing, interviews, and aptitude tests.

Enhance Employability Skills

1. Industry Workshops and Seminars: Regular sessions with experts to keep students informed about industry trends.
2. Soft Skills Training: Focus on communication, teamwork, and leadership.
3. Internships and Projects: Offer hands-on experience through industry collaborations.
4. Entrepreneurship Support: Encourage and support student startups.

Career Counseling and Guidance

Personalized Counseling Sessions: Help students align their strengths and interests with career goals.

1. Career Resource Center: Maintain resources for career planning and development.
2. Higher Education Guidance: Assist with exam preparation, applications, and scholarships.

Alumni Engagement

1. Alumni Network: Facilitate mentorship and knowledge sharing through a robust alumni network.
2. Alumni Talks and Workshops: Regular events for professional growth and career guidance.
3. Mentorship Program: Connect students with experienced alumni for career support.

Team

1. Chairperson: The Dean of the School of Management is Professor Rakesh Kumar Dhodi.
2. Coordinator: Dr. Sumeet Gairola, Associate Professor, Department of Botany & Microbiology.
3. Members: Include faculty from various departments such as Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Physics, and Chemistry.

Top Partnering Companies

1. Grant Thornton
2. CIPLA
3. Azim Premji Foundation
4. Yara Fertilizers India Pvt. Ltd.
5. PRODESK IT & Engineering Services
6. TripFactory Pvt. Ltd.
7. Solidaridad Network
8. Ultratech
9. TCS
10. Learn Next
11. Chromaator
12. KOIMOI
13. JW Marriott
14. Zenith Holidays
15. ITS Global
16. K P Automotives Pvt. Ltd.
17. Hindustan Construction Company

List of Placed Students 2024

1. Grant Thornton: Aman Negi, Deepika Nagwal, Manish Bahuguna, Preeti Danu, Riyanshi Tyagi, Suraj Rawat, Yashvendra Shrivastava.
2. Yara Fertilizers India Pvt. Ltd.: Rohit Kumar Upadhyay.
3. PRODESK IT & Engineering Services: Manisha Bharti.
4. Azim Premji Foundation: Mohini Panthri, Lija Patel, Nikita Vyas, Megha Jakhmola, Prashant Negi, Harsh Sharma, Monika Roy, Shivam, Hritik Rana, Manbhawan Rana, Milap Singh, Tinkal Sinha, Hitesh Garg.
5. CIPLA: Dhiresh Singh, Kokila Sharma, Pooja Kumari, Divyansh Mamgain, K.Sai Charan, Dilip Kumar, Subodh Kumar Pundir, Satwik Tripathi

List of Students On-The-Job Training 2024

1. Club Mahindra, Karnataka: Vipul Panwar, Sachin Patwal, Ashish Rauthan.
2. Roseta House, New Delhi: Yogesh Joshi.
3. Holiday Inn, Lucknow: Subham Dobhal, Ayush Rauthan, Akshay Bhatt, Naveen Negi.
4. Nirwani Hotel, Jaipur: Deepak Bhatt, Arvind Rawat.
5. Comfort Inn, Rishikesh: Abhishek Uniyal.
6. Welcome Heritage Parv Villa Resort & Spa: Abhishek Negi, Nishant.
7. Evoke Premium, Evoke Lifestyle, Goa: Chetan Singh Bisht, Nikhlesh Bhandari.
8. IRA-Orchid, Mumbai: Gaurav Rawat.
9. The Fern Satva Resort, Dwarika, Gujarat: Deepti Chauhan, Jaydeep Bhatt, Yuvraj Singh, Azaad Negi, Rishabh Rawat, Karan Dhanai, Abhishek Rawat.
10. Radisson Blu, Kaushambi, New Delhi: Divya Kaushal.
11. Hyatt Regency, Spa & Resort, Dehradun: Yogesh Prajapati and Arun
12. NXTLVL PARTNERS: Samiksha Timsina.
13. STUDENT SUCCESS: Shivam Pandey.