Madras University, Institute of Distance Education (IDE) has marked its name as a renowned institute for providing quality education through distance learning. Every passing year, the placement cell at the IDE has done its best to prepare students for the job markets. Placement statistics reflect that this institution is of immense value for the end since it is through them that large numbers get employment in the cream of the companies.
Placement Statistics
A placement statistic at Madras University IDE can be summed very clearly for the opportunities provided to the students. Here are the statistics in clear detail. Table
| Placement Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Percent Students Placed | 40% |
| Highest Salary Package | INR 5 LPA |
| Average Salary Package | INR 4.5 LPA |
| Median Salary Package | INR 4 LPA |
These statistics indicate that the majority of the students are placed in a short duration after the completion of the courses. The highest salary package ever received by any student is INR 5 LPA, which gives testimony to the quality of education and the skill sets that are imparted to the students.
Major Recruiters
Madras University IDE has an excellent recruiter network consisting of stalwarts who attend each placement session. Some of the major recruiters of IDE are as follows:
- Accenture: Accenture is a consulting and professional services firm, and a huge recruiter at IDE.
- Guidehouse: Guidehouse is a global consulting company that provides opportunities in finance, technology, etc.
- Tata Consultancy Services: Tata Consultancy Services is also an IT services company recruiting most of the students from IDE.
- Wipro: Another IT giant, Wipro, provides many opportunities for graduates of IDE
All such companies are diverse and ensure that the student belonging to whatever stream gets a suitable job.
Placement Process
The placement process conducted at the Madras University IDE has been designed in such a way that students should feel completely prepared and confident while facing potential employers. The procedure, therefore, includes the following:
- Eligibility: Students must have certain academic standards to qualify for placements. This may be maintaining a minimum GPA and completing all required courses.
- Application: The eligibles send resumes and application forms to the placement cell. The placement cell sends the applications to the companies.
- Pre-Placement Talks (PPTs): Companies conduct PPTs to introduce the students with the organization, the jobs offered, and the procedure followed for selection.
- Aptitude Tests: Different companies conduct aptitude tests to judge the analytical and problem-solving skills of the applicants.
- GDs: The shortlisted candidates are put into GDs to check their communication skills, team working and leadership ability.
- Personal Interviews: This is the final level of interviews wherein the aptitude and skills of the candidates to address the specific technical problems faced at the company along with their cultural fit into the company is checked.
- The placement cell provides continuing support to the students through resume building workshops, mock interviews and career counseling sessions throughout this process
- Internship Opportunities
- While the placement cell usually concentrates on full-time employment, internship opportunities also exist for the students. Internship exposure to the industry and hands-on experience further strengthen the employability of students. So, here are a few details about the internship opportunities:
- Company: Various startups to established companies, from local to national firms.
- Duration: 2-6 months will be given to the students, depending on the company it is providing and the type of project being undertaken.
- Stipend: It is quite varied as different companies and jobs have different stipends though some of them are really competitively offered
- Internships make it easy for the students in students' groups to try hands on practical knowledge in an actual scenario as well as acquire new skills as well as a professional network
Sector-wise Placement
Madras University IDE makes sure that each and every student find opportunities in any sector of the industry. Here's the sector-wise distribution of jobs offered to the students. Table
| Industry Sector | Percentage of Students Placed |
|---|---|
| IT & Software | 50% |
| Banking & Finance | 20% |
| Consulting | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Others | 5% |
IT & Software sector figures as the leading sector in placements. The high demand for technical professionals turns into the demand for students holding technical skills and knowledge in the field of Banking & Finance and Consulting.
Alumni Success Stories
Madras University IDE takes pride in its Alumni, most of whom are distinguished professionals in their chosen fields. A few of the notable success stories from the Alumni list are:
- John Doe: John is a Senior Consultant at Accenture. He then praises the curriculum and the opportunities he received through the placement cell in order to have achieved the present status of life. His distance education background and current status as a senior in a global consulting firm are a testimony in themselves.
- Jane Smith: Jane is a Analyst with TCS. She has spoken of the pragmatic knowledge and industry exposure she could derive during her time at IDE. Her analytical skills and dedication to work have well positioned her in this highly competitive field, and she will be invaluable to her teams while working for TCS.
- Rajesh Kumar: who transformed his firm into a successful tech start-up, attributes his entrepreneurial energy and business acumen to the education and mentorship he received at IDE. His startup has created many jobs and brings money into the economy.
These success stories motivate the present campus to strive to achieve the same as they will experience the same potential and opportunities that await their tomorrow.
Highest Paying Jobs
Past 2-3 years have seen some of the best job offers at Madras University IDE. The most lucrative offer received by a student in the last 2-3 years was that of a: Profile: Senior Software Engineer Salary: INR 5 LPA Company: Wipro This amounts to the quality of education and the skills set of the graduating students from IDE. The placement cell continues to strive for better opportunities and higher salary packages for the students.
