Patna University has established itself as one of India's oldest and most famous educational institutions. The university provides a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, as well as possibilities for students to find good jobs. Placements at Patna University have steadily increased throughout the years, with several reputable organisations visiting campus to recruit graduates.
In 2024, Patna University's placement season attracted several well-known organisations from a variety of industries. These companies offered opportunities to students from various degrees with competitive pay packages. Some of the major recruiters included ITC Group, Futures Group, Wipro, Infosys, EY, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
Placement Process at Patna University
The placement cell of Patna University manages the placement process, which is critical to ensuring that students are given the correct chances. The cell organises career counselling, mock interviews, resume preparation workshops, and aptitude tests to prepare students for placement drives.
Every year, recruiters from various businesses take part in placement drives, offering opportunities in IT, management, consulting, manufacturing, and other fields. Companies also offer internships, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in their particular industries. The placement process often begins in the final year of a student's program and follows a systematic and open method.
Course-wise placement statistics
Placements at Patna University are organised by program, and statistics differ based on the course and level of study. The comprehensive course-by-course placement data for 2024 are shown below, together with the number of students who graduated, those who were placed, and the median pay offered.
| Particulars | UG (3 Year) | PG (1 Year) | PG (2 Year) | PG (3 Year) |
| No. of Students Graduated | 6000 | 45 | 1800 | 40 |
| No. of Students Placed | 130 | 7 | 90 | 22 |
| Median Salary | INR 3.6 LPA | INR 3.1 LPA | INR 3.7 LPA | INR 3.85 LPA |
Undergraduate Placements
Patna University had approximately 6,000 undergraduate students that graduated in 2024. Around 130 students were successfully placed in various companies. The median pay offered to these students was approximately INR 3.6 LPA.
Postgraduate Placements (One Year)
A smaller set of 45 students graduated from one-year postgraduate programs in 2024, with seven of them getting placements. The median income offered in this category was around INR 3.1 LPA.
Postgraduate Placements (2-Year)
In 2024, 1,800 people graduated from two-year postgraduate programs, which are often more popular among students. Out of these, around 90 students were placed through campus recruitment drives. The students were offered a median income of INR 3.7 LPA.
Postgraduate Placements (3 Years)
The three-year postgraduate programs, despite having fewer students, showed good placement results in 2024. Out of 40 graduates, 22 were placed at a median income of INR 3.85 LPA.
Companies Participating in Patna University Placements 2024
Several top organisations visited Patna University during the 2024 placement season, offering positions in a variety of industries. Some of the notable companies that participated are:
- ITC Group
- Wipro
- Infosys
- EY (Ernst & Young)
- Futures Group
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
