Overview
- The 2025–26 placement drive opened on December 1 with 672 Day 1 offers, a 16% rise year-on-year and the highest first-day total for the institute.
- By the end of Day 1, 627 students had secured roles, reflecting a 20% increase in the number of students placed compared to last year.
- Pre-Placement Offers contributed 253 of the Day 1 tally, up 27% year-on-year and indicating strong internship-to-hire conversions.
- Nine students received international offers, underscoring global demand for IIT Kanpur talent.
- More than 250 companies participated or expressed intent to hire, including Accenture, BlackRock, HSBC, SAP, Airbus, PwC, Navi, Qualcomm and Deutsche Bank, with additional results and visits still pending.