Ashoka University Records 100% Campus Placement In 2022-23; Highest Salary Offered At Rs 35 Lakhs

Ashoka University recorded a 100% on-campus placement rate for the academic year 2022-2023.

In the academic year 2022-2023, Ashoka University achieved a remarkable 100% on-campus placement rate. The most recent placement season saw a substantial increase in the highest salary offered, reaching Rs 35 lakh per annum, marking a significant 17% boost from the previous year's top offer. The average annual salary extended to successful candidates was Rs 11.40 lakh. During this placement cycle, Ashoka University successfully placed a total of 355 students, encompassing participants from various programs, including the Undergraduate Programme, Master's Programme, Ashoka Scholars Programme (ASP), and Young India Fellowship (YIF).

Consulting (17.7%), Edtech/Education (15.7%), Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (15.4%), Development Sector (14%), and Media, Advertising & Publishing (8.8%) were some of the major sectors where students were successfully placed.

The academic year 2022-23 also witnessed participation of 76 new organisations in the placement process, taking the total number to 271 organisations. This includes leading global organisations such as Google, The Tata Group, Hindustan Unilever Limited, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte USI, Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Conde Nast, Gen Pact, among others.

“Ashoka University places a strong emphasis on imparting liberal arts and science education in a manner that fosters intellectual curiosity, an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving, and broadening the understanding of the human experience among learners. This comprehensively equips our students with the right aptitude and adaptability to navigate the ever-evolving modern job market. The interest of leading global organisations for such a talent, and our success rate in on-campus placement is a testament to this approach”, said Somak Raychaudhury, Vice Chancellor, Ashoka University.

“Ashoka University’s commitment to high-impact learning, equipping students with problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and fostering a global perspective has made them highly valued for employers across sectors. Through our university’s comprehensive Career Preparatory Programme, we empower our students with the knowledge, experience, and expertise needed to excel in their upcoming university placements. As the university continues to grow rapidly, we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional talent to meet the evolving needs of the industry.” said Priyanka Chandhok, Vice-President, Career Development Office.

Ashoka University’s Career Development Office currently runs the ‘Career Preparatory Programme’, designed to empower freshers entering the professional world. It equips students with cutting-edge skills and knowledge that are highly sought after in the job market. The programme includes masterclasses and talks by industry experts, alumni mentorship programmes, business communication workshops, resume reviews, group discussions, sector and role-wise mock interviews, sector-specific insights, practical problem-solving skills, among other activities.

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