Ashoka University claims to achieve 100% campus placement in 2022-23; highest salary offered at Rs 35 lakh

Ashoka University claims to achieve 100% on-campus placement for the academic year 2022-2023. University claimed that the latest placement cycle witnessed the highest salary offered at Rs 35 lakh per annum, a 17% rise from the previous year’s highest, according to the press release.

As per the release, the average salary offer stood at Rs 11.40 lakh per annum. In the given cycle, a total of 355 students were successfully placed, including students from the Undergraduate Programme, Master’s Programme, Ashoka Scholars Programme (ASP) and Young India Fellowship (YIF).

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 global organisations such as Google, The Tata Group, Hindustan Unilever Limited, McKinsey and Company, Deloitte USI, Ernst and Young, Microsoft, Conde Nast, Gen Pact, among others, as mentioned in the release.

“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,” Somak Raychaudhury, vice chancellor, Ashoka University, said.

University further claimed that its Career Development Office currently runs the ‘Career Preparatory Programme’, aiming to empower freshers entering the professional world. It further claims to equip students with 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, as per the release.

“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,” Priyanka Chandhok, vice president, Career Development Office, said.