Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC) Ghaziabad has a dedicated and dynamic Placement Cell focused on maximizing career opportunities for students by bridging academia with industry demands. The cell facilitates campus recruitment drives, training programs, internships, and soft skills development that prepare students for competitive job markets.
The Placement Cell undertakes several proactive activities including:
Organizing campus recruitment drives with reputed companies nationally and internationally.
Conducting personality development sessions, technical workshops, aptitude and soft skills training well ahead of placements.
Providing mentorship, resume building, interview preparation, and group discussion coaching.
Maintaining strong industry relationships to attract a wide range of recruiters across IT, core engineering, finance, and management sectors.
Facilitating internships during academic semesters for hands-on industry experience.
Tracking placement statistics and providing individual career counselling for students.
The cell emphasizes overall personality enhancement to help students secure rewarding careers and contribute as responsible professionals and citizens.
Major reputed companies visiting AKGEC frequently for placements include:
Tech giants: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Accenture
Financial institutions: American Express, HSBC, Goldman Sachs
Others: Newgen Software, DLT Labs, Zoho, Hexaware, Expleo, Rapl, ITC Infotech, Capgemini
These recruiters offer a mix of core, IT, consulting, analytics, and management roles.
The placement drives have shown a steady increase in participation and offers. For 2025, key highlights include:
Total registered students: 1133
Total offers made: 1096 (739 exclusive)
Number of participating recruiters: 225
Highest package: INR 30 LPA
Average packages range around INR 5.2 - 5.5 LPA depending on branch and role
Majority (~1042) of offers are below INR 5 LPA, with a healthy number in mid and high-range packages (5-10 LPA and above)
Placement percentage close to 78-80% for eligible students.
AKGEC actively encourages internships and industry projects to augment academic learning:
Students undergo internships in relevant industries during 6th/7th semesters.
The college offers part-time internships from 2nd year onwards via various Centres of Excellence.
Internships cover fields such as robotics, automation, welding, manufacturing, software development, and business analytics.
Students receive stipends (e.g., ₹10,000 per month) and are encouraged to participate in research, conferences, and patent filings.
Strict guidelines govern internship attendance and evaluation with a minimum 50% practical assessment for successful completion.
Year | No. of Students Placed | Average Package (INR) | Top Companies |
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2023 | 819 (exclusive offers) | 5.22 LPA | Infosys, Google, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Wipro |
2024 | 1080 (exclusive offers) | 5.49 LPA | Amazon, Goldman Sachs, IBM, American Express |
2025 | 739 (exclusive offers) | ~5.2 - 5.5 LPA | Google, Microsoft, Accenture, Newgen Software |
The placement cell at AKGEC Ghaziabad continues to build on its robust industry linkages, offering students a wide spectrum of employment opportunities combined with strong training and internship programs to prepare them effectively for their professional journeys.