Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) has a strong and well-organized Placement Cell that plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between students and industry by facilitating recruitment, internships, skill enhancement, and career guidance programs.
The Placement Cell at CIT is headed by a senior faculty member with the rank of Professor, supported by a dedicated team including Deputy Placement Officers and student coordinators. The cell's core responsibilities include:
Coordinating with recruiters to bring top companies to campus for placements
Organizing pre-placement training including aptitude, technical skills, and soft skills
Facilitating internship opportunities for students during their academic curriculum
Managing placement drives, interviews, and job offer processes
Maintaining industry-academia relations to promote research initiatives and placements
The center ensures that students are well-prepared and industry-ready, consistently achieving high placement percentages year after year.
CIT attracts a wide range of reputed companies across IT, core engineering, research, and manufacturing sectors. Some of the top recruiters in 2024 and 2025 included:
D. E. Shaw India
Oracle EWGBU
Nokia
Schneider Electric
Hyundai Motors India
Deloitte
PwC
Accolite
Infosys
Bosch
Tata Elxsi
Mad Street Den
Tekizma
Avasoft
Kanini
Amazon
Zoho
These firms offer diverse roles in software development, engineering, data science, management, R&D, and consulting.
According to the 2024 placement report for CIT:
Total eligible students for placements: ~750 UG and ~65 PG
Number of students placed: 660 UG and 21 PG students
Placement percentage: Approximately 88% (UG)
Average package for UG: Around Rs 5 LPA with median close to 5 Lakhs
Average package for PG: Around Rs 5 LPA
Highest package: Rs 52 LPA offered by D.E. Shaw India
Lowest package: Rs 6.9 LPA
Besides placements, around 85% of students secure internships that provide industrial exposure and practical learning. Internships are offered with stipends by companies like Zoho, KLA Tencor, Accolite, Freshworks, Calypso, and more.
The Placement Cell actively facilitates internships during academic semesters or summer breaks. These internships help students gain corporate experience, improve skills, and enhance employability. Both paid and unpaid internships are arranged with varied roles across IT, product development, R&D, and core engineering.
| Year | No. of Students Placed | Average Package (INR) | Top Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 660 (UG), 21 (PG) | Rs 5 LPA approx. | DE Shaw, Oracle, Nokia, Schneider |
| 2023 | 648 (UG), 22 (PG) | Rs 5.78 LPA (UG) | Bosch, Hyundai, Infosys, Deloitte |
| 2025 | 660 (UG) | Rs 5 LPA approx. | Accolite, Tata Elxsi, Amazon, Zoho |
CIT's dedicated Placement Cell ensures strong industry connections and supports students through training, internship facilitation, and placement drives. With consistently high placement percentages, attractive salary packages (highest at Rs 52 LPA), and renowned recruiters visiting the campus, CIT remains one of the top engineering institutes in India for career opportunities.