Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering and Research (PCCOER), Pune, has a robust placement cell dedicated to preparing students for employment and internship opportunities with reputed companies. The placement cell conducts training programs, workshops, and industry interactions to enhance student skills and employability. PCCOER boasts strong placement statistics with high packages, a good placement rate, and reputed recruiters from IT and core engineering sectors. Internships are mandatory and provide essential industry exposure before final placements.
The PCCOER placement cell plays a pivotal role in bridging students and the industry by:
Organizing personality development, technical skills, group discussions, and mock interviews.
Conducting placement drives both on-campus and off-campus.
Coordinating with top recruiters and inviting them for campus recruitment.
Facilitating internships during the 5th and 6th semesters for practical exposure.
Offering career guidance and training sessions to improve communication and professional skills.
The cell works closely with faculty and industry representatives to ensure a smooth placement experience for students across disciplines.
The institute attracts various reputed recruiters from IT, core engineering, manufacturing, and product development sectors. Some notable recruiters include:
Amazon
HSBC
Adobe
Capgemini
Cognizant
Wipro
Accenture
Samsung
Flipkart
LTI
SKF
Cummins
VMware
Kirloskar
TCS
Many of these companies participate regularly in placement drives, offering both domestic and international opportunities.
The placement performance of PCCOER is impressive with consistent growth in placement rates and salary packages:
Highest Package: ₹61 LPA
Highest International Package: ₹20 LPA (offered at Japan for some students)
Average Package: ₹4.5 - 6.5 LPA approximately
Placement Rate: 80% - 85% overall, with IT department reaching nearly 100%
Number of Recruiters: 37+ for recent years
Number of Students Placed: Ranges from 2000 to 3000 annually across various programs
The placement cell organizes approximately 600 placement drives each year for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma students.
Internships are an integral part of the curriculum at PCCOER. Students typically start internships in their 5th semester, which help them acquire real-world experience.
Internship Duration: Varies from 1 to 6 months depending on the company and project.
Internship Stipend: Ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 per month depending on the organisation.
Companies offering internships include CDAC, Script Analytica, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation, PTC Software, and many others.
Internships help students build professional networks and increase chances of pre-placement offers.
Year | No. of Students Placed | Average Package (₹ LPA) | Top Companies |
---|---|---|---|
2023-24 | 230 | 4.5 | Amazon, HSBC, Adobe, Capgemini |
2022-23 | 276 | 5.05 | Capgemini, Cognizant, Wipro |
2021-22 | 218 | 6.5 | Samsung, Accenture, Flipkart |
2020-21 | 2000-3000 (approx.) | 4-6 | Amazon, LTI, SKF, Cummins |