The Employment and Placement Cell in Yenepoya University started on September 24, 2011. Such a cell bridges the gap between job applicants and a potential employer. The employment potentials are continuously monitored in the cell, and they arrange campus interviews for their students. It maintains frequent communication with leading organizations to conduct campus interviews and have graduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines. The placement office serves as a liaison between the students wishing to get hired and the potential employers; it helps the students with career planning and provides them with in-depth information about the industries approached by the college.
Placement Cell Scope and Objectives
The Employment and Placement Cell of Yenepoya University is available all the time for employment opportunity tracking and conducting campus interviews for the students. The cell keeps regular contacts with top organizations so that the campus interviews and jobs can be provided to students belonging to all disciplines at graduate as well as postgraduate level. The objectives of the Placement Cell are:
- Close Liaison with Industry: Development and sustenance of close industry contact for placement of students.
- Interaction Industry Institute: Organizing guest lectures from industry people on industry needs and knowledge.
- Entrepreneurship Workshops: Making a campus arrangement for entrepreneurship works with the students.
- Campus Interviews: Coordinating campus interviews for placement to the students during and after the course of study.
- Feedback Collection: Continuous process improvement through feedback taken from companies visiting for the placements.
Placement Statistics
Yenepoya University has been achieving some of the best placement statistics in its pursuit of success for its students. Below are the key placement statistics for the recent academic years:
| Academic Year | Program | Total Students | Students Placed | Median Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PG (3-year) | 130 | 117 | Rs.12 LPA |
| 2022 | PG (3-year) | 130 | 120 | Rs.12 LPA |
| 2021 | PG (2-year) | - | - | Rs.4.80 LPA |
| 2022 | PG (2-year) | - | - | Rs.4.80 LPA |
| 2020 | UG (3-year) | 59 | 51 | Not specified |
| 2021 | UG (3-year) | 43 | 37 | Not specified |
Top Recruiters
Yenepoya University has established strong connections with various top companies that recruit its students. Some of the top recruiters include:
- Infosys
- TCS
- Wipro
- Capgemini
- HCL
- Accenture
- Cognizant
- Siemens
- Philips
- GE Healthcare
Placement Process
The placement process at Yenepoya University is well planned so that students are fully prepared and well placed. It consists of several stages:
- Pre-Placement Talks are the talks that top companies engage in to present job opportunity, role expectations, and the recruitment process. That helps the candidates to be well aware of the company's culture, the required skill, and the application procedure.
- Application: The interested candidates apply through the Office of Industry Interaction and Placement Committee. The students submit a detailed resume, and then it is forwarded to the various recruiters.
- Placement Interviews: The whole procedure would be divided into multiple rounds, such as aptitude tests, group discussions and personal interviews, for selected candidates.
- Offers and Acceptance: Companies issue formal offers to the short-listed candidates and detail out the position, scale of pay, location, date of joining, and other terms and conditions.
Internship Opportunities
Various internships are available as a part of the course at Yenepoya University. Most internships are practical, with students facing real problems that they have to resolve during the internship period, usually between 2 and 6 months3. Examples of companies providing internship services include Infosys, TCS, and Capgemini. The stipends for internships vary but are usually in the range of Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 per month.
Training and Workshops
Training and workshop preparations, conducted by the Placement Cell during the whole year, prepare the students in pursuit of career development and campus selection programs. These include:
- Numerical, verbal, reasoning, and analytical skills are encouraged.
- Soft skill training: Changing communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Mock Interviews and Group Discussions: Drills to make you comfortable and well-prepared to conduct interviews.
Sector-wise Placement
The jobs offered to students at Yenepoya University are spread across various industry sectors. Here is a sector-wise breakdown:
| Sector | Percentage of Students Placed |
|---|---|
| IT/ Software | 50% |
| Healthcare | 20% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
| Others | 5% |
Alumni Success Stories
The university boasts with so much pride in its alumni relating to professional success. A couple of examples include:
- Dr. Ayesha Khan is a senior consultant to a leading health organization where she has received many awards for her excellent work on medical research and patient care.
- Mr. Rahul Nair is a software engineer from Infosys. He has taken key roles in the innovative designing of software solutions. For his exceptional technical skills, he has also received numerous awards.
- Ms. Priya Sharma: Mrs. Sharma has played the driving force behind financial strategies and analyses during her tenor at TCS working there as a financial analyst she earned acclaims for doing it.
Highest Paying Jobs
In the past 2-3 years, Yenepoya University students have secured some of the highest-paying jobs in top companies. Here are a few examples:
| Profile | Company | Salary Package (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | Infosys | Rs.12 LPA |
| Financial Analyst | TCS | Rs.10 LPA |
| Healthcare Consultant | Capgemini | Rs.9 LPA |
FAQs
- What was the highest package offered during the placements in 2023?
- The highest package was Rs.12 LPA.
- Can you list some of the top recruiters at Yenepoya University Placements?
- Some of the top recruiters include Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, HCL, Accenture, and Cognizant.
- What is the typical duration of internships at Yenepoya University?
- Internships usually last between 2 to 6 months.
- Do internships come with a stipend?
- Yes, internships often come with stipends ranging from Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 per month.
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell at Yenepoya University works to give an all-round preparation to the students for their respective careers. This university has very strong connections with the industries, practical skill development as well as strong internship opportunities, therefore, great for those students wishing to have high paying and fulfilling careers.
