Record Placements Signal Revival in Campus Hiring: DAVV Sees 1,091 Offers, Rs 72 LPA Top Package
Indore, April 2026:
In a strong indicator of recovery in campus hiring and evolving industry demand, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) has reported a robust placement season for the 2024–25 academic batch, with 1,091 job offers from 271 companies and a highest annual package of Rs 72 lakh.
The figures mark a notable improvement over the previous year’s 1,039 offers from 219 companies, underscoring a gradual but steady return of recruiters to university campuses amid stabilising economic conditions.
AI Talent Drives Top Salaries
Leading the placement charts is Aditya Bansal, an MTech (Artificial Intelligence) student from IIPS, who secured the highest offer of Rs 72 lakh per annum, reflecting the premium placed on advanced digital and AI skills in today’s job market.
Interestingly, the university clarified that many of the highest-paying roles—particularly in AI and technology—were secured through off-campus hiring channels, pointing to a broader shift where top talent increasingly engages with global opportunities beyond traditional campus pipelines.
Mid-Range Salaries Dominate Hiring Landscape
While headline packages captured attention, the overall placement data reveals a more nuanced trend. The average salary stood at Rs 5.3 lakh per annum, with the majority of students placed in mid-range compensation brackets.
Sector-wise performance highlights include:
- Engineering (IET): 421 offers, average Rs 7.74 LPA
- Management (IMS): 312 offers, average Rs 6.84 LPA
Roles spanned across core engineering, analytics, consulting, financial services, and product-based positions, indicating diversified employer demand.
BFSI, Consulting Firms Lead Recruitment
The placement season saw strong participation from multinational firms in banking, financial services, and consulting, sectors that continue to anchor campus hiring volumes.
This aligns with broader industry trends where BFSI and consulting firms are aggressively hiring graduates equipped with analytical, digital, and domain-specific competencies.
Gender Gap Narrows, But Skills Gap Persists
The university reported a gender distribution of 56% male and 44% female participation, suggesting gradual progress toward balanced representation in higher education placements.
However, feedback from recruiters flagged persistent concerns around English communication and soft skills, highlighting a critical employability gap despite technical proficiency.
University Strengthens Employability Ecosystem
DAVV has initiated several structural reforms to enhance student readiness:
- Mandatory, credit-based internships
- Increased focus on AI, IC technologies, and core disciplines
- Creation of a centralised database of students, recruiters, and alumni
- Launch of structured skill development and coding programmes
- Enhanced language and communication training modules
Vice-Chancellor Rakesh Singhai emphasised proactive industry engagement and curriculum alignment as key drivers of improved outcomes.
A Measured Recovery in Campus Hiring
The 2025 placement season reflects a cautious but clear recovery in campus recruitment. While hiring volumes have improved and high-value roles in emerging technologies are expanding, salary growth remains moderate, indicating continued market discipline.
For skilling ecosystems and policymakers, the data reinforces a critical takeaway:
Future employability will hinge not just on technical expertise, but on integrated capabilities—communication, adaptability, and industry-aligned skills.
Editorial Perspective: What This Means for Skill Development
From a SkillCouncils standpoint, DAVV’s placement trends mirror national shifts:
- AI and advanced tech skills command premium value
- Mid-tier roles still dominate job creation
- Soft skills remain a decisive differentiator
- Industry-academia alignment is becoming non-negotiable
As India positions itself as a global talent hub, such placement outcomes highlight the urgent need for scalable, industry-driven skilling frameworks that bridge the gap between education and employability.
