Question 1

What is the average package at IGNOU?

Accepted Answer

The average package at IGNOU varies by program and year. Year-wise average package trends are available on this page, covering both domestic and international offers across all programs.

Question 2

Which companies recruit from IGNOU?

Accepted Answer

IGNOU attracts top recruiters from IT/Software, Engineering & Technology, Finance, Consulting, and Research & Development sectors. Major companies participate in the annual campus placement drive.

Question 3

How many students get placed at IGNOU?

Accepted Answer

IGNOU placement statistics include registered students, participants, and placed students broken down by program (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, PhD, etc.). Course-wise and department-wise data is available on this page.

Question 4

What is the highest package offered at IGNOU?

Accepted Answer

IGNOU placement data includes year-wise trends for highest international and domestic packages. Refer to the Highest Package section on this page for the most recent figures.

Question 5

Does IGNOU offer Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IGNOU students receive Pre-Placement Offers through summer and winter internships. The Internship Placement Report on this page shows the number of PPOs offered and accepted each year.

Question 6

When does the placement season begin?

Accepted Answer

Campus placements typically begin in December–January for the graduating batch. Summer internship recruiting usually starts around August–September. Exact timelines may vary by institution and academic year.

Question 7

What sectors hire the most students from IGNOU?

Accepted Answer

Engineering & Technology and IT/Software consistently account for the largest share of placements at IGNOU, followed by Finance, Consulting, and Data Analytics. Refer to the sector-wise statistics on this page.

Question 8

How can I prepare for campus placements?

Accepted Answer

Build strong domain fundamentals, practice aptitude and coding problems, develop communication skills, and apply for internships early to earn PPOs. Following the placement cell for company-specific preparation tips is also recommended.

Particulars	IGNOU Placements 2024 Statistics
Total Students	135,889
Total Students Placed	23,688
Median Package (1-Year PG)	INR 3.5 LPA
Top Recruiters	Car Dekho, Air India SATS, and APTARA

Particulars	2024	2023	2022
Total Students	7208	963	826
Total Students Placed	577	75	65
Median Package	INR 2.85 LPA	INR 2.5 LPA	INR 2.5 LPA

Particulars	2024	2023	2022
Total Students	81769	25515	19668
Total Students Placed	6542	2040	1575
Median Package	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 3.36 LPA	INR 2.88 LPA

Particulars	2024	2023	2022
Total Students	967	421	297
Total Students Placed	250	580	180
Median Package	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 3.36 LPA	INR 2.88 LPA

Particulars	2024	2023	2022
Total Students	45945	39524	31292
Total Students Placed	15989	23715	18750
Median Package	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 3.36 LPA	INR 2.88 LPA

IGNOU Placements 2026

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Aviva India	Infosys	L&T
Yatra.com	Globiva	ICICI Prudential Life
Aegon Life Insurance	Reliance Life Insurance	Radical Minds
Air India	APTARA	Arcis-E India Pvt. Ltd.
Autoportal.com	Magic-PIN	Axis Bank