Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
(IIT Hyderabad)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
2008
Campus Size
576.00 Acres
Total Students
5,500
Faculty
280
Student-Faculty
20:1
IIT Hyderabad Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package
The official IIT Hyderabad placement and average package data for 2026 has not been released yet. The placement details, salary figures, and career outcome statistics shown below are based on the latest available verified data (2024-25 academic year). This page will be updated with 2026 placement information as soon as official data is released by IIT Hyderabad.
IIT Hyderabad Placements 2025: ₹1.58 Cr Highest, ₹20.81 LPA Average
IIT Hyderabad recorded a record highest package of ₹1.58 Crore in the 2024-25 season - a major jump from ₹90 LPA the previous year. The average CTC was ₹20.81 LPA with a median of ₹21 LPA. A total of 710 offers from approximately 320 companies were recorded, with an overall placement rate of 85%. IIT Hyderabad has emerged as a strong destination for semiconductor, AI/ML, and R&D placements, with 30% of offers coming from core engineering and research sectors combined.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | ₹1.58 Crore |
| Average CTC (2024-25) | ₹20.81 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹21 LPA |
| Total Offers | 710 |
| Recruiting Companies | ~320 |
| Overall Placement Rate | 85% |
| Top Sectors | IT/Software, Finance/Consulting, Core Engineering |
| Parameter | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | ₹1.58 Cr | ₹90 LPA | ₹63.78 LPA |
| Average CTC | ₹20.81 LPA | ₹20 LPA | ₹20.07 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹21 LPA | ₹21 LPA | ₹20 LPA |
| Total Offers | 710 | 541 | 621 |
| Overall Placement Rate | 85% | 89% | 74.9% |
Programme-wise Placement Breakdown (2024-25)
| Programme | Placement Rate | Key Observation |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | ~88% | CSE and AI branches see near-100% placement |
| M.Tech | ~80% | Strong semiconductor and VLSI placements |
| M.Sc | ~55% | Analytics and research roles; many opt for PhD |
| PhD | ~30% | Academia, R&D labs, and deep-tech startups |
| B.Des/M.Des | ~85% | UX/UI and product design at tech companies |
Top Recruiters by Sector
| Sector | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|
| IT/Software (30%) | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, Adobe, Oracle, HCL, Capgemini |
| Finance & Consulting (15%) | Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, DE Shaw, Deloitte, PayPal, Uber |
| Core Engineering (22%) | Qualcomm, TSMC, Intel, Texas Instruments, Samsung, Tata Motors |
| Analytics & Data Science (10%) | Sprinklr, Media.net, MathWorks, Accenture |
| FMCG/Manufacturing (8%) | Reliance, L&T, Vedanta, Asian Paints |
| Research & Development (8%) | DRDO, ISRO, Microsoft Research, Google Research |
Internships
IIT Hyderabad students benefit from the institute's proximity to Hyderabad's tech corridor (HITEC City). Average internship stipends are approximately ₹55,000 per month, with semiconductor and tech companies offering ₹80,000-₹1.5 LPM. PPOs from internships account for approximately 25% of final placements. The institute's research collaborations with companies like Qualcomm, TSMC, and Intel create strong internship pipelines for M.Tech and PhD students.
Placement Cell and Support
- Placement Cell: Office of Career Services (OCS), student-run with faculty oversight
- Seasons: Phase 1 (December-January), Phase 2 (February-April) for remaining roles and startups
- Preparation: Coding competitions, mock interviews, resume building workshops from August
- Entrepreneurship: IIT Hyderabad's Technology Innovation Hub (iTIC) supports deep-tech startups with funding up to ₹25 Lakhs
- Alumni Network: 5,000+ alumni (growing rapidly), particularly strong in semiconductor and AI sectors
- International Placements: Growing number of international offers, particularly from semiconductor companies in Taiwan, South Korea, and the US
Highest Package
₹1.58 Cr
Average Package
₹20.81 LPA
Median Package
₹21.00 LPA
Lowest Package
₹8.00 LPA
Placement Rate (2025)
Top Recruiters
Year-wise Placement Trends
| Year | Highest (LPA) | Average (LPA) | Median (LPA) | Placed % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹1.58 Cr | ₹20.81 LPA | ₹21.00 LPA | 85.00% |
| 2024 | ₹90.00 LPA | ₹20.00 LPA | ₹21.00 LPA | 89.00% |
| 2023 | ₹63.78 LPA | ₹20.07 LPA | ₹20.00 LPA | 74.90% |