IIT Patna sets record for job placements; DE Shaw, Microsoft offer highest package
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic that has resulted in major job losses, the IIT Patna placements scenario has been a blessing for students. Companies like Microsoft, FlipKart, Amazon, and Google have offered significant packages to IIT Patna students.
The Ganga Times, Gaya: Despite economic slowdown and disastrous impact on the job sector due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Patna has set a new milestone as it surpassed the record for maximum and average packages to its students during these tough times.
Last year, the maximum package of 38 lakhs was bagged by a IIT Patna student, whereas, this time 3 M-Tech students Rakutin Avinash Singh, Nidhi Thakur and Rajiv Roshan are offered a package of around 59 lakhs each by the Japanese multinational company...