
NIT Andhra Pradesh sees increase in campus placements despite Covid-19 scenario
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NIT Andhra Pradesh witnessed an increase in campus placements this year despite the Covid-19 scenario. Campus placement increased to 78.7% during 2020-21 from 70.62% in 2019-20.
NIT Andhra Pradesh recorded an increase in campus placement for 2020-21 despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The total number of students placed increased during 2020-21, which is a significant achievement in the current scenario. The entire selection process was conducted online. S.No 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 1. Total no of students registered 282 303 310 2. Total Companies Registered 38 47 68 3. Total Offers Made 248 202 244 4. Percentage of Placements 87.9 % 70.62 % 78.7% 5. Average Package (in Lakh/Per Annum) 5.6 6.54 6.47 6. Maximum Package (in Lakh/Per Annum) 12 16 16 (As on Date) * As many as 78.7 percent of students were placed through campus recruitments during 2020-21, for which placements are still ongoing. This compares favorably with the preceding year of 2019-20, which recorded 70.62 percent placements.
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