IIT Placement 2026 – Average & Highest Package at All IITs

IIT Bombay consistently has the best placement statistics overall, with the highest average CTC across branches (~18-22 LPA) and the highest international offers (up to ₹2-3 Crore). IIT Delhi comes close with a strong ~15-20 LPA average and excellent access to Delhi-NCR companies. For CSE specifically, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are roughly tied for top placement outcomes.

IIT Bombay's overall average package is approximately ₹18-22 LPA across all branches. For CSE specifically, the average is around ₹35-50 LPA, with a median of approximately ₹28 LPA. The highest domestic package typically touches ₹1-1.5 Crore, while international offers can go up to ₹2-3 Crore from companies like Google, Jane Street and Optiver. Note: these figures are approximate and vary year to year.

No, IIT placement is not guaranteed. The placement percentage varies by branch and IIT. For CSE at top IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Madras), roughly 85-95% of eligible students who register for placements receive an offer. For other branches like Mechanical or Civil, the percentage may be lower (60-80%). Many students also choose higher studies (MTech, MBA, MS abroad) or startups over campus placements.

Yes. Several PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) like ONGC, IOCL, HPCL, NTPC, and BHEL visit IIT campuses for direct recruitment through campus placements. These offers do not require GATE scores. However, the packages from PSUs (typically ₹8-12 LPA) are significantly lower than those from private tech companies. Students interested in PSUs via GATE can also appear for GATE alongside campus placement.

IIT placement season 2024-25 saw strong demand from tech companies despite global slowdowns. IIT Bombay recorded 1,800+ offers on Day 1. Google, Microsoft, Uber, and Goldman Sachs were among the top recruiters. Quant finance firms like Jane Street, Tower Research, and Graviton offered packages in the ₹1-3 Crore range. IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur also saw increased startup participation from well-funded Indian startups.