Major recruiters made significant hiring commitments during the placement cycle. Infosys recruited 526 students, Capgemini hired 228, Cognizant selected 205, City Union Bank Ltd. recruited 188, LTM hired 119, Accenture selected 91 candidates and EY extended offers to 61 students, demonstrating broad placement opportunities across multiple disciplines.
The placement season witnessed several remarkable milestones. The highest salary package offered stood at INR 60 lakh per annum, while the highest internship opportunity carried a monthly stipend of INR 1.25 lakh. A large number of students secured offers ranging from INR 15 lakh to INR 26.6 lakh per annum from leading national and international organisations. More than 80 Dream Offers were recorded across the Big Four firms, with students securing placements at Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC.
The University also recognised the contribution of student coordinators whose leadership and commitment played a crucial role in developing a transparent, efficient and student-focused placement process. Working closely with recruiters, the Corporate Resource Centre and fellow students, they helped create a system capable of delivering placements on a large scale.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer of Galgotias University, said that achieving 5,500 placements in a single year demonstrated that the institution's curriculum was designed with active industry participation. He stated that the confidence shown by leading employers reflected the strength of industry partnerships, practical learning methods and the University's commitment to producing graduates capable of contributing from the first day of employment. He added that the continued trust of recruiters served as the strongest validation of this approach.
The University's placement performance is supported by a deeply integrated industry ecosystem. Nearly 20 Centres of Excellence and learning centres have been established in collaboration with leading companies including Apple, Infosys, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini, Salesforce and IBM. These centres provide hands-on training, access to emerging technologies, industry-certified learning pathways and direct interaction with professionals, narrowing the gap between academic education and professional requirements.
Strong placement outcomes have been accompanied by growing national and international recognition. Galgotias University has appeared in the QS World University Rankings for three consecutive years and currently holds the 16th position among private universities in India, the 46th position overall and the third position among private universities in Uttar Pradesh. These rankings reflect the institution's academic reputation, research ecosystem, industry engagement and commitment to student success.
Recruitment activities for the 2026-27 batch have already commenced, with early placements secured from Deloitte, EY and KPMG. The University is also expanding partnerships with emerging technology firms to support students pursuing careers in artificial intelligence, financial technology and sustainability sectors.
Galgotias University has established itself as one of India's leading multidisciplinary institutions with a student community exceeding 50,000 learners and a global alumni network of more than 100,000 graduates. In the QS World University Rankings 2027 by Quacquarelli Symonds, the University was placed in the 1201-1400 global band and ranked 16th among private universities and 46th among all universities in India. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, it was placed in the 1201-1500 global band and ranked 27th among private universities and 65th overall in India. The institution is accredited with NAAC A+, one of the country's highest quality ratings.
Offering programmes in engineering, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education and emerging interdisciplinary domains, Galgotias University continues to strengthen its global academic presence, innovation ecosystem and industry partnerships. The record placement season and growing international recognition have further reinforced its standing as a major centre for higher education and career development in India.
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