The 2025–26 placement season at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has started on a powerful note, with the institute announcing over 550 job offers within the first two days. The results mark a significant rise compared to last year, reflecting strengthened industry partnerships and expanding opportunities across emerging and traditional sectors.

⭐ Day 1: 8 International & 428 Domestic Offers in First Slot

IIT Roorkee reported that as the first slot of Day 1 (Slot 1.1) concluded at 1 PM on December 1, students had already secured:

• 8 International Offers

• 428 Domestic Offers

The institute stated that the strong early momentum was driven by a strategic outreach to top-tier companies across diverse sectors.

⭐ Day 2 Momentum: 116 Companies Extend 555 Offers (Including PPOs)

On December 2, as many as 116 companies participated in the placement exercise, extending 555 total offers, including:

• Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs)

• Recruitments across engineering, analytics, consulting, software, fintech, AI, and semiconductor domains

The cumulative offers by Day 2 already surpass last year’s pace, signaling a robust placement season ahead.

🎯 Institute’s Focus: AI, Semiconductors & Sustainability

In its official press release, IIT Roorkee highlighted a renewed focus on:

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Data Analytics

• Semiconductor Technology

• Sustainability & Green Tech

• Core Engineering Disciplines

This multidisciplinary strategy has strengthened the institute’s appeal to both Indian and global recruiters.

🏢 Top Recruiters: Mix of Global Tech, PSU Giants & High-Growth Startups

Day 1 and Day 2 saw participation from a mix of established technology firms, financial powerhouses, high-frequency trading companies, product giants, and leading PSUs.

🔹 Prominent Recruiters Included:

• Amazon

• Google

• Microsoft

• NVIDIA

• Oracle

• Databricks

• D. E. Shaw

• Squarepoint Capital

• Sprinklr

• SAP Labs

• HPCL & BPCL

• BEL

• Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)

• Eternal (Zomato)

• Flipkart

• Meesho

• Mastercard

• NatWest Group

• Rubrik India

• Qualcomm

• Texas Instruments

• iRageCapital Advisory

• Pace Stock Broking

• Plutus Research

• NK Securities Research

• SLB Engineering & Software

These companies recruited across roles such as software development, quantitative research, product management, system engineering, consulting, and research & development.

📈 Year-on-Year Growth

The institute confirmed a significant increase in the number of early offers compared to the previous academic year. The larger participation from semiconductor, AI, and analytics-focused companies is seen as a direct impact of India’s rapidly growing tech and industrial ecosystem.

🏫 What This Means for IIT Roorkee

The numbers highlight:

• Strengthened industry connections

• Increasing trust in IIT Roorkee’s talent

• Rising demand for skills in advanced tech domains

• Expanding global interest in the institute

With multiple slots and days still left in the placement calendar, the total offer count is expected to climb substantially.