The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal has announced record-breaking placements for its 2025-26 batch. A student from the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department received a domestic job offer of ₹1.27 crore . This is the highest salary package ever recorded at the institute. Another student from Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) secured a ₹1 crore offer. These early results show strong demand for NIT Warangal graduates and set new benchmarks for engineering colleges in India.
NIT Warangal Placement Highlights (2025-26)
| Highest Domestic Offer | ₹1.27 Crore |
| Second Highest Offer | ₹1 Crore |
| Students with offers above ₹70 Lakhs | 6 |
| Students with offers above ₹50 Lakhs | 34 |
| Students with offers above ₹30 Lakhs | 125 |
| Students with offers above ₹25 Lakhs | 163 |
| Students with offers above ₹20 Lakhs | Over 200 |
| Average Package (until October 15) | Above ₹26 Lakhs |
Many top companies from India and around the world hired students. These included Microsoft , Goldman Sachs , NVIDIA , Flipkart , Meesho , and Qualcomm . Students got jobs in fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science, product design, consulting, and core engineering.
Director Praises Student Excellence
Professor Bidyadhar Subudhi , Director of NIT Warangal, congratulated the students and faculty members. He said, "This ongoing placement season shows how good our students are. It also proves that our education matches what industries need. Recruiters trust our institute more and more." He also praised the Centre for Career Planning & Development (CCPD) team, led by Professor P.V. Suresh , for their hard work in achieving these results.
What This Means for JEE Main Aspirants
For students preparing for the JEE Main exam, these placement figures from NIT Warangal offer important insights into future career opportunities.
NITs Competing with IITs for Top Salaries
The ₹1.27 crore offer clearly shows that top National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are now attracting the same high-paying jobs as the older Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Institutes like NIT Warangal, NIT Trichy, and NIT Surathkal are drawing interest from major companies that used to focus mainly on IITs. This means that for students who might not get into an IIT through the JEE Advanced exam, securing a seat at a top NIT through JEE Main can still lead to truly outstanding career opportunities. It highlights the growing importance and quality of education at these leading NITs.
Placements Show Current Industry Demands
The types of job roles offered to students also give a clear picture of what the technology and business world needs today. Companies like Microsoft , NVIDIA , and Goldman Sachs are looking for fresh talent in specific areas. These areas include Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data engineering, and consulting services. This trend sends a clear message to students: focusing on these high-demand skills during their studies will make them more attractive to top recruiters. Developing expertise in these modern fields is key to securing good placements.
Beyond JEE Main: Skills for Success
While performing well in the JEE Main exam is the essential first step to enter an engineering college, it is not the only factor for career success. The placements at NIT Warangal highlight the importance of overall student development. Students are encouraged to take up internships, work on practical projects, and build a strong professional network. Equally important are 'soft skills' such as good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Cultivating these skills throughout their college life will greatly improve their chances during placement interviews and help them build successful careers.