Archive · 24 Jul 2026
IIT Delhi Graduates Diversify Career Paths Beyond Campus Placements
IIT Delhi had 2,656 graduates in August 2024.
Out of these, 1,359 got job offers from companies.
But many chose different paths.
Some went for higher studies, others prepared for government jobs, and some started their own businesses or joined startups.
A few even waited for research jobs.
This shows that graduates are exploring many career options, not just regular jobs.
1,359 IIT Delhi graduates secured campus placements with 1,481 job offers from 378 companies.
821 students secured internships through the Office of Career Services.
1,411 graduates received job offers, while 359 opted for higher studies.
321 graduates chose to prepare for Civil Services and other competitive exams.
224 graduates became self-employed, 66 pursued entrepreneurship, and 45 joined startups.
47 PhD graduates waited for postdoctoral research opportunities or faculty positions.
- Who
- IIT Delhi graduates
- What
- Diversified career paths beyond campus placements
- When
- August 2024
- Where
- IIT Delhi
- Why
- To explore various career opportunities beyond traditional employment
Traditional Employment
Alternative Career Paths
Career Choices
Traditional Employment
1,359 students secured campus placements, receiving 1,481 job offers from 378 companies.
Alternative Career Paths
1,411 graduates received job offers, while 359 opted for higher studies, 321 prepared for Civil Services, 224 became self-employed, 66 pursued entrepreneurship, 45 joined startups, and 47 PhD graduates waited for postdoctoral opportunities.
- Total Graduates
- 2,656
- Campus Placements
- 1,359
- Job Offers
- 1,481
- Companies Participated
- 622
- Internships Secured
- 821
- Higher Studies
- 359
- Civil Services Preparation
- 321
- Self-Employed
- 224
- Entrepreneurship
- 66
- Startup Joinees
- 45
- PhD Graduates Waiting
- 47