Presidency College, Chennai - Average Placements Overview

Presidency College in Chennai provides insight into the average placement experiences across various courses:

1. Geology Course:

   • Placement Experience: Students become eligible for campus placements during the 6th semester, but the availability is limited, making it challenging for many to secure placements.
   • Internships Opportunities: Internships are allocated to basic geology companies, but without stipends. The practical exposure gained during internships is valuable, although finding suitable opportunities can be difficult.

2. Mathematics Course:

   • Placement Experience: Around 300 companies participated in placements, with over 60% of students securing placements. The plan for many students after graduation is to pursue higher education, such as a cross degree in MCA.
   • Internships Opportunities: Numerous internship opportunities are available, and students often undertake internships in their third year.

3. Corporate Secretaryship Course:

   • Placement Experience: Students become eligible for campus placement from the 5th semester. Companies like TCS, Tata, and HCL have visited the college, offering an average package of INR 300,000 per annum. The placement rate is approximately 70%.
   • Internships Opportunities: Companies like TCS and Tata offer internship opportunities in accounting roles.

4. Statistics Course:

   • Placement Experience: Campus placements are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Approximately 50 companies participate, offering an average salary of around INR 25,000. Forty percent of students secure placements.
   • Internships Opportunities: Many internship opportunities are available, and students often engage in internships during the third year.

5. MBA Program:

   • Placement Experience: Nearly 80% of the MBA batch in 2020 was placed in reputed firms such as Amazon, iGate, Accenture, and others. The average package ranged from 3 to 4 lakhs, with some reaching up to 10 lakhs.
   • Internships Opportunities: The active placement cell works diligently to provide recruitment and job opportunities for MBA students.

6. General B.Com Course:

   • Placement Experience: While the placement scene is good, it's not 100% for every student in the general B.Com course. The placement rate is reasonable but may not meet the expectations of every student.

7. English Literature Course:

   • Placement Experience: Placement opportunities are primarily with local companies. The placement department actively networks with alumni to provide job opportunities. The presence of notable alumni or startups from the batch is limited.