Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Bhopal has reported a strong and steady placement season for its 2026 graduating batch, with midway results indicating sustained recruiter confidence and healthy hiring momentum across sectors.

The highest cost-to-company (CTC) offered so far stands at Rs 70 lakh per annum, reinforcing confidence among students preparing to enter the workforce.

The placement season, which commenced in July 2025, will continue until May 2026.

Of the 2,023 students who registered for placements, 874 have already received job offers, with several recruitment processes still underway and results yet to be announced.

With nearly half of the placement cycle remaining, the institute expects the numbers to rise further in the coming months.

This year’s placement drive has seen growing demand for diverse skill sets, reflecting VIT Bhopal’s focus on innovation-driven and future-ready education. The average CTC currently stands at approximately Rs 5.2 lakh per annum, with opportunities spanning technology, core engineering, analytics, consulting and allied domains.

More than 400 recruiters have participated in the placement process so far, including over 20 companies visiting the campus for the first time. Prominent recruiters this season include Amazon, HP, CISCO, Deloitte, UBS, PwC, EY, Honeywell, Mindtree, Intel, MediaTek, Philips, Nokia, Volvo and Labcorp. The expanding recruiter base highlights the university’s strengthening industry engagement and the relevance of its academic and skill-oriented training frameworks.

Commenting on the progress, a university spokesperson said, “The midway placement outcomes for the 2026 batch reaffirm the confidence that industry continues to place in our students. The diversity of recruiters and the quality of roles on offer reflect the emphasis we place on industry-aligned curriculum, experiential learning and holistic student development. With a substantial part of the season still ahead, we remain optimistic about achieving even stronger outcomes.”

As the second half of the placement season unfolds, VIT Bhopal expects continued growth in recruiter participation, number of offers and overall placement performance.

The university’s placement outreach remains focused on building a strong ecosystem of young leaders equipped to contribute across India’s critical and evolving domains.