The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati hosted the 49th All IITs Placement Committee (AIPC) Meet on September 4 and 5, 2026, bringing together representatives from the placement teams of all 23 IITs. The two-day meeting focused on strengthening placement and internship practices across the IIT system and addressing emerging challenges in recruitment and career development.
The meeting was organised by the Centre for Career Development (CCD), IIT Guwahati. The inaugural session was attended by IIT Guwahati Director Prof Devendra Jalihal, Dean of Student Affairs Prof Perumal Alagarsamy, and Dr John Jose, Head of CCD and Convenor of AIPC.
One of the major features of this year's AIPC meeting was the Industry Conclave, which marked the first time that industry professionals were brought into the AIPC discussions.
Representatives from various organisations participated in panel discussions moderated by Dr John Jose and Dr Omkar S Deshmukh, Faculty Coordinator for Internship at CCD, IIT Guwahati. The discussions were followed by a networking lunch and an Open House session.
The interaction provided IIT placement teams and industry representatives an opportunity to exchange views on placement and internship policies, recruitment practices and changing expectations from employers.
The AIPC proceedings also included detailed discussions on placement and internship policies and practices followed across IITs. A dedicated student representation session was organised to discuss concerns and grievances raised by students across different IITs.
The session provided a platform for IITs to share their institutional experiences, identify common challenges and explore possible reforms to strengthen the placement ecosystem.
23 IITs participated through representatives from their placement teams
The meeting was held at IIT Guwahati on September 4 and 5, 2026
The Industry Conclave was introduced as a key component of the meeting
Industry professionals participated in AIPC discussions for the first time
Discussions covered placement and internship policies and practices across IITs
Industry representatives shared perspectives on recruitment practices and evolving employer expectations
A dedicated student representation session addressed concerns and grievances raised by students
IITs discussed common placement challenges and possible reforms.
Networking and Open House sessions encouraged greater interaction between IIT placement teams and industry representatives
The meeting aimed to strengthen inter-IIT collaboration and career development practices
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