The fifth batch of the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta's (IIM-C)
Post-graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEX) got
placed successfully with the highest salary offered being about Rs 28 lakh per annum.
The batch of 44 students, fetched an
average salary of about Rs 24 lakh per annum, according to a statement from the institute.
Seven students did not participate in the placement process.
The 51 participating companies - making 49 offers - included McKinsey IT, Microsoft, Google, Cognizant Business Consulting, Infosys, Amazon, Accenture, HCL Technologies, Take Solutions and Wipro BPO.
Among the first-time recruiters were Sears IT, Medtronic, Keane Consulting, CGN Consulting, Microsoft, Accenture BPO and Wipro BPO.
The highest number of offers (10) was made by Tech Mahindra and the highest salary per annum - about Rs 28 lakh per annum - was offered by Take Solutions.
Students have been offered posts like vice-president, senior business manager, consultant and senior consultant.
Besides consulting companies, the placement process saw participation from a wide range of sectors including auto, pharma, metal & mining, and oil & gas.
The PGPEX programme was started by the institute in 2006.
With IANS inputs
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