Agni College of Technology Placements 2025, Highest Package, Average Package, Top Companies

Agni College of Technology (ACT) in Chennai boasts a strong placement record, particularly for its engineering graduates, with 2025 data showing impressive participation from over 170 companies and robust offer generation. The dedicated placement cell plays a pivotal role in bridging students with industry, achieving placement rates often exceeding 88% in recent drives. This article delves into key aspects of ACT's placements, drawing on 2025 statistics where available alongside trends from prior years.

Placement Highlights

• In 2025, ACT recorded 424 placement offers from 174 companies, securing positions for 319 students across diverse sectors like IT, core engineering, and finance.
• The placement rate stood at 88%, a slight dip from the 91-95% of previous years but still indicative of strong industry ties.
• For the 2023-24 academic year (reflected in NIRF 2025), 548 out of 603 UG graduates were placed at a 99.46% rate, with a median salary of INR 4.43 LPA—up 7.45% from prior years.
• Earlier drives further underscore consistency: 2023 saw 515 placements from 126 recruiters with a highest package of INR 50 LPA and median of INR 4.10 LPA, achieving 100% for branches like CSE and Civil.
• In 2022, 487 students were placed with an average package around INR 4.4 LPA.
• These figures highlight year-on-year growth in selections and packages, with CSE branches often leading at 100% placement.

Top Recruiters

• ACT attracts a mix of MNCs, IT giants, and core firms. Prominent 2025 recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini, Zoho, HCL, HSBC, IBM, Accenture, and Amazon.
• Over 100-145 companies visit annually, offering roles in software development, testing, data analysis, and mechanical design.
• Past years featured similar names like IDBI Bank, with IT firms dominating (80% of offers) while core sectors like ECE and Mechanical secure spots in firms like L&T and Hyundai.

Salary Packages

• The highest package in 2025 reached INR 12.3 LPA, with an average of INR 3.4-5 LPA across batches.
• Median salaries trended upward: INR 4.43 LPA (UG 2023-24), INR 4.10 LPA (2023), and INR 3.95-4.12 LPA for PG programs.
• Minimum offers start at INR 3.4 LPA, with top performers in CSE/AI&DS branches exceeding INR 20-50 LPA in exceptional cases from 2022-23 drives.

Placement Cell Activities

• The cell organizes year-round training from the first year, including aptitude tests, mock interviews, group discussions, resume building, and soft skills workshops.
• Pre-placement talks (PPTs), industry guest lectures, and certification programs in emerging tech like AI/ML enhance employability.
• It maintains a centralized portal for job postings, alumni mentorship, and career counseling, registering 453 students for 2025 drives that yielded 625 offers.
• The cell's efforts ensure 80-99% placement, with dedicated support for branches like IT (95%+ rates).

Internship Details

• Internships are integral, often converting to pre-placement offers (PPOs).
• In 2025, many students interned at TCS, Wipro, and Infosys during summer/winter breaks, lasting 3-6 months in roles like software development and data analytics.
• The cell facilitates 100+ opportunities yearly, with stipends of INR 10,000-25,000/month; CSE/ECE students report highest uptake (90% participation).
• Off-campus drives and alumni networks supplement on-campus ones, focusing on skills like Python, cloud computing, and VLSI.

Year-Wise Trends

• Placement numbers grew from 487 (2022) to 515 (2023) and 548 (2023-24), with 430 placed from 453 registered in one 2025 snapshot.
• PG placements hit 93% in 2023-24 (43 students at INR 4.12 LPA median).
• Despite minor dips (e.g., 88% in 2025 vs. 100% peaks), the upward salary trajectory and 600+ annual offers reflect resilience.
• Branches like CSE consistently outperform, benefiting from tech demand.
• For latest stats, check act.edu.in/placement-statistics.