Department of Management Studies IIT Madras Placements 2025, Highest Package, Average Package, Top Companies

Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras consistently achieves near-100% placements for its MBA batches, with 2025 data showing strong growth in highest packages and recruiter participation. The department's Placement Cell plays a pivotal role in bridging academia and industry, ensuring students secure roles across diverse sectors like consulting, finance, and analytics. In 2025, over 93 students registered, with 60 companies visiting, reflecting robust industry trust.

Placement Highlights 2025

• The 2025 MBA placements marked a 16.4% rise in the highest package to INR 35.5 LPA from INR 29.65 LPA in 2024, alongside a 5.7% increase in average CTC to INR 17.9 LPA.
• Median CTC stood at INR 18 LPA, with top 25% averaging INR 22.7 LPA and top 10% at INR 26.1 LPA. General Management dominated at 36%, followed by Sales & Marketing (26%), Finance (16%), Analytics/IT (15%), HR (4%), and Operations (3%).

Year-wise trends show steady improvement:

Top Recruiters

• Over 60 firms participated in 2025, including P&G, McKinsey, Accenture, Cisco, Standard Chartered, Dell, EXL, Deloitte, Hexaware, Flipkart, and HSBC.
• Other notables: Amazon, Bank of America, Cognizant, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and Virtusa.
• Recruiters value Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras alumni for their analytical rigor and IIT pedigree, often converting internships to PPOs (37% in 2024).

Highest and Average Packages

• The highest package of INR 35.5 LPA in 2025 went to roles in consulting and product management, outpacing prior years amid rising demand for tech-savvy managers.
• Average CTC of INR 17.9 LPA reflects balanced opportunities, with top quartiles exceeding INR 22 LPA; this is competitive against peers like IIMs given DoMS's two-year program focus.
• Packages vary by domain: Analytics roles averaged higher, while operations saw steady medians around INR 18 LPA.

Placement Cell Activities

• The dedicated Placement Cell at DoMS, led by faculty like Dr. S. Srinivasan and Dr. Rahul R. Marathe, handles end-to-end processes from company outreach to student grooming.
• Activities include resume workshops, mock interviews, leadership talks, guest lectures, conclaves, and live projects to build industry readiness.
• They prioritize student preferences, past interactions, compensation, and company repute in slotting; the cell also facilitates PPOs and maintains a corporate relations desk (domspl@smail.iitm.ac.in).
• Unique quarterly structure allows audit courses and field visits, enhancing profiles.

Internship Details

• Summer internships for the 2025-26 batch (93 students) featured a highest stipend of INR 2.4 lakhs and average of INR 1.12 lakhs (median INR 70,000), with top 25% at INR 2 lakhs.
• General Management and Finance led domains; recruiters included Accenture, Cognizant, ICICI Bank, Mastercard, SBI, and Piramal.
• Typically 8-10 weeks (May-July), they provide hands-on exposure and often lead to full-time offers.

Year-wise internship comparison:

Roles Offered

Roles span:

• Associate Consultant
• Data Scientist
• Business Analyst (Analytics)
• Assistant Manager
• Associate Advisor (Finance)
• Product Analyst
• Deputy Brand Manager (Marketing)
• Lead Consultant
• Project Manager (Gen Mgmt)
• Supply Chain Analyst (Operations)

The 2025 batch's diversity (77% male, 23% female; avg 2.7 years exp) supports roles in IT (15%), sales (26%), and beyond. Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras placements benefit from IIT Madras's ecosystem, including Incubation Cell ties for entrepreneurial roles, ensuring sustained employability in a dynamic job market.