Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (FRCRCE), Mumbai, boasts a robust placement record, particularly strong in computer science and electronics branches, with consistent industry ties driving over 70% placement rates in recent years. The Training and Placement Cell plays a pivotal role, organizing drives that attracted 48 companies in the 2024-25 cycle, offering roles in software development, analytics, and core engineering.
In the 2024-25 placement drive (reported as 2025), FRCRCE achieved a highest package of INR 22 LPA, an average of INR 6.46 LPA, and a lowest of INR 3 LPA, with 48 recruiters participating. NIRF 2025 data for 2023-24 shows 143 UG students placed at a median salary of INR 5.40 LPA, up from INR 4.50 LPA in 2020-21, reflecting steady growth amid economic shifts. Placement percentage hovered at 70% in 2024, with 40 companies visiting and over 250 students securing summer internships.
Branch-wise, Computer Engineering leads with packages often exceeding 10 LPA from top firms, while Mechanical and Electronics see solid mid-tier offers. Historical trends indicate averages rising from INR 5 LPA (2019-20) to INR 6.50 LPA (2024), with peaks like 19-22 LPA in high-demand years.
FRCRCE attracts a mix of MNCs, finance giants, and tech firms, with JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and HSBC offering high-end roles in software and quant positions. Core recruiters include Accenture, Capgemini, TCS, IBM, SAP, Reliance, Godrej, Mahindra, Atos, LT, ICICI Securities, HP, Amazon, Infosys, and Oracle, spanning IT services, consulting, BFSI, and manufacturing.
Recruiter Category
Examples
IT/Software Services
TCS, Accenture, Capgemini, IBM, Infosys, Oracle, SAP
Finance/BFSI
JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, ICICI Securities
Conglomerates/Core
Godrej, Reliance, Mahindra, LT, HP
Others
Amazon, Atos
These firms prioritize FRCRCE's autonomous curriculum and skill-focused training.
Highest and Average Packages
The 2024-25 highest package hit INR 22 LPA, primarily in software roles at firms like JP Morgan or Amazon, surpassing the prior year's 17-19 LPA peaks. Average packages stood at INR 6.46 LPA to INR 6.50 LPA, with a median of INR 6.80 LPA for 2024, indicating balanced distribution.
Yearly trends from NIRF:
Academic Year
Placed Students (UG)
Median Salary (LPA)
2023-24
143
5.40
2022-23
186
6.00
2021-22
130
7.00
2020-21
157
4.50
2019-20
123
5.00
Packages vary by branch: Computer/IT often 8-12 LPA average, core branches 4-7 LPA.
Placement Cell Activities
The dedicated Training & Placement Cell bridges academia and industry through pre-placement talks, aptitude tests, GDs, and technical interviews. It conducts skill-gap workshops, mock interviews, resume-building sessions, and seminars with alumni/corporate leaders to align student skills with market needs like coding, AI/ML, and soft skills.
Activities include:
Internship Details
Over 250 students secured summer internships in 2024, often converting to PPOs from recruiters like TCS, Accenture, and Barclays. Internships span 2-6 months in domains like software dev, data science, and core engineering, with stipends from INR 10k-50k/month at top firms. The cell facilitates via company tie-ups, with mandatory credits for third-year projects/interns. Past interns report roles at Quantiphi, TIAA, and Godrej, boosting their resumes for final placements. NIRF notes 42 students pursued higher studies post-internships in 2023-24.
Student Experiences and Trends
Reviews highlight FRCRCE's placement edge for committed students, with 77-80% placed at a 7 LPA average in Computer Engineering. Alumni praise the cell's support, noting MNCs like Barclays and JP Morgan for 10+ LPA offers, though non-IT branches face 50-70% rates. With autonomy and NBA accreditation, FRCRCE focuses on employability, projecting 2026 drives to exceed 2025 amid the tech boom. For the latest, visit frcrce.ac.in
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