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Zakir Hussain College of Engg & Technology Placements Details

Zakir Hussain College of Engg & Technology Placements 2025, Top Companies & Package Details

Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology (ZHCET), Aligarh, part of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), maintains a robust placement record driven by its dedicated Training and Placement Cell, which coordinates campus drives, skill-building workshops, and industry collaborations. In 2025 placements, the college achieved notable success with circuit branches like Computer Science leading in offers, reflecting an overall placement rate of around 70-80% for eligible students across BTech programs.

Placement Highlights

  • ZHCET's 2025 placements saw over 300 students from UG 4-year programs placed, with a median salary of INR 6 LPA as per NIRF data trends extending into recent drives.
  • The highest package reached up to INR 1.23 crore (off-campus), though on-campus peaks hovered at INR 12-18 LPA for top performers in CSE and AI branches.
  • Average packages ranged from INR 5-8 LPA, with 82.71% placement percentage reported in prior cycles, bolstered by 73+ companies visiting and 291 offers secured.

Top Recruiters

  • Leading firms actively recruit at ZHCET, prioritizing core engineering and IT roles.
  • Some of the major recruiters include TCS, Infosys, L&T, Ciena (offering INR 16 LPA to select students), Schneider Electric, Siemens Limited, Tejas Networks, and Sagaciter Process Technologies.
  • Middle Eastern companies and PSUs also participate, with L&T extending over 20 offers across branches.

Placement Cell Activities

  • The Training and Placement Office organizes pre-placement training, aptitude tests, mock interviews, and resume-building sessions starting from the third year.
  • It fosters industry tie-ups for live projects and soft skills workshops, while eligibility often requires a minimum CGPA of 6.5-8.5 depending on the company.
  • Guest lectures, alumni mentorship programs, and career fairs enhance employability, with a focus on both mass recruiters and high-package firms.

Internship Details

  • Internships complement placements, with 60-70% of students securing opportunities in firms like those mentioned above, often leading to pre-placement offers (26 PPOs in recent data).
  • Durations typically span 6-8 weeks in summers, targeting third-year students for roles in software development, design, and core engineering; stipends average INR 10,000-20,000 monthly.
  • The cell facilitates applications via platforms like Internshala alongside direct company outreach.

Branch-Wise Insights

Placement outcomes vary by branch, with CSE/AI achieving 70-80% placement at INR 7-10 LPA averages, while Mechanical/Electrical see 60-70% at INR 6-8 LPA.

Branch

Placement % (2025 est.)

Avg Package (LPA)

Highest (LPA)

Computer Science

70-80%

7-8

12-18

Electrical

60-70%

6-8

10+

Mechanical

60-70%

6-8

10+

Civil

50-60%

5-7

9

NIRF Placement Trends

  • NIRF 2024 data (reflecting 2023 cycles, relevant to 2025 patterns) shows strong UG/PG outcomes: 348 UG-4yr students placed at INR 6 LPA median, 480 PG-2yr at INR 8.65 LPA, and 200 PG-3yr at INR 14.5 LPA median.
  • Total placed across programs exceeded 1,614, underscoring ZHCET's growing reputation.

Future Outlook

  • With AMU's emphasis on research and industry projects, 2026 placements are poised for improvement via enhanced cell initiatives and alumni networks.
  • Students preparing for GATE alongside campus drives often secure PSUs, diversifying outcomes beyond IT dominance.

 

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