Zakir Hussain College of Engg & Technology Placements 2026, Highest Package, Average Package, Top Companies

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

College Type
Central University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
Aligarh Muslim University

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Zakir Hussain College of Engg & Technology Placements Details

Zakir Hussain College of Engg & Technology Placements 2026, 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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