Engineering Careers

IITs, IIMs & National Institutes

IIT Kanpur Alumnus Lands ~₹800 Crore Pay Package at Meta

An IIT Kanpur graduate has reportedly secured one of the most extraordinary compensation packages ever offered by Meta, shining a fresh spotlight on the global demand for top Indian engineering talent.

IITs, IIMs & National Institutes

Bihar Teen Who Cracked JEE at 13 Now Works at Google After IIT Kanpur

A young man from a small Bihar village cracked JEE Advanced at just 13 years of age, went on to study at IIT Kanpur, interned at Apple, and is now employed at Google — a journey that has inspired thousands of aspirants across India.

IITs, IIMs & National Institutes

IIT-JEE AIR 1 Toppers: Where Are They Now? (2000–2023)

From Silicon Valley boardrooms to cutting-edge research labs, India's IIT-JEE All India Rank 1 holders have carved remarkably diverse careers over two decades. Here is a look at what happened after they topped the toughest engineering entrance exam in the country.

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IIT Hyderabad Grad Rejects Rs 4 LPA Offer, Lands Rs 30 LPA Job

An IIT Hyderabad student's decision to turn down a modest placement offer and brave a gap year against family wishes paid off with a Rs 30 LPA package, underlining the high-stakes gamble many engineering aspirants face.

IITs, IIMs & National Institutes

IIT Graduate Clears 14 Govt Exams After Missing Campus Placements

An IIT alumnus who lost his campus placement opportunity during the Covid-19 pandemic has made a remarkable comeback by cracking 14 government competitive examinations, inspiring thousands of aspirants across India.

IITs, IIMs & National Institutes

Engineering Dropout's Rs 95 Lakh Salary Sparks IIT Tag Debate

A viral social media post by an engineering dropout earning Rs 95 lakh annually has reignited the conversation about whether an IIT degree is essential for high-paying careers in India.

IITs, IIMs & National Institutes

Rejected by 27 Universities, Hyderabad Engineer Lands Meta Job

A Hyderabad-based software engineer who had no IIT, NIT, or home computer growing up overcame 27 university rejections to secure a coveted position at Meta, inspiring thousands of aspirants across India.