The placement season 2025-26 saw strong recruitment activity at top engineering colleges despite global economic uncertainties. IIT Bombay reported its highest-ever average package of INR 28 LPA. IIT Delhi and IIT Madras also saw improved placement statistics. Top recruiters included Microsoft, Google, Amazon, DE Shaw, and Uber at IITs. NIT Trichy and NIT Warangal reported average packages of INR 12-15 LPA. BITS Pilani saw 100% placement with an average package of INR 20 LPA. The IT sector dominated hiring, followed by BFSI and core engineering. Many students also received international offers from companies in the US, Singapore, and Germany.