Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), Agra

Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) Placement Overview 2025

Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), Agra, a NAAC A++ accredited deemed university, facilitates placements through its dedicated Training and Placement Cell, which coordinates with department-specific placement heads, alumni networks, and industry partners. The cell organizes on-campus drives, internships, skill workshops, guest lectures, and virtual interviews, emphasizing holistic employability aligned with DEI's value-based education. As of November 2025, the official 2025 placement report (for the 2024-25 graduating batch) is not yet released, but NIRF 2025 data (reflecting 2024 placements) provides the latest insights. Overall, 581 UG and 320 PG students were placed, with a placement rate of 75%+ (up to 84% for BBA). Focus sectors include engineering (40%+), management, IT, manufacturing, and public sector, with growing opportunities in vocational programs. Highest package reaches INR 20 LPA, while medians range from INR 2.58-4.8 LPA. Off-campus placements and alumni assistance boost rates for non-technical streams.

Key Placement Highlights (NIRF 2025 for 2024 Batch)

• Total Students Placed: 901 (581 UG + 320 PG).
• Placement Rate: 75-84% overall (e.g., 84% for BBA; 91 UG 3-year placed out of eligible).
• Highest Package: INR 20 LPA (primarily B.Tech).
• Average Package: INR 3-5 LPA.
• Median Package: Varies by program (detailed below).
• Students Eligible: ~1,200 UG + ~800 PG.
• Top Sectors: Engineering/IT (40%), Management/Consulting (25%), Commerce/Finance (15%), Education/Public Sector (10%).
• Trends: 10-15% YoY growth in offers; strong internship conversion (70%+); emphasis on women and rural placements via collaborations.

Program-Wise Placement Statistics (NIRF 2025)

Data for 2024 batch; 2025 drives ongoing, with expected similar trends and slight improvements in medians.

Top Recruiters (Recent Drives)

DEI attracts 100+ recruiters annually, with a mix of PSUs, MNCs, and SMEs. Key participants in 2024-25:

• Engineering/IT: BHEL, TCS, Infosys, HCL, Tech Mahindra.
• Finance/BFSI: Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank.
• Consulting/Media: Headstrong, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Avon India.
• Hospitality/Others: Hotel Trident, Yamaha, NGOs (for social sciences). Emerging: Startups in agri-tech for B.Tech Agri; PSUs like ONGC for vocational grads.

Placement Process and Support

• Timeline: Drives from pre-final year (e.g., 7th/5th semester); peaks March-June 2025 for final batch.
• Preparation: Mandatory aptitude training, mock GD/PI, resume building; alumni cell for off-campus leads.
• Internships: 70%+ secure (stipends INR 5K-15K/month); focus on 3-6 month projects.
• Challenges: Lower rates in humanities (~65%); rural location offset by virtual drives.
• Additional Opportunities: 100% placement assistance via MoUs; scholarships for skill certifications.