St. Stephen's College Placement
St. Stephen's College Placement Overview 2025
St. Stephen's College, a premier constituent college of the University of Delhi (DU), facilitates placements through its dedicated Placement Cell, which coordinates on-campus drives, skill enhancement workshops, mock interviews, and alumni networking events. The cell emphasizes holistic career preparation, aligning with the college's focus on liberal arts and sciences, where many graduates pursue higher studies (e.g., UPSC, abroad MS/PhD) rather than immediate corporate roles. As of November 2025, the official 2025 placement report (for the 2024-25 graduating batch) is not yet released, with drives typically peaking in March-May. However, NIRF 2025 data (reflecting 2023-24 placements) indicates modest on-campus activity: 95 UG students placed out of 363 eligible (26% rate) and 2 PG students out of 16 eligible (12.5% rate), with median packages of INR 7.2 LPA (UG) and INR 6 LPA (PG). Based on 2024 trends, the highest package reached INR 20 LPA, average INR 9.3 LPA, and over 107 students placed overall (including off-campus). Placement rates are higher (60-70%) in economics and commerce streams, with strong recruiter interest in consulting and finance. Internships placed 100+ students in 2024, with stipends up to INR 50,000/month.
Key Placement Highlights (NIRF 2025 & 2024 Data)
- Total Students Placed: 97 (NIRF 2025: 95 UG + 2 PG); 107+ in 2024 drives (including off-campus).
- Placement Rate: ~26% on-campus for UG (NIRF); 60-70% overall in flagship streams like B.A. (Hons) Economics.
- Highest Package: INR 20 LPA (2024; expected similar for 2025).
- Average Package: INR 9.3 LPA (2024).
- Median Package: INR 7.2 LPA (UG); INR 6 LPA (PG) (NIRF 2025).
- Students Eligible: 379 (363 UG + 16 PG; NIRF 2025).
- Top Sectors: Consulting (42.9%), Finance (14.3%), Education (12.2%), IT/Research (10%).
- Trends: 10-15% YoY growth in offers; over 600 companies visited in 2024; B.A. Economics led with highest representation; focus on internships from 3rd year converting to PPOs.
Program-Wise Placement Statistics (NIRF 2025 & 2024)
Data primarily from NIRF 2025 (2023-24 batch); 2025 expected to improve with ongoing drives.
| Program Category |
Median Package (INR LPA) |
Students Placed (2023-24) |
Placement Rate (%) |
Key Notes |
| UG (3-Year) (e.g., B.A. Hons Economics, B.Com Hons) |
7.20 |
95 |
~26 |
Strongest in economics/commerce (8-12 LPA range); 60-70% placed via on-campus/off-campus. |
| UG (4-Year) (e.g., B.Sc Hons Physics, Computer Science) |
Included in UG |
Included in 95 |
~20-30 |
Science streams favor research/higher studies; IT roles at 7-10 LPA. |
| PG (2-Year) (e.g., M.A. Economics, M.Sc Chemistry) |
6.00 |
2 |
~12.5 |
Limited seats; academia/finance focus; average 6-8 LPA. |
| Overall UG/PG |
7.00 |
97 |
~25 |
107+ cumulative in 2024; higher off-campus success (e.g., civil services). |
Top Recruiters (2024 Drives)
Over 600 companies participated in 2024, with MNCs in consulting and finance dominating. Key recruiters:
- Consulting: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, AT Kearney, EY Parthenon, LEK Consulting, Praxis Global Alliance, Deloitte, KPMG.
- Finance: JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, American Express.
- Others: Gartner (IT/Research), education firms for humanities grads.
Placement Process and Support
- Timeline: Drives from 5th/3rd semester (Feb-May); peaks March-April 2025 for final-year batch.
- Preparation: Workshops on aptitude, GD/PI, resume building; alumni mentorship for networking.
- Internships: 100+ placed in 2024 (stipends INR 20,000-50,000/month); often lead to full-time offers in consulting/finance.
- Challenges: Low on-campus volume due to research/higher studies focus; humanities/sciences lag behind economics (60%+ opt for UPSC/MS abroad).
- Additional Opportunities: Off-campus guidance; scholarships like merit-based aid for placed students.
