IIT Palakkad Placements 2025: Packages, Recruiters & Complete Stats
IIT Palakkad, established in 2015, is located in Kanjikode, Palakkad, Kerala. Mentored by IIT Madras, the institute is building a reputation for quality education in a serene campus setting. IIT Palakkad focuses on interdisciplinary education and has strong programmes in data science, AI, and computational engineering. The Career Development Centre manages placements that are growing steadily each year.
Key Placement Highlights — 2025
₹28 LPA+
₹11 LPA
₹9.5 LPA
73%
180+
Data pending
Branch-wise Placement Data
Average and median packages by department for the 2025 placement season.
| Branch | Avg Package | Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | ₹17 LPA | ₹14 LPA |
| Electrical Engineering | ₹11 LPA | ₹9.5 LPA |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹9.5 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| Civil Engineering | ₹8.5 LPA | ₹7.5 LPA |
Top Recruiters at IIT Palakkad
Companies that actively recruit from IIT Palakkad during campus placements.
How to Hire from IIT Palakkad
Companies looking to recruit from IIT Palakkad have two primary pathways:
1. Through the Official Placement Cell
IIT Palakkad's placement cell manages the formal campus recruitment process. Companies need to register in advance (typically by August-September), meet minimum CTC requirements, and follow the institute's placement policies. The process is well-structured but requires significant lead time and administrative coordination.
Visit the official placement cell website for registration details and recruitment guidelines.
2. Through Novare Talent
For companies — especially startups and growing firms — that want to hire IIT Palakkad talent without navigating the formal placement process, Novare Talent offers a streamlined alternative. We provide curated access to verified IIT Palakkad students and alumni, with 3-5 matched candidates delivered within 48 hours.
This is particularly useful for roles that don't fit the traditional campus recruitment mould: off-season hiring, niche technical roles, internship-to-hire pipelines, and positions at companies that may not meet the placement cell's minimum CTC requirements.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions — IIT Palakkad Placements
Common questions about placement outcomes at IIT Palakkad.
The highest package at IIT Palakkad for the 2024-25 season was over ₹28 LPA, offered by a technology company. As a newer IIT established in 2015, the institute's placement record is still developing. The mentorship from IIT Madras and growing alumni network are helping improve recruiter participation year-over-year.
Ready to Hire from IIT Palakkad?
Novare Talent gives you curated access to verified IIT talent — without the formal placement cell process. Get 3-5 matched candidates in under 48 hours.