Heritage Institute of Technology (HITK), Kolkata, showcases an impressive placement record every year, powered by an experienced Training and Placement Cell. This cell acts as the bridge between students and recruiters, focusing on employability enhancement through training, internships, and structured placement activities.
The dedicated Training and Placement Cell at HITK is staffed with knowledgeable coordinators and industry experts who provide a range of support:
Regular aptitude development, soft skills workshops, mock interviews, coding bootcamps, and technical sessions.
Active engagement with top recruiters from IT, core engineering, consulting, and analytics, ensuring a wide canvas of job opportunities.
Organizes pre-placement talks, campus drives, and summer internships for practical exposure.
Facilitates Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) in reputed companies for outstanding internship performance.
A host of multinational brands and high-growth startups visit HITK for campus recruitment:
Information Technology:Â TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, IBM, Amazon, Capgemini, Microsoft, ITC Infotech
Core/Manufacturing:Â L&T, Berger, ESSAR
Consulting & Analytics:Â Deloitte
EdTech/FinTech: Multiple rising companies, enhancing diverse placement profiles.
Recent placement sessions show consistent achievements:
Placement Rate: 80–90% in top branches (CSE, IT, Electronics), 75-80% overall.
Average Package: ₹4.8–5.2 LPA (Median: ₹4.83 LPA for UG; ₹4.25–5.22 LPA for PG).
Highest Package: ₹30 LPA (2024), with select reports mentioning recent record offers of up to ₹113 LPA in specific cases.
No. of Students Placed:Â 855 (2023-24), 792 (2022-23).
| Year | No. of Students Placed | Average Package | Top Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 855 | ₹4.78–5.22 LPA | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, IBM, Amazon |
| 2023 | 792 | ₹4.83 LPA | TCS, Capgemini, Microsoft, Accenture, Amazon |
| 2022 | 753 | ₹5.45 LPA | Deloitte, Berger, L&T, Persistent Systems |
Internships are a cornerstone for employability at HITK:
The Placement Cell partners with product and tech firms (Bosch, Microsoft, ICICI, etc.) for summer internships.
Many students secure PPOs from their internship hosts.
Sector-specific trainings and regular industrial visits enrich job-readiness.
Initiated in the pre-final year, the placement process includes:
Pre-placement talks and orientation
Aptitude and coding tests
Group discussions and technical interviews
HR rounds tailored to company requirements
Final selections and offer rollouts
This systematic focus ensures HITK students are prepared for both technical and behavioral expectations of current job markets.
The combination of a proactive placement cell, strong recruiter network, robust training, and institutional reputation makes Heritage Institute of Technology a reliable springboard for careers in engineering, technology, analytics, and more.