Placement Policy

Purpose Statement

The Placement Policy of Echelon Institute of Technology (EIT) is designed to ensure a structured, transparent, and equitable placement ecosystem for all registered students. It sets forth a streamlined framework that governs the entire process—from student registration to final job offer—while upholding principles of fairness, integrity, and industry alignment.

Key Definitions

1. Division of Training & Placement (T&P): The central body responsible for facilitating internships and career opportunities for EIT students.
2. Placement Consent Form: A formal expression of interest submitted by students for participation in the campus placement process.
3. On-Campus Placement: Employment offers extended to students through structured recruitment drives managed by the Division of T&P.
4. Off-Campus Placement: Career opportunities secured independently by students outside of institutional involvement.
5. Placement Drive: The comprehensive selection procedure hosted by EIT in collaboration with visiting organizations.
6. Job Notification (JD): A detailed job profile shared by recruiters, outlining roles, compensation, eligibility, and selection protocols.
7. Cost to Company (CTC): The total annual remuneration package offered by a company, inclusive of all monetary and non-monetary benefits.
8. Registered Students: Final-year students formally enrolled in the placement process through the Division of T&P.
9. Pre-Placement Talk (PPT): An orientation session conducted by recruiters to brief students on job roles, work culture, and selection stages.
10. Code of Conduct: A defined set of behavioral and ethical standards applicable to all participants throughout the placement cycle.

Placement Process Overview

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Open to final-year students of B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, MCA, BBA, and MBA programs.
• No active academic backlogs at registration (exceptions per company criteria).
• Minimum 60% aggregate performance unless stated otherwise by recruiters.
• Clean academic and disciplinary record.

2. Registration Procedure

• Complete registration with the Division of T&P at the start of the odd semester.
• Submit academic credentials, resume, and required documents for verification.
• Discrepancies or misrepresentation result in disqualification.

3. Placement Readiness & Skill Grooming

• Pre-Placement Training Modules: Aptitude, soft skills, logical reasoning, domain-specific technical skills, and communication workshops.
• Professional Grooming Sessions: Resume refinement, personal branding, and mock interviews by industry professionals.
• Placement Success Classes: Mandatory 75% attendance in preparatory sessions, expert talks, alumni interactions, and weekend workshops.

Recruitment Engagement

1. Invitation to Companies

• Share detailed institutional profiles and curated student data with organizations.
• Invite companies to submit Job Descriptions (JDs) outlining eligibility, compensation, profiles, and selection methods.
• Finalized JDs cannot be modified.

2. Recruitment Workflow

• Activities may include PPTs, written assessments, group discussions, technical & HR interviews.
• Recruiters may shortlist participants pre-drive based on resumes and credentials.
• Attendance at all stages is mandatory; absence without valid reason leads to disqualification from future drives.

One Student – One Offer Policy

• Once a student secures a job offer, they exit the process unless:
  • The next offer provides ≥1.5× higher CTC, or
  • The opportunity aligns with the student’s specialization (certified by Head of Department), or
  • More than 55% of the batch is already placed.
• Students with two offers cannot participate in further drives.

Offer Acceptance Protocol

• Accept or decline offers within the deadline.
• Rejecting an accepted offer or defaulting withdraws the student permanently.

Early Joining Policy

• Early joining discouraged; if mandated:
  • Obtain written approval and submit an undertaking.
  • Fulfill academic obligations (assignments, exams).
  • T&P Cell liaises with employers for academic flexibility.

Off-Campus Placement Regulations

• Off-campus drives facilitated by T&P follow the same policy.
• T&P does not engage with third-party agencies requiring fees.
• Independent placements outside T&P accountability.

Code of Conduct for Students

• Maintain punctuality and professional decorum at placement events.
• Attend in formal attire with ID card and hardcopy resume.
• Uphold EIT’s brand and ethical standards; misconduct escalated to Disciplinary Committee.

Communication Hierarchy

1. Departmental Placement Coordinator – First point of contact.
2. Training & Placement Coordinator – Escalation/policy clarifications.
3. Dean – Training & Placement (EIT) – Final authority for unresolved concerns.

Attendance Compliance

• Mandatory attendance for placement rounds, training classes, guest lectures, and company sessions.
• Absenteeism policy:
  • 1st instance: Formal warning.
  • 2nd instance: Final warning.
  • 3rd instance: De-registration (re-enrollment subject to fee and approval).

Special Considerations

• Higher education aspirants must notify T&P in advance.
• Internships must be channeled through the official placement cell.
• PPO internships considered under campus placement bracket.

Core Responsibilities of the Division of T&P

• Build strategic partnerships with recruiters across sectors.
• Facilitate placement and internship programs.
• Deliver career counseling and skill development initiatives.
• Organize industrial visits, expert talks, and alumni interactions each semester.
• Resolve placement-related concerns fairly and transparently.