BENGALURU, July 6: In a landmark moment for Indian higher education and the country’s technology talent ecosystem, a student from the Integrated MTech program at the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) has secured a record-breaking placement package of 1.45 crore per annum.
This is the highest salary ever offered to a graduate in the institute’s 25-year history, underscoring IIIT-B’s emergence as a powerhouse of tech excellence.
The announcement came during IIIT-Bangalore’s Silver Jubilee Convocation held today, where 372 students graduated in a grand ceremony on the institute’s campus in Electronic City.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc Bangalore, and Guest of Honour Dr. Venkat Padmanabhan, Managing Director of Microsoft Research India. The convocation was presided over by IIIT-B Governing Body Chairman and Padma Bhushan awardee Kris Gopalakrishnan, along with IIIT-B Director Prof. Debabrata Das.
Delivering the convocation address, Prof. Das commended the Class of 2025 for their exceptional contributions in frontier areas including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, VLSI, Wireless Communication, Natural Language Processing, Advanced Software Systems, and Digital Society.
He highlighted the cohort’s innovation through international publications, global hackathon victories, patents, and highly competitive scholarships. “This class has redefined excellence, pushing boundaries in research, entrepreneurship, and technological impact,” he said.
Alongside the record 1.45 crore placement, over 14 students received packages exceeding 60 lakh per annum, 67 students crossed the 40 lakh mark, and more than 180 graduates bagged offers above 20 lakh per annum. These achievements reaffirm IIIT-Bangalore’s strong industry connect and academic relevance in a globalised digital economy.
Gold medals were awarded to Valipireddy Pranathi (M.Tech), Monjoy Narayan Choudhury (iMTech), and Sookthi Bhat Kav (M.Sc Digital Society), while the Late Sri. N. Rama Rao Medal for Entrepreneur of the Year went to Ananda Prakash Verma.
Since its establishment in 1998, IIIT-Bangalore has steadily grown into one of India’s most respected institutes in digital technologies, with a consistent record of top-tier placements and high-impact research.
The institute offers specialised programs in Computer Science, Data Science, ECE, AI, and Digital Society, and is ranked 74th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022. It holds an A+ NAAC accreditation.
As IIIT-Bangalore marks its 25th convocation, it not only celebrates academic excellence and record placements, but also signals a broader vision of nurturing next-generation digital leaders driving innovation for India and the world.
(UNI(
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