Colleges with proven job placement

1. Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC):
   The Placement Cell was founded in 1996 and has a solid track record of getting students jobs through on-campus interviews. Students can connect with the corporate world through summer projects, live projects and on-campus visits by company recruiters. Some top recruiters include Deloitte, Google, GE Capital, Grant Thornton, Taj Hotels and Progeon.
   
   
2. Hans Raj College:
   The Placement Cell works closely with students and employers alike to ensure the right students are connected with the right companies. The cell recently organized a business seminar in tandem with Ernst & Young as well as a corporate workshop with KPMG to offer students a feel of the corporate world. In 2011, the top on-campus recruiter was Ernst & Young, recruiting 50 students for various positions within the company.
   
   
3. Jesus and Mary College:
   The college has a Placement Cell led by a coordinator who works hand-in-hand with employers to arrange both interviews and final placements of students. In 2010-2011, the top five recruiters included Ernst & Young, Genpact, JP Commodities, Oberoi Hotel and Jaypee Capitals.
   
   
4. Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi:
   Kirori Mal’s placement program has a longstanding tradition of securing positions for its students with companies that include Google, McKinsey, Taj Group, Wipro Technologies and ABN Amro.
   
   
5. St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University:
   A highly competitive university (only 400 out of 28,000 students who submit applications are admitted), St. Stephen’s College has an active Campus Placement Cell (CPC). Managed by students, the CPC handles all placement activities, including arranging tests, collecting CVs, interviews, group discussions and more. The college has not revealed its latest placement numbers; however, over 25 companies visited the campus during the 2010-2011 placement season.

Other successful colleges include Miranda House, Lady Sri Ram and Gargi, with approximately 30 to 40% of students being placed with employers. Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics told the Economic Times it had placed 40 students during the most recent recruiting season. Recruiters included Ernst & Young and Google India.

With the increasing competitiveness of India’s businesses, optimistic economic projections and one of the world’s youngest populations, the future seems bright for India’s college students. However, those who take advantage of placement cells and connect with companies early may have a serious edge.