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    Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2024-25 Placement Analysis

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    Bhanu PratapUpdated on 06 Feb 2026, 03:56 PM IST

    Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) is one of the most established engineering branches. It has a huge influence on sectors such as power systems, renewable energy, manufacturing, electronics design and automation. Keeping the reputation aside, what do the placement numbers show? The RTI sourced data takes into consideration various parameters such as intake, registration, placement conversion and salary outcome at NITs offering EEE.

    This Story also Contains

    1. Overview of Data Considered
    2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Institute-Wise Data
    3. EEE vs CSE (Across 23 NITs vs 5 NITs)
    4. EEE vs CSE (Same 5 NITs Comparison)
    5. What This Means for Students and Parents
    Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2024-25 Placement Analysis
    Electrical & Electronics Engineering 2024-25 Placement Analysis

    Overview of Data Considered

    The dataset covers five NITs offering Electrical & Electronics Engineering. The comparison includes intake, registration, placement conversion, and salary data. The analysis takes into consideration five NITs, making it indicative rather than exhaustive.

    Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Institute-Wise Data

    This table captures intake strength, registration numbers, offers accepted and salary figures for 2024–25.

    Institute Name

    Approved Intake 2021-22

    Students Registered for Placements 2024-25

    Placement Offer Accepted by Students 2024-25

    Placement % (Intake)Placement % (Registered )

    Max CTC

    Average CTC

    NIT Delhi

    75

    56

    48

    64.00%

    85.71%

    -

    -

    NIT Meghalaya

    33

    28

    14

    42.42%

    50.00%

    20.45

    11.40

    NIT Puducherry

    60

    52

    40

    66.67%

    76.92%

    16.00

    5.90

    NIT Surathkal

    116

    108

    85

    73.28%

    78.70%

    56.67

    18.55

    NIT Calicut

    172

    121

    97

    56.40%

    80.17%

    36.50

    12.26

    Total

    456

    365

    284

    62.28%

    77.81%

    -

    12.03


    Observation: The placement percentage is 77.81 per cent for registered students, while the placement percentage against total intake is 62.28 per cent. NIT Surathkal leads in salary (Rs. 56.67 LPA highest) as well as the average CTC (Rs. 18.55 LPA). There is a gap between institutions, indicating that college choice significantly affects outcomes within the same branch.

    EEE vs CSE (Across 23 NITs vs 5 NITs)

    This comparison showcases the structural difference between a mass-demand branch (CSE) and a core branch (EEE).

    ParameterCSE (Top Branch)EEE Engineering

    No. of Institutes

    23

    5

    Approved Intake (2021–22)

    2332

    456

    Students Registered

    for Placements (2024–25)

    2188 (93%)

    365 (80%)

    Placement Offers Accepted (2024–25)

    1892

    284

    Placement % (Registered)

    86.47%

    77.81%

    Placement % (Intake)

    81.13%

    62.28%

    Average CTC

    20.35 L

    12.03 L


    Observation: CSE clearly outperforms EEE in scale, registration ratio and salary outcomes. The intake difference alone (2332 vs 456) shows the structural demand gap. EEE’s average CTC (Rs.12.03 LPA) is significantly lower than CSE’s Rs. 20.35 LPA.

    EEE vs CSE (Same 5 NITs Comparison)

    To remove the “institute quality” variable, this table compares both branches within the same five NITs.

    ParameterCSE (Top Branch)EEE Engineering

    No. of Institutes

    5

    5

    Approved Intake (2021–22)

    476

    456

    Students Registered

    for Placements (2024–25)

    437 (91%)

    365 (80%)

    Placement Offers Accepted (2024–25)

    407

    284

    Placement % (Registered)

    93%

    77.81%

    Placement % (Intake)

    91%

    62.28%

    Average CTC

    17.16 L

    12.03 L


    Observation: Even if we consider the same institute, Computer Science Engineering is ahead; 93 per cent placement (registered) versus 77.81 per cent for EEE. The salary difference narrows compared to the broader dataset but remains significant (Rs. 17.16 L vs Rs. 12.03 L).

    What This Means for Students and Parents

    EEE Is Stable, But Not a “Top Salary” Branch: Placement rates are respectable (nearly 78% of registered students placed), but salary averages trail CSE by a wide margin.

    College Matters Within the Branch: NIT Surathkal and NIT Calicut show stronger salary outcomes than some others. Institute choice plays a major role.

    Intake-to-Placement Gap Is Important: Only 62.28 per cent of total intake secured placements, meaning not all enrolled students convert into jobs through campus placements.

    EEE Requires Clarity of Interest: Students inclined toward power systems, electronics, embedded systems, or PSU/government roles may find EEE suitable. Those primarily chasing software salaries may face stiffer competition.

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