Placements and skills
From the classroom to a first salary
Training for the job starts in the first year, not the last. This is what it leads to.
1,821+
Job offers
105+
Companies recruiting
₹10 LPA
Highest package
354+
Internships
The Training and Placement Cell
Innovate futures, creating tomorrow's engineers
To bridge the gap between academic excellence and what employers ask for, so that every student leaves industry-ready: with the right blend of knowledge, skills and professional attitude, and prepared to succeed in a fast-changing global workforce.
The Training and Placement Cell exists to give students the best possible start to their careers. Its team works to connect talented students with leading companies, and to make sure they are ready for the demands of a global workforce.
It runs training that builds technical skill, soft skills and overall employability, with guidance and support all the way through, so that every student goes into her first job with the confidence and ability to succeed in it.
- Research and development
- Education
- Facilitating
- Directing
- Inspiring
- Assessing
- Fine-tuning
In the end, it gives young, ambitious minds the room to shape themselves into the people they want to become.
The plan
Four years,four steps to a job
Year 1
Foundation
Basic aptitude and communication.
Year 2
Technical skills
Programming practice and project work.
Year 3
Getting ready
Advanced training, a résumé, an internship, and soft skills.
Final year
Placement
Mock interviews, company-by-company preparation, and career guidance.
A job
50+ training sessions and workshops a year
Hands-on sessions on:
- Coding
- Quantitative ability
- Logical reasoning
- Verbal ability
- JAM presentations
- Group discussions
- Interview skills
- Communication development
- Personality enhancement
- Motivational lectures
Stage 1 of 3From the first year
Training
It starts long before a recruiter arrives. Every student is trained in aptitude, in her subject's technical skills and in how a workplace works, with regular tests that show her where she stands. By the final year, a company's written test is familiar ground.
5,000+students trained a year
- 01
Aptitude
Numerical ability, logical thinking, verbal proficiency and analytical skill, to sharpen problem-solving and decision-making.
- Periodic assessment tests. Regular mock evaluations that track progress and readiness
- Performance insights. Analysis that shows each student her strengths and what to work on
- Individual feedback. Guidance tailored to lift her overall aptitude score
- 02
Technical
Programming, data structures, algorithms, web technologies and emerging technologies, for a strong technical foundation.
- Intensive coding programmes. Structured bootcamps that build proficiency fast
- Innovation challenges. Hackathons for creativity and problem-solving in real time
- Project-driven learning. Hands-on projects that put the concepts to work
- 03
Coding practice
Daily coding challenges, competitive programming and algorithm optimisation: the foundation for strong programming and problem-solving.
- Digital skill platforms. Coding platforms to practise a wide range of problems
- Coding practice hubs. Contests that give the feel of time-bound problem solving
- Collaborative learning. Working with peers to exchange ideas and discuss solutions
- 04
Professional skills
Communication, teamwork, leadership, time management and workplace etiquette, for well-rounded professionals.
- Interactive discussions. Structured group conversations for clear thinking and expression
- Oratory and presentation. Confidence through public speaking and presentations
- Personal effectiveness. Personality, confidence and professional presence
Who hires
What the jobs pay
Three of the companies that recruited on campus in 2026, and how many students each one took.
Nokia
₹10 lakh a year
Voltas
₹6.5 lakh a year
PwC
₹6 lakh a year
90%
Placement rate
5,000+
Students trained a year
210+
Industry partners
₹28k+
Internship stipend
Placement highlights 2026
46 posters from this year’s drives
Placed students spotlight
16 offers, all from the College of Engineering for Women
Recruiters
105+ companies recruit on campus
The logos of 66 of them are below, with the cell’s 2 industry collaboration partners first in the row.
Beyond the degree
154 short courses, for skills a degree leaves out
Run by the Krishnaa Institute of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship: 5 centres, government and industry training partners, and 16,250 students trained so far.
Vivekanandha – Vetrii IAS Study Circle
Ready for governmentexams by twenty-one
Coaching for government exams, taught alongside a B.A. at no extra cost.
The syllabus for the civil services and TNPSC exams is covered during the three years of the degree, so a graduate is ready to sit them by the age of 21.
Spark your passion to serve the nation: Vivekanandha College and the Vetrii IAS Study Circle together offer preparation and guidance for the TNPSC and civil-services exams, so you can make a real difference to the country's future.
Beyond a standard degree
- Teaching that equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
- Guidance for every student to clear each semester and secure a good future, through comprehensive academic programmes.
- B.A. courses strengthened with the skills needed for competitive exams such as the IAS, IPS, IFS and TNPSC.
- The government-exam syllabus taught alongside the degree, across its three years, free.
Exams covered
Also taught: Spoken English, and School and college accounts.
Step into a promising future by starting your graduation journey with us.
At Vivekanandha College, women can find a degree that leads somewhere. Experience education at its finest, with comprehensive resources ready to enrich your learning. Enrol for a degree at Vivekanandha College, and secure a promising future.
The placement cell
Mr. M. Saravanen, Placement Executive