Varghese underwent two weeks of training in the company, followed by a six-week project designed to test both technical depth and decision-making under pressure. The placement season started on a high note as IIT Hyderabad offered a Rs 2.5 crore package, breaking the institute's previous record of Rs 1 crore set in 2017. Edward Nathan Varghese, a 21-year-old final year computer science student, bagged the offer from the only company he interviewed for. The average annual compensation has reportedly risen by 75% from Rs 20.8 lakh in 2024 to Rs 36.2 lakh in 2025. For postgraduate students, 196 out of 650 have been placed with an average package of Rs 22 lakh.

Source: dna January 02, 2026 07:30 UTC