Stronger recruiter turnout; AI, data roles boost IIT Phase 1 placements

Leading Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have reported a positive start to their 2025-26 campus placement season. An increase in job offers, particularly pre-placement offers, wider recruiter participation including first-timers, and stronger compensation trends highlight a gradual pick-up in recruiter sentiment, driven by demand for technology, data, and AI roles.