Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), Berhampur placed 247 students during the 2023-24 placement drive. The highest package reached INR 7 LPA, while the average and median packages were INR 3.2 LPA and INR 2.8 LPA, respectively. Mechanical Engineering recorded the most placements, with 100 students receiving offers.

Students from nine branches were hired, mainly by core engineering and IT companies. KYB Motorcycle, TPSODL, Marelli Motherson, Incture Technologies and A-1 Fence were among the leading recruiters. RIJ Engineering, Edvedha Edutech and RK Infocom also recruited several students.

PMEC Placements 2024 Highlights

The following table presents the main results of the PMEC 2024 placement drive:

Placement metric Recorded value
Total students placed 247
Branches represented 9
Highest package INR 7 LPA
Average package INR 3.2 LPA
Median package INR 2.8 LPA
Lowest package INR 1.8 LPA
Branch with the most placements Mechanical Engineering, 100 students
Leading hiring sector Core Engineering and IT
Company making the most offers KYB Motorcycle Suspension India Pvt Ltd
Major recruiters Incture, TPSODL, KYB, Marelli, Edvedha and A-1 Fence

Placement results for each of the nine PMEC branches are listed below:

Branch Students placed Average package (INR LPA) Median package (INR LPA) Highest package (INR LPA)
Automobile Engineering (AE) 28 2.6 2.35 7
Civil Engineering (CE) 12 2.8 2.28 3.5
Chemical Engineering (CHE) 4 3.2 3 to 3.5 3.5
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) 16 4.3 3 7
Electrical Engineering (EE) 59 3.7 3 6.06
Electronics & Telecom (ETC) 23 3.3 3 7
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 100 2.8 2.35 7
Metallurgical & Materials Engg (MME) 1 2.35 2.35 2.35
Production Engineering (PE) 4 3.0 2.5 4
Overall total 247 3.2 2.8 7 LPA

PMEC Top Recruiters 2024

These ten companies hired the highest numbers of PMEC students in 2024:

Recruiter Students hired
KYB Motorcycle Suspension India Pvt Ltd 70+
TPSODL / TPNODL (Odisha Power Utilities) 20+
RIJ Engineering Pvt Ltd 15+
Marelli Motherson Automotive Lighting Pvt Ltd 14+
A-1 Fence Products Company Pvt Ltd 13+
Edvedha Edutech Pvt Ltd 6 to 8
Incture Technologies Software Ltd 6
CapitalVia Group 6
Surya International Enterprise Pvt Ltd 6
RK Infocom System Pvt Ltd 5 to 6

In 2025, a student awarded the PMEC placement experience 5 stars after securing a position with A1 Fence through group discussions and interviews.

PMEC Placement FAQs

Ques. Which offers better placements, PMEC or GCEK Keonjhar?

Ans. PMEC Berhampur reported 247 student placements in 2024, with the highest package reaching INR 7 LPA. Airtel and Adani were among the recruiting companies. In comparison, GCEK Keonjhar placed 205 students, recorded a highest package of INR 4.6 LPA and offered a median package of INR 3 LPA. PMEC recorded more placements and higher salary offers, particularly for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering students. GCEK attracted fewer leading recruiters and offered lower salaries. Both colleges have training cells, but PMEC has the stronger placement record and provides better job opportunities. GCEK is continuing to improve its placement efforts.

Ques. What conditions must PMEC students meet for on-campus placements?

Ans. Final-year B.Tech and M.Tech students at Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC) may join on-campus placements if they have no active backlogs, meaning no failed subjects. A minimum CGPA of 6.0 is required, although individual companies may set a higher score. Students must also maintain at least 75% attendance, register with the placement cell and finish training in areas such as resume writing and interview skills. Recruiters such as Airtel and Wipro may add requirements related to a student's branch or skills. Students should confirm company-specific conditions with the PMEC placement office.