GRIET VS Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Distance Education

The Training & Placements Cell of Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology:

(a) Imparts training in soft skills to the students from the first year class onwards to prepare them appropriately for careers in Industry

(b) Coordinates the Industry and the GRIETIANS for suitable training & placements.

In order to achieve this, the database of all the students of different branches is compiled and furnished to identified industries from time to time. Consequently, as per the manpower requirements of the industries, on or off-campus placements are conducted to provide suitable career opportunities to the students for GRIET Hyderabad placement. A large number of students (details given separately in this section) have been placed in all leading Software, Hardware, Manufacturing and Maintenance industries. A good number of students pursue higher studies at home and abroad (details given separately in this section). Every batch witnesses a few dawning the hats as entrepreneurs.

Top recruiters are: 

• Nippon Koei India Pvt Ltd
• Vasudhaika
• Aizant Global Analytics
• Essencea Info Services Pvt.Ltd
• Alpinism Technologies
• Amazon
• Kony Labs
• Regalix
• Techsophy
• UBER R&D
• Wissen Infotech
• My Home Constructions
• Matrix labs
• GEP
• Cyient
• Mold-Tek Technologies
• Soctronics
• S R Infra Engineering Consultants

A common question for open universities is about placements. While BAOU is not a traditional campus-based university, it has a dedicated Placement Cell that provides career guidance and support for its students. The university recognizes that career success is a key goal for its students, and it has set up a system to help them achieve it.

• Dedicated Placement Cell: The university has a dedicated Placement Cell with a mission to help students get jobs in both government and private sectors. The cell organizes off-campus drives and job fairs to connect students with employers.
• High-Value Degree: The biggest placement advantage is the degree itself. An MBA or B.A. from a government-recognized, top-ranked open university like BAOU is a highly valued credential. Employers know the quality of education and the self-discipline it takes to complete a degree from a distance.
• Real-World Data: BAOU students have received a highest salary package of ₹12 LPA for BA students. This is a powerful statistic that shows the value of the degree in the job market. The reviews also show high placement rates for certain courses, with an average of 85% of BA students getting placed.

So, while you may not get on-campus placements in the traditional sense, the university actively helps you with your career goals. Your degree is a magnet for employers.