IIIT Ranchi Student Bags Rs 1.25 Crore Package, Highest Placement Offer In Institute’s History

Last Updated:September 29, 2026, 1:29 pm IST

Saksham has secured a Technical Program Manager position at technology company Rubrik with an annual package of Rs 1.25 crore, setting a new placement record for IIIT Ranchi.

Saksham is a Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) student at IIIT Ranchi. (File Photo)

For engineering students, campus placements are often the culmination of years of academic and technical preparation. For Saksham, a Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) student at IIIT Ranchi, that journey has resulted in what the institute says is its highest-ever placement package.

Saksham has secured a Technical Program Manager position at technology company Rubrik with an annual package of Rs 1.25 crore, setting a new placement record for IIIT Ranchi.

His selection followed extensive preparation focused on developing technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities and an understanding of industry requirements. His preparation eventually paid off during the campus recruitment process, leading to his selection for the Technical Program Manager role at Rubrik.

The position will involve coordinating technical teams, developing and tracking project plans and helping ensure the timely execution of large-scale technology projects.

Rubrik is a technology company specialising in cloud data management and data security. The company works on solutions designed to help organisations manage, protect and recover their data.

Saksham credited his achievement not only to his own preparation but also to the support he received from his family, friends, teachers and mentors.

He acknowledged the guidance provided by faculty members and mentors at IIIT Ranchi throughout his academic journey and during his preparation for campus placements. Their encouragement, he said, helped him remain focused on developing the technical and professional skills required for the recruitment process.

The institute also congratulated Saksham on the achievement. IIIT Ranchi Director Professor Rajeev Srivastava said the student’s hard work, dedication and passion played an important role in his success.

Saksham’s Rs 1.25 crore annual package marks a new high in IIIT Ranchi’s placement history. The achievement also highlights the growing opportunities available to students with specialised skills in areas such as data science, artificial intelligence and technology management.

The institute said its placement efforts focus on more than academic learning. Students are provided opportunities to develop technical expertise, gain industry exposure and prepare for recruitment through interviews, networking and professional training, it added.

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What is the highest placement package ever recorded at IIIT Ranchi?

A Computer Science and Engineering student named Saksham secured a historic annual package of Rs 1.25 crore, setting the highest placement record in IIIT Ranchi’s history.

Which company hired Saksham from IIIT Ranchi with a Rs 1.25 crore package?

Saksham was hired by the technology company Rubrik, which specializes in cloud data management and data security, for a Technical Program Manager position.

What role has Saksham been selected for at Rubrik?

Saksham secured a Technical Program Manager role, which involves coordinating technical teams, developing and tracking project plans, and ensuring the timely execution of large-scale technology projects.

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