Woxsen University MBA Placements 2026 Record 47% Surge in Highest Package; 151 Recruiters Participate

Hyderabad: Woxsen University has announced the final placement outcomes for its MBA 2024–26 batch, with the highest package witnessing a 47% increase from the last two years to ₹28 LPA, reinforcing the university’s growing industry standing and recruiter confidence in its management programme talent.

Nearly 84% of participating recruiters comprised listed companies and multinational corporations, reflecting the increasing industry relevance of Woxsen University’s MBA programmes. This year we had 71 New Marquee names added to our Recruiters list, while several leading companies returned to campus for repeat hiring.

The university recorded Top 20% Average CTC of ₹15.10 LPA. While, the overall average package was ₹10.10 LPA, and a median package was recorded at ₹9.20 LPA. The placement season also saw participation from 151 recruiters, up from 133 companies last year, marking strong growth in corporate engagement.

Recruitment took place across consulting, BFSI, technology, FMCG, telecom, healthcare, infrastructure, e-commerce, and real estate sectors. Prominent recruiters included Silicon Labs, IBM, UBS, Oracle, Deloitte, KPMG, Mastercard, Nestlé India, Asian Paints, Flipkart, Airtel and Adani Group.

Finance and consulting emerged as the largest hiring domain, accounting for 40% of placements, followed by management and strategic roles at 25%. Sales, marketing and client-facing functions contributed 16%, while HR, research, market intelligence, analytics, and technology-focused roles together accounted for nearly 20% of total offers.

Commenting on the placement outcomes, Vishal Khurma, Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our highest-ever placement outcomes reflect the quality, resilience, and commitment of our students, supported by deeply industry-aligned academic delivery and outcome-driven learning by our top-class faculty. At Woxsen University, true student success is defined by transforming potential into meaningful career outcomes.”

Sara Hazel Philip from the MBA Business Analytics programme secured the highest package of the season and was placed at Silicon Labs as Office of CIO – Project Manager. Reflecting on her achievement and placement journey, she said, “Securing the highest placement package has been an exciting and humbling milestone for me. Coming from a technical background, I always aspired to build a career at the intersection of technology, business, and strategic problem-solving. My journey at Woxsen University, particularly the exposure provided through industry projects, collaborative learning, and support from the Placement Cell and Center of Talent Development (COTD), played an important role in shaping my professional outlook.

“The opportunity to work on diverse projects and interact with industry professionals helped me better understand how technology and management come together in real-world business environments. Being placed at Silicon Labs as Office of CIO – Project Manager is a significant step in my career journey and aligns closely with the direction I wanted to pursue,” she added.

Shivaramakrishna Gajawada, General Manager-Corporate Relations, Woxsen University added, “The MBA 2026 final placements reflect the collective effort of our students, faculty, Corporate Engagement & Talent Office, and recruiting partners, along with growing trust from the industry. Higher recruiter participation, sustained growth in average and median compensation packages, and a notable increase in top-tier offers reflect the strong upward momentum of our placement outcomes. The the well-balanced recruiter mix, marked by strong retention of existing recruiters alongside the addition of several new organisations, signify both continued trust and growing confidence in our talent pool. These outcomes reinforce our commitment to industry relevance, student preparedness, and building long-term partnerships.”

The placement cycle reflected rising recruiter demand for MBA graduates with skills in analytics, consulting, digital transformation, and strategic business operations, underscoring the growing importance of future-ready management talent across industries.