How much does CGPA matter for placement?

8.5+ CGPA (ideal). 8+ will do. (On a general trend, 7+ for Texas Instruments and 7.5+ for Samsung ( could change and be different eleswhere and these are among the most sought dream companies among students)) Very strong with digital and analog electronics.

Does CGPA matter for off campus placement?

Yes it matters. You must fulfill the minimum criteria. Like many IT companies want students with cgpa above 7. There are some companies who want 7.5+ cgpa.

What is the percentage required for campus placement?

Generally companies look for 60\% through out candidates. If you are going for placements through college, you will be eligible because they round off your percentage to 60\%.

Does it matter what CGPA is required to get into IT companies?

Yes it matters. You must fulfill the minimum criteria. Like many IT companies want students with cgpa above 7. There are some companies who want 7.5+ cgpa. So according to me, one must aim for 7.5+ . Here are list of some companies which visited our campus in 2020 along with their cgpa criteria:- 1.) Intuit ( 7.5 cgpa):- 2.) Oracle ( 7 cgpa ):- 3.)

Does CGPA matter in placements during placements?

Truth is, at least in engineering, during placements, your Class X, Class XII and your college CGPA matters to a large extent. The first and foremost thing where companies shortlist candidates is by setting an eligibility criteria.

Can I sit for the interview with a CGPA of 8?

You are not eligible to sit for the interviews if your cg failed to clear the cut offs. But in case you did, a cgpa of 8 or a cgpa of 10 doesn’t make a difference. Your performance in the interviews will. The bad news is, for your cg to not matter at all, you need to gain substantial work experience (5+ years at least).

Is a CGPA of 7 bad for a student?

Yes, CGPA is not the end of the world, there are many students who might be having a CGPA of 7 but their actual knowledge is a lot more than someone who only has bookish knowledge but holds a CGPA of 9. But that is something to be proven during the interview rounds.