Lucknow: School of Management Sciences (SMS) Lucknow has once again raised the bar in campus placements for the academic year 2024–25, achieving a remarkable feat with over 500+ multiple offers already secured and the count still rising. A total of 63 students across various programs received 125 multiple job offers, underscoring the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and career readiness.
The placement season witnessed participation from 150+ reputed companies, including top industry names such as Panasonic, RSPL, ITC Ltd., Prism Cement, Reliance Retail, Berger Paints, Amazon, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, Deloitte, HDB Finance, Zomato, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Godrej & Boyce, Swiggy, and PhonePe, among others.
The salary packages offered ranged from Rs 4.5 LPA to Rs 12 LPA, reflecting both the strong academic foundation and holistic grooming of SMS students.
Cross-Disciplinary Success
Students from diverse academic backgrounds—MBA, B.Tech (CSE, AI&DS, ME, CE, EE, IoT), BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Com (H), and Diploma—secured prestigious roles, showcasing the institution’s multidisciplinary strength.
Some of the notable placement highlights include:
- Rajan Kumar Maurya (MBA) – Tikona, Triveni Almirah, Mother Dairy
- Anjali Singh (MBA) – Jeevansathi.com (Info Edge), Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Ritik Pandey (BCA) – Accenture, Wipro, Intellipaat
- Ankit Kumar (B.Tech CSE) – Quality Kiosk, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech
- Om Ahuja (BCA) – Accenture, GPS Desk, TCS
- Vaibhav Kumar Singh (B.Voc) – Accenture, HCL Tech, Mobiloitte
- Nainshi Srivastav (B.Com Hons.) – ICICI Prudential, Intellipaat
Strategic Placement Initiatives
- Strong Industry Connect
SMS Lucknow has fostered robust collaborations with organizations like ABBSCISSA, KVCH, Magic Bus, Infosys Springboard, AccioJob, Freshersworld, PIBM, and Digipodium, ensuring its curriculum aligns with current market needs.
- Bridging Industry–Academia Gap
To make students industry-ready, SMS conducted value-added certification programs, hackathons, and capstone projects in collaboration with tech leaders, enhancing practical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
- 360° Personality Development
Through the Centre for Employability Enhancement Program (EEP), students underwent customized training, aptitude assessments, soft skills workshops, and mentoring. The Career Guidance Cell also supported students preparing for exams like GATE, CAT, UPSC, SSC, and Bank PO.
- Industry Exposure
Regular industry visits and corporate engagement activities enriched students’ practical insights and professional network, giving them an edge in interviews and job roles.
As SMS Lucknow continues its legacy of excellence, the record-breaking placements of 2024–25 reinforce its stature as a premier institution focused not just on academic learning but on nurturing career-ready, future-driven professionals. “Our mission is to blend education with employability. The success of our students across sectors is a reflection of our continuous efforts towards excellence,” said a spokesperson from the SMS Lucknow Placement Cell.
