MICA, a premier management institute for Strategic Marketing and Communication, concluded final placement 2024 achieving yet again 100 percent placement for its large PGDM-C and PGDM 2022-24 batch. Braving economic slowdown, MICA has registered only a marginal 4% dip in average salary which has gone down at Rs.19.21 LPA in Placement 2024 from Rs.20.09 LPA last year. MICA witnessed 70% increased in number of PPOs offered to its students from summer interships. 87 companies including 54 new recruiters participated in MICA placements 2024.

On successful completion of placements for 2022-24 batch, MICA has shared, “MICA has achieved yet another consistent 100% placement record, demonstrating its commitment to student success” and added, “The salary offers at MICA have remained consistent with the previous year, indicating the institute’s credibility with the Industry. MICA’s ability to attract both regular and breakthrough companies ensured diverse and lucrative opportunities for its graduates. Additionally, this year, new roles such as Founder office/CEO office roles for strategy, GEO Success Specialist, Strategic Development Office, Treasury and Growth Strategy roles have been offered, expanding career horizons for our students.”

Over 87 companies participated in MICA placements 2024. Students were offered numerous opportunities. Many students successfully converted their internships into pre-placement offers, marking a 70% increase in PPOs this year. FMCG companies have recruited the maximum number of students. 54 new companies took part in the campus hiring process. The campus placement drives saw offers from well-known companies in various sectors such as Consulting, FMCG, FMCD, BFSI, IT&ITES, Market Research, E-commerce, Analytics, Media & Entertainment, Marketing agencies, Real Estate, and more...

MICA Final Placements 2024: Key Highlights

• 100% Placements for the PGDM-C and PGDM 2022-24 Batch
• Students participated in Placements 2024: 195
• Average salary dips slightly by 4% at Rs.19.21 LPA in Placement 2024 from Rs.20.09 LPA last year
• Median Salary goes down at Rs.18 LPA in placement 2024 from Rs.19 LPA last year
• Highest Salary goes down at Rs.35.50 LPA in Placement 2024 from Rs.36 LPA last year
• Number of PPOs increased by 70% in Placement 2024
• Gap between MICA Average Salary and Highest Salary narrows down which implies that all the students have been placed at good salary packages
• Average Salary for top 25% goes down at Rs.29.90 LPA in placement 2024 from Rs.31.43 LPA last year
  Total Number of Recruiters increased to 87 in Placement 2024 from 70 last year
  Top Recruiters Include Accenture, L'Oreal, Amul, HUL, IBM, ITC, ICICI, Tata among others
  Companies Participated in Placement 2024 from across the sectors like FMCG, IT/ITES, FMCD, Analytics, Consulting and others
• FMCG with 38 offers emerged as top recruiting sector
• Top Recruiters in MICA Placements 2024
• Some of the prominent recruiters that participated in MICA Placements 2024 are Accenture, Adani, Amul, ICICI Bank, HUL, IBM, ITC, TATA, Vedanta among others

Sector-Wise Placements at MICA
MICA placement 2024 saw offers from well-known companies in various sectors such as Consulting, FMCG, FMCD, BFSI, IT & ITES, Market Research, E-commerce, Analytics, Media & Entertainment, Marketing agencies, Real Estate among others. FMCG companies have recruited the maximum number of students. MICA has attracted both regular and new companies in placement 2024. Among the 87 recruiters, 54 new companies across the sectors took part in the MICA campus hiring process indicating continued demand for MICA talent and reinforces the institution’s reputation of maintaining a robust and industry-ready curriculum, thereby producing leaders and problem solvers in the fields of communications, marketing and strategy.

MICA Placements 2024: Roles and Profiles Offered
MICA students have been offered profiles and roles as Account Planner/ Solution Leader; Anaytics Professional; APAC Field Marketing Professional; Assistant Digital Communication Manager; Consultant Marketing Services; Associate E-Commerce Manager; Brand Innovation Strategist; Brand Manager; Brand Sales;  Brand Storytelling Specialist; Brand Strategy Specialist; Business Development Manager; Business Growth; Client Success & Growth; Communication Strategy Manager (Strategic Communication Planning); Consultant; Program Management Edtech; Data Scientist; Digital Marketing; Digital & Corporate Communications Specialist; Ecosystem Marketing Insights Professional; Functional Trainee – Response; GEO Success Specialist; Global Management Trainee; Lead - Strategy & Growth; Leadership Trainee – Analytics among others. This year, new roles such as Founder office/CEO office roles for strategy, GEO Success Specialist, Strategic Development Office, Treasury and Growth Strategy roles have also been offered, expanding career horizons for MICA students

MICA Placements: Consistent Record of 100% Placement
MICA has consistently maintained a 100% placement record over many years with a global alumni network. All of this strengthens the institute's reputation as one of the country's top business schools. MICA's final placement season for the year 2023 witnessed the average and median CTC going up. This is testimony to the students who bring in innovative and creative solutions with emphasis on critical thinking, cultural and human quotients. Despite the difficult circumstances created by the slow down, the institute hosted over 87 companies.