Placement

CAREER GUIDANCE & MENTORING

INTERNSHIPS & PLACEMENTS

SOFT SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Career Development Center (CDC) of the OP Jindal University is a dynamic unit, which provides a comprehensive array of services and support to its students that will assist them in their life-long Career Development and Placement. The CDC acts as a central hub for the overall development of the students aiming for the final placement. CDC acts as an interface between the industry and the students, and facilitates the campus recruitment drives of all the companies as per their requirements. CDC liaisons with industries and corporate organizations to provide suitable jobs and internship opportunities for all the candidates completing their studies from OP Jindal University.

Director- Career Development Centre, OP Jindal University.

Dr. Shesadev Nayak

Director- Career Development Centre

Greetings from the Director’s desk

Dear Recruiters,

Greetings from OP Jindal University (OPJU), Raigarh.

OPJU a top-rated, UGC recognized and AICTE approved Institution committed to nurture young minds by imparting value based, innovation driven, industry linked education and training for evolving analytical and professional skills towards achieving sustainable development of the society.

I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all recruiters for their overwhelming participation(directly/ indirectly) in the Placement Drives at OPJU.

As we are gearing up for the upcoming placement season, I welcome all Recruiters to conduct the Campus Drive for our students and/or share Internship opportunities to them at your esteemed organization, either in the Physical / Virtual / Hybrid mode.

We would be an honour to host your esteemed organization on our campus for the recruitment drives in the ongoing season.

To fix the Date for Campus drive for your organization, please connect us at : shesadev.nayak@opju.ac.in soumitra.tiwari@opju.ac.in simon.george@opju.ac.in

For more details, kindly visit our website www.opju.ac.in

Download our Placement Brochure, click on the link https://www.opju.ac.in/cdc/

Jai Hind!

Term Training & Placement

Why OPJU for Recruitment

Be a part of OPJU

OPJU is the only university in Central India promoted, associated, and surrounded by over 200 industries in sectors like Steel, Power, Construction, Manufacturing, and Mining. This includes major players like JSPL, JPL, DB Power, SECL, NTPC, Vedanta, and Bhushan Steels.

OP Jindal University is a philanthropic initiative backed by one of India’s most dynamic business groups—OP Jindal Group, a US $18 billion steel & power conglomerate.

Today’s industries demand not just knowledge, but the right attitude, aptitude, and professional skills. OPJU equips students to meet these expectations by fostering industry-ready professionals through experiential learning and practical exposure.

OPJU Students Data

Placement Statistics

Students Speak

Sujeet Soni
Sujeet Soni

B Tech, Computer Science, 2016–2020

Amazon

I would like to thank the faculty and members of the placement cell for the support and guidance throughout my education, which helped me associate with brands like Amazon.

Satya Prakash
Satya Prakash

B Tech, Mechanical, 2016–2020

Jindal South West JSW, Dolvi

Our university's Training & Placement Cell is among the best. The team is very supportive and ensured excellent placement opportunities with top salary packages.

Shreya Kherwal
Shreya Kherwal

B Tech, Computer Science, 2016–2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

I gained confidence and exposure here, which helped me crack the selection process in TCS through constant support from the placement cell.

Deepanshu
Deepanshu

B Tech, Metallurgy, 2016–2020

FRONIUS INDIA PVT. LTD.

Thanks to OPJU's placement cell and guidance from experienced faculty, I secured a job at FRONIUS INDIA PVT. LTD.

Anshu Ranjan
Anshu Ranjan

B Tech, Electrical Engineering, 2016- 2020

JINDAL STEEL AND POWER LTD

I am thankful to OPJU University for providing me such an amazing platform. It is just because of Placement Cell that I got placed in such a wonderful company. I will always be grateful for the wonderful opportunity OPJU University given me.

Prince Kumar
Prince Kumar

B Tech, MECHANICAL, 2016- 2020

JINDAL STEEL AND POWER LTD

In all, my experience of these four years is priceless. The sheer memories of my college days make me happy and proud. The policy of the college to prepare the students not only on the lines of the core subjects but also to develop mt-10ills that make you a true professional, has paid off. I was able to get job in the Core sector.

Ashutosh Patnayak
Ashutosh Patnayak

B Tech, Civil Engineering, 2016- 2020

BYJUS

OPJU University is a place where students are nurtured by ingenious professional faculties. The placement department brought excellent opportunities to campus. I was fortunate enough to get training in not only academics, but also in personality development. The quantitative sessions helped me in a profound way to get placed in a company of my choice.

Ranu Agrawal
Ranu Agrawal

B Tech, Electrical Engineering, 2016- 2020

JINDAL STEEL AND POWER LTD

I got placed in one of the best MNC because of the support I’ve had from placement cell. They helped me to improve my communication and technical mt-10ills. I hope this process continuous to help placement aspirants in future to achieve their goal of getting placed in dream companies

Vivek Kumar Singh
Vivek Kumar Singh

B Tech, Mechanical, 2015- 2019

Tata Motors, Airport Authority of India, JSPL

My Journey at OP Jindal University started in 2015, when I opted for Mechanical Branch in OPJU. I will always cherish my moments in OPJU and hope that this journey never ends, but all good things have an end. OPJU and career service office has not only supported me, but also guided & counseled me for my bright future.

Vishal Pandey
Vishal Pandey

B Tech, Meta, 2015- 2019

Jindal South West JSW, Dolvi

OPJU helps in bridge the gap between Academic Institutions and Industry Needs. It strongly follows the concept of learning by doing, where we are given the opportunity to visit the plants of Jindal like JSPL, JPL, etc. I had a great experience in OPJU and would like to thank my all faculties who supported and showed me the right path.

Utkarsh Tiwari
Utkarsh Tiwari

B Tech, CSE, 2015- 2019

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

It has been an amazing 4 years journey of B-Tech in Computer Science & Engineering at OPJU. I would like to thank my friends and faculties who helped me in bringing the best out of me by sharing their knowledge. The faculties and entire OPJU family ensures to give us the right education and all the facilities to build our career and to focus on our goals.

Aafreen Bano
Aafreen Bano

B Tech, CSE, 2015- 2019

Wipro

OPJU has always supported its students in developing their personality as well as for choosing the right career path. What makes me Thank OPJU is it’s never ending assistance and dedication to teach their students. What Influenced me the most is that I went through the real life problems, which has made me a strong technical engineer & has shaped my professional career

Harshit Dubey
Harshit Dubey

B Tech, Mech, 2015- 2019

BYJU’s & JSPL

Things end, but memories last forever, and I will always cherish the days I spent in OPJU. It was a great experience with all my faculties, mentors & friends who have assisted me in my career. The OPJU has always taught me new things which made me ready for the outside world. The faculties of Mechanical department and the Career service office were very supporting and inspiring throughout my journey.

Nikita Jaiswal
Nikita Jaiswal

MBA, CSE, 2016- 2018

Tata Refactories TRL Krosaki

I feel obliged to be a part of the OP Jindal University, which gave me an opportunity to overcome my shyness and made me what I am Today. Today I am placed at TRL Krosaki and would like to thank the entire faculties of the School of Management (SOM) who helped me in grooming my personality and overall development. I am really grateful to the organization for giving me the platform where I showcased my talents and became a better person.

Akash Gupta
Akash Gupta

B Tech, Meta, 2014- 2018

GET, JSW Mumbai

College starts and ends like a wind, what is left behind is a bunch of memories which you cherish for the rest of your lives. OPJIT (OPJU) provides me a policy of Learning, discipline and an opportunity in gaining experience at both Technical and professional levels. Life has been metamorphosing since the moment I opted Metallurgy branch in OPJIT & I will remember my

Ayesha Shrivastava
Ayesha Shrivastava

B Tech, Civil, 2014- 2018

GET, JSPL (SSD)

My time in OPJU has enriched my life in many ways. It has provided me with the necessary tools to enhance my mt-10ills more, taught me valuable knowledge about this diverse world and people and concepts in general and eventually will enable me to hopefully become more successful in life when I finally graduate and get my degree. In OPJU I have come across many faculties of different departments who made a big difference in my life, encouraging me when things seemed impossible, guiding me when I was lost supporting me when no one was there, so it was a great pleasure to graduate from this college. Thank you for everything to OPJU and all faculties.

Pooja Agrawal
Pooja Agrawal

B Tech, Civil, 2014- 2018

GET, JSPL (SSD)

At first, had a great experience here.. OPJU made a healthy environment where I can learn and be challenged. This college actually provide fun classes where I can explore my passions more. This college brought professors into my life that I can have great conversations with and can get a bunch of knowledge. You brought real life experiences where I can put my passions into practice. Thank you for being my own little community. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to grant, explore and enhance my knowledge and mt-10ills.

Bhim Gupta
Bhim Gupta

B Tech, Civil, 2014- 2018

GET, ROYAL INFRA CONSTRU, KOLKATA

The OP Jindal University is the best engineering college in chhattisgarh, they are provided good opportunity to me. I'm very much thankful & blessed by CSO support.

Siddhant Jain
Siddhant Jain

B Tech, Mech, 2014- 2018

GET, JSPL (SSD)

The real Technical Hogwarts of Chhattisgarh where I learnt the real magic in name of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ,which not only gave me the freedom to create something new, but also taught me the real engineering ethics and values as per the market benchmark. Located at the center of industries gives you great opportunity to explore and convert your wrote learnings to a great practical exposure. Someone who's really determined,focused and passionate to learn something new and achieve great things in life , no place could be better than this.

Rupali Kesharwani
Rupali Kesharwani

B Tech, Meta, 2014- 2018

GET, JSW (Tarapur)

Being an opjitian is a great experience for me as exposures and opportunity are more here than any other private colleges. The workshops, industrial visit and international conferences not only enhanced our technical knowledge but also it provided opportunities to learn soft mt-10ills. Faculties are the pillars who always extended there support to achieve what I dreamed of.

Nitin Relwani
Nitin Relwani

B Tech, Meta, 2014- 2018

GET, ISMT PUNE

It is the matter of great pride and satisfaction for me to have been a student of opju. It has provided me a great platform to learn.The mentoring by the faculties ensures to bridge the gap between the campus and corporate thereby providing the opportunity to taste the fruits of success. Opju family gave me the opportunity and exposure to bring out the best in me. I owe all my success in my life to my metallurgical branch professors and to this college.

Razi Ahmad
Razi Ahmad

B Tech, Meta, 2014- 2018

GET, JSW(Dolvi) & ISMT(Pune)

OPJIT (OPJU) is a great platform to learn as per the industrial requirement . Industrial relation is not seen in any private or govt collage like OPJIT . The Department Of Metallurgy is fully equipped with all high tech equipment & the faculty are highly talented . The career service office of OPJIT is full of highly talented person like Mr. Sudhir sir & Mr. Nair sir

Prashant Dubey
Prashant Dubey

B Tech, Mech, 2013

Section Engineer, Indian Railways

“Excellent teaching based on theory as well as practical studies enhances personality development of students regarding campus drives. The support of faculties and college staff is something that can't be expressed in words.I would like to thank all the faculties and staff for making me a “Better Person”. "

Prakhar Gupta
Prakhar Gupta

B Tech, Mech, 2013

IRSME(P), Indian Railways

“It was enriching experience with Labs and industrial visits are the best things one can get during college time and OPJIT ( now OPJU) gave us that. Regarding industrial experience during college time, we certainly got head start. Experienced faculties have made our learning easier and showed us path to excel in our life. “

Rahul Sharma
Rahul Sharma

B Tech, CSE, 2010

Sr. System Engineer,Infosys Ltd

“The best thing was in my study that I underwent with the real world problem based learning with strong core technical. It evolved me as a good solution provider, which really helped me to shape my professional career. I’m proud to be a part of OPJU.”

Surbhi Garg
Surbhi Garg

B Tech, CSE, 2016

Sr Associate, Tata Digital Health

"I would like to thank OPJU for being so supportive and helping me throughout to develop my personality thereby making me what I am today. The professors and staff are all dedicated to the students. What influenced me the most were the instructors. Their dedication, their discussions, and the examples they set… I feel like I'm just mt-10imming the surface when I try to describe their abilities to teach... Lessons learned at OPJU have provided me with an important foundation for the path I'm walking now.”

Pranay Gupta
Pranay Gupta

B Tech, Mech, 2012

Scientific Officer, BARC

“OPJIT (now OPJU) has played a very crucial role in shaping my career. Faculty imparted great values in me which made me ready for the outside real world. Through out the course, the faculty were very supportive and inspiring. It's vision of shaping lives through quality education makes it stand tall apart from the other institutions. “

Ashish Khairkar
Ashish Khairkar

B Tech, Mech, 2013

CRM Developer, Cognizant

“OPJIT (now OPJU) has played a very crucial role in shaping my career. Faculty imparted great values in me which made me ready for the outside real world. Through out the course, the faculty were very supportive and inspiring. It's vision of shaping lives through quality education makes it stand tall apart from the other institutions. “

Ravi Verma
Ravi Verma

B Tech, EEE, 2013

Asst Engineer, Bhushan Steel

“It was a great experience for me; the best educational experience I had. When I reflect on my four years in the OP Jindal University, I conclude that the experience not only made me a better Engineer, but also prepared me in an unpredictable ways to become a successful professional through activities with incredibly supportive classmates and professors, who were nothing short of champions. Thanks for everything OPJU.”

Arpit Agrawal
Arpit Agrawal

B Tech, CSE, 2010

 

“It was a great pleasure to graduate from the college having a great learning environment, Which provided the academic rigour and the professional support system I needed to succeed in my education. None of my success would be possible if not for the strong support and mentoring system provided by the OPJU in developing and enhancing my mt-10ills for a bigger platform. I believe ardently since leaving that OPJU is the real melting pot of higher learning.”

Lucky Rana
Lucky Rana

B Tech, Mech, 2008

Asst Manager, JSPL

“People normally say college life is the best but you can't confirm it if you yourself haven't lived that life. I Lucky was lucky enough to get an admission and spend the 4 best years of my life (2008 to 2012) at OPJIT (now OPJU), one of the best colleges in state. My Institute helped me develop as a person with more of focus on the practical things rather than the theoretical ones. A big thank you to everyone who was a part of my life at OPJU. Long live OPJU!!”

Vishal Parmar
Vishal Parmar

B Tech, Mech, 2009

Asst Manager, TATA Steel Ltd

“As far as, I know OPJIT ( now OPJU) is the institution which imparts education as per the need of present competitive environment. It is an institution where the emphasis is given on overall development of the student with much priority to industrial visits, guest lectures, and personality development classes so that graduates can lead the world. “

Aishwarya Agrawal
Aishwarya Agrawal

B Tech, EEE, 2015

Junior Manager, JSW Steel LTD

"I feel obliged to be a part of OPJU which gave me an opportunity to groom my personality and all round development. I really couldn't have had a better choice than OPJU. I am grateful to the organisation for building my mt-10ills in the right direction and providing jobs in two different sectors (JSW & FACE). There is nothing that really compares to the experience that I had at this college and the relationships that were made.”

Ayesha Singhal
Ayesha Singhal

B Tech, CSE, 2016

Soft. Developer, Kuliza Technology

“I have learned a lot from this place and it has helped me to transform into what I'm today. OPJU is an excellent place with great campus and study environment, where students come unsure of what they want to become, with almost little knowledge of what they have been, and through incredible tutelage they emerge, through the integument of their cocoon, as more directed people. I would recommend the OPJUengineering program to anyone who has a serious intention of becoming a successful engineer.”

Amit Singh Gahlot
Amit Singh Gahlot

B Tech, Mech, 2009

Asst. Manager, Power Mech project ltd

“I consider my college days as the most memorable days in my life I have learned a lot from my professors. They used to be very friendly with us.Training and placement department continuously providing assistance regarding the placement. OPJIT(OPJU) has made the best efforts to provide all the facilities for the students like Faculties, events, sports, etc.“

Prashant Kunjam
Prashant Kunjam

B Tech, Mech, 2012

M.Tech Production Engg., IIT Kanpur

“It was a great learning experience at OPJU, Raigarh. For becoming successful foundation must be very good and OPJU has helped me to build that. The college has amazing faculties and good laboratory facilities. I thank all the faculties who always motivated and helped me to overcome my weakness. “

Alok Kumar Sharma
Alok Kumar Sharma

B Tech, Mech, 2011

Asst. Engineer, JSPL

“I believe that the achievement of an organization is a result of combined efforts of each individual. This is something that I learnt at OPJU. I am thankful to OPJU for giving us a multi-dimensional learning environment by providing industrial exposure, apt mix of academics and leadership.”

Shubham Naidu
Shubham Naidu

B Tech, Mech, 2011

Asst. Engineer, Cease Fire Industries Limited

“My experiences at O.P.J.U were quite vast as it not only moulded me as an engineer, but also as an individual. The state of the art laboratories and mt-10illed faculty members of mechanical department helped in bringing out the best in us.”

Top Recruiters

Industry Speak

Mr. Dilip Sinha

Chief Human Resources Officer, JSP

"Beyond academics, OPJU emphasizes values and ethics, instilling a robust moral compass in its students. This comprehensive education not only ensures academic proficiency but also fosters a community of responsible citizens..."

Mr. Sandeep Singh

Managing Director, TATA Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Limited

“Speculative Institution striving for brilliance. Students are ready to make it a much stronger presence in the industry. It's a very young university and am sure it's moving in the right direction.”

Mr. Jayant Acharya

Director, Commercial, Marketing and Corporate Strategy, JSW Steel

“My interaction with OPJU has been excellent. It provides an attractive platform for young and agile minds to explore possibilities in the science and technology domain. Their focus on R&D coupled with international associations with various universities provides a global perspective to create future-ready professionals. I wish them growth and success in their endeavours.”

Mr. Vijay Sharma

Director, Jindal Stainless

“My interaction and experience with OPJU is incredible. It's great to see that India's first Steel Technology University is taking good shape with its reputation. Since 2019, they have also running a course on stainless steel considering the importance of sustainable solutions. They do not just focus on preparing future leaders for the industry but equally focus on the industry-aligned courses and R&D activities. Wish them all the best.”

Mr. Ajaya Kumar Sahoo

Executive Director- Group Corporate HR, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group

“It was a pleasure to be at OPJU University and interact with faculty and students. I am really happy to share that the University is producing good skilled and disciplined individuals. There are very few universities who are focusing on core engineering streams and OPJU is certainly one of them.”

Mr. Akhilesh Laddha

Practice Director, Wipro

“Demand curve for the quality skilled knowledge professionals is on the rise. Here at @OPJU, we found resources with realistic approaches, along with good communication skills, critical thinking abilities & problem-solving approaches. We are happy to share that we have recruited students from OPJU, as we aspire to have the best people with the highest ethics & standards.”

Mr. Satish Srivastava

Head HRM & PR, Sunflag Iron and Steel Co. Ltd.

“Recently we conducted a campus drive for OPJU students and am happy to share that students are energetic and ready to make their presence felt in the market. I feel that Industry expects a lot from OPJU and its students. I wish OPJU and its students all the best.”

Mr. Somraj Roy

Chief Human Resource Officer, KEC International Limited

“My experience with OP Jindal University has been short of admirable. The Placement team, faculty members and student coordinators were all highly involved throughout the whole process to make it meaningful for us. We are overwhelmed by the hospitality we have received during our visit.”

Mr. Kapil Maheshwari

Executive Director and CEO, Welspun New Energy Limited

“Excellent Group of students, very inquisitive and well-informed. We are happy to hire students from OPJU. I could feel the vibrations on the campus during the visit. University has got an impressive infrastructure, good laboratories, and well-qualified faculty members.”

Brochure

Placement Policy

Career Support System

Career Support

Great Education | Great Experience | Great Careers

Strong Career Support Program | Personalized to Student's Needs

The Career Development Center (CDC) broadly plays two important roles in shaping the careers of the young students at OP Jindal University :

  • CDC acts as an interface between the industry and the students, and facilitate the campus recruitment drives of all the companies as per their requirements. CDC liaisons with industries and corporate organizations to provide suitable jobs and internship opportunities for all the candidates completing their studies from OP Jindal University. This is accomplished through building a strong bridge between industry and academia.
  • CDC ensures the right kind of support, guidance and mentoring to the students to select most appropriate career option for the life. The CDC continuously strives to support students in pursuing their career goals by acquiring employment seeking skills and ultimately to attain desired career / employment. OPJU uniquely places equal emphasis on academic placement, meticulously grooming interested students for higher studies and actively supporting their efforts to secure admission in reputed institutions. CDC also plays special focus on encouraging the students for entrepreneurship.

Core Objectives :

  • To empower students with life long career decision making skills.
  • To generate awareness in the students regarding future career options available to them.
  • To assist students to develop and implement successful job search strategies.
  • To help Upgrading the students’ skill sets commensurate with expectation of the industry.
  • To guide student to develop/clarify their academic and career interests and their short and long term goals through individual counseling and group discussions.

CDC Team

Dr. Shesadev Nayak
Dr. Shesadev Nayak

(Professor - SoM, Director - Career Development Center)
Ph.D., MBA
shesadev.nayak@opju.ac.in

Mr. Rahul Pandey
Mr. Rahul Pandey

(Senior Manager, Career Development Center)
MBA (HR), B.E.(IT)
rahul.pandey@opju.ac.in

Mr. Soumitra Tiwari
Mr. Soumitra Tiwari

(Manager, Career Development Center)
B.E., MA(English), MBA
soumitra.tiwari@opju.ac.in

Ms Vidushi Sharma
Ms Vidushi Sharma

(Junior Manager, Career Development Center)
BBA LLB
vidushi.sharma@opju.ac.in

Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Trinath Talapaneni
Dr. Trinath Talapaneni

Associate Professor
Ph.D.(NIT Rourkela), M.Tech., B.Tech.
trinath.talapaneni@opju.ac.in

Dr. Mukesh Desai
Dr. Mukesh Desai

Associate Professor (Sr. Grade)
Ph.D., ME, BE
mukesh.desai@opju.ac.in

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Shriwas
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Shriwas

Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)
Ph.D.(SSUTMS), M.Tech, B.E.
pradeep.shriwas@opju.ac.in

Mrs. Sujata Panda
Mrs. Sujata Panda

Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)
Ph.D. (Pursuing), MBA
sujata.panda@opju.ac.in

Dr. Deepak Patel
Dr. Deepak Patel

(Assistant Professor, School of Science)
Ph.D(NIT Raipur), M.Tech, B.E
deepak.patel@opju.ac.in

Mrs. Tulika Gupta
Mrs. Tulika Gupta

Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)
Civil, M.Tech., B.E.

Dr. Sushree Diptimayee Swain
Dr. Bhawana Deshmukh

Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)
Electrical,Ph.D., M.Tech.

CDC Internal advisory Committee (CIAC)
Dr. R. D. Patidar
Dr. R. D. Patidar

(Vice Chancellor - OPJU)
Ph.D., M. Tech, B.Tech
vc@opju.ac.in

Dr. Shesadev Nayak
Dr. Shesadev Nayak

(Professor - SoM, Director - Career Development Center)
Ph.D., MBA
shesadev.nayak@opju.ac.in