For students graduating in 2024-2026, the biggest chance to land a job is through off-campus drives. The 2026 placement calendar lists over 25 IT firms, their hiring windows, eligibility criteria, expected salary ranges and where to apply. Knowing the dates and requirements helps you apply early and prepare for interviews.

Key Points

• January–February: TCS NQT, Infosys, Capgemini open for 2024-2026 batches.
• March–April: Wipro Elite NTH, Cognizant GenC, Tech Mahindra hire 2025-2026 graduates.
• May–June: HCL Tech, LTIMindtree, Accenture target 2024-2026 batches.
• July–August: TCS NQT (second cycle), Infosys InfyTQ, Mphasis for 2024-2026 batches.
• September–October: Wipro (second cycle), DXC Technology, Hexaware for 2024-2026 batches.
• November–December: Cognizant (second cycle), IBM, Zoho offer year-round hiring.
• Common eligibility: 60% aggregate (or 65% for some), no backlogs, B.Tech/BCA/MCA, CSE/IT preferred.
• Salary ranges: ₹3.3 LPA to ₹8 LPA, depending on company and role.

Details

Each company lists its own portal for applications. For example, TCS uses the TCS NextStep Portal, Infosys directs candidates to Infosys Careers → freshers, and Capgemini uses its Capgemini careers portal. Most drives require a 60% aggregate and no active backlogs at the time of joining. Some companies, like Zoho, accept any batch and focus on skill-based hiring.

Typical salary ranges for freshers are:

• TCS NQT: ₹3.36-7 LPA
• Infosys: ₹3.6-9.5 LPA
• Capgemini: ₹3.8-7.5 LPA
• Wipro Elite NTH: ₹3.5-6.5 LPA
• Cognizant GenC: ₹4-6.75 LPA
• Tech Mahindra: ₹3.25-6 LPA
• HCL Tech: ₹3.5-6 LPA
• LTIMindtree: ₹4-7 LPA
• Accenture: ₹4.5-6.5 LPA
• IBM: ₹4.5-8 LPA
• Zoho: ₹5-8 LPA

What It Means for Students

Students should:

• Create profiles on all major portals (TCS NextStep, Wipro Careers, Infosys Careers, Naukri, LinkedIn).
• Set job alerts for “fresher”, “off campus” and “2026 batch”.
• Apply on the same day a drive is posted, as positions fill quickly.
• Prepare for online assessments (aptitude, coding, verbal) and technical interviews (OOP, DBMS, project discussion).
• Keep all documents ready (degree certificate, marksheets, Aadhaar, PAN) for background verification.
• Use free resources like the Off Campus Interview Questions guide and the Fresher IT Job Preparation Guide for practice.

By following the calendar and preparing early, freshers can maximize their chances of securing a good offer from a top IT company in 2026.

Source: Beginnersly. Written for students by the Isolated Study News Desk from public reports. Always check the official website for final dates and details.