SOA University Placements: Quick Answer
SOA does not have one meaningful placement number for every course. NIRF reports outcomes separately for disciplines, and the latest figures available on this page show different placement rates and median salaries for engineering, management and medical programmes.
Use the relevant programme's median salary and placed-student count. A university-wide or highest-package number can hide large differences between disciplines.
SOA Placement Highlights
| Discipline | Reporting year | Graduates | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering UG | 2023-24 | 1,903 | 1,802 | ₹6.00 lakh |
| Medical UG | 2022-23 | 148 | 148 | ₹9.00 lakh |
| Medical PG | 2023-24 | 106 | 106 | ₹12.00 lakh |
| Management PG | 2023-24 | 180 | 175 | ₹5.20 lakh |
These are NIRF-reported outcomes, not a claim that every SOA programme has the same placement rate or salary.
SOA B.Tech / Engineering Placement Trends
| Graduating year | Graduates | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 1,472 | 1,297 | 88.1% | ₹4.50 lakh |
| 2022-23 | 2,007 | 1,836 | 91.5% | ₹5.75 lakh |
| 2023-24 | 1,903 | 1,802 | 94.7% | ₹6.00 lakh |
The reported engineering median increased from ₹4.50 lakh in 2021-22 to ₹6 lakh in 2023-24. The placed-student count also remained high relative to the number of graduates reported in each cohort.
What does this mean for B.Tech applicants?
The NIRF median is useful for understanding the middle of the reported salary distribution, but it does not tell you what a particular CSE specialisation or individual student will earn. Branch, skills, internship experience, interview performance and employer mix still matter.
SOA MBA / Management Placement Trends
| Graduating year | Graduates | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 169 | 161 | 95.3% | ₹4.20 lakh |
| 2022-23 | 173 | 164 | 94.8% | ₹4.80 lakh |
| 2023-24 | 180 | 175 | 97.2% | ₹5.20 lakh |
Management median salary rose from ₹4.20 lakh to ₹5.20 lakh across the three reported years. For MBA applicants, compare this with the total programme cost and your expected role/industry rather than reading the percentage alone.
Does the management figure apply to BBA?
Not automatically. The NIRF Management submission cited here is a postgraduate management category. BBA and Integrated MBA outcomes should not be represented as identical to the reported PG cohort.
SOA Medical Placement & Career Outcomes
Medical education follows a different career path from engineering and management. NIRF medical reporting therefore needs to be read in the context of internships, postgraduate study, clinical practice and the relevant programme.
| Category | Reporting year | Graduates | Placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG Medical | 2022-23 | 148 | 148 | ₹9.00 lakh |
| PG Medical | 2023-24 | 106 | 106 | ₹12.00 lakh |
Medical students should also evaluate clinical exposure, hospital infrastructure, internship structure, postgraduate opportunities and total cost. Salary alone is not a sufficient course-selection metric.
What About BDS Placements?
BDS is a professional healthcare programme with career outcomes that can include clinical practice, internships, postgraduate dental education and other healthcare roles. The NIRF categories used for medical and dental institutions should not be mixed when comparing salary figures.
For BDS-specific admission, fee and internship information, see the SOA BDS dedicated page →.
SOA Highest Package vs Median Salary
Students often search for the “highest package” because it is easy to quote, but the NIRF figures used in this report are median salaries. A median is more useful for estimating a typical reported outcome than an exceptional offer received by a small number of students.
If one source gives a highest package and another gives a median salary, they are answering different questions. Keep the metric and graduating year consistent before comparing colleges.
SOA Placement Process
SOA conducts industry-facing recruitment and placement activities through its placement ecosystem and institute-level engagement. The exact employer list, eligibility criteria, hiring process and number of participating companies can vary by institute and graduating batch.
Typical student preparation
- Build course-relevant technical or functional skills.
- Complete internships and meaningful projects where possible.
- Prepare for aptitude, technical and interview rounds.
- Track employer-specific eligibility and application deadlines.
- Use placement data for your own programme rather than a university-wide headline.
How Students Should Evaluate SOA Placements
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| What is the median salary for my discipline? | Gives a better view of the central reported outcome. |
| How many students were placed? | Shows scale of reported placement outcomes. |
| What is the graduating year? | Prevents mixing old and new cohorts. |
| Is the data institute/course specific? | Prevents applying engineering data to MBA, MBBS or BDS. |
| What is the total fee? | Helps assess return relative to cost. |
SOA University Placement FAQs
What is the SOA University average package?
SOA does not have one meaningful university-wide average in the NIRF data. The latest cited medians are ₹6 lakh for Engineering, ₹5.20 lakh for Management and ₹9 lakh for UG Medical, with different reporting years.
What is the SOA B.Tech placement salary?
The latest NIRF Engineering median reported here is ₹6 lakh for the 2023-24 graduating cohort.
What is the SOA MBA placement salary?
The NIRF 2025 Management submission reports a ₹5.20 lakh median salary for 2023-24.
How many engineering students were placed?
1,802 of 1,903 engineering graduates were reported placed in 2023-24.
Does SOA guarantee placement?
No. Placement outcomes are reported for cohorts and disciplines; individual outcomes depend on eligibility, skills, employer requirements and student performance.
Are SOA placement figures course-specific?
The NIRF data used here is discipline/category based. It should not be presented as identical for every SOA course.
Source basis: NIRF 2025 submitted data and SOA placement/admission information. Reporting years are shown to avoid mixing cohorts.