IIM Kashipur issues clarification on viral email about placement opt-out
A recent post on X by user Siddharth Gopi raised concerns after claiming that IIM Kashipur asked unplaced students to officially opt out of the placement process. The post quickly went viral, leading to confusion amongst students and the public.In response, IIM Kashipur clarified that the email was part of a regular process required for placement data audits.These declarations help make sure that students who get jobs on their own or go for higher studies are not wrongly shown as unplaced. The institute also said it is fully supporting all students who are still looking for jobs and remains committed to being transparent.advertisementWHAT IIM KASHIPUR CLARIFIES?
According to IIM Kashipur, several students either choose to pursue job opportunities independently or opt out of placements for personal or professional reasons. To ensure such cases are not mistakenly classified as 'unplaced,' the institute collects signed declarations from students as per the Indian Placement Reporting Standards (IPRS), under which it has been releasing third-party audited placement reports for the past two years.'The email was sent by the Student Placement Committee to correctly categorise students and better support those who are genuinely unplaced,' an official statement said. 'The declaration process ensures accurate classification and integrity in data shared with future recruiters.'The institute reassured that unplaced students will continue to receive full placement support and added that over 180 companies have been invited for placements this year. The audited placement report will soon be published on the official IIM Kashipur website.
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