Placement Cell · NPGC

Career
Guidance

NPGC's Placement Cell provides personalised career counselling, one-on-one mentorship, industry expert talks, higher education guidance and structured pathways to help every student find their direction.

500+

Students Counselled

40+

Expert Talks

10+

Career Paths Mapped

92%

Goal Clarity Rate

Our Approach

What We Offer

One-on-One Counselling

Personalised 30-minute sessions with the placement team to assess strengths, interests and suitable career options.

Industry Expert Talks

Regular guest lectures and panel discussions by professionals from top companies across sectors.

Higher Education Guidance

Counselling on MBA, CA, CFA, UPSC, MCA and other post-graduation options with entrance exam prep tips.

Career Mapping Sessions

Group workshops where students explore career pathways, required skills, salary benchmarks and growth trajectories.

Past Sessions

Guidance Sessions

Expert Talk Completed 20 Photos
Finance Careers in the BFSI Sector

Senior Manager from ICICI Bank shared real-world insights into banking, investment advisory and wealth management career paths for commerce students.

Expert Talk BFSI Sector Certificate
12 Mar 2025  ·  180 Students  ·  2 Hours View Report
Higher Education Completed 14 Photos
MBA Entrance Prep & College Selection

Comprehensive session on CAT, MAT and XAT preparation strategies, top MBA colleges, eligibility criteria and ROI of an MBA degree.

Higher Education CAT · MAT · XAT
20 Feb 2025  ·  140 Students  ·  3 Hours View Report
Govt. Exams Completed 11 Photos
UPSC, SSC & Banking Exam Roadmap

IAS officer and bank PO alumni shared detailed exam patterns, preparation timelines, study materials and success strategies for government competitive exams.

Govt. Exams UPSC · SSC · IBPS
8 Jan 2025  ·  220 Students  ·  3 Hours View Report
Counselling Completed 8 Photos
Individual Career Counselling Camp

Two-day open camp where students could book personal 30-minute sessions with placement team members for goal-setting and career direction advice.

Counselling 1-on-1 Format
15–16 Nov 2024  ·  95 Students  ·  2 Days View Report
Career Mapping Completed 16 Photos
Career Pathways for Commerce Graduates

Interactive workshop mapping 12 career paths available after B.Com. and M.Com. — from CA and CFA to fintech, e-commerce and data analytics.

Career Mapping Commerce Stream
5 Oct 2024  ·  160 Students  ·  Half Day View Report
Expert Talk Completed 12 Photos
AI & Tech Careers — The Next Decade

Senior Data Scientist from Infosys explored how AI is reshaping job roles, what skills matter most, and how non-tech students can pivot into tech careers.

Expert Talk AI · Tech Industry Expert
22 Sep 2024  ·  200 Students  ·  2 Hours View Report
After Graduation

Career Paths

Banking & Finance

Roles in banking, insurance, investment and wealth management.

Bank PO RM Analyst CA CFA
Information Technology

Software, data, cloud and cybersecurity roles for tech-inclined students.

Developer Data Analyst QA Cloud
Government Services

UPSC Civil Services, SSC, Banking (IBPS/SBI), State PSC and defence.

IAS / IPS SSC CGL IBPS PO State PSC
Higher Education

MBA, M.Sc., M.A., MCA, CA, CFA, CPA and global university admissions.

MBA CA CFA MCA M.Sc.
Marketing & Media

Digital marketing, content creation, PR, journalism and brand management.

Digital Mktr. Content PR Brand Mgr.
Healthcare

Clinical roles, hospital management and health informatics for B.VOC. students.

MLT Physiotherapy Hosp. Mgmt. OT Tech
Entrepreneurship

Start your own venture with NPGC's startup mentoring and incubation support.

Founder Co-Founder Consultant Freelancer
Human Resources

Talent acquisition, L&D, HRBP and organisational development roles.

HR Executive Recruiter L&D HRBP
Session Highlights

Photo Gallery

Expert Talk — BFSI Careers · Mar 2025
MBA Guidance Workshop · Feb 2025
Our Guides

Expert Mentors

RS
Finance & Banking
Rahul Sharma

Senior Manager, ICICI Bank · Lucknow

BFSI Investments CA
PK
Technology & Data
Priya Kapoor

Senior Data Scientist, Infosys · Bengaluru

Data Science AI / ML
AM
Government Services
Arvind Mishra

IAS Officer, UP Cadre · Lucknow

UPSC Civil Services
ST
Entrepreneurship
Shreya Tiwari

Founder, EdTech Startup · Lucknow

Startups Funding Pitch
Transformed Paths

Student Stories

MS
Mohit Singh
B.A. Economics, Batch 2024
IAS Aspirant → Selected

"I had no idea where to start with UPSC. The NPGC career guidance session with the IAS officer changed everything. The roadmap they gave me was exactly what I needed."

Outcome: Cleared UPSC Prelims 2024
DG
Divya Gupta
B.Com. Hons., Batch 2025
Placed at Deloitte

"After the MBA vs Job counselling session, I chose to work first. The placement cell helped me understand the ROI and I got into Deloitte's audit team."

Outcome: Deloitte — Audit Associate, 5 LPA
RV
Raj Verma
BCA, Batch 2024
Career Pivot to Data

"I was confused between software development and data science. The expert talk by the Infosys data scientist made it clear. I now work as a Junior Data Analyst."

Outcome: Data Analyst — ₹4.2 LPA
What's Coming

Upcoming Sessions

14
Jul 25
CA & CFA Career Guidance — Expert Talk

Chartered Accountant from Ernst & Young will walk through the CA / CFA pathway, exam structure, timelines and earning potential.

Seminar Hall, NPGC 2 Hours B.Com., M.Com. Registrations Open
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28
Jul 25
Individual Career Counselling Camp

Book a personal 30-minute one-on-one session with NPGC's career guidance team. All final-year students encouraged to attend.

Placement Cell Office 2 Days (9 AM–5 PM) All Final Year Students Registrations Open
Book Slot
15
Aug 25
UPSC & State PCS Preparation Strategy Session

IAS officer and coaching expert will share the most effective study plan, optional subjects, and revision strategies for 2025–26 UPSC aspirants.

Auditorium, NPGC Half Day All Programmes Coming Soon
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Getting Help

How to Access

1
Walk In or Register

Visit the Placement Cell office or register online for upcoming guidance sessions and counselling camps.

2
Share Your Goals

Discuss your academic background, interests and aspirations with our career team — no judgement, just guidance.

3
Get Your Roadmap

Receive a personalised action plan with recommended skills, exams, certifications and timeline to achieve your goal.

4
Follow Up & Grow

Return for follow-up sessions as you progress. The placement cell stays with you through your entire final year journey.

Need Career Guidance?

Walk into the NPGC Placement Cell or reach out on WhatsApp to book a counselling session, register for an upcoming expert talk, or request a career mapping workshop.