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Updated on Jun 24 2025, 01:40 PM IST by Team Careers360

GAC Ooty Placements

Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam (GAC Ooty) has demonstrated a commendable placement performance, reflecting its commitment to student success and industry alignment. The college, established in 1955, offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. The college's placement efforts have resulted in a placement rate of 27.34% for undergraduate programs and 32.07% for postgraduate programs in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences stream. This performance underscores the institution's dedication to preparing students for the competitive job market.

Overall Placement Report 2024

MetricDetails (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
Total Students Eligible (UG) 805
Number of Students Placed (UG)146
Placement Percentage (UG)27.34%
Median Salary Offered (UG) ₹1.2 LPA
Total Students Eligible (PG)316
Number of Students Placed (PG)93
Placement Percentage (PG) 32.07%
Median Salary Offered (PG)₹1.6 LPA
Students Opted for Higher Studies (UG)271
Students Opted for Higher Studies (PG)26

The 2024 placement season at GAC Ooty shows a moderate placement rate for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences stream.

Domain-Wise Placement Analysis

1. Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (UG)

MetricDetails
Total Students Admitted1147
Total Graduated Students805
Total Placed Students 146
Placement Percentage   27.34%
Students Gone for Higher Studies271
Median Salary    ₹1.2 LPA

2. Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (PG)  

MetricDetails
Total Students Admitted317
Total Graduated Students316
Total Placed Students93
 Placement Percentage 32.07%
Students Gone for Higher Studies26
Median Salary₹1.6 LPA

Key Takeaways

1. Moderate Placement Performance: GAC Ooty has achieved a placement rate of 27.34% for undergraduate programs and 32.07% for postgraduate programs in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences stream, indicating room for improvement in placement efforts.

2. Higher Studies Preference: A significant number of students, particularly at the undergraduate level (271), opt for higher studies, suggesting a strong academic orientation among the student body.

3. Salary Packages: The median salary offered to undergraduate students is ₹1.2 LPA, while postgraduate students receive a slightly higher median salary of ₹1.6 LPA, reflecting the value addition of postgraduate education.

4. Diverse Program Offerings: With 73 courses across various disciplines, GAC Ooty provides a wide range of academic options, potentially catering to diverse career paths and industries.

Students Review for GAC Ooty

Value for money and Good Atmosphere , Student friendly.

Placements

The college has placement but no big companies approaches in placements. Only startups approach. Students are not placed for a good package. Hardly very few students get placed in a good company. The average package is around 15-16k. We have to go for off-campus placement.

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