Placement Policies

1. Total Placement Deliverables

a. Google forms
b. Resume in MU format - 1page per 10 years
c. Social media (Especially LinkedIN) clean and upto date
d. Virtual Internship

2. Placement Timelines for deliverables

We will keep sharing any openings that are super interesting for relevant people
Timeline Deliverable

T+0 Cohort Start Date, Placement

T+1m Google Form submission deadline

Resume 1st Cut in MU format

T+2m Resume reviews and feedback starts

Outclass projects

T+3m Social Media Optimisation

T+4m Interview oriented sessions

Personal branding, negotiation

T+5m Placement Process debrief

Industry Immersion
Public Speaking

T+6m Course completion

T+7m Pre-Placement talk with KPMG, Interview process for

KPMG internships

T+8m, 9m KPMG Industry 1

T+10m, 11m KPMG Industry 2

T+12m
 3. Eligibility for placements
To be eligible for the placement sessions, students must fulfil the following -
a. 80% attendance criteria with camera on and active engagement in the sessions
b. Update resume as per MU guidelines. Incorporate changes as suggested in resume
review sessions
c. 100% attendance in 1:1 mock interviews/resume reviews scheduled by the student
with the master/MU expert. If your plan changes for whatever reason, the team
should be informed at least 24 hours ahead of the scheduled time
d. Grade related/course related
Anyone who does not meet the above criteria, will automatically be removed from the placement
process

4. Guidelines
a. In case any student is found to be sharing the institute's placement information with
an external agency or reaching out to the recruiters independently (connecting with
them over different platforms before or after the placement outcome), they shall be
suspended from further participation in the placement process. In addition, the
institute would also have the right to withhold their placement offer.

5. Application Process Guidelines

a. The institute would provide information about an opportunity to students, post
which the students would be able to decide and initiate the application process
through the central information system/google forms.
i. Note: The information pertaining to an opportunity solely depends upon the
recruiting company. The institute will seek to obtain as much information as
possible in case it's not explicitly mentioned in the JD either before or during
the pre-placement talk.
b. The students will have an opportunity to apply for any and as many companies which
align with their career aspirations until they have an offer and will also have access
to ‘dream shots’ even after they have accepted an offer.
c. There are 2 steps in the campus recruitment process: Application and Shortlisting
i. Application: This allows students to apply to a company that visits the
institute for placements
1. The right of applying to any company stays with the student
2. If the student has applied to a company, he/she is expected to see it
through
ii. Shortlisting: This allows the companies to shortlist candidates from the
applications submitted.
1. It is solely the organisation’s prerogative to shortlist or reject a
candidature
2. No justification or feedback may be given by the company for
shortlisting or rejection
 d. In case a visiting company does not provide JD as requested by the institute in the
prescribed format:
i. The right of applying to any company stays with the student
ii. A student cannot withdraw his/her candidature post the interview.
6. Offer Acceptance Guidelines
a. The student will be considered to be out of the placement process in ANY of the
following scenarios:
i. Scenario A: A PPO accepted by the student
ii. Scenario B: An off-campus offer accepted by the student
iii. Scenario C: One on-campus offer is made to the student
b. Please note that if you get placed off campus you must fill this google form - Link
c. Note: Any student having a PPO or an off-campus offer is obligated to inform the CS
team in time. Non-disclosure of the same can result in a penalty. (L4)
d. Timelines for acceptance or rejection of offers will be stipulated by the company
making the offer. Corresponding information shall be shared by the CS Team or
PlaCom.
e. DREAM SHOT: A student can make as many dream shots (applicable to categories A,
B and C under 3.1) till the time a dream offer has been made.
i. Dream Shot: An opportunity will qualify as a dream shot in ANY of the
following scenarios:
1. A company offering 2 times the compensation offered by the
previous company from which the offer has been made/accepted.
2. A candidate is specifically shortlisted and solicited by a company for
a niche or specific role
ii. Qualifier: The dream shot criteria is applicable when a student has accepted
an offer
f. In case a PPO is accepted and asked to report immediately, the student can discuss
the same with Career Services and inform the company accordingly.
7. Conduct & Disciplinary Guidelines
a. If students are found to be engaging in any of the following activities, they shall be
liable to a penalty with the indicated level of offence (depending on a case-by-case
basis).
i. Violating the specified dress code in the guidelines L1
ii. Failing to comply with skill building and other activities that add up to the
chances of placement L1
iii. Arriving late for interviews or any stage of the recruitment process L1
iv. Failing to submit any documents/cover letters or provide document
verification within the specified period L1
v. Disclosing company processes or salaries on social media L2
vi. Intentionally jeopardising the selection process L3
vii. Failing to appear in the selection process after shortlisting L3
viii. Misbehaving with the institute's management/staff/admin and company
officials/volunteers or using offensive language L3
ix. Employing unfair means during the tests being conducted by any company
as a part of the placement process L4
 x. Stating inaccurate remarks on their CV. CVs are subjected to random checks
by the management and any misinformation found will be dealt with caution
L4
xi. Maligning the name and reputation of the institute, brand, masters or the
management L4
xii. Endangering the selection process of other candidates by unfair means L4
xiii. Submitting misleading information during an interview L4
xiv. Soliciting the company officials for personal favours L4
xv. Influencing recruitment decisions using unfair means L4
xvi. Recording the interview or any part of the recruitment process without
permission L4
xvii. Approaching the interviewers/HR/other officials of the recruiting company
to obtain results or any other information L4
b. 4.2 In case of any culpable activities not included in the above regulations, the
management shall use its discretion to make fitting decisions. The decisions taken by
this office shall apply to all students.
c. Dress Code
i. Males: Format shirts if applying for MNCs and smart casuals if applying to
startups. All male students need to ensure that their hair is well-kept and
neatly groomed which makes them look presentable. With the exception of
a full-grown beard, all men are expected to shave neatly. No stubbles are
encouraged.
ii. Females: Format shirts if applying for MNCs and smart casuals if applying to
startups. All female students need to ensure that their hair is well-kept and
they are neatly groomed which makes them look presentable.
8. Other Important Guidelines
a. Students wishing to opt out of the placement process can do so by signing the
following declaration form, which will require further approval by the management.
b. In case an offer is revoked by the company, the student would automatically become
a part of the regular placement process, unless the reason for revocation is
misconduct.
c. Specification of the 4 Levels of Penalties:
i. L1: Monetary fine depending on the severity (fine ranging between Rs.500 -
Rs. 2000)
1. Violating the specified dress code in the guidelines. Rs.1000
2. Failing to comply with skill building and other activities that add up
to the chances of placement Rs. 500
3. Arriving late for interviews or any stage of the recruitment process.
Rs. 1000
4. Failing to submit any documents/cover letters or provide document
verification within the specified period. Rs. 2000
ii. L2: Verbal warning, submission of an apology letter and a higher monetary
fine than L1 (Rs. 2500)
 iii. L3: Signed warning, withheld from participating in the subsequent
company's placement process, wherever eligible, and a higher monetary fine
than L2 (Rs. 3500)
iv. L4: Debarred from the placement process. Any cases that concern the
association with the recruiter or the representation of the institute will be
considered as L4 violations (Rs. 5000)
v. Note: A repetition of violation under the levels; L2 and L3 would lead to an
L4, which would directly lead to debarment.
d. All email communications about the upcoming job openings to the cohort, the
system to check shortlisted candidates, interview schedules and offers accepted by
students would be centralised.
e. The escalation matrix with regards to the placements is as follows:
i. First point of contact: Senior Manager, Career Services
ii. The second point of contact: Head, Career Services
iii. Third point of contact: CEO, MU