CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In a first of its kind initiative to bridge the gap between online learning and real-world employment, Online Manipal hosted ‘Launchpad 2025,’ a hybrid career fair exclusively for online degree learners of Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The on-campus job fair took place on June 13, 2025 at the MAHE Bengaluru campus, Yelahanka,with a month-long virtual placement drive throughout June.
The placement drive brought together over 60 top companies from sectors such as IT, HR & Operations, Sales, Finance, and Data Science. This initiative is part of the universities’ continued focus on improving learner outcomes and employability for students enrolled in their online degree programs. The companies included Goldman Sachs, Accenture, Adobe, HP, Honda, ICICI Prudential, Lenskart, Colive, SBI Securities, and Bajaj Allianz. Companies offered diverse career opportunities ranging from Business Analyst and Frontend Developer to Data Scientist, AI/ML Developer, and Operations Manager roles, demonstrating the market’s growing confidence in online education graduates.
Strong Turnout from Online Learners Across India
The event saw over 1,000 learners participating from a pool of 8,000+ eligible online students, enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs such as MBA, BBA, MCA, BCA, MSc Data Science, MCom, BCom etc. These students represented a wide geographic spread from various parts of the country.
Placement Highlights and Outcomes
Launchpad 2025 was designed to overcome the limitations of virtual hiring formats, encouraging deeper engagement between learners and employers. The face-to-face interactions allowed companies to assess talent more effectively, while students benefitted from personalized networking and real-time feedback. While the virtual placement continues till June end, the total number of offers are expected to grow.
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