Placement Policy

The following policies govern all placement-related activities, responsibilities, and eligibility criteria for students enrolled in any Meritshot program. These terms constitute part of the service agreement between the student and the institute.

1.1 Placement Assistance

The institute provides placement assistance to eligible students upon successful completion of the program. Placement assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following services:

• Resume building sessions — professionally guided workshops to help students craft industry-ready resumes.
• LinkedIn profile optimization — hands-on support for building a strong professional digital presence.
• Mock interviews — simulated interview sessions with feedback from industry mentors.
• Aptitude preparation — structured practice covering quantitative reasoning, logical ability, and verbal skills.
• Technical interview preparation — subject-specific coaching aligned with program curriculum and industry expectations.
• HR interview preparation — guidance on behavioural questions, salary negotiation, and professional communication.
• Job referrals and interview opportunities — direct referrals to hiring partners and access to exclusive interview slots.

1.2 Placement Eligibility Criteria

A student will become eligible for placement opportunities only after fulfilling all of the following conditions:

• Minimum required attendance as per the Attendance Policy (Section 3).
• Completion of all mandatory assignments and projects within stipulated deadlines.
• Successful submission and approval of the capstone or final project.
• Completion of all assessments and tests as prescribed in the academic schedule.
• Demonstration of professional conduct throughout the duration of the program.
• Active and consistent participation in all placement preparation activities.
• Full settlement of program fees — students with outstanding dues will not be eligible for placement services.
• Submission of all required KYC documents and identity verification records as requested by the institute.

1.3 Interview & Offer Process

The following expectations apply to all students during the interview and offer stage:

• Students are expected to attend all scheduled interviews once shortlisted by any hiring partner.
• If a student intentionally misses a scheduled interview without prior approval or a documented valid reason, the placement team reserves the right to restrict future interview opportunities for that student.
• Students must maintain a high standard of professionalism throughout all stages of the interview process, including correspondence, online assessments, and in-person or virtual interactions.
• Students must not provide false, misleading, or exaggerated information to hiring partners at any stage of the interview process. Any misrepresentation discovered before or after appointment may result in immediate disqualification and permanent removal from the placement programme.
• All communication with hiring partners must be conducted through official channels facilitated by the Meritshot placement team, unless expressly authorized otherwise.

1.4 Offer Rejection Policy

The following rules apply when a student declines an interview opportunity or a formal job offer:

• If a student rejects an interview opportunity without a valid and documented reason, it may be counted as a used placement attempt.
• If a student rejects a job offer after successfully clearing all interview rounds, the student may not be eligible for immediate further placement opportunities in the current cycle.
• In exceptional cases, the student may be moved to the next placement batch cycle, subject to management approval and a formal review.
• Multiple instances of offer rejection may lead to suspension from placement assistance services entirely, at the discretion of the placement team.
• Meritshot bears no financial or legal liability for any employment opportunity declined by a student, and no claim for refund or compensation shall arise on account of offer rejection.

1.5 Placement Attempt Policy

Interview opportunities are finite and allocated based on student readiness and company compatibility. The following factors determine placement opportunity allocation:

• Student skill level as evaluated through program assessments and project performance.
• Technical knowledge demonstrated across core modules and practical exercises.
• Communication skills as assessed during mock interviews and placement preparation activities.
• Company eligibility criteria specified by the hiring partner for each role.
• Market demand and current availability of openings in the relevant domain.
• Batch-level placement capacity — the number of students referred to any single hiring partner at a given time may be limited at the institute's discretion.

1.6 Fake Information & Misconduct

The integrity of the placement process is critical to Meritshot's relationship with its hiring partners. Any of the following actions may result in permanent removal from placement support services:

• Submitting fake experience certificates or forged academic or professional documents.
• Participating in or facilitating proxy interviews — impersonation during any stage of the hiring process.
• Misbehaviour, disrespectful communication, or unprofessional conduct with recruiters or hiring managers.
• Sharing confidential interview questions, assessment patterns, or proprietary company information with other students or external parties.
• Submitting plagiarized projects or resumes, or misrepresenting the authorship of submitted work.
• Providing false information in the enrollment form, KYC documentation, or any placement-related declaration.

1.7 Salary & Job Role Disclaimer

The institute does not guarantee any fixed salary package or specific job role to any student. Final salary offers are determined entirely by the hiring company and are influenced by the following factors:

• Candidate performance across technical, aptitude, and HR interview rounds.
• Prior work experience and the relevance of that experience to the target role.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and depth of subject matter knowledge.
• Company-specific compensation standards, pay bands, and internal policies.
• Prevailing market conditions, industry benchmarks, and geographic location of the role.
• Applicable statutory deductions and tax liabilities under the Income Tax Act, 1961, which are the sole responsibility of the student as an individual employee.