I’m from the 28' batch (CSE) and so far only one company has come for our batch.
I had a couple of doubts
TPO rules
I’ve heard from some seniors that once we get into one company, we get blocked till next season. But I couldn’t find anything clearly mentioned on the TPO website or any official document.
Is this actually a rule?
Does it apply to internships as well or only placements or ppo?
Seniors from the 2027 batch also weren’t fully sure about TPO stuff. They got internship offers around July/Aug 2025, but the internship starts in May 2026.
Also, the company that has come for the 2028 batch has mentioned a joining date of June 2026, which adds to the confusion.
https://www.scribd.com/document/658059512/UVCE-TPOPortalOrientation-2023-1
I found this online. Even this isn't a detailed doc and was for 2024. It's just ppt We didn't even have any placement orientation yet.
Off campus paid internships
I’ve also been trying to explore off campus paid internships but not really sure how to approach it effectively. I have asked few seniors, but most got theirs through on campus or are also unsure themselves and are yet to get internships
Would be grateful to hear from seniors and grads if you had done off campus paid internships and how did you all find them.
Any strategies like referral?
I’m mainly looking to gain real world experience and improve my skills. Currently not focused on PPO.
And I had applied to that only company that had come for the 28' batch just to see how OA is conducted so that I can be better prepared for other companies. Its YC backed startup so had some credibility and the stipend was around 80k-1l and ppo of 20l. The CEO conducted some sessions and had kept a test for providing discount to his courses. Felt like more than recruiting, the company AlgoUniversity was focused more on promoting the course and came in the name of internship. Idk if they will even recruit someone.
The actual OA for the internship is on 4th may as per schedule.
TL;DR: Only one company has come for 2028 batch so far. Want clarity on TPO slab, blocking rules (especially for internships) and advice on off campus paid internships.