Last updated: October 2026
Didn't get placed on campus? You still have options. Big IT companies run off campus drives all year for freshers from any college. This page lists the main ones for 2026 with eligibility, salary and where to apply.
Before you apply: 3 rules
- Apply only through official portals. Company careers sites, TCS NextStep, and the company's official Superset pages.
- Never pay. No genuine company charges for a test, interview or offer letter.
- Keep documents ready: marksheets (10th, 12th, degree), ID proof, photo and an updated resume.
Off campus drives 2026: company-wise
TCS (NQT)
- Roles: Ninja, Digital, Prime
- Salary: approx. ₹3.36 LPA to ₹9 LPA+
- How: the TCS NQT, run in cycles through the year
- Guide: TCS NQT 2026
Infosys
- Roles: Systems Engineer, Digital Specialist Engineer, Specialist Programmer
- Salary: approx. ₹3.6 LPA to ₹10 LPA+ (higher SP levels)
- Hiring plan: around 20,000 freshers in 2026
- Guide: Infosys off campus drive 2026
Cognizant (GenC)
- Roles: GenC, GenC Next, GenC Elevate
- Salary: approx. ₹4 LPA and up
- Guide: Cognizant off campus drive 2026
Capgemini
- Roles: Analyst, Senior Analyst
- Salary: approx. ₹4.25 LPA to ₹7.5 LPA
- Guide: Capgemini off campus drive 2026
Accenture
- Roles: Associate Software Engineer (ASE), Advanced ASE
- Salary: approx. ₹4.5 LPA to ₹9 LPA
- Guide: Accenture off campus drive 2026
Wipro (Elite NTH)
- Roles: Project Engineer (Elite), Turbo
- Salary: approx. ₹3.5 LPA to ₹7 LPA
- Guide: Wipro off campus drive 2026
Packages are indicative and change by batch. Always check the official notice.
Common eligibility across most drives
- B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA or M.Sc (some drives also take BCA/B.Sc)
- Around 60% or 6.0 CGPA in 10th, 12th and graduation
- No active backlogs when you join
- Usually the current batch plus one or two previous batches
How to prepare (works for every drive)
- Aptitude: 30 minutes a day on quant, reasoning and verbal.
- Coding: 2 easy problems a day in one language.
- Communication: many companies now have an AI-scored spoken English test. Practise reading aloud.
- Interview basics: OOP, DBMS/SQL, OS and your final-year project.
Use our company guides: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini and Accenture interview questions.
Don't wait only for mass drives
Startups and mid-size companies hire freshers all year, often faster and with better learning. Browse fresher jobs on Weekday.
Frequently asked questions
What is an off campus drive?
A hiring drive open to students from any college, not just the campuses a company visits.
Can 2025 pass-outs apply in 2026?
Many drives accept the previous one or two batches. Check each notice.
Is there a fee?
No. Genuine company drives are free.
