9th June, Bangalore, India: In
its continued effort to strengthen career outcomes for its learners, Online
Manipal successfully hosted the second edition of Launchpad, its flagship
career fair exclusively for online learners of Manipal Academy of Higher
Education (MAHE), Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), and Sikkim Manipal
University (SMU).
The
on-campus career fair was held on 4th & 5th June 2026
at the MAHE Bengaluru campus, complemented by a virtual placement drive that
connected learners with recruiters across domains like technology, analytics,
finance, healthcare, consulting, customer success, and business operations. The
initiative reaffirmed Online Manipal's commitment towards creating employment
opportunities for pursuing online degrees.
Online
learners interact with recruiters during Launchpad 2026 at MAHE Bengaluru
Out of 6,000+ placement-eligible learners, 1,800+ actively applied for over 4,000 openings across 100+ roles like Associate Data Analyst, Web Developer, Financial Analyst,
Business Development Executive, Research Consultant, Pharmacovigilance
Associate, Hospital Administrator, HR Executive, and more. The
career fair received participation from 80+
companies including Euromonitor, Radancy,
Vahura, AXIS Bank, PhonePe, Apollo Home Healthcare, Portea Medical,
Simplilearn, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, Jio, CollegeDekho, VyuPharma, AML
RightSource, and Consero Global, amongst others.
The
centrepiece of Launchpad 2026 was its two-day on-campus career fair held on 4–5
June 2026 at the MAHE Bengaluru campus. More than 500 learners, both freshers
and working professionals, from 25 states across India participated in-person.
During the two-day on-campus event, recruiters conducted more than 2600
interviews, resulting in 500+ job offers across diverse domains. The event
enabled learners to engage directly with recruiters, understand industry
expectations, participate in interviews, and explore career opportunities
aligned with their professional goals.
Complementing
the on-campus edition is an extended virtual hiring drive featuring
participation from 30+ additional companies. The initiative is expected to
generate 500+ additional offers, taking the projected combined offer count
across Launchpad 2026 to 1,000+ and extending access to quality career
opportunities for learners across India.
Launchpad
2026 Highlights
Designed
to bridge the gap between online learning and professional opportunities,
Launchpad 2026 offered learners a unique platform to showcase their skills
through in-person interactions with recruiters.
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Total offers: 1000+
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Highest package offered: INR 12 LPA (expected
to rise)
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Average package offered: INR 5.5 LPA
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Participating companies: 80+
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Interviews conducted: 5,000+
Recruiter
Perspective
Speaking
about the event, Anuj Nair, Director - Delivery Operations, Radancy said:
“What
stood out to me about the Online Manipal learners was their energy! They came
across as confident, engaged, and genuinely interested in the opportunities
being discussed. Overall, it was a very positive experience interacting with
the learners, and I was impressed by the quality of talent.
"
Learner
Perspective
Sharing
their experience, Prakriti Parasher, MBA, MUJ Online said:
"My
overall experience at Launchpad 2026 was very positive. The event was
well-organized, and the volunteer-led support system stood out to me. Instead
of a traditional helpdesk, volunteers were readily available, approachable, and
helpful, which made the entire experience smooth and comfortable. Like many
learners, I initially had reservations about pursuing an online degree.
However, the quality of the placement support and the opportunity to engage
with reputed recruiters have changed that perception. "
Strengthening
Career Outcomes for Online Learners
Launchpad
2026 is part of Online Manipal's broader mission to enhance learner success
through industry engagement, career readiness initiatives, placement
assistance, and employer partnerships. Alongside degree programs, learners also
receive access to industry interactions, unlimited AI-mock interviews,
AI-powered resume-building tools, and content designed to equip learners with
industry-ready skills throughout their learning journey.
By
creating opportunities that combine the flexibility of online education with
real-world professional exposure, Online Manipal continues to enable learners
build successful careers in a rapidly transforming job market.
About
Online Manipal
Online
Manipal is the digital home of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE),
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), and Sikkim Manipal University (SMU). These
three Manipal universities, accredited with NAAC A++ and NAAC A+, offer
UGC-entitled online degrees equivalent to on-campus programs.
Since
its inception in 2021, Online Manipal has empowered over 180,000 learners to
realize their potential by providing them with accessible, affordable &
industry-relevant degrees and new-age certifications in a 100% online mode.
Online
Manipal’s integrated learning platform gives access to extensive e-learning
material, recorded sessions, webinars, doubt clearing sessions, quizzes,
assignments, and more.
To
know more, visit https://www.onlinemanipal.com/placements