The placement war rooms of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are working hard to attract more job offers as engineering colleges enter the second phase of placements. The number of students from the Class of 2024 who landed a job was 15-20% lower compared to the previous year. To ensure more students graduate with a job, IITs are reaching out to companies through alumni, venture capitalists, and social networking platforms. Startups and public sector organizations are also being tapped. Placements at old IITs start in December, and the second phase continues until April-May.