This is the second round of placement programme by ICAI after February-March. Nearly 900 candidates were offered jobs in February-March period and the average salary offered was 7.11 lakh per annum.

In programme for August-September, ITC has offered 16 lakh annual salary -- the highest among the other companies which have participated, Agrawal said.

Over 50 companies including Bharti Infratel, Cairn India, Coca-Cola India, Engineers India, Genpact, HCL, Lanco Tata Consultancy Service have participated in the recruitment programme in August-September.

However, Agrawal noted that the number of companies this year is fewer compared to last year as none of the public sector units including banks have participated.

He said the best response for recruitment this year has been received from the IT sector.

The placement programme is been held in 16 centers across the country.

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