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QUICK COMMERCE PLAYER Zepto is among those planning to expand their campus partnerships and lift intake by about 20-25%.

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“With steady business growth, our focus is on building a strong early-talent pipeline through a diverse mix of institutions, from IITs and top Tier 1 colleges to Tier 2 and regional campuses,” Sneha Arora, chief human resources officer, Zepto, said.

According to TeamLease edtech’s career outlook report (H2 2025), startups now account for roughly 20-35% of total registered recruiters in several IITs, indicating a stronger presence in the earlier placement rounds.

The participation has widened across non-IIT institutes as well. “With 160,000-180,000 DPIIT-recognised startups and outreach expanding beyond Tier 1, a conservative estimate suggests 3,500-9,000 startups will engage in placement activity across private and Tier 2/3 institutions this season,” Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO, TeamLease Edtech, said.