IIT Hyderabad Student Lands Record INR 2.5 Cr Job at 21, Challenges Top IITs

• Edward Nathan Varghese, a 21-year-old IIT Hyderabad CSE student, secured a record INR 2.5 crore annual package from Optiver.
• This is the highest package in IIT Hyderabad's history, achieved through a single interview after converting a summer internship into a PPO.
• Edward, a top coder, will join Optiver's Amsterdam office as a Software Engineer in July 2026.
• His success has significantly boosted IIT Hyderabad's average package by 75%, from INR 20.8 lakh to INR 36.2 lakh.
• The achievement challenges placement figures of older IITs like Delhi and Bombay, highlighting demand for skilled candidates.

Why It Matters: IIT Hyderabad student Edward Varghese secured a record INR 2.5 Cr package, boosting the institute's profile.