Transforming India's Largest Placement Drive

Overview

ISB Hyderabad digitally transformed its hybrid placement process, efficiently managing 900+ students and 400+ interview coordinators across six institutions. EDTEX-Skynet delivered automation for India's largest recruitment drive, enhancing speed, reliability, and satisfaction.

The Challenge

ISB faced high logistical complexity managing hybrid and virtual placements for hundreds of candidates. Manual scheduling, communication bottlenecks, and lack of centralized control slowed down the process, risking delays and errors.

Pain Points

• Communication breakdowns between palcecoms, students, & recruiters
• Manual scheduling causing delays, errors, and overlapping interview times
• Limited visibility into process status and real-time candidate progress
• Challenges onboarding external coordinators and institutions quickly

The Solution

EDTEX-Skynet automated the placement workflow, from interview scheduling and coordinator management to digital candidate tracking. The platform enabled onboarding and training of 400 external coordinators in under six months, displayed real-time status dashboards, and delivered 24/7 support to ensure smooth operations.

Business Outcomes

• 100% virtual/hybrid placement process for 900+ students400+ interview coordinators onboarded and trained in six months
• Automated scheduling and reporting—no process delays
• Real-time dashboards for students, recruiters, and placement teams
• Scalable for future institutional growth

XLRI Recommends EDTEX Skynet for Successful Placement Automation

We are pleased to recommend "Skynet"—Placement Automation Software developed by WINSPIRE, also known by the brand name "EDTEX". Since its implementation at XLRI in October 2018, Skynet has significantly enhanced our placement processes, demonstrating exceptional performance and reliability.

Successful Automation of Day Placement Process

Team EDTEX successfully automated the Day Placement Process at XLRI, which includes efficient scheduling and real-time student tracking. This automation has streamlined our placement activities, making the process more organized and manageable for all involved parties.

Innovative Virtual Placement Solutions During the Pandemic

During the challenging times of the pandemic, Team EDTEX displayed remarkable innovation by developing a Virtual Placements Automation Software. This solution provided dedicated interfaces for both students and companies, ensuring that the placement process could continue smoothly despite the constraints of physical distancing.

Using the Skynet Virtual Placement solution, XLRI conducted its Summer Internship Process (SIP) entirely virtually. The platform's robust features and seamless integration ensured that the virtual placements were conducted without any disruptions, maintaining the high standards of our placement activities.

Comprehensive Support and Satisfaction

We are extremely satisfied with the support provided by the EDTEX team during the placement process. Their commitment to ensuring the smooth operation of Skynet and addressing any issues promptly was crucial in enabling a successful placement season.

All stakeholders involved in the placements process, including students, the Placement Committee, Institute Administration, and participating companies, have expressed their satisfaction with Skynet. The platform has proven to be an invaluable asset in facilitating virtual placements, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for everyone.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the implementation of Skynet at XLRI has been a tremendous success. The automation of our placement processes, coupled with the innovative virtual solutions provided during the pandemic, has significantly improved our ability to manage placements effectively.

We highly recommend EDTEX Skynet to other institutions seeking to enhance their placement processes through automation. The expertise and support provided by Team EDTEX have been instrumental in achieving our placement goals and ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders involved.

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OP JGU executes Real-Time Course Bidding Process by EDTEX for its Multi-Term, Multi-School, Multi-Programme Elective Course Bidding

OPJGU  is one of the premier new generation Private University that digitized the Course Bidding process using time-based course selection window for more than 5000 students in a single registration window with the Registro platform in 2020.  

This innovation has reduced manual effort by more than 97% for both the IT office allowed implementing:

1.     Implementation of programmes specific credit policies

2.     Supporting Multi Term Bidding involving multiple elective bidding rounds

3.     and reduced the overall student queries by 99% during course registration process.

4.     Students have complete visibility into the course allocation process

EDTEX team worked with the IT Office and programme Offices to help design and setup a process for the best practices of the elective course bidding process. EDTEX team handheld the support, customized the bidding system to hand and onboarding process to the course bidding system.

This innovation has reduced manual effort by more than 97% for both the Programme Offices and students and allowed implementing programme specific credit policies

The implementation of the Registro platform has markedly enhanced overall resource utilization at the institute, allowing for better planning to accommodate the increasing student intake. The course bidding process has consistently received high student satisfaction ratings of over 4.5 out of 5.0. To date, Registro has supported the first Multi Term Elective Bidding cycles, involving over 30,000students and 5,000 electives cumulatively since the first implementation in the year 2020.

Streamlined Elective Course Bidding Process

Coursebidding at OP Jindal Global University is a complex operation involving thousands of students from the 10+ School and 45+ Programmes. The Registro CourseBidding Software, developed by EDTEX, has been instrumental in handling the intricate scenarios associated with the multiple school course bidding process that involved seat sharing and concentration/ specialization implementation.

Since its implementation in 2020, students and administrators have reported a vastly improved bidding experience. The software efficiently manages a high volume of bids, ensuring a fair and smooth process that meets the diverse needs of the student body.

Comprehensive Support Systems from EDTEX

EDTEX provides dedicated support systems for the easy onboarding of students and MBA Programme Office staff:

1. User  Power-Guides: Available in both video and document  formats.
2. LIVE  Workshops: Guidance for both the Programme Office and the students.
3. Consultation: Assistance from the EDTEX team for Programme policy adaptation and best practices for elective course bidding registration.
4. LIVE  Chat Support: Available during the elective course bidding process.
5. Data Preparation and Upload Support: Assistance during data preparation and upload stages.

Conclusion

The adoption of EDTEX Registro Course Bidding Software by OP Jindal Global University in 2020 marked a significant milestone in the institute's journey towards digital transformation. This innovation has streamlined the course bidding process, significantly reducing manual effort and improving the overall experience for both students and administrators.

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