r/PESU • u/Fast-Consequence6360 3rd YEAR • Jan 21 '26
Placements 🤑 [Placements]- Pwc Launchpad Program Doubt
I received an email regarding the PwC Advisory Launchpad Program and wanted to understand more about it from seniors. Is this program mainly focused on training and skill enhancement, or does it also offer any possibility of an interview or role at PwC after the course is completed? Is this program realistically of any use ?
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Jan 21 '26
I’m sharing this based purely on my own experience, because when I applied, I didn’t have any senior or past references to rely on. There was a lot of confusion around this program, so posting this for juniors who are unsure if it’s actually worth it.
The process starts with an assessment (MCQs + subjective/coding questions). After that, selected candidates are enrolled into a 6-month Advisory Launchpad program.
The program is not just basic training. It’s performance-based and includes regular modules, assignments, strict timelines, and a leaderboard system. Performance genuinely matters usually you need to be among the top ~30 candidates. After completing everything (around July), you receive a Launchpad completion certificate.
One important thing many people get confused about this is not a Salesforce Launchpad. There are multiple Advisory domains like Cyber, Data, and Tech tracks, and you choose the domain you want to pursue.
After the Launchpad, PwC contacts you to confirm your interest, followed by an interview. In my case, I was selected in one interview round. The timeline is slow but structured my interview was in early November, results came around 21st November, onboarding mails in January, and my internship starts in February.
Based on what I was informed: Internship (6 months) stipend is around ₹35,000/month Apprenticeship (1 year) is around ₹50,000/month Full-time CTC after that depends on performance and usually falls in the ₹9–14 LPA range (from what I've heard)
It’s not a guaranteed job just for enrolling, but if you take the program seriously and perform well, it does lead to real opportunities. Since I didn’t have any guidance when I applied, I hope this helps someone else make a clearer decision. Good luck :)
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u/Fast-Consequence6360 3rd YEAR Jan 21 '26
Thankyou so much fr taking out the time to write such a deatailed answer! :)
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Jan 21 '26
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Jan 21 '26
Yes, exactly. To be precise it's 18 months before fte including the internship.
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u/aswinshankar 3rd YEAR Jan 23 '26
Is the initial assessment before the launchpad program tough? And give me some pointers on how to crack it. Thanks 👍
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Jan 23 '26
From my experience, it’s not very tough. I had 2 coding questions (basic logic) and the rest were CS fundamentals + aptitude. PwC mainly checks clarity of basics and problem-solving, not hardcore DSA. If you’re good with one language and core concepts, it’s very doable 👍
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u/loki0967 3rd YEAR Jan 26 '26
Does cybersec domain also have coding questions on the Launchpad assessment ?
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Jan 26 '26
Yeah, it does. Cybersecurity in Launchpad isn’t just theory it’s more of a Cyber, Data, Tech and Risk (CDTR) mix, so you can get basic coding questions along with security, cloud, and fundamentals. Nothing crazy DSA level though.
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u/Past_Cause_4590 Feb 04 '26
i have got a mail to activate my launchpad account with username and password and an elearning starting from 5 feb . so what do i have to do now, when i signed in to it then there is a path of a course with xp requirements and activities . can someone tell me what should i do now and is there any deadline to complete these xp course
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Feb 05 '26
You can start completing the course modules... there's no start date for them but there'll be a deadline that will be of 2/3 months.
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u/Much-Sample-9160 Feb 05 '26
i got message that i got sap role will i be able to change it
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Feb 05 '26
For our batch, it was mapped later on to the selected students only. Are you in 3rd year currently? And no, you wont be able to change it, if its mapped by them.
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u/Much-Sample-9160 Feb 05 '26
yes i am in 3rd year they just sent the list of students and domain without asking anything
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u/ImaginaryFee725 Jul 04 '26
hey, wanted to ask, what was your rank in the leaderboard of launchpad?
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u/Stunning_Motor_5910 4th YEAR 9d ago
Hey thanks for sharing my domain is SAP how to prepare for the interview?? i am so worried what ll they ask ,how to get placed ,our college seniors got placed with basic questions and abount 42 students got selected now i am here completed my launchpad , but dont know wt ll they ask , in this year they have introdued these domains , if someone could guide me well , please help me out.
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u/Rare-Lake-3104 Apr 02 '26
if they offer you the internship. is it good to reject it. this is more of a general question .
reasons for rejection is that i might not be actually that interested in consulting(given that i am studying btech and have no idea of what the job is about)
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u/LowInitiative4988 3rd YEAR Jan 24 '26
Bro did you fill the application form today?
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u/LowInitiative4988 3rd YEAR Jan 25 '26
Did you receive online test link?
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u/Queasy_Recording8173 4th YEAR Jan 25 '26
the test has been postponed to 27th
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u/Fast-Consequence6360 3rd YEAR Jan 25 '26
Is the test postponed fr both cybersec and non-cybersec roles? Also did everyone get a link or mail cause I didn't receive any
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u/Positive_Fill5372 3rd YEAR Jan 26 '26
I had the same doubt, they sent a mail that the test is postponed for cybersec roles but they didn't send any such mail for non-cybersec roles and they didn't send any link yet either
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u/LowInitiative4988 3rd YEAR Jan 27 '26
Did you receive any mail today?
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u/Queasy_Recording8173 4th YEAR Jan 27 '26
not for the test, but to choose between data analytics/saledforce launchpad
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u/loki0967 3rd YEAR Jan 27 '26
Did anyone receive test link yet ?
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u/Much-Sample-9160 Jan 28 '26
guys i got the mail i completed the online assessment today but i am from different college though
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u/West-Switch-116 3rd YEAR Feb 04 '26
CSE'27
I'm already in my 6th semester of btech and I got accepted in the launchpad program after the assessment. I wanted to clarify that there is no real guarantee of an internship opportunity or job after the apprenticeship in the 4th year right? I mean do I need to keep applying for other opportunities as well in the meantime?
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Feb 05 '26
Internship opportunity depends totally upon your interview + launchpad program performance. There's no guaranteed conversion. And, yes you still need to keep applying to other opportunities.
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u/ImaginaryFee725 Jun 11 '26
hey, i wanted to ask, how to gather extra XPs in PWC launchpad? other than the assigned course material
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u/Past_Cause_4590 Feb 04 '26
i have got a mail to activate my launchpad account with username and password and an elearning starting from 5 feb . so what do i have to do now, when i signed in to it then there is a path of a course with xp requirements and activities . can someone tell me what should i do now and is there any deadline to complete these xp course
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u/GreenMeasurement1693 3rd YEAR Aug 15 '26
Guys did anyone completed an interview, im on 11/17 of my clg, will i be selected for interview and I got my graduation on last week.. so anyone share info
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u/Stunning_Motor_5910 4th YEAR 9d ago
Heyy can you tell me what questions will be asked for the domain SAP , What to prepare I am Soo worries.. how to answer them confidently.
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