Placement Statistics (Last 5 Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1200000 | 650000 | 600000 | 92.0% | 85 |
| 2023 | 1100000 | 630000 | 580000 | 91.0% | 80 |
| 2022 | 1050000 | 610000 | 570000 | 89.0% | 75 |
| 2021 | 950000 | 590000 | 550000 | 87.0% | 70 |
| 2020 | 900000 | 570000 | 530000 | 85.0% | 65 |
Top Recruiting Companies
- Biocon Limited: Offers roles in drug discovery, development, and manufacturing.
- Jubilant Life Sciences: Recruits for R&D, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance positions.
- Zydus Cadila Healthcare: Provides opportunities in pharmaceutical research and production.
- Cipla: Seeks graduates for clinical development and manufacturing roles.
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals: Hires for research scientist, clinical associate, and regulatory specialist positions.
- Pfizer Inc.: Offers internships and full-time roles in drug discovery, biostatistics, and safety analysis.
- Johnson & Johnson: Recruits across R&D, manufacturing, and global supply chain functions.
- Roche Diagnostics: Focuses on diagnostics, medical devices, and healthcare innovations.
- Abbott Laboratories: Offers opportunities in cardiovascular research, diagnostic development, and clinical operations.
- Sanofi: Seeks candidates for early-stage drug development, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing roles.
- GSK: Recruits for R&D, pharmacovigilance, and global business development positions.
- Takeda Pharmaceutical: Hires for clinical research, drug development, and quality control roles.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb: Offers internships and full-time roles in oncology research and early-phase clinical studies.
- Merck & Co.: Recruits for R&D, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing functions.
- Lilly: Seeks candidates for drug discovery, development, and clinical operations roles.
Sector-Wise Analysis
IT/Software: While not traditional, some biotech graduates find opportunities in bioinformatics, data analysis, and software development roles. Companies like Genentech, IBM Watson Health, and Oracle Health are increasingly hiring biotech talent for AI-driven solutions.
Core Engineering: Graduates often transition into roles in bioprocess engineering, fermentation technology, and industrial design within companies like Siemens and Honeywell.
Finance: With strong analytical skills, many alumni enter quantitative finance roles, particularly in investment banking and hedge funds focused on healthcare sectors.
Consulting: Top consulting firms like McKinsey & Company and BCG often hire biotech graduates for health sector strategy consulting.
Analytics: Data analytics roles are growing rapidly in pharma, where graduates apply statistical modeling to clinical trial data.
PSUs: Government organizations such as DRDO, CSIR, and ISRO frequently recruit biotech engineers for research and development projects.
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in the second semester of the third year. Students are encouraged to secure internships early to gain industry exposure and increase their chances of receiving full-time offers upon graduation.
Key companies participating in internships include Biocon, Jubilant, Zydus, and Cipla. Stipends vary based on company policies but generally range from INR 15,000 to 25,000 per month for summer internships.
Internship opportunities are managed through the university’s career center, which organizes pre-placement talks, resume workshops, and interview preparation sessions. Students also receive guidance on selecting relevant projects and making impactful contributions during their internships.