Placement Statistics
The Pharmacy program at Dayananda Sagar University Bangalore has consistently achieved high placement rates, with an overall employment rate of over 90% for the past five years. The following table presents detailed statistics from 2020 to 2024:
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement % | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 600000 | 350000 | 340000 | 92.0% | 18 |
| 2021 | 620000 | 360000 | 350000 | 91.0% | 20 |
| 2022 | 640000 | 370000 | 360000 | 90.0% | 22 |
| 2023 | 650000 | 380000 | 370000 | 92.0% | 24 |
| 2024 | 650000 | 380000 | 370000 | 92.0% | 25 |
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in the third year of study, offering students valuable exposure to real-world working environments in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and research institutions. Internships are often structured to align with academic objectives, ensuring that practical experience reinforces theoretical knowledge.
Historically, internships at top pharma firms like Cipla, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Biocon, Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus Cadila, and Lupin have provided stipends ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 per month, depending on performance and duration.
Top Recruiting Companies
- Cipla: Offers roles in drug development, regulatory affairs, quality control, and clinical research.
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries: Provides opportunities in formulation development, manufacturing, and R&D positions.
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories: Recruits for roles in pharmaceutical analysis, clinical trials, and regulatory compliance.
- Biocon: Hires for biotechnology research, monoclonal antibody development, and process optimization.
- Aurobindo Pharma: Offers positions in drug discovery, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
- Zydus Cadila: Emphasizes roles in pharmaceutical development, analytical chemistry, and regulatory affairs.
- Lupin: Seeks candidates for research scientist, process engineer, and clinical pharmacist roles.
- Ranbaxy: Provides opportunities in drug development, quality control, and manufacturing.
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals: Focuses on formulation science, analytical chemistry, and regulatory affairs.
- Wockhardt: Offers positions in R&D, clinical research, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Pfizer: Recruits for roles in drug discovery, clinical trials, and regulatory affairs.
- Novartis: Seeks professionals for pharmaceutical development, quality assurance, and clinical research.
- Roche Diagnostics: Offers opportunities in diagnostics, pharmaceutical development, and clinical research.
- Abbott: Provides roles in drug development, clinical trials, and regulatory affairs.
- Johnson & Johnson: Hires for positions in pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical research, and regulatory compliance.
Sector-wise Analysis
The pharmaceutical sector offers diverse career paths across multiple domains:
- IT/Software Sector: Opportunities exist for software developers specializing in health informatics, data analytics, and digital health platforms.
- Core Engineering: Roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment design, automation, and process engineering are available.
- Finance: Positions in quantitative finance, investment banking, and healthcare sector analysis are growing.
- Consulting: Management consulting firms often hire pharmacy graduates for healthcare strategy and policy development roles.
- Analytics: Data analysts in pharmaceutical companies work on drug efficacy studies, market research, and patient outcome analysis.
- PSUs: Government-owned enterprises like Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL) and Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission offer stable career prospects.
These varied opportunities reflect the interdisciplinary nature of modern pharmacy careers and ensure that graduates can find fulfilling roles aligned with their interests and expertise.