Placement Statistics (Last 5 Years)
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1000000 | 450000 | 400000 | 90.0 | 30 |
| 2021 | 1100000 | 480000 | 430000 | 92.0 | 35 |
| 2022 | 1150000 | 500000 | 450000 | 93.0 | 40 |
| 2023 | 1200000 | 520000 | 470000 | 94.0 | 45 |
| 2024 | 1200000 | 550000 | 500000 | 93.0 | 50 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program has attracted top-tier companies across various sectors, offering diverse career opportunities:
- Nestlé India: Offers roles in product development, quality assurance, and nutritional consulting.
- ITC Limited: Provides positions in food processing, supply chain management, and marketing.
- Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL): Recruits for roles in brand management, R&D, and consumer behavior research.
- PepsiCo: Offers internships and full-time opportunities in product innovation, logistics, and nutrition science.
- Cargill: Engages students in agricultural supply chain and food security initiatives.
- Novartis: Provides research roles in nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical development.
- Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT): Offers opportunities for academic and research positions.
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Provides internships and fellowships in global nutrition projects.
- National Institute of Nutrition (NIN): Offers roles in public health nutrition and policy development.
- Wipro: Recruits for data analytics, software development, and digital marketing roles.
- Tata Consumer Products: Provides opportunities in brand management and product innovation.
- Godrej Consumer Products: Offers positions in consumer research and market analysis.
- Coca-Cola: Engages students in R&D, marketing, and sustainability initiatives.
- Danone India: Offers internships in product development, nutrition science, and corporate strategy.
- Sundown Foods: Provides roles in food manufacturing, quality control, and innovation.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The demand for Food and Nutrition graduates is widespread across multiple sectors:
- IT/Software: Graduates often find roles in analytics, product management, and digital marketing.
- Core Engineering: Opportunities exist in food processing equipment design and automation.
- Finance: Some students pursue roles in financial planning, risk analysis, or consulting firms focused on health industries.
- Consulting: Graduates are increasingly hired by management consulting firms for projects related to consumer goods and healthcare.
- Analytics: Data scientists and analysts are needed in food companies to optimize supply chains and customer insights.
- PSUs: Government organizations like the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recruit graduates for regulatory roles.
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in October, with companies offering stipends ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 per month. Key recruiters during this period include Nestlé, ITC, HUL, and Cargill.
Internship experiences are integral to student development, providing exposure to industry practices, mentorship, and potential full-time job offers. Past interns have worked on projects involving product development, market research, consumer behavior studies, and quality control processes.