Placement Statistics
The Pharmacy program at Haridwar University Roorkee has consistently demonstrated strong placement outcomes, with a significant percentage of students securing jobs in top pharmaceutical companies and research institutions. The following table presents detailed placement statistics for the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,00,000 | 5,50,000 | 5,00,000 | 92.0% | 120 |
| 2024 | 7,50,000 | 5,20,000 | 4,80,000 | 91.0% | 110 |
| 2023 | 6,90,000 | 4,90,000 | 4,50,000 | 90.0% | 100 |
| 2022 | 6,30,000 | 4,60,000 | 4,20,000 | 89.0% | 90 |
| 2021 | 5,80,000 | 4,30,000 | 4,00,000 | 87.0% | 80 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The following are the top 25 recruiting companies for Pharmacy graduates from Haridwar University Roorkee:
- Novartis
- Pfizer
- Roche Diagnostics
- Johnson & Johnson
- AstraZeneca
- Bayer
- Sanofi
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Cipla
- Divi's Laboratories
- Abbott
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Novo Nordisk
- Merck & Co.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Amgen
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Johnson & Johnson
- Shire Pharmaceuticals
- Biogen Idec
- Genentech
- Novartis Consumer Health
These companies offer diverse roles such as:
- Drug Development Scientist
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Clinical Research Associate
- Pharmacovigilance Officer
- Research Analyst
- Product Manager
- Pharmacist in Hospitals or Clinics
- Consultant in Healthcare Economics
Sector-Wise Analysis
The pharmacy graduates from Haridwar University Roorkee find employment across various sectors, including:
- IT/Software: With increasing integration of technology in healthcare, roles such as Health Informatics Analyst and Clinical Data Manager are gaining prominence.
- Core Engineering: Graduates often join engineering firms involved in medical device development or pharmaceutical equipment manufacturing.
- Finance: Some graduates enter the financial sector as analysts specializing in healthcare investments or pharmaceutical market research.
- Consulting: Consulting firms hire pharmacy graduates for strategy and operations roles related to healthcare and pharmaceutical markets.
- Analytics: Graduates work in data analytics roles analyzing drug performance, patient outcomes, and market trends.
- PSUs: Public sector units like Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), and National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority offer positions in regulatory affairs and quality control.
Internship Season
The internship season for Pharmacy students begins in the third year. Students are placed with leading pharmaceutical companies to gain practical experience in drug development, clinical research, or regulatory affairs.
The typical stipend offered during internships ranges from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, depending on the company and role. Internship opportunities include:
- Novartis – Drug Development Internship
- Pfizer – Clinical Research Internship
- Roche Diagnostics – Regulatory Affairs Internship
- Johnson & Johnson – Quality Assurance Internship
- AstraZeneca – Pharmacovigilance Internship
The university's career services team facilitates the internship process by connecting students with industry partners and providing guidance on resume preparation, interview skills, and professional development.