Placement Statistics
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1500000 | 650000 | 600000 | 93.0% | 45 |
| 2023 | 1450000 | 630000 | 580000 | 92.0% | 42 |
| 2022 | 1380000 | 610000 | 570000 | 91.0% | 38 |
| 2021 | 1320000 | 590000 | 550000 | 90.0% | 35 |
| 2020 | 1280000 | 570000 | 530000 | 89.0% | 32 |
Top Recruiting Companies
- Biocon Limited: Offers roles in drug development, research associate, and quality assurance.
- Novartis: Provides opportunities in clinical development, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs.
- Roche Diagnostics: Recruites for diagnostics research, product development, and sales support.
- Merck KGaA: Offers positions in R&D, process development, and bioprocess engineering.
- Johnson & Johnson: Provides roles in pharmaceutical research, regulatory affairs, and global operations.
- Ginkgo Bioworks: Focuses on synthetic biology and industrial applications.
- Genentech: Recruits for drug discovery, bioinformatics, and clinical research.
- Abbott Laboratories: Offers positions in medical device development and diagnostics.
- Sanofi: Provides roles in R&D, regulatory affairs, and global marketing.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Focuses on life sciences instruments and solutions.
- Becton Dickinson: Offers opportunities in diagnostics and medical device innovation.
- Pfizer: Recruits for drug development, clinical research, and manufacturing.
- Amgen: Provides roles in biopharma research and development.
- Celgene: Focuses on oncology and immunology research.
- Takeda Pharmaceutical: Offers positions in pharmaceutical development and global operations.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The biotechnology sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with increasing investments in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental solutions. Graduates from the program are well-suited for roles across multiple sectors:
- IT/Software: With the rise of bioinformatics, many graduates find roles in software development for genomic data analysis.
- Core Engineering: Students with a background in bioprocess engineering are sought after by manufacturing companies.
- Finance: Those with analytical skills can transition into quantitative finance roles using biotech data.
- Consulting: Graduates often join consulting firms specializing in life sciences and healthcare strategies.
- Analytics: Data science roles are increasingly common for students trained in bioinformatics.
- PSUs: Government agencies like DRDO and CSIR offer positions in research and development.
Internship Season
The internship season begins in the third year, with companies such as Biocon Limited, Novartis, and Genentech offering competitive stipends ranging from INR 40,000 to 80,000 per month. Interns gain exposure to real-world challenges and often receive full-time offers post-internship.