Placement Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 800000 | 450000 | 400000 | 92.0 | 35 |
| 2023 | 750000 | 420000 | 380000 | 90.0 | 32 |
| 2022 | 700000 | 390000 | 350000 | 88.0 | 29 |
| 2021 | 650000 | 370000 | 330000 | 86.0 | 26 |
| 2020 | 600000 | 350000 | 310000 | 83.0 | 23 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The Nutrition program at IIPHG attracts interest from leading organizations across multiple sectors. Below is a list of top recruiters along with typical roles offered:
- Nestlé India: Offers positions in product development, nutrition research, marketing, and consumer insights.
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Provides roles in policy formulation, health program implementation, and public health nutrition initiatives.
- World Health Organization: Recruits experts for global nutrition surveys, health promotion campaigns, and technical advisory roles.
- UNICEF: Offers internships and full-time positions in maternal and child nutrition programs, data analysis, and fieldwork coordination.
- Indian Council of Medical Research: Hires researchers for clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and nutrition policy development.
- NutriTrack: Engages students in developing digital platforms for nutritional tracking and personalized meal planning.
- MyPlate: Offers roles in food analytics, nutritional content evaluation, and user experience design for health apps.
- Novartis Healthcare: Provides opportunities in clinical nutrition research, regulatory affairs, and product lifecycle management.
- Johnson & Johnson: Recruits professionals for consumer health product development, nutritional ingredient innovation, and global marketing strategies.
- Pfizer Inc.: Offers internships and full-time roles in drug discovery related to nutrition-based therapeutics and clinical trial coordination.
- Abbott Nutrition: Sponsors research projects, internships, and entry-level positions in nutrition science and product development.
- Danone India: Invites students for roles in product innovation, consumer insights, and sustainable packaging initiatives.
- Bayer Healthcare: Provides opportunities in medical device development, nutritional supplements, and health communication campaigns.
- Cipla Limited: Offers positions in pharmaceutical development, nutrition-based formulations, and regulatory compliance.
- Hindustan Unilever Limited: Recruits for food product development, nutrition labeling, and brand management roles.
Sector-Wise Recruitment Analysis
The career paths available to Nutrition graduates are diverse, spanning across IT/Software, Core Engineering, Finance, Consulting, Analytics, PSUs, and Academia. Each sector offers unique opportunities for growth and specialization.
In the IT/Software Sector, graduates often find roles in health tech startups or established firms developing apps for dietary tracking, nutritional coaching, or personalized meal planning. The increasing focus on digital health has created demand for professionals who understand both technology and nutrition science.
The Core Engineering Sector presents opportunities in food processing companies where engineers apply principles of mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering to design systems that preserve nutritional value while ensuring safety and efficiency.
In Finance and Consulting, alumni often transition into roles involving health sector investment analysis, risk assessment for diet-related diseases, or consulting firms advising clients on nutrition strategies and policy implications.
The Analytics and Data Science domains attract graduates interested in using big data to identify nutritional trends, model dietary outcomes, or evaluate the impact of public health interventions.
Government agencies like PSUs and public health departments offer stable career paths with roles in policy development, program implementation, and surveillance systems for nutrition indicators. These positions are particularly attractive to students seeking job security and social impact.
Academia remains a popular destination for those pursuing advanced degrees or wanting to contribute to knowledge generation through research. Many alumni become faculty members at universities or research institutions both domestically and internationally.
Internship Season Overview
The internship season begins in the third year of study, allowing students to gain hands-on experience before graduation. Internships are typically offered by leading organizations in healthcare, food industry, public health departments, and NGOs.
Historically, internships at top companies such as Nestlé India, UNICEF, and ICMR have provided stipends ranging from INR 20,000 to 40,000 per month. Students often receive additional benefits like travel allowances, accommodation support, and mentorship opportunities.
Internship placements are managed through a formal process involving pre-internship training, company presentations, and interviews conducted by placement coordinators and faculty members. The internship season typically lasts for 2-4 months, depending on the nature of the project or organization.