Placement Statistics (Last 7 Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Highest Package (International) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1500000 | 2000000 | 400000 | 350000 | 78% | 30 |
| 2019 | 1600000 | 2200000 | 420000 | 370000 | 80% | 35 |
| 2020 | 1700000 | 2400000 | 450000 | 400000 | 82% | 40 |
| 2021 | 1800000 | 2600000 | 480000 | 430000 | 85% | 45 |
| 2022 | 1900000 | 2700000 | 500000 | 450000 | 87% | 50 |
| 2023 | 2000000 | 2900000 | 520000 | 470000 | 89% | 55 |
| 2024 | 2100000 | 3000000 | 540000 | 490000 | 91% | 60 |
Top Recruiting Companies
- Novartis
- Sysmex
- Biocon
- Lonza
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Merck KGaA
- AstraZeneca
- Cipla
- Sanofi
- Genentech
- Roche
- Johnson & Johnson
- Microsoft
- IBM
- McKinsey & Company
- Deloitte
- Department of Biotechnology
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Central Drug Standard Control Organization
Sector-wise Analysis
IT/Software: Graduates often find roles in bioinformatics teams, data analysis, and software development for biotech applications. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and IBM offer positions in computational biology and AI-driven research tools.
Core Engineering: Roles in bioprocess engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance are common in companies like Lonza and Merck KGaA.
Finance: Some students enter quantitative finance firms working on biotech investing or fintech solutions for healthcare startups.
Consulting: Firms like McKinsey & Company and Deloitte seek consultants with biotech expertise for strategic advisory services.
Analytics: Opportunities exist in market research, product development analytics, and regulatory affairs.
PSUs: Government agencies such as DBT, ICMR, and CDSCO provide stable career paths with policy-making and research oversight roles.
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in the summer after the third year. Students are matched with companies based on interests and performance during earlier semesters.
Companies like Novartis, Biocon, and Lonza offer competitive stipends ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per month. Some international opportunities provide stipends up to ₹80,000 monthly.
Internship experiences are crucial for skill development and securing full-time offers post-graduation. The placement cell organizes pre-internship workshops to prepare students for interviews and professional communication.