Placement Statistics
The Biotechnology program at Institute of Engineering Jiwaji University has consistently demonstrated strong placement outcomes, with a majority of students securing positions in leading organizations across various sectors.
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 950000 | 650000 | 620000 | 94.0% | 150 |
| 2023 | 920000 | 620000 | 590000 | 92.0% | 140 |
| 2022 | 870000 | 580000 | 560000 | 91.0% | 130 |
| 2021 | 830000 | 540000 | 520000 | 89.0% | 120 |
| 2020 | 790000 | 510000 | 490000 | 87.0% | 110 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The program attracts recruitment from some of the most prestigious companies in the biotechnology and life sciences industry:
- Biocon
- Zydus Cadila
- Novartis
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Cipla
- Sun Pharma
- AstraZeneca
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Pfizer
- Johnson & Johnson
- Tata Chemicals
- Bharti Airtel
- Infosys
- Wipro
- TCS
Job Profiles and Roles
Graduates are typically offered roles such as:
- Research Scientist
- Process Development Engineer
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Bioinformatics Analyst
- Product Manager (Biotech)
- Pharmaceutical Sales Executive
- Technical Consultant
- Biotechnology Research Associate
- Drug Discovery Scientist
Sector-Wise Analysis
The placement trends across different sectors reflect the growing demand for biotechnology expertise:
- IT/Software: Increasingly hiring biotech graduates for roles in bioinformatics, data analysis, and computational biology.
- Core Engineering: Opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing, bioreactor design, and process engineering.
- Finance: Roles in investment banking and venture capital focusing on biotech startups.
- Consulting: Consulting firms seek graduates for strategy and due diligence projects related to life sciences.
- Analytics: Demand for data-driven roles in genomics, proteomics, and clinical trial analysis.
- PSUs: Government organizations like DRDO and CSIR offer research positions and R&D roles.
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in the summer after the third year. Students are placed with industry partners based on their performance, preferences, and availability. Internships usually last 2-6 months and provide valuable exposure to real-world challenges and work environments.
| Company | Internship Duration | Stipend Range |
|---|---|---|
| Biocon | 3 Months | ₹20,000 - ₹35,000 |
| Zydus Cadila | 4 Months | ₹18,000 - ₹30,000 |
| Novartis | 6 Months | ₹25,000 - ₹40,000 |
| Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | 3 Months | ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 |
| Cipla | 4 Months | ₹18,000 - ₹32,000 |