Placements
The placement record of Rabindranath Tagore University Bhopal's Pharmacy program reflects the quality of education and industry readiness of our graduates. Over the years, we have maintained a consistently high placement rate, with most students securing employment within six months of graduation.
The following table presents detailed placement statistics for the last 7 years:
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package (Domestic) | Median Package (Domestic) | Placement Percentage | Number of PPOs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 850000 | 420000 | 400000 | 93.5 | 127 |
| 2022 | 800000 | 390000 | 370000 | 92.8 | 115 |
| 2021 | 750000 | 360000 | 340000 | 91.2 | 108 |
| 2020 | 700000 | 330000 | 310000 | 89.6 | 95 |
| 2019 | 650000 | 300000 | 280000 | 87.4 | 82 |
| 2018 | 600000 | 270000 | 250000 | 85.7 | 71 |
| 2017 | 550000 | 240000 | 220000 | 83.2 | 65 |
The following table shows placement statistics for international opportunities:
| Year | Highest Package (International) | Average Package (International) | Number of International Placements | Placement Percentage (International) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1200000 | 650000 | 24 | 8.7 |
| 2022 | 1100000 | 600000 | 21 | 8.2 |
| 2021 | 1000000 | 550000 | 19 | 7.8 |
| 2020 | 900000 | 500000 | 16 | 7.3 |
| 2019 | 800000 | 450000 | 14 | 6.8 |
| 2018 | 750000 | 400000 | 12 | 6.3 |
| 2017 | 700000 | 350000 | 10 | 5.9 |
Rabindranath Tagore University Bhopal's Pharmacy graduates are highly sought after by leading pharmaceutical companies across the globe. The top 20 recruiting companies for our program include:
- Pfizer Inc.
- Novartis AG
- Johnson & Johnson
- Roche Holding AG
- Sanofi S.A.
- AstraZeneca PLC
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Bayer AG
- Eli Lilly and Company
- GlaxoSmithKline plc
- Abbott Laboratories
- Samsung Bioepis
- Biogen Inc.
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Amgen Inc.
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
- Bristol Myers Squibb
The typical job profiles and roles offered by these companies include:
- Research Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Chemist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Pharmacovigilance Officer
- Drug Development Associate
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Formulation Scientist
- Pharmacokinetics Analyst
A sector-wise analysis of placement trends reveals strong demand for our graduates in various domains:
In the IT/Software Sector, our graduates find opportunities in pharmaceutical software development companies such as Medidata Rave, Oracle Health, and Cerner. These roles typically involve developing clinical trial management systems, electronic health records, and data analytics platforms.
The Core Engineering Sector offers positions in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies where graduates work on process development, equipment design, and quality control systems. Companies like Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, and Thermo Fisher Scientific frequently recruit our students.
In the Finance Sector, our graduates are employed by investment firms and pharmaceutical consulting companies that specialize in evaluating drug pipeline opportunities, market analysis, and financial modeling for pharmaceutical products.
The Consulting Sector provides roles in management consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Deloitte where graduates advise pharmaceutical companies on strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and market entry strategies.
Our graduates also find employment in PSUs like Indian Oil Corporation, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) where they work on policy formulation, drug regulation, and quality control.
The internship season at Rabindranath Tagore University Bhopal is an integral part of the educational experience. Students typically begin their internships in the third year, with opportunities available in both domestic and international pharmaceutical companies.
Key companies participating in the internship process include major pharmaceutical organizations such as Pfizer, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche. These companies offer stipends ranging from INR 30,000 to INR 80,000 per month depending on the role and company.
Historical stipend data for internships shows that the average monthly stipend has increased steadily over the years:
| Year | Average Monthly Stipend | Highest Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55000 | 80000 |
| 2022 | 50000 | 70000 |
| 2021 | 45000 | 65000 |
| 2020 | 40000 | 60000 |
| 2019 | 35000 | 55000 |
| 2018 | 30000 | 50000 |
| 2017 | 25000 | 45000 |