Placement Statistics
The Drug Formulation program at SAGAR INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SAGAR MP has consistently achieved high placement rates, reflecting the quality of education and industry recognition of our graduates. The following tables summarize the placement statistics for the last five years.
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 850000 | 480000 | 470000 | 92% | 25 |
| 2023 | 780000 | 460000 | 450000 | 91% | 22 |
| 2022 | 720000 | 430000 | 420000 | 89% | 20 |
| 2021 | 690000 | 410000 | 400000 | 87% | 18 |
| 2020 | 640000 | 390000 | 380000 | 85% | 15 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The Institute attracts top-tier pharmaceutical companies for campus recruitment. The following list highlights some of the prominent recruiters who have visited our campus in recent years:
- Cipla Limited
- Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
- Biocon Ltd.
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
- AstraZeneca
- Novartis
- Johnson & Johnson
- Pfizer Inc.
- Merck KGaA
- Roche Diagnostics
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Abbott Laboratories
- Bayer AG
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
These companies offer diverse roles including Research Scientist, Formulation Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, and Process Engineer. Some also provide opportunities for internships and summer projects, allowing students to gain valuable industry experience before graduation.
Sector-wise Analysis
The pharmaceutical industry offers varied career paths based on specialization and interest. Below is a sector-wise breakdown of recruitment trends:
- IT/Software: Graduates with analytical skills often find opportunities in software companies working on drug discovery tools, predictive modeling, and AI applications in healthcare.
- Core Engineering: Students interested in manufacturing processes may explore roles in engineering firms specializing in pharmaceutical production systems.
- Finance: Those with strong quantitative backgrounds can pursue careers in investment banking, hedge funds, or financial institutions focusing on healthcare investments.
- Consulting: Consulting firms often recruit our graduates for projects related to regulatory compliance and business strategy in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Analytics: With increasing reliance on data-driven decision-making, analytics roles are growing in demand within pharmaceutical companies.
- PSUs: Government organizations like CDSCO, FSSAI, and other regulatory bodies offer stable career paths for those interested in public service roles.
Internship Season
The internship season at SAGAR INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SAGAR MP begins in the third year of the program. Students are exposed to real-world projects and gain hands-on experience through placements with leading pharmaceutical companies.
Historically, internships have been offered by companies such as Cipla, Sun Pharma, Biocon, and Novartis. Stipends typically range between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 50,000 per month, depending on the company and role.
Internship programs are structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of industry practices, including formulation development, process optimization, regulatory compliance, and quality control measures.
Students who perform well during internships often receive offers for full-time employment upon graduation, with many securing positions in top-tier organizations immediately after completing their studies.