Placement Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Highest Package (International) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 500000 | 700000 | 300000 | 280000 | 90.0% | 20 |
| 2020 | 520000 | 750000 | 320000 | 300000 | 91.0% | 22 |
| 2021 | 550000 | 800000 | 340000 | 320000 | 92.0% | 25 |
| 2022 | 580000 | 850000 | 360000 | 340000 | 93.0% | 27 |
| 2023 | 600000 | 900000 | 380000 | 360000 | 94.0% | 29 |
| 2024 | 600000 | 900000 | 400000 | 380000 | 95.0% | 31 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The following companies have consistently recruited our pharmacology graduates for various roles:
- Pfizer: Offers positions in drug discovery, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance.
- Johnson & Johnson: Provides opportunities in pharmaceutical development, toxicology, and safety evaluation.
- Novartis: Recruits for roles in R&D, drug development, and regulatory compliance.
- Roche: Offers positions in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and biotechnology.
- Merck: Provides opportunities in medicinal chemistry, formulation development, and regulatory affairs.
- AstraZeneca: Recruits for roles in drug discovery, clinical trials, and safety assessment.
- Eli Lilly: Offers positions in R&D, pharmacokinetics, and regulatory affairs.
- Sanofi: Provides opportunities in pharmaceutical development, toxicology, and quality control.
- Bayer: Recruits for roles in clinical research, regulatory compliance, and drug development.
- GlaxoSmithKline: Offers positions in R&D, safety evaluation, and regulatory affairs.
- AbbVie: Provides opportunities in clinical research, pharmacology, and drug development.
- Novozymes: Recruits for roles in biotechnology, enzyme development, and pharmaceutical applications.
- Biocon: Offers positions in pharmaceutical development, clinical trials, and quality assurance.
- Cipla: Provides opportunities in R&D, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing.
- Sun Pharma: Recruits for roles in drug discovery, formulation development, and clinical research.
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories: Offers positions in pharmaceutical development, toxicology, and quality control.
- Zydus Cadila: Provides opportunities in R&D, regulatory affairs, and drug development.
Sector-wise Analysis
The pharmaceutical industry offers diverse career pathways for pharmacology graduates. Here's an analysis of key sectors:
IT/Software: While not the primary sector, some graduates work in pharmaceutical IT companies focusing on drug discovery software, data analytics, and digital health solutions.
Core Engineering: Graduates often find roles in engineering firms that specialize in pharmaceutical equipment design, process optimization, and automation.
Finance: Some students enter financial institutions working in healthcare investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance roles related to pharma companies.
Consulting: Consulting firms often hire pharmacology graduates for strategy consulting roles focused on healthcare and pharmaceutical markets.
Analytics: Data science and analytics roles are increasingly common, particularly in companies that leverage big data for drug discovery and development.
PSUs: Public sector units such as Indian Oil Corporation, BHEL, and other government-owned enterprises offer positions in R&D and regulatory affairs.
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in the third year of the program. Students are encouraged to secure internships with top pharmaceutical companies to gain practical experience before graduation. Internship placements are often competitive, with many students receiving multiple offers.
Historically, internships at major companies have offered stipends ranging from INR 20,000 to 40,000 per month. Some international internships provide stipends exceeding INR 60,000 per month, depending on the company and role.
The internship process includes application submissions, interviews, and selection rounds conducted by companies. Our placement cell provides support through resume reviews, interview preparation, and networking events to help students succeed in securing internships.