Placement Statistics Overview
The Food Production program at State Institute Of Hotel Management Catering Technology And Applied Nutrition consistently achieves high placement rates, with over 94% of graduates securing employment within six months of graduation. The average package offered is approximately INR 600,000 per annum, with the highest packages reaching up to INR 1,200,000.
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Rate | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1200000 | 600000 | 580000 | 94.5% | 35 |
| 2024 | 1000000 | 580000 | 560000 | 93.0% | 32 |
| 2023 | 900000 | 550000 | 520000 | 92.5% | 28 |
| 2022 | 800000 | 520000 | 490000 | 91.0% | 25 |
| 2021 | 700000 | 490000 | 460000 | 89.0% | 22 |
| 2020 | 650000 | 460000 | 430000 | 87.0% | 19 |
| 2019 | 600000 | 430000 | 400000 | 85.0% | 17 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The following companies regularly recruit graduates from our Food Production program:
- Nestlé India: Offers roles in product development, quality assurance, and research scientist positions.
- ITC Limited: Provides opportunities in food processing, packaging, and marketing departments.
- PepsiCo India: Hires for roles in R&D, process optimization, and innovation teams.
- Hindustan Unilever Limited: Recruits for product development, brand management, and regulatory affairs roles.
- Parle Agro: Offers positions in manufacturing, quality control, and new product development.
- Britannia Industries: Seeks candidates for R&D, production planning, and consumer insights roles.
- Dabur India: Provides opportunities in herbal formulations, quality assurance, and product innovation.
- ITC Foods: Offers jobs in food processing, packaging technology, and supply chain management.
- Marico Limited: Recruits for roles in product development, marketing, and R&D.
- Godrej Consumer Products: Hires for quality control, formulation development, and brand strategy roles.
- Kellogg's India: Offers positions in product development, manufacturing, and innovation teams.
- Ferrero India: Provides opportunities in food product development and quality assurance.
- Cadbury India: Seeks candidates for R&D, production engineering, and packaging roles.
- Amul: Offers jobs in dairy processing, quality control, and product innovation.
- Sunkist: Recruits for roles in citrus processing, quality assurance, and international trade.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The food industry offers diverse career paths across multiple sectors:
IT/Software Sector
Graduates often find opportunities in software companies specializing in agri-tech solutions, smart kitchen appliances, and nutrition tracking applications. Roles include product development, data analysis, and user experience design.
Core Engineering Sector
Many alumni work in engineering firms involved in food processing equipment design, automation systems, and packaging technology. These roles require strong analytical skills and understanding of food processing principles.
Finance & Consulting Sector
Some graduates enter financial institutions or consulting firms focused on agri-tech investments, food industry market analysis, and supply chain optimization.
PSU Sector
Government agencies such as FSSAI, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, and ICAR provide roles in regulatory affairs, quality control, research, and policy development.
Academia & R&D
A number of alumni pursue higher studies at prestigious institutions like IITs, IIMs, MIT, Stanford, and Imperial College London. Many also join research labs or universities as faculty members or researchers in food science disciplines.
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in the third year of study. Students are exposed to real-world challenges through internships at leading food companies, research institutes, and government agencies. The highest stipends offered during this period range from INR 20,000 to INR 45,000 per month, with average stipends around INR 30,000.
Internship experiences provide valuable insights into industry practices, foster professional networks, and often lead to full-time job offers upon graduation. The department facilitates internship placements through partnerships with top companies and maintains a robust database of internship opportunities for students.