Placement Cell
Placement Cell In charge : Diptendu Sekhar Biswas (Assistant Professor of VPCE)
Placement Overview
At VPCE we strive to connect our students with meaningful employment opportunities across pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, research & development units, quality assurance, regulatory affairs and allied sectors. Our Training & Placement Cell assists students from early stages with career-readiness, culminating in campus recruitment drives, internship opportunities and final placements.
Key Statistics (Sample / Indicative)
- Highest package offered: ₹ 6.0 LPA (Approx)
- Average package offered: ₹ 4.8 LPA
- Median package: ₹ 4.5 LPA
- Lowest (recorded) package: ₹ 3.5 LPA
- Number of students placed: ~70
- Number of participating companies: ~18
- Major recruiters: Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini
Placement Process & Support Offered
- Pre-Placement Preparation: From early semesters, we conduct training sessions on résumé building, soft skills, communication, aptitude tests, group discussions and mock interviews.
- Industry Interface: We maintain contacts with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research centres and regulatory bodies to facilitate campus drives and off-campus recruitment.
- Internship Opportunities: Students are encouraged to undertake internships or project work in relevant industry settings to gain hands-on experience and improve employability.
- Campus Recruitment Drives: Companies are invited to our campus (or virtual drives) to conduct written tests/aptitude tests, interviews and job offers. Selected students may receive job offers before course completion.
- Alumni Tracking & Feedback: We keep a database of alumni placed in various organisations and periodically obtain feedback to strengthen our placement strategies and curriculum relevance.
Why Choose VPCE for Placement-Ready Career Path
- The curriculum is aligned with current industry needs, ensuring students gain relevant knowledge and skills.
- Modern infrastructure (labs, smart classrooms, e-resources) supports practical learning and improves readiness for professional roles.
- Dedicated faculty support and placement team focus on guiding students individually through the placement preparation ecosystem.
- Strong focus on bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations helps students stand out in the recruitment process.
- Diversity of roles open to pharmacy graduates — from quality control, production, regulatory affairs to R&D, hospital pharmacy and clinical trials — enables broader career pathways.