Placement Experience:
1. Eligibility for Campus Placements
Students typically become eligible for the main campus placement drive from the 7th semester (final year).
Companies set specific academic eligibility criteria, which often include:
* A minimum B.Tech CGPA of around 7.0
* Minimum percentages (e.g., 70%) in 10th and 12th board examinations
Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) can be secured through excellent performance during the summer internship period, usually after the 6th semester.
2. Companies Visited and Number of Offers
The total number of companies visiting the NIT Durgapur campus exceeds 210 per year.
Specific company data for Biotechnology is generally combined with overall placement statistics. Prominent recruiters often include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, and Capgemini, along with some core sector companies.
Biotechnology students are commonly offered roles in IT/Software, Data Analytics, and Consulting, in addition to core R&D and Pharma profiles.
3. Highest and Average Package Details
Package statistics vary from year to year:
* Highest Package (2023–24): Approximately ?11.89 LPA
* Average Package (2023–24): Approximately ?6.91 LPA
* Average Package (2022–23): Approximately ?9.02 LPA
The highest packages are generally offered by IT and analytics firms to students with strong coding and quantitative skills.
4. Percentage of Students Getting Placements
The placement percentage for the Biotechnology branch has shown significant fluctuation:
* 2022–23 Placement Rate: Approximately 90.32%
* 2023–24 Placement Rate: Approximately 30.19%
Placement percentages vary depending on the number of eligible students and overall market conditions each year.
5. Plans After Completing the Degree (Common Biotechnology Career Paths)
The main career avenues for Biotechnology graduates include:
1. Higher Studies: Pursuing M.Tech or PhD degrees, often specializing in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Biochemical Engineering.
2. Core Industry Jobs: Roles in R&D, Qu
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