Institute of Pharmacy & Technology (IPT), Salipur near Cuttack, Odisha, maintains an active placement cell that connects students with pharma industry roles, though placements are rated average by students with many opting for higher studies. The cell focuses on skill-building through training programs, bridging students with recruiters primarily in manufacturing and production units.
IPT's placements for 2025 saw limited campus drives with 2-3 companies visiting annually, placing 10-25 students out of batches of 100+, often in production roles. Student reviews indicate a median salary around INR 3 LPA for B.Pharm in recent years, with 2025 data showing average monthly pay of INR 20,000-25,000 for placed graduates. About 76% placement claims appear in some reports, but verified student feedback suggests lower on-campus rates, supplemented by off-campus and referrals.
Common recruiters include Aurobindo Pharma (frequent top visitor), Cipla, Sun Pharma, Macleods, Alkem Labs, and Mankind, focusing on entry-level production and quality roles. Other visitors: Cadila, Lupin, Zydus, Glenmark, Dr. Reddy's, Ranbaxy, Torrent Pharma, Micro Labs, Medopharm, Wipro, Cognizant, and Jubilant Life Sciences. Aravind Pharma (likely Aurobindo) emerged as a consistent top recruiter in multiple 2025 reviews.
Highest packages in 2025 ranged from INR 2.4-3.8 LPA, with outliers up to INR 4-5 LPA reported; average stood at INR 2.5-3.2 LPA, and lowest at INR 1.6-1.8 LPA. For B.Pharm 2023, median was INR 3 LPA; 2025 trends show monthly averages of INR 15,000-25,000 in manufacturing. Packages favor core pharma jobs over sales or R&D initially.
The Training and Placement Cell, led by Dr. M. Banerjee (M.Pharm, Ph.D.), organizes pre-placement talks, aptitude tests, group discussions, interviews, and mock sessions. Key initiatives include freshman induction, life skills training from second year, soft skills, career guidance, and personality development workshops across semesters. They arrange guest lectures from industry experts, seminars, industrial visits, in-plant training, and projects for practical exposure. The cell contacts companies proactively, supports off-campus opportunities, and fosters entrepreneurship with an active cell.
Internships are mostly offered in the final year, often self-sourced or via faculty referrals, with limited college-provided programs noted in reviews. Activities like in-plant training and industry projects are arranged by the cell to build practical knowledge in pharma production and quality control. Students pursue summer internships with recruiters like Cipla or Sun Pharma, though no structured mandatory program exists; many use these for full-time conversions.
Reviews from 189+ verified students rate placements 2.8/5, citing few campus visits but strong alumni networks and referrals aiding off-campus jobs. Many graduates (majority) opt for higher studies in India, start-ups, or pharma manufacturing units; core jobs offer better opportunities than sales. For 2025, 20-25 placed out of 115 in one batch, with proactive cell support but emphasis on student initiative. Contact the cell at mailiptsalipur@gmail.com for updates. The institute's legacy since 1982 supports steady, if modest, employability in Odisha's pharma sector.
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