B.Pharm graduate seeking advice: M.Tech in Pharma Eng & Sci at IIT Dhanbad or Biomedical Eng at NIT Rourkela?

Ans: Sreelakshmi, In 2021, VIT introduced its five-year Integrated M.Sc. in Physics, but no batch has graduated yet, so placement readiness remains untested and uncertain. Seniors have also cited concerns over syllabus alignment gaps. At Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the five-year Integrated M.Sc. in Physics has a three-year placement rate of approximately 60 – 70 percent, with recruiters including Infosys, Bank of Baroda and other public sector banks. Amrita achieved an overall placement rate exceeding 100 percent in 2024, with 354 offers from 115 recruiters and paid internships at Microsoft and Google that often lead to full-time roles. The program offers MSc projects at IISc, IITs and international exchange opportunities at universities such as Colorado State University. The curriculum includes dedicated research mentorship, a freed-final semester for internships and thesis, and GATE/NET exam guidance. If IIT JAM admission is not secured, Amrita’s placement cell conducts regular campus recruitment drives for M.Sc. Physics graduates, ensuring continued industry entry pathways.

The recommendation is to enrol at Amrita, whose established M.Sc. Physics program delivers robust placement outcomes, paid internships, international research exposure, a structured curriculum with thesis and exam guidance, and guaranteed campus recruitment even if IIT JAM admission is not achieved, providing a safer and more comprehensive pathway for long-term growth. All the BEST for your Prosperous Future!

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