4-Year UG @ IIT (BHU)
B.Tech Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology
Where chemical engineering meets pharma innovation — on one of India’s most iconic campuses.
Key numbers
NIRF Engineering Rank
#10
Avg CTC
₹13.5 LPA
Placement Rate
82%
Batch Intake
46 seats
Investment
₹5.1L total
~₹1.3L per year
- Annual Academic Fee₹1,26,650per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Performance
Minimum 75% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
Subject Requirements
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) are mandatory.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
82%
Top recruiters
What the 4 years look like
Year +0
Year 1 — Pharma Foundations
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology and core engineering fundamentals.
Year +1
Year 2 — Formulation Science
Drug Delivery Systems, Biopharmaceutics and manufacturing basics.
Year +2
Year 3 — Scale-Up & QA
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and process rigour.
Year +3
Year 4 — Regulations & Placement
Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and campus recruitment.
Campus Living & Financial Aid
On-campus hostel accommodation is available, and the institute offers scholarships for eligible students — so you can focus on labs and projects without the rent stress.
The verdict
Good fit
If you are a PCM student who loves chemistry and wants the IIT tag without the mainstream CS/EE rush, this is your lane. An 82% placement rate with an average of ₹13.5 LPA and recruiters like Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's and Pfizer show solid sectoral ROI. Just know it is a specialised pharma track — not a generalist engineering degree — so your career arc stays tightly coupled to pharma manufacturing, QA, and regulatory roles.
Matches what you said
- ✓ IIT credential & campus legacy
- ✓ Pharma manufacturing and QA careers
- ✓ Strong aptitude for chemistry and maths
Doesn't match
- ✗ Generic software engineering goals
- ✗ Core electrical or mechanical interests
- ✗ Clinical medical practice