What is Pharma?: Course Fees 2025, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

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  • Popular Pharma Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Pharma Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Pharma UG Courses
  • Popular Pharma PG Courses
  • Popular Exams

Popular Pharma Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Pharma Colleges in India. Learn more about these Pharma colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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7.5 LPA
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6.38 LPA
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7.5 LPA
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#13 NIRF

Popular Private Pharma Colleges in India

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3.25 LPA
11 L
6.38 LPA
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Popular Pharma UG Courses

Following are the most popular Pharma UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Pharma PG Courses

Following are the most popular Pharma PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Pharma. Students interested in pursuing a career on Pharma, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Important Exam Dates

DatesPast Exam Dates
22 Jul ' 25

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2025 Merit- I Offline Counselling

10 Jul ' 25

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2025 for UG, Diploma and Online Test

Apr ' 25

SHIATS Entrance Exam Application Correction Window

10 Oct ' 25

TG ICET Special Phase Counselling 2025: Seat Allo...

6 Oct ' 25

TG ICET Special Phase Counselling 2025: Certifica...

6 Oct ' 25 - 9 Oct ' 25

Payment of fees by Choice 1 and Choice 2 candidates

4 Oct ' 25

Karnataka PGCET First Round Allotment Results (Fi...

Jan '26

OJEE 2026 registrations

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Mar '26

OJEE 2026: Last date of fee payment

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Answered a week ago

Biotechnology students have diverse career options across healthcare, pharma, and agriculture industries. In healthcare and pharma, they can work on drug research, vaccine development, and diagnostics. At Chandigarh University, students attend expert sessions on molecular biology, bioprocess scale-u

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Preekshit Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

Yes, yes ofcourse, Biosciences students at Chandigarh University do work in research labs, pharma, or biotech companies. They can join pharmaceutical industries, testing laboratories, medical labs, and research and development firms. Many also find opportunities in biotechnology firms, cosmetic comp

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Hrishi Dewangan

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

 Biotechnology students at Chandigarh University frequently work with other departments like biosciences and pharmaceuticals. These collaborations happen through research projects, workshops, and lab experiments. Students learn to combine knowledge from different fields, such as genetics, microbiolo

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Balwant Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The avg salary package of a D Pharma graduate varying across hospitals, retail pharmacies, and companies are as below:

Workplace/Industry

Average Salary Range (per annum)

Key Notes on Role & Growth

Hospitals

?2.0 – ?3.0 LPA

Roles include hospital pharmacist, assisting doctors in drug dispensing, and managing prescriptions. Growth depends on experience and hospital size.

Retail Pharmacies

?2.2 – ?3.5 LPA

Involves direct patient interaction, dispensing medicines, and managing pharmacy outlets. Earnings may increase with own pharmacy setup.

Pharmaceutical Companies

?3.0 – ?4.5 LPA

Offers higher salaries in sales, marketing, production, and quality control. Career growth is faster with higher studies like B Pharma or MBA.

Note: The salary has been taken from the external sources and may vary.

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Loveleen Choudhury

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Government D Pharma colleges typically provide affordable education, standardized facilities, and consistent faculty quality, often with well-established hospital tie-ups for practical training. Their lower fee structure makes them highly competitive but also limited in seats.

Private institutions, w

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Aishwarya Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, D Pharma graduates are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of the B Pharmacy program. This pathway is facilitated by most universities and is regulated according to the guidelines of the Pharmacy Council of India.

The process generally requires candidates to apply through state or un

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Parul Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

With a CUET score of 400, your chances of admission in B.Pharm colleges depend on the cut-offs, category, and state quota. Generally, private and some deemed universities keep seats open till August, so you may still get admission. Government colleges usually close earlier with higher cut-offs, but

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Vivek Kumar Yadav

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

DIPSAR Delhi is a popular Pharmaceutical institute located in the Pushp Vihar, Delhi. Prof. P.K. Sahoo is the Director of Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. Further, the institution is headed by a talented team of professors, associate professors, and assistant professors. Nota

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Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

DIPSAR course admissions are held on the basis of merit. Hence, students seeking admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and present their valid scoring at the time of admissions. Candidates can visit the official website of Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

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Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research provides various programmes in the Pharmacy studies field. The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma) is the flagship course at the institute, which provides a solid UG foundation to students in Pharmaceutical studies. Students can also choose from oth

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Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

DIPSAR is a prominent Pharmaceutical institute located in Pushp Vihar, Delhi. The institute is a constituent college of Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU) and offers various courses to students in UG, PG, and Diploma fields. The institute has a 10.5-acre campus that offers

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Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, Clinical Research is highly suitable for B Pharma and MBBS graduates as these courses align with their knowledge of drugs, human anatomy, and medical procedures. This foundation helps in understanding clinical trials, pharmacology, and regulatory compliance.

These graduates often find it easier

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Mamona Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yeah, after B Pharma, one can specialize in Pharmacognosy by pursuing M Pharma in the subject. This programme provides in-depth knowledge of natural product chemistry, drug discovery, and advanced analytical techniques.

Admission usually depends on qualifying exams such as GPAT at national or state l

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Jaya Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Of course. Opportunities in drug development, clinical trials, and patient safety are provided by clinical research, which serves as a link between the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare.
Students can find employment in healthcare consultancies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs (Cont

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Yatendra Pradhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, there are many government B Pharma colleges in Delhi NCR. Some of the B Pharma government college fees in Delhi NCR:

Public/Govt. CollegesTuition Fee
Jamia Hamdard AdmissionINR 6 Lacs - INR 9 lakh
Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences AdmissionINR 38,000
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University AdmissionINR 2 lakh
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University AdmissionINR 3 lakh
Gurugram University AdmissionINR 3 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Given below are the top government B Pharmacy colleges in Kolkata with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

Public/Govt. Colleges

Tuition Fee

Eligibility / Exams

Jadavpur University Admission

INR 20,840

Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

It is estimated that joining the best B Pharma colleges in Kolkata can be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. Listed below is the fee range of top colleges:

Fee RangeNo. of CollegesTop Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh1Jadavpur University
INR 1-2 lakh1J College of Pharmacy, Maheshwaram
INR 3-5 lakh9Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, Brainware University, etc.
INR > 5 lakh6Sister Nivedita University, Adamas University, Brainware University, etc.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, after earning a D Pharma, you must register with the appropriate State Pharmacy Council.

In India, only licensed chemists are permitted to work in hospital or retail chemist's and dispense medication. In order to register, you must turn in your course certificate, finish a quick verification, an

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Parul Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Indeed, D Pharma holders are able to work in both public and private hospitals.

You may work as a pharmacy technician, dispenser, or hospital pharmacist in charge of distributing and storing medications. In departments where drug dispensing is essential, such as emergency rooms and outpatient departm

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Loveleen Choudhury

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

In India, D Pharma graduates typically start out making between INR 15,000 and INR 25,000 per month.

Pharmacy assistants, retail pharmacists, and hospital pharmacists are examples of entry-level occupations. The job role, employer type (private or public), and city can all affect salary. Salaries can

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Parul Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

In India, D Pharma graduates are permitted to open and operate a medical store.

You obtain a chemist licence upon finishing the course and registering with the State Pharmacy Council. Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, you can lawfully run a retail or wholesale pharmacy with this license. Additionall

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Jaya Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

No, students majoring in the arts or commerce are not permitted to enrol in the D Pharma program.

Students must have taken Science courses in 10+2, specifically physics and chemistry, along with either biology or mathematics, in order to be eligible for a D Pharma. According to PCI regulations, stude

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Aishwarya Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you must be at least 17 years old when you apply for a D Pharma program.

Most states and institutions do not have an upper age limit. Candidates must, however, make sure they fulfil any extra requirements imposed by the state or through entrance counselling procedures. In government or centrally

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Mamona Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can surelyapply for D Pharma after Class 12. 

According to Pharmacy Council of India guidelines, PCM students are equally eligible, even though PCB (Biology) is traditionally preferred. You can pursue a D Pharma with a PCM background as long as you meet the percentage requirements establishe

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Nishtha Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Joining the best B Pharmacy colleges in Hyderabad can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name

Tuition Fee

Eligibility / Exams

BITS Pilani 

INR 20.76 lakh

INR 18 LPA

Deccan School of Pharmacy INR 3 lakhINR 2 LPA
GITAM School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad INR 7.15 lakhINR 3 LPA

Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus 

INR 2.5 Lacs – INR 4.4 lakh

INR 3.5 LPA

CMR College of Pharmacy INR 4 lakhINR 2.24 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, It is estimated that joining the best B Pharma colleges in Pune might not be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees in between INR 3-5 lakh. However, listed below are some affordable colleges along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost CollegesTuition Fee
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Akurdi FeesINR 1.45 Lacs - INR 1.5 lakh
Genba Sopanrao Moze College of Pharmacy FeesINR 1.8 lakh
Kasturi Shikshan Sanstha's College of Pharmacy FeesINR 1.98 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ med

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Indeed, a large number of Immunology graduates are employed by pharmaceutical firms. They are employed for positions in research, quality control, immunodiagnostics, and drug development.

Strong laboratory abilities and knowledge of immune responses are highly valued by top pharmaceutical companies,

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Loveleen Choudhury

Contributor-Level 10