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Pharmacy course forms the foundation of medical science knowledge. The course is a great mix of science, health care, computer technology, business, math and also consultation. There are many Pharmacy courses that candidates can pursue like UG, PG, PhD, Diploma and even Certificates. The choice depends on one's future career goals. Candidates who are interested in medicines and drugs can apply for Pharmacy courses. 

What are Pharmacy Courses?

In India, Pharmacy education is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) but the management of the colleges and approval is granted by AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education). A Pharma course teaches how to deal with diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or any unknown pathogens. Pharmacy students study about medicines and drugs in the pharmceutical industry. 

Level of Courses

Candidates can see the types of Pharmacy courses offered below:

Courses

Duration

BPharma

Four Year

BPharma Lateral

Three Year

BPharma Hons

Four Year

BBA

Three Year

DPharma

Two Year

Certificate in Pharmaceutical Mgt.

6months to One Year

Undergraduate Level Courses in Pharmacy

Candidates can see the types of UG Pharmacy courses offered below:

Courses

Duration

Basic Eligibility

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

4 Years

10+2 in Science Stream with PCB

BPharma (Hons.)

4 Years

10+2 in Science Stream with PCB

BTech Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology

4 Years

10+2 in Science Stream with PCB

BBA in Pharmaceutical Management

3 years Passed in 10+2 with 45% marks

Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm)

2 Years

10+2 in Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry, biology/Mathematics

Certificate in Drug Development Product Management Specialization (Online)

3 months

10+2 in Science Stream

Certificate in Pharmaceutical Management

4 months

10+2 in Science Stream

Popular Pharmacy Specialisations

Candidates can see the list of popular specialisations offered in UG Pharmacy courses below:

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmacognosy

  • Ayurveda

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

  • BPharma + MBA (Integrated 4+2 year course) 

Postgraduate Level Courses in Pharmacy

Candidates can see the types of PG Pharmcy course offered below:

Courses

Duration

Basic Eligibility

Masters of Pharmacy (MPharma)

2 years

50% aggregate in BPharma

MBA in Pharmaceutical Management

2 years

Minimum 50% marks in BBA in Pharmaceutical Management

MTech Pharmaceutical Technology

2 years

At least 50 percent or an equivalent CGPA in their B.E./B.Tech

Specializations offered in MPharma Course

Candidates can see the list of popular specialisations offered in PG Pharmacy courses below:

  • Biopharmaceutics

  • Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokienetics

  • Biotechnology

  • Clinical Pharmacy

  • Cosmecuticals

  • Nanotechnology

  • Industrial Pharmacy

  • Quality Assurance

  • Natural Products

  • Phamacology & Toxicology

  • Drug Development and Regulatory Sciences

Doctoral Level Courses in Pharmacy (Pharm D)

Candidates can see the list of Pharmcy courses at Doctoral level:

  • Biotechnology

  • Pharmaceutical Medicine

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmacy practice

  • Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine

  • Pharmacology

  • Pharmacognosy

Top Entrance Exams in Pharmacy

Candidates can see the list of exams below:

Exam

Level

Courses

GPAT

National

MPharma

NIPER JEE

National

MPharma, MBA in Pharma, MTech in Pharma, PhD

Delhi CET

State

Diploma

Gujarat CET (GUJCET)

State

Degree and diploma programmes

UKSEE

State

BPharma and MPharma

WBJEE

State

BPharma

RUHS Pharmacy

Institute

BPharma and DPharma 

Jamia Hamdard Pharmacy Exam

Institute

BPharma, MPharma, PhD

Pharmacy Courses FAQs

Q. Are there any pharmacy courses after 12th?

A. Yes, there are several degree, diploma, certification courses such as Bachelor of Pharmacy (Bpharm), BTech Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, BBA in Pharmaceutical Management, Diploma in Pharmacy (Dpharm), Certificate in Pharmaceutical Management offered by some of the best colleges in the country.

Q. Are there any entrance exams for BPharma Programme?

A. Yes, you will have to appear for either national, state and institute level entrance exams to get shortlisted for admission to the BPharma programmes.

Q. Are there any entrance exams for MPharma Programme?

A. Yes, you will have to appear for GPAT, NIPER, or state and institute level entrance exams to get shortlisted for admission to the MPharma programmes.

Q. Which Pharmacy courses can I pursue after completing graduation degree?

A. After completing graduation, interested candidates can apply for Masters of Pharmacy (Mpharma), MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, and MTech Pharmaceutical Technology programmes to scale heights in their career.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility to apply for BPharma degree courses?

A. A candidate should have completed class 12 with either PCB, or PCM to be eligible for admission to BPharma programmes.

Table of contents
  • Popular Pharmacy Course Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Pharmacy Course Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Pharmacy Course Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Pharmacy Course UG Courses
  • Popular Pharmacy Course PG Courses
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Popular Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Pharmacy Course Colleges in India. Learn more about these Pharmacy Course colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
44 K - 9.6 L
4.95 - 6.95 LPA

#40 NIRF

5 Courses
2.11 K - 3.33 K
20 - 22 LPA

#1 NIRF

3 Courses
42.28 K - 3.19 L
6.8 LPA
6 Courses
60 K - 1.45 L
4.75 - 5.25 LPA
4 Courses
10.38 L - 20.76 L
16.15 LPA
1.16 L - 17.07 L
7.2 - 10.76 LPA

Popular Private Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

4.6 L - 15.3 L
3.55 LPA

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

7 Courses
3 L - 7.65 L
3.5

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

3 Courses
2.2 L - 8.4 L
4.6

Pharmacy Applications open till Dec 15, 2025. Apply Now

3 Courses
1.8 L
4.0
3 Courses
2.31 L - 8.4 L
3.1
2 Courses
4.1
3.8

Popular Exams

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

13 Dec ' 25 - 18 Dec ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling round-5 reporting

20 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 registration & Choi...

6 Dec ' 25 - 13 Dec ' 25

NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling choice filling

Dec '25

NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling result

TENTATIVE

Mar '26 - Apr '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registration (Basic)

TENTATIVE

30 May ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Exam date

12 Dec ' 25 - 13 Dec ' 25

INI CET 2025 round 1 Choice filling

18 Dec ' 25

INI CET 2025 November round-1 seat allotment res...

Popular Pharmacy Course Specializations

Following are the most popular Pharmacy Course Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Pharmacy Course based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Pharmacy Course UG Courses

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

UG Courses

Popular Pharmacy Course PG Courses

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

PG Courses

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, listed below are the top government B Pharma colleges in Indore with fees and eligibility criteria -

College Name

Tuition Fee

Eligibility / Exams

DAVV Admission

INR 1.4 lakh

CUET

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Hi.

The exam for pharmacy admissions under Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) is conducted by RUHS itself — i.e., the university organizes and administers the exam for its affiliated pharmacy colleges.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — there is (at least one) “Satya College” that appears to offer a pharmacy course (B.Pharm). According to its website, Satya College offers a B.Pharmacy programme.

Their site lists a 4‑year B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) course under “B.Pharmacy”.

The curriculum includes standard pharmacy‑strea

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — the pharmacy‑programmes at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) — formerly known as Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DYP‑IPSR), Pimpri, Pune — appear to be recognised by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Here's the e

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

DPGU describes itself as “Recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC)” on its official website.

The “Mandatory Disclosure” page of DPGU mentions that the university is recognised under Section 2 (f) (and 12 (B) of the UGC Act.

On external listings summarizing SPR, the institute is described as

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

DPGU describes itself as “Recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC)” on its official website.

The “Mandatory Disclosure” page of DPGU mentions that the university is recognised under Section 2 (f) (and 12 (B) of the UGC Act.

On external listings summarizing SPR, the institute is described as

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

SPR does offer specialised programmes and courses (some short‑term / add‑on / elective‑like), including those related to “clinical pharmacy / pharmacovigilance / clinical‑research / drug‑safety / related areas.”

SPR offers an Advanced Certificate Course in Clinical Trials & Pharmacovigilance — a 6

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does offer an integrated / dual‑degree pharmacy programme.

The integrated programme at SPR is B.Pharm + MBA (Pharm. Technology) — a combined course that leads to both a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and a Master

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does offer some short‑term / non‑degree (certificate/advanced‑certificate / advanced‑diploma) courses in addition to the regular full‑time pharmacy degrees.

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — the Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does include initiatives — and at least one formal programme — that support entrepreneurship/innovation for pharmacy (and other) students.

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Students from non-science backgrounds are not eligible for pharmacy programs in Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s SPR.

For admission to B.Pharm, SPR requires that in 10+2, you must have passed with English + Physics + Chemistry + either Mathematics or Biology.

Similarly for D.Pharm, the 10+2

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does provide an option for its own entrance test for some programmes.

On the official admission‑process page of DPGU/SPR, it says that candidates can either apply using scores from a “national/state entrance exam”

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

The eligibility criteria for B.Pharm at SPR mention that candidates must have passed 10+2 (with required subjects) + a valid entrance exam score (or equivalent). 

The criteria specify a minimum academic performance (minimum 45% in 12th for general category, 40% for reserved). 

There is no mention

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — the application process for Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) is available online.

SPR's website offers an “Application Form” page: you can select your programme (e.g. D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, etc.), fill in personal & academic details, and subm

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

On the SPR website's fee‑structure page, the listed fees are “tuition / annual programme fees” — e.g. ₹ 2.50 lakh per year for B.Pharm, ₹ 1.00 lakh per year for D.Pharm, etc.

External sources summarizing SPR admissions say that the “tuition fee ranges between ₹ 12,000 to ₹ 5.8 lakhs” depending on

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Most sources list these documents for UG/PG / general admissions at SPR. 

  • Class 10 (SSC or equivalent) marksheet / certificate.

  • Class 12 (HSC / 10+2 / intermediate) marksheet / certificate. 

  • Transfer Certificate (TC) or Leaving Certificate from the school/college last attended. 

  • Certificate of Indian

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

SPR's public eligibility criteria for its courses (B.Pharm, D.Pharm, etc.) list requirements like “passed 10+2 from a recognised board / state‑central board + entrance exam score (NEET / MHT‑CET / PERA‑CET or equivalent)” for UG pharmacy courses. 

The official overview of SPR mentions its internat

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

For the B.Pharm programme, the eligibility requirement lists a minimum marks threshold of 45% in 10+2 for general candidates and 40% for “candidates belonging to reserved category.” 

The eligibility page distinguishes between general and reserved category criteria, which strongly suggests that SPR

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

There is no statement on the official SPR eligibility or admission‑process pages indicating that “students appearing for 12th (awaiting results)” or “predicted board examination scores” will be considered.

External education‑listing sources summarizing SPR's conditions also mirror the “passed 10+2

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

for B.Pharm admissions, the “merit list” is not solely based on 12th‑class marks — it includes an entrance exam (or valid external score) + possibly PI (interview) + meeting eligibility criteria (e.g. 45% in required subjects in 12th).

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — there is an interview/counseling (or at least a Personal Interview, PI) round as part of the admission process at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy & Research (SPR).

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

On the official “Admission Process” page of DPGU / SPR, the steps are described broadly as follows. 

Application / Registration — Candidate registers via university's admission portal. You can apply either by sitting for DPGU's own entrance test (called DPAT), or by submitting valid scores from ac

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

I was unable to find any official, documented tie-breaking rule for candidates who score the same in entrance exam / qualifying exam.

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes — gap-year students are very likely eligible for admission (unless there's a hidden internal rule)

SPR's eligibility depends only on having a valid 10+2 (or equivalent) pass + entrance exam score;

There is no public restriction on “when” the 10+2 was passed;

There is no age criterion or explicit

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

I found no publicly available document from SPR/DPGU that describes a “credit-transfer policy” (i.e. transferring credits from other recognised institutions) for its pharmacy programmes.

The official fee-structure page, programme list, and eligibility criteria pages do not mention “credit transfer

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

According to the official fee-structure of Dr. DY Patil Dnyan Prasad University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR), the annual tuition fee for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programme is ₹ 2,50,000 per year.

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

For Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR), the tuition fee for the D.Pharm programme is listed as ₹ 12,000 (for the two-year diploma).

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

SPR's official site clearly states it has a library with books, journals, e-resources, reading room, etc. 

It also states there are “well-equipped laboratories” for practicals and research. 

So physically the infrastructure for lab work and library access is present at SPR.

h

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

The official fee data for SPR lists tuition (and other components like security deposit, hostel fee etc.) for various courses, but the published “tuition fee” appears as a total amount or per-year amount, not explicitly per-semester. 

For instance: for B.Pharm at SPR, the “tuition fee” is quoted a

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Dnyaan Prasad Global University's Pharmacy and Research School primarily teaches pharmacy, including courses in pharmaceutical science, research, and healthcare. While the school has a strong focus on pharmacy-related curriculum, the DPGU offers other types of academic educational opportunities, suc

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