Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma.) 

at Dr CV Raman University Bilaspur, BilasPur

CV Raman University's curriculum includes an extensive training programme that develops students as per industry requirements. The training module includes various activities that help students hone their skills and overall personality. Listed below are some of the top activities included in the training module:

• Guest Lectures: The university invites industry professionals to impart their knowledge and guide students about different prospective career paths
• Group Discussions: GDs are an essential part of placements. Training students for the same beforehand helps them express their thoughts more freely and develop confidence
• Summer Training: All students are required to do a summer internship to get relevant industry exposure
• Mock Tests: These replicate the real tests taken by the oraganisations in terms of the degree of difficulty and the atmospherics

Students graduating with a DPharm degree from CV Raman University can pursue various jobs such as Drug Inspector, Pharmaceutical Executives, Pathological Lab Scientist, Pharmacist , and more. The students can expect to start with a salary in the range of INR 3 LPA to INR 4 LPA. However, this is an estimate. 

The starting salary may vary from student to student depending on knowledge and skill level. Tabulated below are prospect job profiles and respective average salaries after completing a general DPharm course:

Job Profiles	Average Annual Salary
Pathological Lab Scientist	INR 3.6 LPA
Medical Transcriptionist	INR 2.42 LPA
Research & Development Executive	INR 5.67 LPA
Drug Safety Associate	INR 3.4 LPA
Analytical Chemist	INR 4.30 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned salaries are based on industry averages. However, not every student needs to start within the same salary range. It depends on various factors, such as knowledge level, skills, market demand, etc.

CV Raman University DPharm curriculum spans two years duration. The curriculum includes semester-wise subjects covered in the course. Mentioned below are some of the subjects taught in the first two semesters of the course:

• Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology
• Pharmaceutics
• Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmacognosy
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology

The DPharm seat intake at CV Raman University is 60. To get a seat, students can follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. Check the eligibility criteria.

2. If eligible, submit the application form.

3. Check the merit list.

4. If shortlisted, report to the institute for verification of documents

5. Pay the admission fee to secure the seat.

CVRU scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Thus, interested students must apply timely. To apply for financial aid at CV Raman University, students are required to submit an application form at the admissions office. Listed below are the documents to be attached along with the duly filled-out form:

• Income Certificate duly signed by Tahsildar (Original Copy)
• Caste Certificate duly signed by Tahsildar (Attested Copy)
• Aadhaar card (Attested Copy)
• Copy of Bank Passbook with IFSC code (required to receive the aid)
•  Domicile Certificate (Attested Copy)

CV Raman University offers admission to courses based on merit in the last qualifying exam or entrance exam score. The university accepts JEE Main, CG PET, CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. for admission to specific programmes. Additionally, CVRU Bilaspur also accepts AJEE or AISECT Joint Entrance Exam for admission to BE, MBA, LLB, LLM, etc. Aspirants who fulfil the selection requirements for the applied course are offered admission in the university.

CV Raman University admissions are currently open. The university has not specified the deadline for application. Aspirants meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the preferred programme. The university opens the application portal online. CVRU shortlists candidates for most of the courses based on merit in the last qualifying exam. The university also accepts entrance exam scores for admission.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

M.Sc. at Dr C.V.Raman University Bilaspur: Is it a Good Choice?

Placement Opportunities:
* Limited placement opportunities for M.Sc. students (average package: INR3-INR4 Lacs per annum)
* Few students got placed, mostly in biotech and medicine companies
* Placement cell exists, but not many opportunities available for M.Sc. students

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Average infrastructure for the course
* Well-equipped laboratories, library, and canteen
* Wi-Fi, hostel, parking, sports facilities, and good medical facilities available
* Library is well-organized with many books

Faculty and Teaching:
* Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
* Quality of teaching is good, covering both theory and practice
* Course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready
* Some faculty members could be more helpful

Student Life:
* Fests organized are enjoyable and refreshing
* Campus life is good, with a mix of academic and extracurricular activities
* Students' union works actively to organize events

Overall Assessment:
While the placement opportunities might be limited, the university offers a decent infrastructure and faculty. However, the course curriculum seems to be well-designed to prepare students for the industry. With some room for improvement in faculty involvement, M.Sc. at Dr C.V.Raman University Bilaspur can still be considered a viable option for students interested in pursuing higher education.

As per the NIRF 2024 report, a total of 180 UG were placed during the CV Raman University 2023 placement drive. Moreover, the median package offered to UG students ranged between INR 3.50 LPA and INR 4.30 LPA. A massive growth of almost 94% was recorded in the 2023 median package of UG (3-year) courses when compared with 2022.

Note: The above mentioned data is not course specific.

Yes, DR. C. V. Raman University offers distance learning courses through IODE. IODE stands for institution for open and distance education. They provide both short term and long term courses. The courses are certificate courses, Diploma and degrees which are conventional and innovative. These courses help to gain skills for job. These are launch  to fulfill the learner's need for skill and employability.