D.Pharm. in Allopathy 

at IEC University, Solan

No, applicants from the Commerce stream are not eligible to pursue a DPharm at IEC University. The majority of DPharm programmes in India require applicants to have a Science background, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, at the Class 12 level. As a Commerce student, candidates may not meet the typical eligibility criteria for DPharm admission since they would not have studied the necessary Science subjects. 

In recent times, a government job is more preferable than a private job. After completing a two-year Diploma in DPharm course candidates have various options that they can pursue, such as Govt. hospital Pharmacist, Drug Inspector, Drug squad in police, Regulatory Affairs Officer, etc. To get these job roles candidates are required to qualify for government exams, such as UPSC, SPSC, SSC, etc. 

Yes, IEC University does offer a Diploma in Pharmacy course for two years. Further, divided into four semesters and offered in full-time mode. The eligibility criteria for admission to the DPharm course is candidates must qualify their Class 12 from PCM/ PCB stream with a minimum aggreate of 45%. Additionally, after completing the DPharm course, candidates can take lateral entry to the BPharm course in the third semester of the programme. 

Following a DPharm from IEC University, candidates have the option to enrol through lateral entry and pursue a BPharm. For this, the candidates have to appear in top entrance examinations such as OJEE, UPSEE etc. They can also work for well-known pharmaceutical firms that handle the development, preparation, testing, and research of different types of medicines.  DPharm professionals can also choose to pursue higher education and enter the field of academics. Therefore, there is no dearth of opportunities and scope after completing DPharm.
DPharm entitles one to employment as a licenced chemist in India. One can find a job as a chemist in both private and public hospitals after completing the degree. A person may work for NGOs and community health centres. 

IEC University offers several types of BSc scholarships to BSc students based on their financial condition, higher senior secondary and other criteria. The students with 85% or above in Class 12 will get special concessions as their first semester fees will be remitted. For other scholarships apart from merit, there could be additional requirements based on socioeconomic status or special categories such as reserved categories. 

To apply to IEC University, go to the IEC University website and fill out the application form.

• Apply online and pay the application cost.
• Scan and upload any necessary documentation.
• Fill out the application form and submit it.

Admission to IEC University is based on the following criteria: 

• For B.Tech, a minimum of 50% in 10+2 or a valid rank/score in JEE Main or HPCET is required.
• A minimum of 45% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST) from a recognised board
• A JEE Main/HPCET score
• A MAT/CMAT/CAT/XAT rank/score for management programs

IEC University admission is dependent on merit or an entrance exam. Following selection, candidates must attend counseling. 

IEC institution was founded in Himachal Pradesh in 2012 as a non-affiliating, teaching and research institution. 

IEC offers more than 75 UG, PG and research courses. Some of the popular courses at IEC University are BE/BTech, BA, BBA, BCA, BCom, BSc, BSc (H), ME/MTech, MSc, MA, MBA and MCA. The courses are offered in the field of Engineering, Computer Application, Business Management, Basic Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, Hotel Management and Travel & Tourism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Art and Fashion, and many more. Admission to these courses is done on the basis of merit or entrance exam. After the selection, candidates have to appear for counselling.