Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) 

at Nirma University, Chandlodia

Nirma University may admit candidates based on merit in the last qualifying examination, i.e., Class 12. However, the university also accept entrance exam scores for selection. Some of the national/state-level examinations that the university accepts are GUJCET/GPAT/NEET. Candidates with a valid score in either of the mentioned exams are apply for admission. Apart from this, it is essential that the aspirants meet the course-specific eligibility criteria. 

No, NEET is not mandatory for admission to Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) course of Nirma University. Aspirants with a valid score can apply. However, the university accept other exam scores as well, such as GUJCET/GPAT or on a merit-basis. Apart from this, the candidate must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. The seat allotment for this programme is carried out through ACPC counselling.

For admission to the Nirma University BPharm programme, it is crucial that the students fulfil the prescribed minimum eligibility requirement. The documents to support the eligibility fulfilment also have to be submitted at the time of admission. Moreover, the aspirants who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board can apply. Additionally, the qualifying exam should have been passed with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and any of Mathematics, Biotechnology or Biology. The students may need to have a minimum aggregate in the qualifying exam as well for final selection. 

Nirma University BPharm is a four-year course, which is divided into eight semesters. There are a total of 36 theory subjects in the Nirma University BPharm curriculum. Each semester has a combination of theory and practical subjects. The below table carries names of some of the theory subjects:

Nirma University BPharm: Theory Subjects
Pharmaceutical Analysis	Remedial Mathematics	Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry	Pathophysiology	Environmental Sciences
Pharmaceutical Microbiology	Pharmaceutical Engineering	Medicinal Chemistry

Indrashil University and Nirma University both are renowned universities for B.Pharma. However, in terms of affordability, Indrashil University is a better option since the total tuition fee for Indrashil University is INR 288,000 and the total tuition fee for B.Pharma at Nirma University is INR 880,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Firstly, check the minimum eligibility for the course you want to apply for. If you meet the minimum eligibility, then proceed with the application process. Below are the steps to get into Nirma University:

STEP 1: Nirma University Application

Nirma University application forms for all the courses can be filled out online. Candidates have to pay an application fee to submit the form. 

STEP 2: Selection Process

Nirma University admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on national or state-level entrance exam like CAT for MBA, JEE Main/ GUJCET for BTech, CMAT for MCA and others. For some courses, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Personal interview is also conducted for BBA, MBA and other courses.

STEP 3: Release of selection list

After the selection rounds are over, the university releases a merit list with the names of the students selected for admission to the respective course.

STEP 4: Payment of Admission Fee

The shortlisted candidates recieve an admission offer. After the final selection release, aspirants can confirm their seats by paying the admission fee.

The eligibility required for UG courses is Class 12 and graduation for PG programmes. Below is the academic and percentage requirement for top Nirma University courses:

Courses	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12
MBA	Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
MCA	Graduation
BArch	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate
BBA	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate
MTech	Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with at least 50% aggregate
BDes	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate

It is one of the top engineering institutes in Gujarat. The university provides placements support to the BTech students as well. In the Nirma University BTech placements 2024, the highest and average package offered stood at INR 52.25 LPA and INR 8.30 LPA, respectively. Some of the top recuiters during the placements were Microsoft, Google and HUL. Furthermore, the placement rate recorded during BTech CSE and ECE placements 2024 was 96% and 85%, respectively. 

Nirma University provides admission either based on entrance-exam or merit in the last qualifying exam. Candidates are shortlisted based on national or state-level entrance exam like CAT for MBA, JEE Main/ GUJCET for BTech, CMAT for MCA and others. For some courses, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Personal interview is also conducted for BBA, MBA and other courses. After selection, aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

It is one of the top universities in the state of Gujarat. As per a consolidated report, the highest package offered during Nirma University placements in 2022 was INR 88.21 LPA.