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The graduates have so many opportunities in B Pharmacy jobs in India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Because of the rapid growth of India's pharma industry, B Pharmacy jobs are available in both private and government sectors, making it a rewarding career choice. The B Pharmacy jobs offer many options such as Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacists, Chemical Technicians, Medical Writers, Medical Representatives, etc

Starting salaries fo B Pharmacy jobs usually range from INR 2.5 to INR 6 LPA, depending on job profile, employer and experience. The salary offered at entry-level positions is somewhere around INR 2.7 LPA, for mid-level profiles INR 4 LPA and senior profiles INR 7 LPA. 

B Pharmacy freshers can either go for jobs or pursue further study options. The top recruiters where students can start their Nursing careers are Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Roche, Divis Laboratories Ltd., Bayer, etc.

B Pharmacy Jobs: Top Careers

The degree can open up various rewarding opportunities in B Pharmacy jobs in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Here are some of the top careers one can pursue with a B Pharmacy course:

Job Profiles

Average Salary (in INR)

Pharmacist

2.8 LPA

Drug Inspector

2.8 LPA

Quality Control

3.5 LPA

Clinical Researcher

4.5 LPA

Hospital Pharmacist

2.5 LPA

Chemical Technician

3.8 LPA 

Medical Representative

3.6 LPA 

Medical Writer

5.8 LPA 

Pharmacologist

3.6 LPA

Drug Therapist

3 LPA

Note - The salary data has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

B Pharmacy Jobs: Emerging Trends

Several trends are reshaping the Pharmacy career score as you can see below -

  • Personalized Medicine
  • Telepharmacy
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Digital Health
  • Sustainability & Green Pharmacy

B Pharmacy Jobs: Scope, Salary and Further Education

The scope of B Pharmacy jobs in India is vast and varied, covering numerous fields and providing a range of career opportunities. The graduates have a multitude of industries they can enter for B Pharmacy jobs, beyond traditional pharmacy roles. 

Some of the top areas for B Pharmacy jobs include:

B Pharmacy Jobs Scope

Pharmaceutical industry

Healthcare

Retail Pharmacy

Government

B Pharmacy Jobs: Further Education 

There are many courses students can pursue to excel in their B Pharmacy jobs. Here are some popular options:

Courses after B Pharmacy 

M Pharma

Focuses on advanced pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology and pharmacy practice.

Pharma D

A professional doctorate program that qualifies graduates to provide direct patient care and medication management.

D Pharm

Trains students in various aspects of pharmaceutical science like pharmacy practice, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy.

MBA in Hospital Management

Provides students with the knowledge and skills important to manage healthcare organizations like hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Clinical Research courses 

Provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct and manage clinical research studies.

Public Health courses

Combines elements of Public Health and Management to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address public health challenges from a managerial and administrative perspective. 

B Pharmacy Jobs: Top Recruiters

Graduation from the best colleges guarantees excellent placements for B Pharmacy jobs and the potential of settling abroad/outside of the country. We've gathered a list of some of the greatest B Pharma recruiters for your convenience.

Here is a list of both Indian and international top recruiters that offer B Pharmacy jobs, as shown below:

Indian Recruiters

Abroad Recruiters

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Johnson & Johnson

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

Roche

Divis Laboratories Ltd.

Bayer

Cipla Ltd.

Abbott

Biocon Ltd.

Merck & Co

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Pfizer

AurobindoPharma Ltd.

Celgene

Lupin Ltd.

GlaxoSmithKline

Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

AbbVie

Abbott India Ltd.

AstraZeneca

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Bristol Myers Squibb

Ipca Laboratories Ltd.

Pfizer Ltd.

B Pharmacy Jobs: Best Colleges for Placements

It becomes very important for the candidates to get a good score to get selected for a good college with high cut-off criteria for B Pharmacy jobs. Also, the better the college, the better the placement rates for B Pharmacy jobs. Candidates must know it is all interconnected.

Therefore, to give them a better idea of the cutoff and placement criteria of top colleges in India, we have provided the table below.

College Name

B Pharmacy Package (INR) 

C.K. Pithawalla Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Research Placements

23.2 LPA

Nehru College of Pharmacy Placements

12.48 LPA

BITS Pilani Placements

11.6 LPA

Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology Placements

11.55 LPA

JSS College of Pharmacy Placements

9.8 LPA

JSS College of Pharmacy Placements

9.8 LPA

Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy Placements

9 LPA

BIHER Placements

8.7 LPA

School of Pharmacy and Technology Management Placements

6.5 - 8.2 LPA

GGSIPU Placements

8.15 LPA

Note - This info is taken from the official website/media reports/NIRF website and may vary.

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Table of contents
  • Popular B Pharmacy Colleges in India
  • Popular Private B Pharmacy Colleges in India
  • Popular B Pharmacy Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular B Pharmacy Colleges in India

Following are the most popular B Pharmacy Colleges in India. Learn more about these B Pharmacy colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
1 Course
20.76 L
16.15 LPA
1 Course
7.6 L
4.1
64.64 K
3.84 LPA
5 L
4.0
3.2 L
5.0
2 Courses
3.48 L - 4.32 L
5.4 LPA

Popular Private B Pharmacy Colleges in India

2 Courses
7.2 L - 9.6 L
3.75 LPA

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3 Courses
1.5 L - 4.4 L
4.3

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2 Courses
5.09 L - 8.08 L
5.5 LPA

B.Pharma Applications open. Apply Now

3.01 L - 7.04 L
4.1
11.52 L
6.2 LPA
1 Course
5.38 L

B.Pharma Applications open. Apply Now

Popular B Pharmacy Specializations

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

Popular Specializations

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Answered 3 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.

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).

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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.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

According to the official information from Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR), the B.Pharm programme is structured as follows:

  • The B.Pharm is a 4‑year undergraduate programme.

  • It is divided into 8 semesters (two semesters per academic year). 

So — there ar

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

School of Pharmacy and Research admission is merit-based. The institute offers courses at UG level. Selection to the offered programmes is entirely based on the academic score of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. To secure admission at School of Pharmacy and Research, candidates must mee

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

The MSU Baroda has released the annual report 2024. As per the report, the highest package offered to BPharma students was INR 3 LPA. Refer to the table for more clarity: 

Courses 

the highest Package (2024) 

the lowest Package (2024) 

Number Placements (2024)

BPharma 

INR 3 LPA

INR 3 LPA

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

 

 

1. Check eligibility:

 

12th Science (PCM/PCB) with 45% marks.

 

MHT-CET / NEET score required.

 

 

 

2. Fill the online form:

 

Go to DPGU SPR official website → Application Form.

 

Enter personal details, marks, entrance-exam score, and upload documents.

 

 

 

3. Submit the form & pay the application fee.

 

 

4. M

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Aqsa nazalia

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 weeks ago

Good question. There isn't a single universally accepted “rank-wise” list for all B.Pharm colleges, but one of the most credible measures is the NIRF Pharmacy ranking. Below, I'll:

 

1. Give some of the top B.

 

1. Top B.Pharm / Pharmacy Colleges (Rank-wise) in India

 

Based on the NIRF 2025 Pharmacy rank

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Aqsa nazalia

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 weeks ago

Jamia Hamdard University (Delhi), Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Manipal)

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Aqsa nazalia

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates who opt for hostel get a special fee discount. NIMS BPharm fee for students opting for hostel is INR 2.75 lakh, per year. The bifurcation is that the tuition fee is INR 1.15 Lacs and INR 1.6 Lacs is the hostel fee. This fee data is as per the official website.

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Mohit Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates who meet the scholarship criteria can apply in online mode. NIMS BPharm scholarship form is available on the official website. The important documents also have to be provided for verification.

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Raushan Piplani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of NIMS BPharm admission. Candidates who meet the criteria are eligible for selection. Besides, the students must be Class 12 pass with PCB and English as one of the subjects. 

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Virajita Madavi

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, students can get admission to the BPharm course at Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy without NEET. Even students without relevant scores in KCET can also get admissions to the BPharm course. The only factor that is considered is Class 12 scores. Admissions is based on merit. 

 

 

 

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Indrani Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The expected placements opportunities after completing BPharm course at Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy involves clinical roles, manufacturing roles, research, etc. The names of some of the job profiles are as follows: 

  • Clinical Pharmacist 
  • Drug Therapist 
  • Communist Pharmacist 
  • Research Scientist

 

 

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Kartik Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy admission dates can be tracked in two ways. Students can go to the verified website of the college and navigate the recent announcements and academic calendar information. Also, they should Class 12 dates and follow the dates accordingly. 

 

 

 

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Vishakha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy offer scholarships to BPharm students according to their academic scores and financial background, also the college also offers scholarships in the form of financial aid. Students can get more information about the scholarship by visiting the college in Monday to Frida

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Rachit Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The important factors to consider that students can take into account while choosing the BPharm course from Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy depend on personal interest. For example, if a student's concern is affordability, then he/ she should consider the fee structure. In the same manner, if placeme

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Krishnendu Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The tuition fee of BPharm course is evenly distrubuted for each year. The fees is INR 2.8 lakh, and students need to pay Rs. 70,000 per year. Apart from the tuition fee, the total fee of BPharm course also involves different parts, like admission fee, application fee, one-time charges, and others. T

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Piyush Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy does offer the BPharm LE course for a duration of three years. In the lateral entry admissions, students can get admission to the course directly through the second year of the BPharm course. The students need to apply for LE admissions by the website of the colle

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Chanchal Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The eligibility criteria for enrollment in the BPharm course at Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy is simple, in which students need to complete their HSC with acceptable scores. Also, students who have studied PCM/ B can only apply. The college grants BPharm admission through Class 12 merit. 

 

 

 

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Abhishek Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The main criteria was you passed class 12 as a science student (PCB ,PCM ) both candidates can apply but commerce and arts students can't able to apply in this course 

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Prashant

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, with a B. Pharmacy degree, you can enroll in a three-year Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) programme and effectively start at the fourth year of a six-year integrated Pharm.D courseThis is often called Pharm.D (PB) or Post Baccalaureate Pharm.D. 

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Kummari Nandini

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months ago

Haan ho skta hai

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Ashutosh Tripathi

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months ago

For BPharma course admission, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by Hygia Institute of Pharmacy. Aspirants should pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics. The admission criteria for the course is merit-based. 

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Liyansha Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

For admission to the BPharma course at Hygia Institute of Pharmacy, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. The selection criteria for this course is merit-based and candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics. The duration of t

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Rashmi Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

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