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The B Pharmacy syllabus basically provides students with a good and strong foundation in subjects like Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, etc. It has a 4-year duration UG syllabus that is divided into 8 semesters. The syllabus is basically a mix of theory subjects, practical training and internships so that students get detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences.

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B Pharmacy Syllabus in Detail

The syllabus is divided into eight semesters with a balanced mix of theory and practical training. Students can check the table below which provides a detailed overview of the same -

Semester I

Semester II

Pharmaceutics-I (General and Dispensing Pharmacy)

Pharmaceutics-II (Unit Operations)

Pharmaceutical Analysis-I

Organic Chemistry

Inorganic Medicinal Chemistry

Computer Applications

Remedial Maths and Biology

Human Anatomy Physiology

Mathematics and Statistics

Human Anatomy Pathophysiology

Semester III

Semester 1V

Pharmaceutics-III (Physical Pharmaceutics)

Pharmaceutics-IV (Cosmeticology)

Heterocyclic and Natural Products Chemistry

Pharmacology-I

Biochemistry

Microbiology and Immunology

Pharmacognosy and Natural Products-I

Pharmacognosy and Natural Products-II

Semester V

Semester VI

Pharmaceutics-V (Biological Pharmacy)

Pharmaceutics-VI (Pharmaceutical Technology 1)

Medicinal Chemistry-I

Pharmacology-II

Pharmacognosy and Natural Products-III

Hospital Pharmacy

Industrial Management and Pharmaceutical Marketing

Pharmaceutical Analysis-II

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Pharmaceutics-VII (Pharmaceutical Technology 2)

Pharmaceutics-VIII (Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics)

Pharmacology-III

Pharmacology-IV

Medicinal Chemistry-II

Pharmaceutical Analysis-III

Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology

Forensic Pharmacy

Note - This info is just a general outline and may vary.

 

Core and Elective Subjects

The syllabus includes both core and elective subjects to provide students with a lot of knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences. Students can check the list below.

Core Subjects

Students can check the general list of core subjects in B Pharmacy syllabus below -

Subject Category

Core Subjects

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmaceutics

Physical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, Dosage Form Design

Pharmacology

Human Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology-I, Pharmacology-II

Pharmacognosy

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Herbal Drug Technology

Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

Microbiology & Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Regulatory & Jurisprudence

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Drug Regulatory Affairs

Quality Control & Assurance

Quality Assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Research & Industrial Training

Project Work, Internship, Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Note - This info is taken from various sources and can vary.

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Elective Subjects

The B Pharmacy syllabus offers a lot of elective subjects that allow students to specialize in specific areas. Students can check the list of elective subjects in B Pharmacy syllabus below -

Elective Category

Elective Subjects

Advanced Pharmaceutics

Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Industrial Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Quality Control & Assurance, Instrumental Methods of Analysis

Regulatory & Legal Studies

Drug Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy

Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research, Medical Devices

Biotechnology & Nanotech

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery

Herbal & Natural Medicine

Herbal Drug Technology, Cosmetology, Nutraceuticals

Pharmaceutical Business

Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharma Management & Entrepreneurship

Emerging Fields

Radiopharmaceuticals, Pharmacoinformatics, Immunopharmacology

Note - This info is taken from different sources and can vary.

B Pharmacy Syllabus: Laboratory Subjects

The B Pharmacy syllabus includes so many laboratory subjects that provide hands-on training. Students can check the list of lab subjects in B Pharmacy syllabus below -

Laboratory Category

Laboratory Subjects

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab

Organic Chemistry Lab, Medicinal Chemistry Lab, Analytical Chemistry Lab

Pharmaceutics Lab

Physical Pharmacy Lab, Industrial Pharmacy Lab, Dosage Formulation Lab

Pharmacology Lab

Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab, Pharmacology & Toxicology Lab

Microbiology & Biotechnology Lab

Pharmaceutical Microbiology Lab, Biotechnology Lab

Quality Control & Analysis Lab

Drug Testing & Quality Assurance Lab, Instrumental Analysis Lab

Note - The B syllabus given is just a general outline and may vary.

B Pharmacy Syllabus: Workshops

Candidates can check a list of various workshops included in B Pharmacy syllabus -

  • Pharmaceutics Workshops
  • Workshop on Inorganic Medicinal Chemistry
  • Computer Applications Workshop
  • Human Anatomy Workshop

Top Books Covered

The B Pharmacy syllabus across Indian colleges follows a structured curriculum that includes textbooks written by renowned authors. Here’s a table of popular books in the B Pharmacy syllabus -

Subject

Book Title

Author(s)

Pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design

Aulton M.E.

Pharmacology

Essentials of Medical Pharmacology

K.D. Tripathi

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

Ashutosh Kar

Pharmacognosy

Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy

William Charles Evans

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis

A.I. Vogel

Note - The info has been taken from external sources and may vary.

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Answered 4 days ago

Aspirants who have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics with at least 60% aggregate are eligible to apply for BPharm programme at Banasthali Vidyapith. Admission in BPharm programme is based on BUAT score of the candidate.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, you are eligible for the B.Pharma course.

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Dhruv Dhamel

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, with an OJEE general rank of 2204, you have a good chance of securing a B.Pharm seat at Utkal University, though it is not 100% guaranteed. Government pharmacy seats in Odisha typically close within a general rank range of 4500 to 5500, putting your rank safely inside the competitive threshold.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 6 days ago

Generally, 4 to 5 seats are available for ST category students, out of 60 seats in Government Pharmacy College, Kangra.  With your 80 percent marks in class 12th, you are eligible for admission to this college, but admission is typically determined through centralized counseling based on entrance ex

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

It is possible at Rayat Bahra University. After completing D. Pharmacy from a PCI approved institute with minimum 50% marks, you can directly join B. Pharn  from 3rd semester but not from 5th semester. That way you would make it 3 year program instead of 4 year program.

 

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Rishita Sharma

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, applicants can get admission in BPharma with 60% marks in Class 12. To get admission in BPharma at GITAM Visakhapatnam, candidates should have passed Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology or equivalent from a recognised Central / State Board with at least 50% or 5.0 CGPA

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The total tuition fee of BPharma at GITAM Visakhapatnam is INR 7.5 lakh. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, NEET is not required for B.Pharm admission in Pune or anywhere in Maharashtra. NEET is only required for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical courses. For pharmacy courses like B.Pharm and D.Pharm, MHT CET is the relevant entrance exam. However, for Pharm.D, which is a clinical pharmacy doct

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

BPharm placement trend witnessed during Shoolini University is presented below:

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BPharm Placement Statistics 2023

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 2.6 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

INR 3.25 LPA

Number of graduating students

85

81

80

Students placed

25

37

44

Students opted for higher studies

14

29

24

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Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The median package offered during Shoolini University BPharm placements is mentioned below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2023

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 2.6 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

INR 3.25 LPA

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Satyendra Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Students placed during KR Mangalam University BPharm placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2023

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Number of graduating students

57

63

82

Students placed

16

61

58

Students selected for higher studies

6

2

22

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Aayush Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

KR Mangalam University BPharm placement highlights 2025 are presented below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 4.53 LPA

Number of graduating students

82

Students placed

58

Students selected for higher studies

22

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Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The median package offered during Sage University Bhopal BPharm placements 2025 and 2024 was INR 2.9 LPA.

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Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Sage University Bhopal BPharm placements highlights of past two years are presented below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 2.9 LPA

INR 2.9 LPA

Number of graduating students

76

73

Students placed

34

35

Students selected for higher studies

25

29

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Satyendra Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To get a seat in MIET Meerut BPharma, students must be eligible. The minimum qualification required to apply at MIET Meerut is to pass Class 12 examination in PCM/ PCB from a recognised board. Candidates are shortlisted for the BPharma programme based on scores in CUET UG. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Out of total 57 graduating students, 45 students were placed and 12 students went for higher studies during JU Kolkata BPharm placements 2025.

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Nishtha Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

According to Pharmacy NIRF report, JU Kolkata BPharm placement highlights 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 5.22 LPA

Number of graduating students

57

Students placed

45

Students selected for higher studies

12

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Chandra Thakur

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To apply for BPharma at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, candidates need to fill the application through the official site. The form is to be filled with the respective documents. This is followed by payment of the application amount. Candidates must check the DPSRU eligibility

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Tanu Rao

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, to participate in the centralized ACPC counselling process for LMPC MPharm, meeting the basic academic criteria is mandatory. General category candidates must have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category candidates) in their BPharm degree from a PCI-approved institute, regard

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The BPharm syllabus at LM College of pharmacy spans four years and is divided into 8 semesters. It follows the standard Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) guidelines. The core subjects include:

  • Year 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Inorganic Chemistry, Engineering

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

To get a seat in UPES BPharma, students must fulfil the admission criteria. Admissions are entrance-based. Students must have passed Class 12 with PCM/ PCB and English with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised board. Final selection is based on UPESPAT/ JEE Main/ Merit/ NEET/ CUET. To confir

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, candidates cannot apply directly on the college website for government-quota seats. The entire admission process is handled by a central state body called the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat. Candidates must register on the official ACPC portal, fill out their choice

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

If any candidate misses locking their choice during the active counselling rounds then they will not be considered for seat allotment in that specific round. However, if any seats remain vacant at the end of the centralized process, the college holds an on-campus offline spot counseling round, which

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The online registration process on the ACPC portal generally starts around April or May, shortly after the Class 12 and GUJCET results are declared. The choice-filling rounds and actual seat allotments usually take place in June and July.

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Actually eligibility criteria are not strict in chitkara school of pharmacy and general requirement is above 60% and sometimes they give admission to below 60% also.

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Rimjhim yadav

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a month ago

Jamia Hamdard BPharma tuition fees is INR 9.6 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates can easily get into the BPharm programme without clearing the NEET exam. The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) in Gujarat mainly uses the state-level entrance exam, GUJCET, to prepare the merit list. While candidates can use their NEET scores as an alternative optio

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The number of students placed over the past two years during Adamas University BPharm placements is mentioned below: 

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 4 LPA

INR 3 LPA

Number of graduating students

96

98

Students placed

39

43

Students selected for higher studies

57

55

 

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Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Adamas University BPharm placement highlights over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2023

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 3 LPA

INR 4 LPA

INR 3 LPA

Number of graduating students

93

96

98

Students placed

38

39

43

Students selected for higher studies

55

57

55

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Nishtha Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

LM College of Pharmacy is a government-aided (Grant-in-aid) institution that offers low fees compared to private universities. The base tuition fee is roughly INR 8,400 for the entire four-year duration for male candidates. Under state government rules, all female students are completely exempt from

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 9

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