D Pharmacy Syllabus & Subjects 2026: Download Semester-wise PDF, Important Books

Updated on Jul 23, 2025 01:45 IST
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D Pharma courses is all about pharmacy studies on a diploma level. This course is focused on theoretical as well as practical subjects with core and elective subjects which help candidates understand the concepts of Pharmaceuticals. Candidates should know that syllabus and the curriculum can be different according to the course levels. Course duration can be of 2 years.

Semester-Wise D Pharma Syllabus

Candidates can see a general outline of the semester wise D Pharma syllabus below - 

D Pharma Syllabus Semester 1
Pharmaceutics-I Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I, 
Pharmacognosy Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
Human Anatomy & Physiology  Community Pharmacy
D Pharma Syllabus Semester 2
Pharmaceutics-II Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II
Pharmacology & Toxicology  Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
D Pharma Syllabus Semester 3
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Pharmacotherapeutics
Drug Interaction Advanced Hospital Pharmacy
D Pharma Syllabus Semester 4
Community Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice
Quality Assurance Industrial Training
Project Work &  Case Studies

D Pharma Cores & Electives Syllabus

Candidates can see a general outline of core and elective subjects in D Pharma syllabus below -

D Pharma Core Subjects Syllabus

Candidates can see a list of core subjects in the D Pharma syllabus below -

Topics Details
Pharmaceutics  Focuses on the process of turning a new chemical entity into a safe and effective medication for patients.
Pharmacognosy   Studies medicinal drugs derived from natural sources like plants and herbs.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry  Involves the design, synthesis, and development of pharmaceutical drugs.
Biochemistry and clinical pathology   Examines chemical processes in the body and helps diagnose diseases through lab tests on blood, urine, and other samples.

D Pharma Syllabus: Elective Subjects

Candidates can see a list of elective subjects in the D Pharma syllabus below -

Subject title 

Subject details  

Pharmacology & toxicology 

This subject teaches the effects of drugs—both therapeutic and harmful—along with their absorption and administration.

Pharmaceutical jurisprudence 

Students learn about pharmacy laws, drug regulations, and legal interpretations related to narcotics and pharmaceuticals.

Health Education and Community Pharmacy  

The subject focuses on promoting health awareness and the functioning of community pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist.

Drug store and business management  

Introduced by PCI, this subject covers the movement and inventory control of pharmaceutical products.

D Pharma Syllabus: Specialisations

Candidates can see a list of specialisations offered below -

Specialisations

Subjects  

Cardiology 

  • Fundamentals of cardiovascular diseases 
  • Cardiac molecular biology  
  • Cardiac pharmacology  
  • Cardiac anatomy  
  • Cardiac physiology  
  • Techniques of heart 
  • Nuclear Cardiology  

Nephrology  

  • Chronic kidney disease  
  • Diabetic microvascular complications 
  • Dialysis  

Oncology  

  • Bladder cancer  
  • Brain cancer  
  • Breast cancer  
  • Colorectal cancer 
  • Genomic cancer 
  • Head and neck cancer 
  • Haematology
  • HPV and cervical cancer  

Books and Authors Related to D Pharm

Candidates can see a list of popular books in the D Pharma syllabus below -  

Subject  

Book Title  

Author  

Pharmaceutical product development 

Pharmaceutical Product Development: Insights into Pharmaceutical Processes, Management, and Regulatory Affairs 

Vandana B. Patra Vale  

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics  

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics 

Dr. Shaik Harun Rasheed  

Pharmaceutical Chemistry  

Essentials of Pharmaceutical Chemistry  

Prof Donald Cairns  

Pharmaceutical Analysis  

Pharmaceutical Analysis  

P.D. Chaitanya Sudha  

Pharmacognosy  

Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy  

William Evans  

Research Methodology  

Textbook of Clinical Research  

Dr.Himanshu Baweja  

Table of contents
  • Popular D Pharma Colleges in India
  • Popular Private D Pharma Colleges in India
  • Popular D Pharma Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular D Pharma Colleges in India

Following are the most popular D Pharma Colleges in India. Learn more about these D Pharma colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
118 Courses
750 - 6.08 K
12 - 24 LPA

#1 NIRF

103 Courses
300 - 1.41 L
4.34 - 12.09 LPA

#3 NIRF

109 Courses
7.11 K - 19.5 L
9 - 18 LPA

#2 NIRF

48 K - 4.8 L
12 - 16 LPA

#8 NIRF

5 Courses
10.38 L - 25.85 L
16.15 - 17 LPA

Popular Private D Pharma Colleges in India

2.84 L - 27.12 L
3.15 LPA

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7 Courses
1.8 L - 5.73 L

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1.68 L - 9.12 L
3.6 - 4 LPA

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2 L - 9.6 L
4 - 6.75 LPA

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45 K - 95.85 L
3.6 - 14.4 LPA

#33 NIRF

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21 Courses
2 L - 15 L
2.45 - 4.16 LPA

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Popular D Pharma Specializations

Following are the most popular D Pharma 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

Haldia Institute of Pharmacy offers BPharm and DPharm as its flagship courses. The total seat intake is 100 for BPharm course. The total seat intake for DPharm is 60.

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 6 days ago

The DPharma placements at Goel Group of Institutions are really decent. Check out the key highlights of Goel Group of Institutions DPharma placements 2025 form the table below:

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Statistics - 2025

the highest package

4.4 LPA

Average package

3.8 LPA

Median package

3.3 LPA

Minimum package

2.4 LPA

Total students placed

90

Placement rate

80%

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The DPharma course at the Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology is 2 years long. It is a Diploma level course that has a seat intake of 60. Students must have cleared their 12th to apply for the course. 

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Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

DPharma from Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology gives many career options to the students like becoming Govt. Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician etc. They are also eligible for BPharm from second year as Lateral student af

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Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The highest and average recorded during Arya College DPharma placements 2026 was INR 6.6 LPA and INR 3.5 LPA. The institite has achieved 100% placements for DPharma in 2026.

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, Arya College offers decent placements annually to its DPharma students. Check out the key highlights of Arya College placements for DPharma Class of 2026 from the table below:

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DPharma Statistics - 2026

the highest package

INR 6.6 LPA

Average package

INR 3.5 LPA

Median package

INR 3.7 LPA

the lowest package

INR 3 LPA

Placement rate

100%

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No. You have to pursue higher school from science stream for it .

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Chetan

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

JSS College of Pharmacy DPharma admissions are merit-based. The college does not give direct admissions for the programme. Students have to fulfil the eligibility requirements to get a seat.

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates wishing to tae admission in Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy have to fill an online application form on the official website of college along with the application fee of INR 1000 for initiating admission process. Candidates must check eligibility before appying to this programme.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

DPharma programme at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy is offered in full time mode for a duration of two years. Candidates should have passed Class 12 in Science stream to be eligible to apply for this programme.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy offers a two-year DPharma programme at UG level. Candidates who wish to take admission in this programme, have to appear in JEECUP exam. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The total tuition fee of DPharma at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy is INR 1 lakh. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering and Technology offers DPharma at the UG level. The duration of the course is 2 years. A total of 60 students can enrol in this course. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The reservation criteria of DPharma at MAIET is that 85% seats are reserved for the candidates who clear the RCA Counselling and the remaining 15% seats are decided by the management as per the government guidelines.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The eligibility for taking admission in DPharma at MAIET is that the candidate should be Class 12 pass or equivalent in the subject combination- Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The eligibility criteria for DPharma courses at MET Institute of Pharmacy has been discussed below:

Candidate needs to qualify Class 12 from a recognised institute with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Biology.

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Anupama Singh

Contributor-Level 10

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