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

7 Courses
1.8 L - 5.73 L

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2.84 L - 27.12 L
3.15 LPA

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70 K - 10.24 L
3.7

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15 K - 1.8 Cr
3.2 - 9.8 LPA

#23 Outlook

4.1
4.0
13 Courses
40 K - 4.3 L

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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Yes, entrance tests are accepted for selection in SR Group of Institutions. The selection for admission in preferred programme is based on the merit and the candidate's performance in CUET PG and NEET.

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 days ago

To get admisison in SR Group of Institutions DPharma, candidates are required to participate in the entrance-based admission process. The eligibility to apply for DPharma at SR Group of Institutions is pass Class 12 examination from a recognised board. The final selection is based on academic scores

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a week ago

No, entrance exam is not required for admisison in Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode DPharma. DPharma admission is merit-based. The final selection is based on scores in last qualifying exams.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a week ago

To get a seat in Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode DPharma, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The eligibility to apply for DPharma at Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode is pass Class 12 examination in Science or Maths from a re

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

PR Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Talegaon DPharma fees is INR 12,000. PR Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Talegaon 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 week ago

To get a seat in PR Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Talegaon DPharma, studentsmust meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The eligibility to apply for DPharma at PR Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Talegaon is pass Class 12 examination in any stream from a recognised board. The final selection is

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a week ago

Must have passed 12th from any stream and have to appear for UP JEECUP exam

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Atul Singh

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates wishing to take admission in DPharma at The Oxford College of Pharmacy should have passed Class 12 with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry as compulsory subjects. Candidates can have either Mathematics or Biology or PCMB. Age should be at least 17 years on or before 31

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Students have to meet the Bokaro Institute of Medical and Health Sciences eligibility to get admission in the institute. The basic eligibility is as below:

  • Class 12 with PCM/ PCMB/ PCB and a minimum aggregate of 45% from a recognised board

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Pallavi Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The Bokaro Institute of Medical and Health Sciences has 60 seats for its Diploma in Pharmacy programme. These are filled on a merit basis. Students have to meet the minimum eligibility to get admission. 

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Anangsha Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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 a month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month ago

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

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Chetan

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months 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

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