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Pharmacy graduates play important roles in medication management, patient care and the development and regulation of new drugs. Students have various job options like Pharmacists, Pharmacologists, Cosmetic Scientists, Drug Inspectors, etc. The salary offered at entry-level positions is somewhere around INR 2.7 LPA, for mid-level profiles INR 3.5 LPA and for senior profiles INR 4.9 LPA

Pharmacy freshers can either go for jobs or choose to pursue further options like an MBA in Hospital Management, Public Health courses, Clinical Research courses, etc. The top recruiters where students can kickstart their Pharmacy career are Lupin, Cipla, Piramal, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, etc.

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Owing to the important role that Pharmacy course graduates play, it as a subject becomes very diverse wherein it is connected to different branches like psychology, public health and related businesses. 

The table below highlights the major Pharmacy career options in India -

Job Profiles

Average Salary (in INR) 

Pharmacist

2.6 LPA

Pharmacologist

4.5 LPA

Food and cosmetic products development scientist

4.8 LPA 

Clinical Trial Research Associate

3.4 LPA

Drug Inspector

2.8 LPA

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

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Salary of Pharmacist in India

The salary of a Pharmacist in India differs on the basis of factors like experience, qualifications, location, etc. Students can check the tables below to have a general idea about the salary packages of Pharmacists in India.

Average Pay Package of Pharmacists

Location also has a very important role in salary packages with urban areas offering higher salaries than rural areas.

Students can check the tables below to have a general idea about the average salary package of Pharmacists in India.

Sector Pharmacist Salary (INR)
Govt 3.1 LPA
Pvt 2.7 LPA

Specialisation Wise Salary of a Pharmacist in India

Students can check the tables below to have a general idea about the specialisation wise salary of Pharmacy freshers -

Specializations  Average Salary (INR)
Biotechnology Research Scientist 50 LPA
Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative 20 LPA
Research Scientist 70 LPA
Pharmaceutical Financial Analyst 20 LPA
Drug Regulatory Affairs 8 LPA

Experience Wise Salary of a Pharmacist in India

Students can take a look at the tables below to have a basic idea -

Experience  Average Salary (INR)
Fresher  3.50 LPA - 5 LPA
Experienced 10 LPA

Emerging Trends in Pharmacy 

Several trends are reshaping the Pharmacy career landscape as given below -

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

Pharmacy Scope in India: Jobs, Salary and Further Education

Pharmacy graduates have a wide range of industries they can work in, beyond just pharmacies. Here are some of the top areas:

Pharmacy Career Scope

Description

Pharmaceutical industry

All about research and development of new drugs, production, sales and marketing of medicines.

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, etc. hire pharmacists to manage medication distribution and patient care.

Retail Pharmacy

This is the most traditional setting for pharmacists, working in drugstores to handover medications and provide advice to customers.

Government

Work in government agencies like regulatory bodies or public health departments.

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Courses after Pharmacy 

There are many courses you can pursue after completing your Pharmacy program. Here are some popular options:

Courses

Description

PharmD

Qualifies graduates to provide direct patient care and medication management.

MBA in Hospital Management

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

Public Health Management

A program of study that 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. 

Clinical Research courses

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

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Pharmacy Top Recruiters in India

The top Indian recruiters who employ pharmacy graduates are listed in the table below. 

Top Indian Pharmacy Recruiters
Lupin Cipla
Piramal Sun Pharmaceuticals
Aurobindo Pharma Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
Serum Institute of India Ltd. Biocon

The top international recruiters who employ pharmacy graduates are listed in the table below. 

Top International Pharmacy Recruiters
Pfizer AbbVie
GlaxoSmithKline Johnson & Johnson
GlaxoSmithKline Amgen

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Top Colleges for Pharmacy Placements

Let’s have a look at some of the most significant colleges for Pharmacy with median salary offerings during the placement drive: 

Pharmacy Colleges

Median Salary

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences

35.41 LPA

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital

30 LPA

JIPMER

24 LPA

CK Pithawalla Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Research

23.2 LPA

AIIMS Rishikesh

21.6 LPA

DMIHER

4.68 - 20.4 LPA

S.M.S. Medical College

20.32 LPA

AIIMS Delhi

18 - 20 LPA

IMS, BHU

20 LPA

Note - This info is taken from the official website and can vary.

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  • Popular Private Pharmacy Course Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Pharmacy Course Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Pharmacy Course UG Courses
  • Popular Pharmacy Course PG Courses
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Popular Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Pharmacy Course Colleges in India. Learn more about these Pharmacy Course colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
44 K - 9.6 L
4.95 - 6.95 LPA

#40 NIRF

5 Courses
2.11 K - 3.33 K
20 - 22 LPA

#1 NIRF

4 Courses
12.93 L - 25.85 L
16.15 LPA
3 Courses
42.28 K - 3.19 L
6.8 LPA
6 Courses
60 K - 1.45 L
4.75 - 5.25 LPA
9 LPA

#2 NIRF

Popular Private Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

7 Courses
3 L - 7.65 L
3.5

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2 Courses
9.96 L
4.2

Pharmacy Applications open till Jan 20, 2026. Apply Now

3 Courses
2.2 L - 8.4 L
4.6

Pharmacy Applications open till Jan 15, 2026. Apply Now

4.6 L - 15.3 L
3.7

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

1.5 L - 9 L
4.27 - 5.5 LPA

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

2.76 L - 9.6 L
4.1

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Pharmacy Course. Students interested in pursuing a career on Pharmacy Course, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Jan '26

NEET PG 2025 stray round registration and choice ...

TENTATIVE

Jan '26

NEET PG 2025 stray round result

TENTATIVE

10 Jan ' 26 - 15 Jan ' 26

INI CET Nov 2025 round-2 reporting

9 Jan ' 26

INI CET 2025 round-2 seat allotment result

Mar '26 - Apr '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registration (Basic)

TENTATIVE

May '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Admit Card

TENTATIVE

Popular Pharmacy Course Specializations

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

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Pharmacy Course based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Pharmacy Course UG Courses

Following are the most popular Pharmacy Course UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Pharmacy Course PG Courses

Following are the most popular Pharmacy Course PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University offers various facilities to students. The department provides lab facility to UG/PG Pharmacy students. Tha lab has been designed in compliance with PCI/AICTE requirement. There are boys' and girls' hostels available in the college. There is me

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The curriculum of BPharm programme at the Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University is given below.
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Neha Pradhan

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The basic eligibility requirement for admission to BPharma Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University is given below:

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Aishwarya Bhatnagar

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The basic eligibility criteria for the Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) at Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University is given below

A pass in 10+2 examination (science academic stream) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. or Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy

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Vikrant Shekhar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The seat intake for lateral entry BPharm admissions at Parul University is currently unknown. The total BPharm seat intake is 100 at Parul University. Hence the BPharm lateralentry admissions must have a seat intake lower than or equal to 50 seats. Candidates who wish to know more must visit the web

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The BPharm fees at Parul University is higher for the candidates who belong to the NRI category. Students of the NRI category have to pay INR 7.8 Lacs as BPharm fees. 

On the other hand, candidates who belong to the Management Quota are required to pay INR 5.4 Lacs for the BPharm course at Parul Univ

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

The application fees for final submission of BPharm admissions at Parul University is only revealed to candidates after they have filled out the application form.

In the previous year, candidates were required to pay INR 300 as application fees for the BPharm application form. However, this fee can c

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

The Parul University BPharm admissions might be open to offline admission mode however, the website of the university does not mention an offline mode of application. Candidates who wish to apply in offline mode should download the application form after registration and then attach physical copies

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

The number of students placed during KIET University Bpharma placements has not been released yet. Once out, it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can have a look at the placement percentage recorded in the past years:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)
Placement Rate92%94%

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Yes, KIET University provides decent placements to its BPharma students. The table below provides the KIET University BPharma placement highlights:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest PackageINR 8.50 LPAINR 6.66 LPA
Average Package INR 3.53 LPAINR 3.55 LPA
Placement Rate92%94%

 

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diksha soni

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B pharm course duration is 4 years 

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MEDICAPS University is best because of the placement and campus life 

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Krishna Yadav

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B pharm couse duration is 4 years 

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Krishna Yadav

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The Course duration for B Pharma is 4 years after completing 12th class but if you had done Diploma like D Pharma then you can join B pharm with 2nd years students this is called lateral entry in B Pharm.

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Varun Kumar

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Aspirants must pass Class 12 with English and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology to apply for BPharm at Amity University Mumbai. Aspirants must pass DPharm from a PCI approved institute for direct lateral entry in the course.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The selection criteria for BPharm at MAKAUT is entrance based with the university accepting WBJEE scores for the same. The minimum eligibility is passing Class 12 with atleast 45% aggregate in any stream. Make sure that the minimum eligibility requirement for the preferred course is met before apply

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More than 50 recruiters visted the Parul University campus for BPharma placements 2025. Some of the top recruiters include Zydus, Sun Pharma, Alembic, GSK, etc. The highest package secured by the students of the BPharma batch 2025 was INR 6 LPA.

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The BPharma placements at Parul University are decent. Check out the key highlights of the Parul University BPharma placements 2025 in the table below:

ParticularsStatistics (2025)
the highest SalaryINR 6 LPA
Average SalaryINR 3.95 LPA
Companies Visited50+

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Aspirants who have passed Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics or Biology/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology with a minimum of 50% aggregate as per PCI are eligible to apply for BPharm at Bundelkhand University Jhansi.

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Nishtha Shukla

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KIET Ghaziabad accepts GPAT scores for admission to MPharm programme. Candidates also need to complete BPharm degree with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST) for admission to MPharm course.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, there are many job options after completing PharmD in the domain of Medicine like drug regulator officer, a Pharmacovigilance officer, drug researcher and can find jobs in companies like Lupin, Cipla, Piramal, etc.

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Pharm D Course

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Kritika Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

The PharmD degree fees can be from INR 3 L to INR 20 L. Some of the popular colleges that provides this course are JIPMER Puducherry, KGMU, BHU, etc.

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Pharm D Course

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Pallavi Rai

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Answered 3 weeks ago

PharmD regular degree course is generally offered for the duration of five to six years. And the fees is arround INR 2.3 Lacs - INR 9.6 Lakh.

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Pharm D Course

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Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

PharmD is a doctoral-level degree programme in the domain of Pharmacy offered by several institutes in India and abroad. It basically is a professional doctorate program in Pharmacy that teaches advanced level of how medicines and drugs work. Candidates who want to get into healthcare or even resear

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