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Pharmacy course forms the foundation of medical science knowledge. The course is a great mix of science, health care, computer technology, business, math and also consultation. There are many Pharmacy courses that candidates can pursue like UG, PG, PhD, Diploma and even Certificates. The choice depends on one's future career goals. Candidates who are interested in medicines and drugs can apply for Pharmacy courses. 

What are Pharmacy Courses?

In India, Pharmacy education is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) but the management of the colleges and approval is granted by AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education). A Pharma course teaches how to deal with diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or any unknown pathogens. Pharmacy students study about medicines and drugs in the pharmceutical industry. 

Level of Courses

Candidates can see the types of Pharmacy courses offered below:

Courses

Duration

BPharma

Four Year

BPharma Lateral

Three Year

BPharma Hons

Four Year

BBA

Three Year

DPharma

Two Year

Certificate in Pharmaceutical Mgt.

6months to One Year

Undergraduate Level Courses in Pharmacy

Candidates can see the types of UG Pharmacy courses offered below:

Courses

Duration

Basic Eligibility

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

4 Years

10+2 in Science Stream with PCB

BPharma (Hons.)

4 Years

10+2 in Science Stream with PCB

BTech Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology

4 Years

10+2 in Science Stream with PCB

BBA in Pharmaceutical Management

3 years Passed in 10+2 with 45% marks

Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm)

2 Years

10+2 in Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry, biology/Mathematics

Certificate in Drug Development Product Management Specialization (Online)

3 months

10+2 in Science Stream

Certificate in Pharmaceutical Management

4 months

10+2 in Science Stream

Popular Pharmacy Specialisations

Candidates can see the list of popular specialisations offered in UG Pharmacy courses below:

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmacognosy

  • Ayurveda

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

  • BPharma + MBA (Integrated 4+2 year course) 

Postgraduate Level Courses in Pharmacy

Candidates can see the types of PG Pharmcy course offered below:

Courses

Duration

Basic Eligibility

Masters of Pharmacy (MPharma)

2 years

50% aggregate in BPharma

MBA in Pharmaceutical Management

2 years

Minimum 50% marks in BBA in Pharmaceutical Management

MTech Pharmaceutical Technology

2 years

At least 50 percent or an equivalent CGPA in their B.E./B.Tech

Specializations offered in MPharma Course

Candidates can see the list of popular specialisations offered in PG Pharmacy courses below:

  • Biopharmaceutics

  • Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokienetics

  • Biotechnology

  • Clinical Pharmacy

  • Cosmecuticals

  • Nanotechnology

  • Industrial Pharmacy

  • Quality Assurance

  • Natural Products

  • Phamacology & Toxicology

  • Drug Development and Regulatory Sciences

Doctoral Level Courses in Pharmacy (Pharm D)

Candidates can see the list of Pharmcy courses at Doctoral level:

  • Biotechnology

  • Pharmaceutical Medicine

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmacy practice

  • Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine

  • Pharmacology

  • Pharmacognosy

Top Entrance Exams in Pharmacy

Candidates can see the list of exams below:

Exam

Level

Courses

GPAT

National

MPharma

NIPER JEE

National

MPharma, MBA in Pharma, MTech in Pharma, PhD

Delhi CET

State

Diploma

Gujarat CET (GUJCET)

State

Degree and diploma programmes

UKSEE

State

BPharma and MPharma

WBJEE

State

BPharma

RUHS Pharmacy

Institute

BPharma and DPharma 

Jamia Hamdard Pharmacy Exam

Institute

BPharma, MPharma, PhD

Pharmacy Courses FAQs

Q. Are there any pharmacy courses after 12th?

A. Yes, there are several degree, diploma, certification courses such as Bachelor of Pharmacy (Bpharm), BTech Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, BBA in Pharmaceutical Management, Diploma in Pharmacy (Dpharm), Certificate in Pharmaceutical Management offered by some of the best colleges in the country.

Q. Are there any entrance exams for BPharma Programme?

A. Yes, you will have to appear for either national, state and institute level entrance exams to get shortlisted for admission to the BPharma programmes.

Q. Are there any entrance exams for MPharma Programme?

A. Yes, you will have to appear for GPAT, NIPER, or state and institute level entrance exams to get shortlisted for admission to the MPharma programmes.

Q. Which Pharmacy courses can I pursue after completing graduation degree?

A. After completing graduation, interested candidates can apply for Masters of Pharmacy (Mpharma), MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, and MTech Pharmaceutical Technology programmes to scale heights in their career.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility to apply for BPharma degree courses?

A. A candidate should have completed class 12 with either PCB, or PCM to be eligible for admission to BPharma programmes.

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  • Popular Pharmacy Course Colleges in India
  • 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.
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4.95 - 6.95 LPA

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6 Courses
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4.75 - 5.25 LPA
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42.28 K - 3.19 L
6.8 LPA
5 Courses
2.11 K - 3.33 K
20 - 22 LPA

#1 NIRF

4 Courses
10.38 L - 20.76 L
16.15 LPA
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7.2 - 10.76 LPA

Popular Private Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

7 Courses
3 L - 7.65 L
3.5

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

4 Courses
2.2 L - 8.4 L
4.4

Pharmacy Applications open till Dec 15, 2025. Apply Now

4.6 L - 15.3 L
3.55 LPA

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

2 Courses
1.95 L - 5.38 L
4.0

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

15 Courses
1.07 L - 4.07 L
2.71 LPA
3.9 L - 10.8 L

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.

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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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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

According to SPR's official fee structure:

B.Pharm: ₹ 2,50,000 per year

D.Pharm: ₹ 1,00,000 per year 

Pharm.D: ₹ 2,50,000 per year

M.Pharm: ₹ 3,00,000 per year

Thus, for a 4‑year B.Pharm course, tuition alone over 4 years comes to ~ ₹ 10 lakhs (assuming no increase, 2.5 lakhs * 4).

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Scholar-Level 17

Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

SPR lists its annual tuition fees for various programmes on its “Fee Structure” page. 

However — on that fee‑structure page — there is no explicit item listed for “registration fee, ” “admission fee, ” “caution deposit, ” or similar one-time charges.

The “Fee Structure” table simply shows “Fees per

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

For allied‑health / allied‑sciences‑type courses under DPGU (in parts of the institution outside pharmacy), the “fee payment guidelines” accept payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, NEFT/RTGS, etc. rather than cash.

At least for some other schools under DPGU (for example their School of Design

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — there is public information about how fees are paid at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU) / its School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) (since SPR is part of DPU/DPGU), and based on that you can infer which payment modes are accepted for fee payments there.

According to the “Guidelines for

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — there is a publicly stated fee‑refund policy for Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU) — which includes its School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR).

According to the official refund / cancellation policy page of DPGU / its umbrella institute:

If a student withdraws or cancels admission before

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does offer scholarships for merit‑based students.

According to publicly available information:

There's a “Chancellor's Scholarship” for students with “exceptional academic achievements or top merit rank” — this off

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Scholar-Level 17

Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

SPR lists a number of scholarship/fee‑waiver categories: e.g. “Chancellor's Scholarship” (100 % waiver for top merit), “Bhagyavidya Scholarship” (75 % waiver for meritorious students), EWS (50 %), “Sukanya Scholarship” for girl students (25 %), sports‑achiever scholarships, etc. 

These scholarship

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — there are special scholarships / fee‑concessions for girl students at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR).

Among the listed scholarships for SPR is a scheme named “Sukanya Scholarship”, described as for “meritorious girl students.” This offers a 25%

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes,  based on publicly available information, Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does list a “concession for wards of staff & alumni” among its scholarship/fee‑concession schemes.

The “Fee Concession for Wards of Staff & Alumni” is explicitly named in t

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — there are scholarship / fee‑waiver schemes at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) that could apply to students from economically weaker sections — but I did not find clear, public confirmation that there are dedicated “minority‑community scholarshi

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Based on what's available for SPR (and common procedure across similar institutions), here's how you'd usually apply:

  1. Fill admission + scholarship form when applying for admission

    • SPR's “Application Form” for admission (online) includes listing of all programmes — B.Pharm, D.Pharm, etc.

    • While applyi

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Answered 11 hours ago

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The SPR offers various scholarships: e.g. “Chancellor's Scholarship, ” “Bhagyavidya Scholarship, ” scholarships for economically weaker students (EWS), sports achievers, girl‑students, etc. with tuition‑fee waivers ranging from partial to full. 

The scholarship categories are based on merit, econo

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Answered 11 hours 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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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

If you join B.Pharm at SPR (or equivalent), the first year is likely to build foundation in biological and physical sciences, basic pharmacy principles, and analytical skills. Specifically:

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology — learning the structure & function of the human body, understanding organ system

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

The PCI's own “approved courses” list names D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm — these are the legitimate courses for pharmacist registration under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.

According to a recent article, SPR is described as “approved by the PCI.” 

On SPR's website they list courses like D.Pharm, B.

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — there is reasonably strong evidence that Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) builds industry‑relevant modules into its pharmacy programmes (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, etc.), or at least aims to align its curriculum closely with industry needs.

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — there are indications that Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) includes soft‑skills and communication/ “life‑skills” or personality‑development components as part of its curriculum.

In SPR's admissions brochure, under the “Bachelor's Degree (B.Pharm

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Scholar-Level 17

Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

SPR states that it has “state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure” and “well‑equipped laboratories” for its pharmacy courses.

The academic programmes listed (D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, etc.) require practical/laboratory training — for example, D.Pharm is described as a two‑year foundational program

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Answered 11 hours ago

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Yes — there are internship opportunities integrated into the curriculum at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR).

The SPR “Placement” page explicitly lists “Customized Training & Internships” among its services.

For the D.Pharm programme, the course page men

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

SPR's programme list includes a variety of courses: D.Pharm, B.Pharm (and B.Pharm + MBA in Pharmaceutical Technology), M.Pharm with multiple specializations, Pharm.D, Ph.D, and even some certificate/ advanced‑study options. 

SPR emphasises “state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, ” “hands‑on learning, ” an

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

SPR advertises “state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, ” “well‑equipped laboratories, ” “instrumentation room, ” and “hands‑on learning experience.” 

Their courses (especially M.Pharm, Pharm.D, and B.Pharm) emphasise “practical learning” and “hands-on training.”

Laboratories are described as “modern, ” w

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Answered 11 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) does have a dedicated placement (or more precisely “Training & Placement/Placement”) cell for pharmacy students.

On SPR's official website, there is a “Placement” page describing a “Training and Placement Cell” wh

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Answered 11 hours ago

Based on SPR's placement lists and external placement‑data sources, these companies frequently show up as employers for DPGU‑SPR pharmacy students: 

DR. REDDY's LABORATORIES

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

CADILS PHARMACEUTICALS

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS

EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS
 
AUROBINDO PHARMA
 
ALKEM LABORATORIES

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Answered 12 hours ago

Hi.

Yes, internships are mandatory for everybody.”

On the SPR website, the description of its D.Pharm programme notes that the course “emphasizes hands‑on training through internships in hospital, community and retail Pharmacy.” 

On the SPR “Placement” page, the Training & Placement Cell is described a

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Answered 12 hours ago

Hi.

Their official placement page mentions that the “Training and Placement Cell … organizes recruitment events, workshops, seminars, industrial visits … to enhance students' capabilities and prepare them for the workforce.”

SPR claims to support “on‑campus placements” as one of its key placement‑serv

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Scholar-Level 17

Answered 12 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR) offers several specializations for its M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy) programme.

Here are the M.Pharm specializations available at SPR:

  • Pharmaceutics — Focuses on drug formulation, dosage design, pharmaceutical techn

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Scholar-Level 17

Answered 12 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — there is a pharmacy college in Pune under Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU). That college is:

School of Pharmacy and Research, DPGU (sometimes “DPGU‑SPR”, earlier known as Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Pimpri‑Pune).

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Answered 12 hours ago

Hi.

Yes — there are several “top‑tier” pharmacy colleges in India that are generally regarded as better (in terms of reputation, research, infrastructure, placement, national ranking) than or comparable to Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR).

JAMIA HAMDARD- N

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Check Eligibility

You must have passed 10+2 (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry and either Biology or Mathematics. 

Equivalent qualifications approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) are also accepted. 

Visit the Official Website & Fill Application Form

Go to SPR's official website.

Naviga

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Passed 10+2 (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry and either Biology or Mathematics. 

Minimum required aggregate marks: usually at least 45% (general) or 40% for reserved‑category applicants. 

Must meet any entrance/selection requirements as per institute norms (some listings mention seat allotm

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