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Bachelor in Pharmacy or B Pharmacy is a course that focuses on drugs, medicines, their uses, how to maintain them, etc. It is a popular option if you want to work in the field of medical research or want to open your own medical shop. Human Anatomy, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry are the major Pharmacy subjects that are covered in this UG course. It is a four-year course for you after completing Class 12 whereas if you have completed DPharma (Diploma in Pharmacy), you can complete this course in only three years. Pharmacy subjects include both theoretical and lab studies that are covered in 8 semesters.

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List of Pharmacy Subjects

This section lists some of the basic subjects taught in Pharmacy classes for your reference.

Core Subjects for Pharmacy

Here are the core subjects you will find in Pharmacy courses -

Subject Name

Details

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

 

Studies related to chemical aspects associated with drugs and medicines are included in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry

 

Uses of inorganic substances in pharmaceuticals including preparatory methods, properties, etc. are covered in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

 

Microorganisms that contribute towards the development and scaling up of pharmaceuticals are studied in this subject.

Pharmacology

 

The influence of drugs on living beings is studied in this subject.

Computer Applications in Pharmacy

 

The use of computers in retail pharmacy along with CADD (Computer -Aided Design of Drugs), data storage, computer-based learning, etc. are included in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Analysis

 

How to identify, separate, purify, and determine pharmaceutical products are explained in this subject.

Industrial Pharmacy

 

Marketing, development, manufacturing, and quality assurance activities are covered in this subject.

Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

 

Concepts related to modern Pharmacognosy and the development of Phytochemistry are to be studied in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Engineering

 

It covers topics related to quality control, discovering, manufacturing, and analysing drugs and their formulas.

Remedial Biology/ Remedial

 

How to use biological agents to eliminate contaminants from the water or any other medium is explained in this subject.

Mathematics

 

Measurements and methods of calculations used to determine, prescribe, and develop medication are covered in this subject.

Physical Pharmaceutics

 

Concepts of Chemistry and Physics that are associated with Pharmacy are covered in this subject.

Biochemistry

 

It involves studying concepts related to living organisms and chemical processes happening within their bodies.

Elective Subjects in Pharmacy

The elective subjects available for picking in Pharmacy courses are listed below -

Elective Subject

Details

Pharma-Marketing Management-Theory

Studies related to pharmaceutical basics and management along with marketing related to pharmaceuticals are covered in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science-Theory

New drugs and medicines in the Indian and other markets are studied in this subject.

Pharmacovigilance-Theory

Risk management, signal intelligence, expedited reporting, and other concepts related to pharmaceutical management are covered in this subject.

Standardisation and Quality Control of Herbals - Theory

How to standardise minimum and maximum proportions of active ingredients in pharmaceutical products is explained in this subject.

CADD - Theory

How to identify new possibilities and research on drug designs using computational methods is taught in this subject.

Cell and Molecular Biology - Elective Subject

The study of macromolecules like RNA, lipids, DNA, etc. along with cellular structure and their functions are covered in this subject.

Cosmetic Science - Theory

The aspects related to business, development, and regulations of cosmetics are covered in this subject.

Experimental Pharmacology or Pharmacological Screening Methods

Identification methods and optimization of potential drugs using different pharmacological methods are explained in this subject.

Advanced Instrumentation Techniques

Understanding advanced instruments and their application in drug development and analysis are covered in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Product Development

Formulation, development of a prototype, biological aspects, scaling up of pharmaceutical products, etc. are to be studied in this subject.

Specialisations offered in Pharmacy Subjects

The top specialisations offered in BPharmacy in various colleges and universities in India are given below -

Specialisation

Details

Industrial Pharmacy

It is concerned with developing, manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of drugs.

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient care and utilising medications to improve patient health are the primary focus of this branch of Pharmacy.

Pharmaceutical Technology

Basic studies of different machines and technologies employed in the pharmaceutical sector.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Synthesis of bioactive molecules and drug design methods are covered in this subject.

Pharmacognosy

Drugs made from natural ingredients obtained from plants and animals are discussed in this subject.

Pharmacology

The drugs and their influence on humans and other living beings are studied in this subject.

Sales and Marketing

The concepts related to sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products and machines are discussed in this subject.

Books and Authors related to Pharmacy Subjects

Some of the popular Pharmacy books along with the details of their authors are given in the below table -

Book Name

Author/Publication

Subject

Details

Drug Discrimination

John Wiley

Pharmaceutics - Drugs

This book is a guide to chemical entities that were newly founded and their contribution and evaluation of known or new pharmacological agents.

Atlas of Human Anatomy

Elsevier

Human Anatomy and Physiology

The structure of Human Anatomy and various concepts associated with it are discussed in this book.

Proteins: Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Wiley India

Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry

Protein science and the use of proteins in the manufacturing of medicines and drugs are covered in this book.

Medicinal Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products

Wiley India

Medicinal Chemistry

This book focuses on bioactive natural components and their use in Medicinal Chemistry.

Dosage Calculations

Pickar, Gloria D.

Pharmaceuticals - Drugs

This book talks about how to calculate drug dosage and concepts related to it.

Organic Chemistry

Pearson India

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

The role and contribution of organic chemistry in the field of Pharmacy are discussed in this book.

Textbook of Pharmacognosy

Arumugam

Pharmacognosy

How natural substances obtained from plants and animals are used in Pharmaceutical products is explained in this book.

Analytical Chemistry

CBS

Medicinal Chemistry

Chemical properties of drugs and how to study them are covered in this book.

Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology

Pillai, K. K

Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry

Testing of bodily fluids and concepts related to Biochemistry are discussed in this book.

Clinical Research

CBS

Clinical Pharmacy

How to determine the best and safest way to administer a drug or medicine to a specific disease is explained in this book.

Syllabus for Distance Programme in Pharmacy

As per the regulations of PCI, BPharm, MPharm, and DPharm programs need to be completed in regular mode only. Therefore, distance programmes are not available for these 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
3.33 K
20 - 22 LPA

#1 NIRF

4 Courses
12.93 L - 25.85 L
16.15 LPA
1.07 L - 3.19 L
6.8 LPA
9 LPA

#2 NIRF

1.16 L - 17.07 L
7.2 - 10.76 LPA

Popular Private Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

7 Courses
3 L - 7.65 L
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2.2 L - 8.4 L
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7 LPA

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1.4 L - 6.5 L
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1.49 L - 6.51 L

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.

27 Jun ' 26 - 4 Jul ' 26

Release of Admit Card

4 Jul ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Exam date

14 Jun ' 26 - 21 Jun ' 26

NEET RE-Exam Admit Card

22 May ' 26 - 22 Jun ' 26

NEET 2026 Application Refund Last Date

Jun '26

AIAPGET 2026 admit card release

TENTATIVE

Jul '26

AIAPGET 2026 exam date

TENTATIVE

Aug '26

NEET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip

TENTATIVE

Aug '26

NEET PG 2026 Admit Card Release Date

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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

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Answered Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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 Yesterday

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

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

To meet the minimum eligibility criteria, candidates must pass their Class 12 board examination from a recognised board with a minimum aggerate of 45% marks in the Science stream (40% for reserved category students). However, since LM College of Pharmacy is highly competitive, the actual aggregate o

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

To meet the minimum eligibility criteria, candidates must pass their Class 12 board examination from a recognised board with a minimum aggerate of 45% marks in the Science stream (40% for reserved category students). However, since LM College of Pharmacy is highly competitive, the actual aggregate o

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

Yes, students from other recognised national boards (CBSE or ICSE) can apply, but they must fulfill the Gujarat residency rules or clear the eligibility criteria specified by ACPC. However, majority of the seats are reserved for students who have completed their schooling in Gujarat and appeared for

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

The seats under the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) generally close the fastest. Because TFWS fully waives the base tuition fee for high-scoring students from lower-income backgrounds, these seats are taken up instantly by the top rankers on the general merit list.

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

No, the official LM College of Pharmacy BPharm Cutoff 2026 has not been released yet. The cutoffs are calculated live during the counselling rounds based on the total number of applicants, their entrance scores, and how many top-rankers select LMCP as their first preference.

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

Yes, apart from the minimal baseline tuition fees, candidates pursuing LM College of Pharmacy BPharm must pay a few external and variable institutional charges. During physical campus enrollment, a one-time refundable caution money deposit is collected, which is fully returned upon completing the fo

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

To secure a seat under the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) at LM College of Pharmacy, candidates must meet the socioeconomic and academic criteria established by the Admission Committe for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat.

Criteria:

  • The applicants must be a resident of Gujarat.
  • They must have scor

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

To secure a seat under the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) at LM College of Pharmacy, candidates must meet the socioeconomic and academic criteria established by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat.

Criteria:

  • The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. 
  • They must have sco

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

The BPharm placements at LM College of Pharmacy are good. While LMCP does not officially release its the highest individual salary packages, the latest available data shows that the official median package for BPharm graduates is INR 2.30 LPA.

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Al Kashaf

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 days ago

The GPAT syllabus carries the following subjects-

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmacology & Allied Subjects
  • Other Pharma subjects

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Ranjeeta Srivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 6 days ago

BPharm the latest placement data is not released. The number of students placed during NITTE University BPharm placements is mentioned below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

Total students

51

Students completed the course

49

Students selected for higher studies

34

Students placed

15

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Satyendra Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Hi.

It is an informal designation. People call NIPER the "IIT of Pharmacy" because the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research institutes occupy a position in pharmaceutical education somewhat similar to what the IITs occupy in engineering.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi.

Yes Pharmacy colleges in Mumbai offer jobs in companies other than hospitals.  In fact, most pharmacy graduates from colleges in Mumbai do not end up working in hospitals. Pharmacy colleges primarily prepare students for opportunities across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, research

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Yes, Innovative Group of College offer scholarship to BPharma students. The college offers scholarship on the basis of merit in last qualifying exams. To avail scholarship, students must be eligible. Check below eligibility to avail BPharma scholarship:

Eligibility CriteriaScholarship Amount (INR)
Topper of University Merit ListINR 1 lakh
Second Position in University Merit ListINR 75,000
Third to Fifth Position in University Merit ListINR 50,000
Securing 95% or AboveINR 20,000
Securing 90% – 94.99%INR 15,000
Securing 80% – 84.99%INR 5,000

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The highest package for BPharma is not out yet. Once released, it will be updated here. Check out the table below to know more about the median package offered during HNGBU BPharma placeements:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics (2023)

BPharm Placement Statistics (2024)

BPharm Placement Statistics (2025)

Median package

INR 2.04 LPA

INR 2 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode MPharma admission is entrance-based. The eligibility to apply for MPharma at Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode is a graduation degree in relevant stream from a recognised board. The final selection is done on the basis o

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

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

Contributor-Level 10

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 BPharma fees is INR 2.9 lakh. PR Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Talegaon includes other 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, students cannot get admission in PR Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Talegaon BPharma without MHCET. Students must obtain a score in MHCET for admission. However, academic scores are also considered. The final selection is done on the basis of MHCET /merit, followed by CAP counselling.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

To get admission in PR Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Talegaon BPharma, students must fulfil the eligibility. The eligibility to apply for BPharma at PR Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Talegaon is pass Class 12 examination with 45% in Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the Mat

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

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