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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

Table of contents
  • 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.
44 K - 9.6 L
4.95 - 6.95 LPA

#40 NIRF

4 Courses
12.93 L - 23.32 L
16.15 LPA

#401-500 Times Higher Education

1.07 L - 3.9 L
6.8 LPA

#301-400 Times Higher Education

9 LPA

#2 NIRF

1.16 L - 17.07 L
7.2 - 10.76 LPA
1 Course
3.6 K
12.09 LPA

#3 NIRF

Popular Private Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

3 Courses
2.2 L - 8.4 L
4.6

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

8 Courses
1.54 L - 5.5 L
3.6 LPA
7 Courses
3 L - 7.65 L
3.5

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

10 K - 4.06 L
1.9 LPA
2 Courses
1.5 L - 4 L

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

1.6 L - 9 L
4.27 - 5.5 LPA

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.

31 Jul ' 26 - 6 Aug ' 26

Round 1 Choice Filling

10 Jul ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Result

Sep '26

AIAPGET 2026 result declaration

TENTATIVE

22 Aug ' 26

AIAPGET 2026 exam date

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 a week ago

For getting addmission into Pharm D firstly you have to complete your 12th with biology and with that you have to clear state exam for the admission into pharmacy course apart from that you can also get direct admission into the Pharm D at chitkara college of pharmacy in management quota.

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Osman

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Sorry, but you cannot get admission to ICT with a 94.94 percentile in MHT CET (PCB).

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The duration of Griffith College MSc in Pharmaceutical Business and Technology course is 1 year. This course is delievered in partnership with Innopharma education. For admission to this course, the students are required to hold a Honors degree (minimum 2.2 or higher). 

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Chandra Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Xaviers College of Pharmacy DPharm course fee is INR 1.6 Lacs for two-year. The hostel fee is INR 1.2 Lacs for the total course duration. This fee information is as per official sources and hence, is indicative.

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Himanshi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the DPharm passouts of Xaviers College of Pharmacy can open a medical story. The candidates have to first register as a pharmacist after completing the course. Interested individual should read the guidelines carefully during formalities.

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Aayush Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, Xaviers College of Pharmacy course curriculum is inclusive of practical sessions, industry exposure, and laboratory training. The college campus has modern pharmacy laboratories with modern equipments.

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Ranjeeta Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Here is the table below showing some of the top government Pharmacy colleges in West Bengal along with their tuition fees.

Top Government Pharmacy Colleges in West BengalTuition Fee
Jadavpur University Pharmacy CoursesINR 9,600 - INR 96,000
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Pharmacy CoursesINR 36,000
Medical College Kolkata Pharmacy CoursesINR 48,000
Institute9 Pharmacy CoursesINR 1.6 lakh
Institute of Pharmacy, Kalyani Pharmacy CoursesINR 2,400

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Rankings are a good starting point but shouldn't be your only deciding factor. Sites like NIRF and other agencies rank based on parameters like faculty, research, and infrastructure, which matter, but placement reality can differ. It's smarter to combine rankings with actual student reviews, recruit

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Whether private colleges are a waste of money or not depends on the college. Private colleges like Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology or NSHM Knowledge Campus are among the best which have good infrastructure and campus recruitment opportunities. Check the table below for

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, WBJEE is the most common exam but not the only route available. Around 18 colleges specifically accept WBJEE scores for B.Pharma admission. Some colleges also offer direct or management quota admission based on 12th marks. For M.Pharma, GPAT is the main requirement instead of WBJEE. So options e

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Jadavpur University is ranked as the top Pharmacy college in West Bengal, i.e., #24, as per NIRF 2025. It combines strong faculty, solid infrastructure, and one of the lowest fees in the country at just INR 9,600 - INR 96,000. Its long academic history and industry connections give students real val

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Out of 187 colleges, only a handful truly stand out for quality and placements. Jadavpur University, GNIPST, NIPER Kolkata, and NSHM Knowledge Campus are consistently ranked among the best. Many other colleges exist mainly to fill seats and may lack strong faculty or lab infrastructure. It's better

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University charges one of the highest fees in the city. Its M.Pharma programme fee can go up to INR 17 Lacs for select specialisations. This is significantly higher compared to GTU-run colleges charging around INR 52,000. Higher fees usually come with better infrastructu

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Government pharmacy colleges in Ahmedabad are very few as compared to private pharmacy colleges in Ahmedabad city. These colleges are affiliated either to GTU or Gujarat University. Search the government colleges in the table given below.

Top Government Pharmacy Colleges in AhmedabadTuition Fee
L M College of Pharmacy CoursesINR 2,200 - INR 10.5 lakh
Gujarat University Pharmacy CoursesINR 54,000
Gujarat Technological University Pharmacy CoursesINR 52,500
L5 N.H.L. Municipal Medical College Pharmacy CoursesINR 19.02 lakh
Gujarat2 MET Medical College Pharmacy CoursesINR 24.18 lakh

NOTE: Data taken from the official website and can change.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Top recruiters include Zydus, Cadila, Intas Pharmaceutical, Sun Pharma, and Johnson & Johnson. These are well-known names in India's pharmaceutical industry. Ahmedabad's strong pharma industry base gives students good local placement opportunities. Internships with these companies are common during

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Most pharmacy colleges in Ahmedabad hold PCI (Pharmacy Council of India) approval. This approval is compulsory for the degree to be valid for pharmacy licensing. Along with PCI, many colleges also have AICTE and UGC recognition. Always confirm this approval status before taking admission anywhere. T

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Go through the table below to check the private Pharmacy colleges in Ahmedabad along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Pharmacy Colleges in AhmedabadTuition Fee
Nirma University Pharmacy CoursesINR 8.8 Lacs - INR 17 lakh
A-One Institute of Pharmacy CoursesINR 2.6 Lacs - INR 3.24 lakh
Indus University Pharmacy CoursesINR 86,000 - INR 3.15 lakh
Silver Oak College of Pharmacy CoursesINR 74,970 - INR 4.2 lakh
A-One Startup and Innovation University Pharmacy CoursesINR 2 Lacs - INR 3.2 lakh
A-One Pharmacy College Pharmacy CoursesINR 76,650 - INR 2.43 lakh
Rai University Pharmacy CoursesINR 1.04 Lacs - INR 3.2 lakh
Sabarmati University Pharmacy CoursesINR 70,000 - INR 2 lakh
Smt. NM Padalia Pharmacy College Pharmacy CoursesINR 1.96 Lacs - INR 2.36 lakh
GCS Medical College Pharmacy CoursesINR 18 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Not compulsory, but most pharmacy colleges in Ahmedabad are affiliated with GTU. This affiliation ensures a standard curriculum and recognised degree value. A few colleges are also affiliated with Gujarat University instead. Both affiliations are valid and accepted for further studies or jobs. It's

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Ahmedabad has around 31 pharmacy colleges offering various programs and specialisations. This includes B.Pharma, M.Pharma, D.Pharma, and Ph.D-level courses. Most of these colleges are affiliated with GTU, while a few are linked to Gujarat University. Students get a good range of choices based on bud

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Sorry, but according to me with 96.09 percentile in MHT-CET through PCB, you cannot get admission to ICT for B.Tech Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. The cuttoff competitively closes around 99.0 to 99.9 percentile.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

For admission at in or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, you must pass 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum score of 50% and Physics and Chemistry with mandatory subjects.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The BPharma  placements at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research are very good. Have a look at the table below to know more:

ParticularsBPharma Statistics (2023)BPharma Statistics (2024)BPharma Statistics (2025)
Total Students618092
Students Placed294560
Median SalaryINR 4.32 LPAINR 4.56 LPAINR 4.8 LPA

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, B.Pharma programs in Kolkata also have the requirement of internships wherein students must complete minimum 150 hours. It can be done at hospitals, community pharmacies or industrial pharmacy. This will give name of the practical experience hands on training and skills to start their careers a

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

B.Pharma General is the most popular specialisation, offered by nearly all colleges in Kolkata. A few colleges also offer Pharmaceutical Technology as an additional option. Some universities extend further specialisation opportunities at the M.Pharma level. Checking available specialisations helps s

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, about 9 colleges in Kolkata provide for lateral entry to B.Pharma. This option is open to students who have already completed a D.Pharma Diploma program. They can directly enrol in second year of the course, which will save them both time and money.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Not all colleges hold PCI approval, so verification is important before applying. Around 35 colleges in West Bengal overall are PCI-approved as per recent data. Always check the official PCI website to confirm a college's approval status. Studying in a non-approved college can affect your future lic

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, WBJEE is the most widely accepted entrance exam for B.Pharma admission in Kolkata. Most colleges, including top private ones, consider WBJEE scores for counselling. Some colleges also accept JEE Main scores as an alternative. A few private colleges may offer direct admission too. It's best to c

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, there are a total of 32 colleges in Lucknow that provide lateral entry for B.Pharma. Lateral entry is only for those who have a Diploma in D.Pharma or an equivalent qualification. This enables them to continue, from second year of B.Pharma.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

BBAU Lucknow offers pharmacy courses at just INR 40,000, making it the most affordable government option. This is much lower compared to other government and private colleges in the city. The University of Lucknow is another good choice with decent fees. T

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Most colleges in Lucknow accept admission through UPTAC or UPCET counselling. Some university-run programs also accept CUET scores for entry. A few colleges offer direct or management quota admission without any entrance exam. It's best to check the specific requirement of your chosen college. This

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

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