Pharmacy Courses: Fees 2026, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

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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:
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Courses |
Duration |
|---|---|
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BPharma |
Four Year |
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BPharma Lateral |
Three Year |
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BPharma Hons |
Four Year |
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BBA |
Three Year |
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DPharma |
Two Year |
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Certificate in Pharmaceutical Mgt. |
6months to One Year |
Undergraduate Level Courses in Pharmacy
Candidates can see the types of UG Pharmacy courses offered below:
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Courses |
Duration |
Basic Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) |
4 Years |
10+2 in Science Stream with PCB |
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BPharma (Hons.) |
4 Years |
10+2 in Science Stream with PCB |
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BTech Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology |
4 Years |
10+2 in Science Stream with PCB |
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BBA in Pharmaceutical Management |
3 years | Passed in 10+2 with 45% marks |
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Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm) |
2 Years |
10+2 in Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry, biology/Mathematics |
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Certificate in Drug Development Product Management Specialization (Online) |
3 months |
10+2 in Science Stream |
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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:
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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Pharmaceutics
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Pharmacognosy
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Ayurveda
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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BPharma + MBA (Integrated 4+2 year course)
Postgraduate Level Courses in Pharmacy
Candidates can see the types of PG Pharmcy course offered below:
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Courses |
Duration |
Basic Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
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2 years |
50% aggregate in BPharma |
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MBA in Pharmaceutical Management |
2 years |
Minimum 50% marks in BBA in Pharmaceutical Management |
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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:
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Biopharmaceutics
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Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokienetics
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Biotechnology
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Clinical Pharmacy
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Cosmecuticals
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Nanotechnology
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Industrial Pharmacy
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Quality Assurance
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Natural Products
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Phamacology & Toxicology
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Drug Development and Regulatory Sciences
Doctoral Level Courses in Pharmacy (Pharm D)
Candidates can see the list of Pharmcy courses at Doctoral level:
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Biotechnology
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Pharmaceutical Medicine
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Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Pharmaceutics
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Pharmacy practice
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Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine
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Pharmacology
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Pharmacognosy
Top Entrance Exams in Pharmacy
Candidates can see the list of exams below:
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Exam |
Level |
Courses |
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GPAT |
National |
MPharma |
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NIPER JEE |
National |
MPharma, MBA in Pharma, MTech in Pharma, PhD |
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Delhi CET |
State |
Diploma |
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Gujarat CET (GUJCET) |
State |
Degree and diploma programmes |
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UKSEE |
State |
BPharma and MPharma |
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WBJEE |
State |
BPharma |
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RUHS Pharmacy |
Institute |
BPharma and DPharma |
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Jamia Hamdard Pharmacy Exam |
Institute |
BPharma, MPharma, PhD |
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1143 Colleges
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854 Colleges
- Quality Assurance
294 Colleges
- Pharmacognosy
230 Colleges
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101 Colleges
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51 Colleges
- Ayurved
29 Colleges
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17 Colleges
Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
- M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical ChemistryBITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.)Madras Medical College, Chennai
- MD in PharmacologyMadras Medical College, Chennai
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.)Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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UG Courses
- D.Pharma
3634 Colleges
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2453 Colleges
- UG Diploma
124 Colleges
- B.Sc.
20 Colleges
- B.Voc
4 Colleges
Popular Pharmacy Course PG Courses
PG Courses
- M.Pharma
1372 Colleges
- MD
270 Colleges
- M.Sc.
101 Colleges
- PG Diploma
55 Colleges
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23 Colleges
News & Updates
Mar 12, 2026
Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
The NBEMS will release the GPAT final answer key 2026 along with the results. The authority prepares the final answer key after analysing the objections raised by candidates.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
NSHM Durgapur WBJEE cutoff 2025 was declared for admission to the BTech and BPharm courses for various categories under the All India quota. For the General AI category, the last round cutoff was 98492. Hence, students need a rank of at least 98492 or preferably below to avail admission at NSHM Dur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
NSHM Durgapur WBJEE cutoff 2025 for the BPharm course was published for admission to various All India categories. For the General AI category, the cutoff was 71311. Hence, students would need to secure a rank of at least 71311 or below to gain admission at NSHM Durgapur.
Note: Other categories will
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The fees for BPharm is INR 1.88 lakh at MET Institute of Pharmacy. Aspirants who are selected for admission need to pay the programme fees to confirm their seat. Candidates must pay the fees in the mode accepted by the institute.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
Aspirants belonging to Maharashtra State are offered admission in BPharm programme of MET Institute of Pharmacy via their MHT-CET scores. All India Candidates can get admission in BPharm based on their MHT-CET or NEET scores.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
The hostel fees for the BPharm students has not been mentioned on the website of Silver Oak College of Pharmacy. However, the institute does offer hosel service to its students. Thus, candidates can assume that the BPharm course fees is inclusive of the hostel fees charged by Silver Oak College of P
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
According to the website of Silver Oak College of Pharmacy, candidates who have cleared their Class 12 board exams from the PCM, PCB or PCMB stream are eligible for the Silver Oak College of Pharmacy BPharm course.
There is no mention of a minimum aggregate that candidats need to score to be eligible
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
There is no mention of a refund policy on the website of Silver Oak College of Pharmacy for BPharm students. Most institutes follow the UGC norms for offering refunds to any student who cancels their admission at the institute.
The UGC norms allow candidates to receive refunds if they cancel their ad
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The course fees for the Silver Oak College of Pharmacy BPharm course is currently unknown for the academic year 2026. Last year, the four year BPharm fees at Silver Oak College of Pharmacy was INR 4.2 lakh. The aforementioned fees was charged in four equal instalments of INR 1.05 Lacs each.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The admission form for BPharm admissions at Silver Oak College of Pharmacy is available on the website of the institute.
However, the available admission form must be downloaded and submitted via posting to apply for BPharm at Silver Oak College of Pharmacy.
Candidates might be able to access the admi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, the NEET-UG 2026 registrations have been closed at this point. The last date to register for the aforementioned entrance exam was March 11th 2026. However, candidates can still try to apply for Silver Oak College of Pharmacy BPharm admissions as the institute does not mention NEET-UG as a mandat
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
It is unclear whether the Silver Oak College of Pharmacy BPharm admissions are open for the academic year 2026. The website of the institute is currently only showing the admission form for the academic year 2025.
Thus, candidates can assume that the Silver Oak College of Pharmacy is yet to open the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Silver Oak College of Pharmacy has not mentioned NEET-UG as a madatory entrance exam for BPharm admissions. Generally, BPharm admissions do not require candidates to appear for the NEET-UG exam to qualify for admissions.
Candidates should connect with the admission desk of Silver Oak College of Pharm
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The Silver Oak College of Pharmacy has not mentioned the requirement of any entrance exams for BPharm admissions. However, the admission form for BPharm admissions does ask for the details of the entrance exams such as NEET-UG.
Candidates will need to contact the Silver Oak College of Pharmacy admiss
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MPharma at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy is an advanced postgraduate programme offering specializations in areas like Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with emphasis on research and development. It is a two-year course offered in full-time mode.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in the MPharma programme at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy should have passed BPharma with at least 55% aggregate score to be eligible for this programme.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Candidates wishing to tae admission in Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy have to fill an online application form on the official website of college along with the application fee of INR 1000 for initiating admission process. Candidates must check eligibility before appying to this programme.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
DPharma programme at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy is offered in full time mode for a duration of two years. Candidates should have passed Class 12 in Science stream to be eligible to apply for this programme.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy offers four-year BPharma programme. The entire course is divided into eight semesters. Candidates applying to this programme should have passed Class 12 with Science stream to be eligible for this programme.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The total tuition fee of BPharma at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy is INR 2.5 lakh. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To take admission in the MPharma programme at Lucknow University, the candidate should have pursued BPharma in graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 55%. So, yes with 62% in BPharma you can get admission at Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The GPAT score is valid for three years. Candidates who have qualified the GPAT exam can participate in the counselling process till next three years for admissions to MPharma course.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Have a look at the best GPAT colleges that accept MPharma admissions after the exam results-
- Panjab University
- Central University of Rajasthan
- Central University of Punjab
- NIPER, Hyderabad
- BBAU, Lucknow
- Jamia Hamdard
- Gujarat Technological University
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Candidates applying for MPharma at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy should have completed BPharma from PCI and AICTE approved institute with a minimum of 60% marks for General/OBC and 45% for reserved category students. Applicants are selected based on their CUET PG score.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The placement rate recorded during Oriental College of Pharmacy MPharm placements 2024 and past two years was 100%.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Oriental College of Pharmacy MPharm placements highlights 2024 as compared with 2023 are mentioned below:
Particulars | MPharm Placement Statistics 2023 | MPharm Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Median package | INR 3.4 LPA | INR 3.52 LPA |
Number of graduating students | 32 | 29 |
Students placed | 32 | 29 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The number of students placed over the past three years during Oriental College of Pharmacy BPharm placements is mentioned below:
Particulars | BPharm Placement Statistics 2022 | BPharm Placement Statistics 2023 | BPharm Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Number of graduating students | 93 | 93 | 78 |
Students placed | 3 | 26 | 48 |
Students selected for higher studies | 14 | 18 | 6 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy offers a two-year DPharma programme at UG level. Candidates who wish to take admission in this programme, have to appear in JEECUP exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The key highlights of Oriental College of Pharmacy BPharm placements 2024 and 2023 are mentioned below:
Particulars | BPharm Placement Statistics 2023 | BPharm Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Median package | INR 1.47 LPA | INR 2.75 LPA |
Number of graduating students | 93 | 78 |
Students placed | 26 | 48 |
Students selected for higher studies | 18 | 6 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy offers a four-year BPharma programme in full-time mode. It is divided into eight semesters. The students who meet eligibility criteria are given admission based on their CUET UG score.
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Contributor-Level 10
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