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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Popular Pharmacy Course Specializations
Popular Specializations
- Pharmaceutical
1147 Colleges
- Pharmacology
859 Colleges
- Quality Assurance
296 Colleges
- Pharmacognosy
232 Colleges
- Pharmacy Practice
102 Colleges
- Post Baccalaureate
50 Colleges
- Ayurved
29 Colleges
- Biopharmaceuticals
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
Top Ranked Colleges by Location
Popular Pharmacy Course UG Courses
UG Courses
- D.Pharma
3652 Colleges
- B.Pharma
2461 Colleges
- UG Diploma
125 Colleges
- B.Sc.
21 Colleges
- B.Voc
5 Colleges
Popular Pharmacy Course PG Courses
PG Courses
- M.Pharma
1375 Colleges
- MD
271 Colleges
- M.Sc.
103 Colleges
- PG Diploma
55 Colleges
- MBA/PGDM
23 Colleges
News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
The total tuition fee of BPharma at The Oxford College of Pharmacy is INR 1.1 lakh. This is taken from official sources. It can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Candidates wishing to take admissioni in BPharma at The Oxford College of Pharmacy should have passed Class 12 with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects-Mathematics or Biology or PCMB.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Candidates wishing to take admission in DPharma at The Oxford College of Pharmacy should have passed Class 12 with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry as compulsory subjects. Candidates can have either Mathematics or Biology or PCMB. Age should be at least 17 years on or before 31
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Aspirants need to pass Class 12 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) subjects from a recognised board to apply for BPharm at Parul University, Goa.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates can check below the seats offered for MPharm at Oriental College of Pharmacy Bhopal:
Course | Seat |
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M.Pharma - Pharmaceutics | 15 |
M.Pharma - Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 6 |
M.Pharma - Pharmacology | 15 |
M.Pharma - Quality Assurance | 9 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates can check below the list of documents required at the time of admission at Oriental College of Pharmacy, Bhopal:
- High School Marksheet/Certificate
- Higher Secondary Marksheet/Certificate.
- Caste Certificate issued by competent authority (for M.P domicile candidates)
- Domicile issued by competent
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Check below the steps of application process at Oriental College of Pharmacy, Bhopal:
- Go to the official website of Oriental College of Pharmacy, Bhopal
- Enquiry Form appears on Home page
- Fill the enquiry form
- Login using creditentials
- Fill the application form
- Pay an application fee
- Submit the form
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Oriental College of Pharmacy, Bhopal offer application in both online and offline modes. Camdidates can apply offline for admission by taking the application from the college's campus. Registration through the DTE Madhya Pradesh counseling process is mandatory for final admission to programs like DP
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in Oriental College of Pharmacy, Bhopal courses, candidates have to fill an application form. They have to appear for entrance exam and seats are allotted through Common Counselling process conducted by DTE, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in Oriental College of Pharmacy, Bhopal should fulfil course-specific eligibility. Applicants have to fill the application form on the official website of college. They have to appear for required entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Oriental College of Pharmacy offer courses at Diploma, UG and PG level in the field of pharmacy. The college offer courses such as:
- DPharma
- BPharma
- MPharma
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
BPharma holders can work in several fields such as being a pharmacist, patient counseling can carry further studies such as master degree, as a faculty, or working as a drug information specialist.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in BPharma at Oriental College of Pharmacy, Bhopal should have passed Class 12 with 45% (Gen) and 40% for SC, ST & OBC. So, yes with 52% marks in Class 12 you are eligible to apply for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, candidates who are interested in Oriental College of Pharmacy BPharma courses can apply directly for admissions after clearing Class 12 board exams. The institute has not listed any mandatory entrance exams that candidates need to clear in order to apply for BPharma at Oriental College of Pharm
Answered a week ago
MPharma + MBA at NMIMS Shirpur is offered for three years in full-time mode. To be eligible, students must pass BPharm examination with 55% aggregate. Admission for MPharm + MBA is through NMIMS Written test and Personal Interview. NMIMS Written test is not mandatory for GPAT Qualified candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To get admission in integrated MPharma + MBA at NMIMS Shirpur, students must meet the eligibility requirement. To be eligible, students must pass BPharm examination with 55% of marks / 6 CGPA from any Pharmacy Council of India approved institute.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, studnets cannot get admission in NMIMS Shirpur BPharma without entrance exam. Admission is entrance-based. The final selection is abse don entrance scores. The final selection is based on NMIMS CET scores. Students can apply online for NMIMS Shirpur BPharma admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To get admission in BPharma at NMIMS Shirpur, students must meet the eligibility requirement. The eligibility is to pass Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) and English as compulsory subjects and obtain minimum 45% marks.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The total tuition fee of BPharma at Allied Health, Bhawanipur Global Campus is INR 6 Lacs to INR 7.5 lakh. Candidates have to pay the course fee after seat allotment to confirm admission. This number is taken from the official website of college. It can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
To get admission in NMIMS Hyderabad BPharm, students have to check the eligibility and apply online. Admissions are offered through NMIMS CET/ CET (depending on the direct/ entrance-based admissions). Selected students have to pay the admission fees to complete the process.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, NMIMS Hyderabad does offer BPharm programme in full-time mode. The course is offerede for a duration of four years. Students can also pursue integrated BPharm + MBA programme.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Students have to meet the Bokaro Institute of Medical and Health Sciences eligibility to get admission in the institute. The basic eligibility is as below:
- Class 12 with PCM/ PCMB/ PCB and a minimum aggregate of 45% from a recognised board
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Bokaro Institute of Medical and Health Sciences has 60 seats for its Diploma in Pharmacy programme. These are filled on a merit basis. Students have to meet the minimum eligibility to get admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The BPharma course at Global Institute of Technology and Management is a four year, full time UG programme with total tuition fee of approximately INR 105000 focusing on pharmaceutical science.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
A total of 180 students from BPharma and DPharma were placed during the 2026 placement drive. Have a look at the table below to know more:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2026) |
|---|---|
| Students Placed | 180 |
| the highest Package | INR 22 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 8 LPA |
| Companies Visited | 350+ |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, GD Goenka university offers scholarship based on the merit ( mostly based on CUET score or 12th grade score ) for all UG programs including B. Pharmacy.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
As per my knowledge, you can cancel your admission before 4th semester and you can get atleast half refund.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 weeks ago
The median package recorded during LM College of Pharmacy MPharma placements 2024 was INR 3.30 LPA. Since last year, there has been a growth of 10%. Refer of the table below to know more:
| Particulars | MPharma Placement Statistics (2022) | MPharma Placement Statistics (2023) | MPharma Placement Statistics (2024) |
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| Median Package | INR 3 LPA | INR 3 LPA | INR 3.3 LPA |
NOTE: The data tabulated above has been taken from the NIRF Report 2025.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Here is the table below showing the placement median package offered by the top ranked Pharmacy college in Bangalore -
College Name | Median Package |
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| INR 3.5 LPA - INR 4.3 LPA | |
| INR 4.29 LPA |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences emerged as the top Pharmacy college in Bangalore followed by other top colleges like Acharya B M Reddy College of Pharmacy and Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy. Check the table below for the top rankings:
Top Colleges | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|
| 56 | |
| 82 | |
| 91 |
Disclaimer: The above mentioned rankings have been tak
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Contributor-Level 10
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