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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1140 Colleges
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Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
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- 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.)Jamia Hamdard
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UG Courses
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3633 Colleges
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2446 Colleges
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123 Colleges
- B.Sc.
17 Colleges
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4 Colleges
Popular Pharmacy Course PG Courses
PG Courses
- M.Pharma
1372 Colleges
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242 Colleges
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98 Colleges
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55 Colleges
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25 Colleges
News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered 12 hours ago
To get admission in Shivalik College of Pharmacy BPharm, students have to meet the eligibility first. The eligibility is to complete Class 12 from a recognised board. Eligible students are selected on a merit basis. Students need to pay fees to complete the admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 12 hours ago
Yes, Shivalik College of Pharmacy does offer BPharma. The course is offered in full-time mode. Duration of the programme is four years. Eligible students can start the admission process offline. Basic eligibility for the course is to complete Class 12 with relevant subjects.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
To get enrolled in BPharm course at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology, students should have completed their 10th and 12th with a min. of 50% marks, along with the Science stream and English as major subjects in their HSC. Also, passing entrance exams:
- JEE Mains
- CUET
- NEET
- UPESPAT
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
UPES School ofHealth Sciences BPharm one-time fee is INR 20,000. This fee amount can include caution deposit or the admission fee amount. Apart from this, the tuition fee is charged semester-wise or annually. The given fee is as per official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
UPES School of Health Sciencesand Technology tuition fee is INR 10 L. After final selection, candidates need to pay admission fee amount to confirm seats. It should be noted that the mentioned fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It can be revised and hence, is indicative.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Before paying the UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology BPharm application fee, choose your course from seven schools at UPES, then, fill-in your personal details in the application form for AY 2026. Lastly, pay the Application fee of Rs. 1750/-
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
The selection process for BPharm at ICFAI Univeristy is merit based and includes a personal interview. The minimum eligibility for the same is passing Class 12 with 50% aggregate and above marks from a recognised board of education with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathemat
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or PCB with English as one of the subjects to apply for BPharm programme at Ranchi College of Pharmacy. Aspirants must have documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 6 days ago
The total tuition fees is INR 4 lakh for BPharm at Ranchi College of Pharmacy. Aspirants who are selected for admission need to confirm their seat by paying the course fees. The seats are allotted in BPharm course based on the merit of the candidates.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 6 days ago
Ranchi College of Pharmacy offers lateral entry to BPharm course. The college offers BPharm (LE) for three-years. The course is divided into six semesters. Candidates need to pass DPharm course from an institutions approved by the Pharmacy Council of India to apply for BPharm (Lateral Entry) program
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
Yes, Government/Industry-sponsored candidates pursuing MPharma at NIPER Ahmedabad have a higher fee structure, with about INR 1.68 lac payable at admission and INR 92,535 per semester thereafter, as per the official fee table.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The subsequent semester fee for MPharma at NIPER Ahmedabad is around INR 53,328 per semester for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 27,306 per semester for SC/ST candidates, covering tuition, laboratory, library, hostel rent, electricity, and other institutional charges.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
For MPharma at NIPER Ahmedabad, total fee payable at admission for Semester 1 is approximately INR 1.05 lac for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 79,802 for SC/ST candidates. This includes one-time charges and first-semester fees.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Current year ranking is not available. In NIRF 2025 Pharmacy rankings, NIPER Ahmedabad was ranked 21 among pharmacy institutions in India, reflecting its academic quality and research environment for programmes including MS Pharma.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
NIPER JEE exam for MS Pharma admission to NIPER Ahmedabad, is mostly scheduled in June each year, and candidates must take this exam to be considered for counselling and seat allotment.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The median package recorded during MJPRU BPharm placements 2024 and previous two years is mentioned below:
Particulars | BPharm Placement Statistics 2022 | BPharm Placement Statistics 2023 | BPharm Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Median package | INR 2.2 LPA | INR 4.75 LPA | INR 5.55 LPA |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
MJPRU BPharm placement highlights of 2024 are mentioned below:
Particulars | BPharm Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Median package | INR 5.55 LPA |
Number of Graduating Students | 63 |
Students Placed | 55 |
Students Selected for Higher Studies | 8 |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
No, candidates who wish to apply for National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati M.Tech course are not required to appear for the GPAT exam mandatorily. The selection of candidates can be based on either one of GPAT, GATE or the NIPER JEE exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MTech and MPharma course duration is for 2 years. Pharmacy is available in specialisations such as Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and others. Pharmacy students are placed in top companies at top positions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University offers various facilities to students. The department provides lab facility to UG/PG Pharmacy students. Tha lab has been designed in compliance with PCI/AICTE requirement. There are boys' and girls' hostels available in the college. There is me
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The basic eligibility requirement for admission to BPharma Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University is given below:
Students must have passed 12th examination conducted by the respective State Government authorities recognised as equivalent to 12th exams by the AIU with English as one
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The basic eligibility criteria for the Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) at Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University is given below
A pass in 10+2 examination (science academic stream) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. or Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The seat intake for lateral entry BPharm admissions at Parul University is currently unknown. The total BPharm seat intake is 100 at Parul University. Hence the BPharm lateralentry admissions must have a seat intake lower than or equal to 50 seats. Candidates who wish to know more must visit the web
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The BPharm fees at Parul University is higher for the candidates who belong to the NRI category. Students of the NRI category have to pay INR 7.8 Lacs as BPharm fees.
On the other hand, candidates who belong to the Management Quota are required to pay INR 5.4 Lacs for the BPharm course at Parul Univ
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The application fees for final submission of BPharm admissions at Parul University is only revealed to candidates after they have filled out the application form.
In the previous year, candidates were required to pay INR 300 as application fees for the BPharm application form. However, this fee can c
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Parul University BPharm admissions might be open to offline admission mode however, the website of the university does not mention an offline mode of application. Candidates who wish to apply in offline mode should download the application form after registration and then attach physical copies
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The number of students placed during KIET University Bpharma placements has not been released yet. Once out, it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can have a look at the placement percentage recorded in the past years:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 92% | 94% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, KIET University provides decent placements to its BPharma students. The table below provides the KIET University BPharma placement highlights:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| the highest Package | INR 8.50 LPA | INR 6.66 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 3.53 LPA | INR 3.55 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 92% | 94% |
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