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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

5 Courses
2.11 K - 3.33 K
20 - 22 LPA

#1 NIRF

4 Courses
12.93 L - 25.85 L
16.15 LPA
3 Courses
42.28 K - 3.19 L
6.8 LPA
9 LPA

#2 NIRF

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 till Mar 30, 2026. Apply Now

2 Courses
1.49 L - 6.51 L
10.56 L
4.2

Pharmacy Applications open till Mar 26, 2026. Apply Now

7 Courses
3 L - 7.65 L
3.5

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

4.6 L - 15.3 L
3.7

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

1.4 L - 6.5 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.

22 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26

NEET PG 2025 stray vacancy round reporting

21 Feb ' 26

NEET PG 2025 stray round result

Mar '26 - Apr '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registration (Basic)

TENTATIVE

May '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Admit Card

TENTATIVE

23 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round reporting

21 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round result

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 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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Piyush Bhandari

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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Neerja Rohatgi

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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. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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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Nishtha Shukla

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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Nishtha Shukla

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Upasana Hazarika

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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Rupali Pruthi

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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Raj Priya

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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Chandra Thakur

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

Median package

INR 3.4 LPA

INR 3.52 LPA

Number of graduating students

32

29

Students placed

32

29

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Pooja Divya

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

Number of graduating students

93

93

78

Students placed

3

26

48

Students selected for higher studies

14

18

6

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Aayush Singh

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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Raj Priya

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

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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Manashjyoti Piplani

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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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

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