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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

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  • 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
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 May 21, 2026. Apply Now

7 Courses
3 L - 7.65 L
3.5

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

4.69 L - 10.56 L
7 LPA

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

4.6 L - 15.3 L
3.7

Pharmacy Applications open. Apply Now

2 Courses
1.49 L - 6.51 L
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.

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Release of Admit Card

4 Jul ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Exam date

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NEET RE-Exam City Choice to Start

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NEET PG 2026 Application Correction Dates

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NEET PG 2026 Last Date to Apply

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AIAPGET 2026 Registration process

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AIAPGET 2026 admit card release

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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 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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 days ago

Candidates can check below the seats offered for MPharm at Oriental College of Pharmacy Bhopal:

Course

Seat

M.Pharma - Pharmaceutics

15

M.Pharma - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

6

M.Pharma - Pharmacology

15

M.Pharma - Quality Assurance

9

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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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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Raj Priya

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

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Contributor-Level 10

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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Gaurika Chhabra

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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Gaurika Chhabra

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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Gaurika Chhabra

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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Gaurika Chhabra

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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Raj Priya

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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Anangsha Aggarwal

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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Anupama Garg

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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Pallavi Karan

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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Anangsha Aggarwal

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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Rakshit Prabhakar

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:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2026)
Students Placed180
the highest PackageINR 22 LPA
Average PackageINR 8 LPA
Companies Visited350+

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diksha soni

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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Krishna Pardeshi

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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Krishna Pardeshi

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:

ParticularsMPharma Placement Statistics (2022)MPharma Placement Statistics (2023)MPharma Placement Statistics (2024)
Median PackageINR 3 LPAINR 3 LPAINR 3.3 LPA

NOTE: The data tabulated above has been taken from the NIRF Report 2025. 

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diksha soni

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

Acharya B M Reddy College of Pharmacy Placements

INR 3.5 LPA - INR 4.3 LPA

Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy Placements

INR 4.29 LPA

Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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

M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Ranking

56

Acharya B M Reddy College of Pharmacy Ranking

82

Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy Ranking

91

Disclaimer: The above mentioned rankings have been tak

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

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