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Bachelor in Pharmacy or B Pharmacy is a course that focuses on drugs, medicines, their uses, how to maintain them, etc. It is a popular option if you want to work in the field of medical research or want to open your own medical shop. Human Anatomy, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry are the major Pharmacy subjects that are covered in this UG course. It is a four-year course for you after completing Class 12 whereas if you have completed DPharma (Diploma in Pharmacy), you can complete this course in only three years. Pharmacy subjects include both theoretical and lab studies that are covered in 8 semesters.

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List of Pharmacy Subjects

This section lists some of the basic subjects taught in Pharmacy classes for your reference.

Core Subjects for Pharmacy

Here are the core subjects you will find in Pharmacy courses -

Subject Name

Details

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

 

Studies related to chemical aspects associated with drugs and medicines are included in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry

 

Uses of inorganic substances in pharmaceuticals including preparatory methods, properties, etc. are covered in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

 

Microorganisms that contribute towards the development and scaling up of pharmaceuticals are studied in this subject.

Pharmacology

 

The influence of drugs on living beings is studied in this subject.

Computer Applications in Pharmacy

 

The use of computers in retail pharmacy along with CADD (Computer -Aided Design of Drugs), data storage, computer-based learning, etc. are included in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Analysis

 

How to identify, separate, purify, and determine pharmaceutical products are explained in this subject.

Industrial Pharmacy

 

Marketing, development, manufacturing, and quality assurance activities are covered in this subject.

Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

 

Concepts related to modern Pharmacognosy and the development of Phytochemistry are to be studied in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Engineering

 

It covers topics related to quality control, discovering, manufacturing, and analysing drugs and their formulas.

Remedial Biology/ Remedial

 

How to use biological agents to eliminate contaminants from the water or any other medium is explained in this subject.

Mathematics

 

Measurements and methods of calculations used to determine, prescribe, and develop medication are covered in this subject.

Physical Pharmaceutics

 

Concepts of Chemistry and Physics that are associated with Pharmacy are covered in this subject.

Biochemistry

 

It involves studying concepts related to living organisms and chemical processes happening within their bodies.

Elective Subjects in Pharmacy

The elective subjects available for picking in Pharmacy courses are listed below -

Elective Subject

Details

Pharma-Marketing Management-Theory

Studies related to pharmaceutical basics and management along with marketing related to pharmaceuticals are covered in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science-Theory

New drugs and medicines in the Indian and other markets are studied in this subject.

Pharmacovigilance-Theory

Risk management, signal intelligence, expedited reporting, and other concepts related to pharmaceutical management are covered in this subject.

Standardisation and Quality Control of Herbals - Theory

How to standardise minimum and maximum proportions of active ingredients in pharmaceutical products is explained in this subject.

CADD - Theory

How to identify new possibilities and research on drug designs using computational methods is taught in this subject.

Cell and Molecular Biology - Elective Subject

The study of macromolecules like RNA, lipids, DNA, etc. along with cellular structure and their functions are covered in this subject.

Cosmetic Science - Theory

The aspects related to business, development, and regulations of cosmetics are covered in this subject.

Experimental Pharmacology or Pharmacological Screening Methods

Identification methods and optimization of potential drugs using different pharmacological methods are explained in this subject.

Advanced Instrumentation Techniques

Understanding advanced instruments and their application in drug development and analysis are covered in this subject.

Pharmaceutical Product Development

Formulation, development of a prototype, biological aspects, scaling up of pharmaceutical products, etc. are to be studied in this subject.

Specialisations offered in Pharmacy Subjects

The top specialisations offered in BPharmacy in various colleges and universities in India are given below -

Specialisation

Details

Industrial Pharmacy

It is concerned with developing, manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of drugs.

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient care and utilising medications to improve patient health are the primary focus of this branch of Pharmacy.

Pharmaceutical Technology

Basic studies of different machines and technologies employed in the pharmaceutical sector.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Synthesis of bioactive molecules and drug design methods are covered in this subject.

Pharmacognosy

Drugs made from natural ingredients obtained from plants and animals are discussed in this subject.

Pharmacology

The drugs and their influence on humans and other living beings are studied in this subject.

Sales and Marketing

The concepts related to sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products and machines are discussed in this subject.

Books and Authors related to Pharmacy Subjects

Some of the popular Pharmacy books along with the details of their authors are given in the below table -

Book Name

Author/Publication

Subject

Details

Drug Discrimination

John Wiley

Pharmaceutics - Drugs

This book is a guide to chemical entities that were newly founded and their contribution and evaluation of known or new pharmacological agents.

Atlas of Human Anatomy

Elsevier

Human Anatomy and Physiology

The structure of Human Anatomy and various concepts associated with it are discussed in this book.

Proteins: Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Wiley India

Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry

Protein science and the use of proteins in the manufacturing of medicines and drugs are covered in this book.

Medicinal Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products

Wiley India

Medicinal Chemistry

This book focuses on bioactive natural components and their use in Medicinal Chemistry.

Dosage Calculations

Pickar, Gloria D.

Pharmaceuticals - Drugs

This book talks about how to calculate drug dosage and concepts related to it.

Organic Chemistry

Pearson India

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

The role and contribution of organic chemistry in the field of Pharmacy are discussed in this book.

Textbook of Pharmacognosy

Arumugam

Pharmacognosy

How natural substances obtained from plants and animals are used in Pharmaceutical products is explained in this book.

Analytical Chemistry

CBS

Medicinal Chemistry

Chemical properties of drugs and how to study them are covered in this book.

Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology

Pillai, K. K

Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry

Testing of bodily fluids and concepts related to Biochemistry are discussed in this book.

Clinical Research

CBS

Clinical Pharmacy

How to determine the best and safest way to administer a drug or medicine to a specific disease is explained in this book.

Syllabus for Distance Programme in Pharmacy

As per the regulations of PCI, BPharm, MPharm, and DPharm programs need to be completed in regular mode only. Therefore, distance programmes are not available for these courses.

 

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Popular Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

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4.95 - 6.95 LPA

#40 NIRF

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20 - 22 LPA

#1 NIRF

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6.8 LPA
9 LPA

#2 NIRF

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7.2 - 10.76 LPA

Popular Private Pharmacy Course Colleges in India

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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.

10 Jul ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Result

4 Jul ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Exam date

20 Jul ' 26

Re NEET 2026 Result Tentative Date

25 Jun ' 26

Re NEET Answer Key

10 Jul ' 26 - 30 Jul ' 26

AIAPGET 2026 Registration process

Aug '26

AIAPGET 2026 admit card release

TENTATIVE

1 Jul ' 26 - 21 Jul ' 26

NEET PG 2026 Application Start Date

25 Jul ' 26 - 28 Jul ' 26

NEET PG 2026 Application Correction Dates

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.

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Yes, a lateral entry to B. Pharm after D. Pharmacy is possible at Rayat Bahra University. However, the shift wont be directly to 5th semester but to 3rd semester. So you join B.Pharm from the 3rd semester onwards making it a 3 year program instead of the regular 4 years. You need at least 50% marks

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Sakshi K

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 days ago

No, NEET is not required for B.Pharm admission in Pune or anywhere in Maharashtra. NEET is only required for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical courses. For pharmacy courses like B.Pharm and D.Pharm, MHT CET is the relevant entrance exam. However, for Pharm.D, which is a clinical pharmacy doct

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

BPharm placement trend witnessed during Shoolini University is presented below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2023

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 2.6 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

INR 3.25 LPA

Number of graduating students

85

81

80

Students placed

25

37

44

Students opted for higher studies

14

29

24

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Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The median package offered during Shoolini University BPharm placements is mentioned below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2023

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 2.6 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

INR 3.25 LPA

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Satyendra Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Students placed during KR Mangalam University BPharm placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2023

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Number of graduating students

57

63

82

Students placed

16

61

58

Students selected for higher studies

6

2

22

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Aayush Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

KR Mangalam University BPharm placement highlights 2025 are presented below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 4.53 LPA

Number of graduating students

82

Students placed

58

Students selected for higher studies

22

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Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The median package offered during Sage University Bhopal BPharm placements 2025 and 2024 was INR 2.9 LPA.

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Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Sage University Bhopal BPharm placements highlights of past two years are presented below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 2.9 LPA

INR 2.9 LPA

Number of graduating students

76

73

Students placed

34

35

Students selected for higher studies

25

29

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Satyendra Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

To get a seat in MIET Meerut BPharma, students must be eligible. The minimum qualification required to apply at MIET Meerut is to pass Class 12 examination in PCM/ PCB from a recognised board. Candidates are shortlisted for the BPharma programme based on scores in CUET UG. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Out of total 57 graduating students, 45 students were placed and 12 students went for higher studies during JU Kolkata BPharm placements 2025.

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Nishtha Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

According to Pharmacy NIRF report, JU Kolkata BPharm placement highlights 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 5.22 LPA

Number of graduating students

57

Students placed

45

Students selected for higher studies

12

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Chandra Thakur

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

To apply for BPharma at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, candidates need to fill the application through the official site. The form is to be filled with the respective documents. This is followed by payment of the application amount. Candidates must check the DPSRU eligibility

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Tanu Rao

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes. Candidates who have not qualified or appeared for GPAT can get admission in LM College of Pharmacy MPharm, by applying through the Gujarat PGCET, which is conducted for admission to vacant MPharm seats after GPAT-qualified candidates are considered. Also, if seats remain vacant even after ACPC

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

With MBA, you will get both business and science knowledge and if you go with PGDM, you will be master in science more i.e your native subject ( pharmaceuticals). So, if you want to go in business or management in pharma sector choose MBA and if you are interested in only science then go with PGDM.

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Divya Maurya

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 weeks ago

Statistically, it is extremely difficult. Because GPAT-qualified candidates are granted absolute preference and occupy the top of the provisional merit list, high-demand branches like Pharmaceutics and Pharma Technology are usually filled completely by GPAT rankers during Round 1. Non-GPAT candidate

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, the Gujarat PGCET is not more difficult than GPAT exam. GPAT is highly competitive national-level entrance exam that test deep analytical, conceptual and multi-statement problems. On the other hand, the Gujarat PGCET is a state-level exam that primarily include direct, memory-based, and straight

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

The official LM College of Pharmacy MPharm cutoff trends are released online by ACPC Gujarat rather than college itself. To check the 2026 cutoffs, candidates need to visit the official ACPC portal after the counselling rounds begin. ACPC uploads the course-wise and category-wise opening and closing

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

LM College of Pharmacy is widely recognised as one of the popular Pharmaceutical institutions in India. In the official NIRF rankings, released by the Ministry of Education, the college has secured an impressive national standing.

the latest NIRF Ranking (2025): LMCP is ranked 45th in Pharmacy catego

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

The BPharm syllabus at LM College of pharmacy spans four years and is divided into 8 semesters. It follows the standard Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) guidelines. The core subjects include:

  • Year 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Inorganic Chemistry, Engineering

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

To get a seat in UPES BPharma, students must fulfil the admission criteria. Admissions are entrance-based. Students must have passed Class 12 with PCM/ PCB and English with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised board. Final selection is based on UPESPAT/ JEE Main/ Merit/ NEET/ CUET. To confir

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, candidates cannot apply directly on the college website for government-quota seats. The entire admission process is handled by a central state body called the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat. Candidates must register on the official ACPC portal, fill out their choice

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

If any candidate misses locking their choice during the active counselling rounds then they will not be considered for seat allotment in that specific round. However, if any seats remain vacant at the end of the centralized process, the college holds an on-campus offline spot counseling round, which

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

The online registration process on the ACPC portal generally starts around April or May, shortly after the Class 12 and GUJCET results are declared. The choice-filling rounds and actual seat allotments usually take place in June and July.

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

Actually eligibility criteria are not strict in chitkara school of pharmacy and general requirement is above 60% and sometimes they give admission to below 60% also.

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Rimjhim yadav

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 weeks ago

Jamia Hamdard BPharma tuition fees is INR 9.6 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, candidates can easily get into the BPharm programme without clearing the NEET exam. The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) in Gujarat mainly uses the state-level entrance exam, GUJCET, to prepare the merit list. While candidates can use their NEET scores as an alternative optio

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

The number of students placed over the past two years during Adamas University BPharm placements is mentioned below: 

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 4 LPA

INR 3 LPA

Number of graduating students

96

98

Students placed

39

43

Students selected for higher studies

57

55

 

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Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Adamas University BPharm placement highlights over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

BPharm Placement Statistics 2023

BPharm Placement Statistics 2024

BPharm Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 3 LPA

INR 4 LPA

INR 3 LPA

Number of graduating students

93

96

98

Students placed

38

39

43

Students selected for higher studies

55

57

55

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Nishtha Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

LM College of Pharmacy is a government-aided (Grant-in-aid) institution that offers low fees compared to private universities. The base tuition fee is roughly INR 8,400 for the entire four-year duration for male candidates. Under state government rules, all female students are completely exempt from

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

To meet the minimum eligibility criteria, candidates must pass their Class 12 board examination from a recognised board with a minimum aggerate of 45% marks in the Science stream (40% for reserved category students). However, since LM College of Pharmacy is highly competitive, the actual aggregate o

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Al Kashaf

Contributor-Level 8

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