Best Pharmacy Institutes in Balasore - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

About 70+ best Pharmacy colleges are there in Orissa, of which 20+ colleges are owned privately, 4 colleges are owned by the government and 1 is owned by semi government institutions. GPAT and NEET PG are the top entrance exams for admission to top B Pharma colleges in Odisha.

Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology, Quality Assurance and Pharmacognosy are the popular specialisations offered by top colleges for Pharmacy. AIIMS Bhubaneswar, SOA University, Utkal University, Centurion University of Technology and Management Bhubaneswar Campus, etc. are the top Pharmacy colleges in Orissa.

Hi, please refer to the table below for the Pharmacy colleges in Odisha that offer the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Utkal University Placement	INR 1.4 lakh - INR 3.2 lakh	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 4.5 LPA
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Placement	INR 1.05 lakh	INR 15 LPA
Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital Placement	INR 1.05 lakh	INR 9 LPA
Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital Placement	INR 1.05 lakh	INR 9 LPA
Roland Institukte of Pharmaceutical Sciences Placement	INR 1.7 lakh - INR 3.46 lakh	INR 1.44 LPA - INR 3 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Pharmacy in Odisha can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 2 lakh. You can refer below for the fee structure for best Pharmacy colleges in Odisha:

Tuition Fee	No. of Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	2
INR 1-2 lakh	19
INR 2-3 lakh	12
INR 3-5 lakh	8
> INR 5 lakh	4

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Hi, listed below are the best Pharma colleges in Odisha according to popularity, students' preferences, etc.:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
AIIMS Bhubaneswar	INR 1.05 lakh	INI CET
SOA University	INR 3.6 Lacs - INR 7.2 lakh	GPAT, SAAT
Utkal University	INR 1.4 Lacs - INR 3.2 lakh	OJEE
Centurion University of Technology and Management	INR 1.34 Lacs - INR 60 lakh	CUEE
Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy	INR 2.85 lakh	OJEE

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports.

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Pharmacy courses can be pursued at Diploma, UG, PG and PhD levels. The eligibility criteria differ as per the course selected by the candidate. However, given below the broad eligibility criteria for Diploma, UG, PG and PhD Pharmacy courses for the reference of candidates:

• Diploma  (DPharma): Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Science subjects i.e. Physics,  Chemistry,  Biologyand Biology as level (BPharma): Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a combination of either Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured at least 50% aggregate score from a recognised board. The course is of four years duration.
• PG level  (MPharma): Candidates must have passed BPharma with at least 50% aggregate score from a pharmacy college as approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The course is of two years- duration.

PhD level:

6-year Pharm D course:

• Candidates must have completed class 12 from every state level of education from any state/national education board. They must have studied Physicsand Chemistry as compulsory subjects with Mathematics or Biology as additional subjects. They must have completed 17 years of age in the year of admission.
• Candidates holding a Diploma in pharmacy are also eligible for Pharma Dcourse provided they fulfil all other conditions.

3-year Pharm D course (Post Baccalaureate):

• Candidates who passed the Bachelor of Pharmacy course from an institute recognised under the Pharmacy Council of India are eligible for Pharma D course.
• They must have completed higher secondary education i.e. class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology subjects.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

It is estimated that joining the top Pharmacy colleges in Odisha might be affordable. Listed below are some colleges low-cost colleges along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
IMT Pharmacy College Fees	INR 50,000
Government Polytechnic Bhubaneswar Fees	INR 11,600
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Fees	INR 1.05 lakh
Utkal University Fees	INR 1.4 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports.

Yes, listed below are the top government Pharmacy colleges in Orissa along with their tuition fees:

Public/Govt. Colleges	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Admission	INR 1.05 lakh	INI CET
Utkal University Admission	INR 1.4 Lacs – INR 3.2 lakh	OJEE

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Yes, there are many private Pharmacy colleges in Orissa. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
SOA University Admission	INR 3.8 Lacs – INR 7.6 lakh	GPAT, SAAT
Centurion University of Technology and Management Bhubaneswar Campus Admission	INR 1.34 Lacs – INR 60 lakh	CUEE
Indira Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Admission	INR 3.56 lakh	OJEE and Merit-Based
IMT Pharmacy College Admission	INR 50,000 – INR 1.6 lakh	OJEE and Merit-Based
Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Admission	INR 1.7 Lacs – INR 3.46 lakh	OJEE

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Students with a strong background in science (Chemistry/Biology) and an interest on how medicines work are perfect for this course. 

It suits analytical, detail oriented individuals interested in laboratory research, drug development, formulation and improving patient health.

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Yes demand for pharmaceutics professionals is high because of multiple pharmaceutical industry.

Opportunities are there in drug research and formulation and manufacturing, etc. With progress in medicine and biotechnology demand for such professionals is growing. 

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Main subjects that are there in syllabus of Pharmaceutics courses are as follows -

Pharmaceuticals Main Subjects
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Pharmaceutical Technology
Drug Regulatory Affairs
Quality Control and Assurance
Industrial Pharmacy
Microbiology and Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Siksha O Anusandhan University is a eminent university and accredited by NBA, NABHL, NABH, ICAR, ABET and NAAC A+ Grade. The university is approved by the AICTE, UGC and SIRO. SOA University Bhubaneswar has been ranked the 15 under the University category and 22 under the Enginnering category by the NIRF Ranking 2025. The university appoints well-trained and expert faculty members with years of experince. 

Yes,   AIIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS Admission is based on NEET UG Score. The candidates need to appear for NEET UG Counseling after getting a valid NEET Score.

If you belong to General Category, you should aim for at least 675 (680+ is recommended) and if you belong to any Reserved Categories (OBC/ST/SC), you need to score at least 650 to secure a seat for MBBS at AIIMS.

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences have rating of 4.44. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Utkal University accepts different tests for different courses. Check below to know the accepted exam for few courses:

MBA: CPET/UTAM/CAT/CMAT/XAT/ICAR/TISSNET

BSc: 12th class exams

B.Ed:  Career and Entrance examination

Admissions are purely merit based and will be provided based on the students performance in the entrance exams.Like Btech admission Centurion University need twelve result or diploma result performence. Other branches have other types of performances

Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The university has recorded a 97% hiring rate during GIET Gunupur placements 2023. Furthermore, a total of 1,043 offers were made during placements 2023. Many top recruiters visited the campus such as IBM, Capgemini, TCS, PwC among others during the placement drive 2023.