Best Pharmacy Colleges in Cuttack - 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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The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 2.04 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

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 Admission 2026 is open for all courses. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University offers a number of UG, PG, and doctoral courses. Candidates may apply for admission by filling the SAAT 2026 application forms. Popular courses include MBA, MCA, MBBS, and PhD.

No, It is not possible to join any AIIMS directly without giving any entrance exam. Anyone who wants to get admission in AIIMS Bhubaneswar must score according to merit in NEET exam. There is no other possible way for that. If you want direct admission you can go for private or semi-private college. There are many colleges in India where you can get admission on the based of your class 12th result. 

The seats availability for offered courses at KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences goes up to 431. Courses offerred by KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences are approved by eminent Government bodies such as NMC.

Utkal University course admission is both merit and entrance exam-based. Below are the eligibility and selection criteria for some of the programmes offered at Utkal University:

Programme	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA	UG degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST candidates)	CPET/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ICAR-AIEEA PG/ TISSNET/ UMAT + Personal Interview (PI)
BSc	Class 12 in the Science stream	Merit-based
MSc	BSc in relevant stream	CPET
B.Ed	UG degree with a minimum of 50-55% aggregate	Career and Entrance Examination
MA	BA in relevant discipline	CPET
BA B.Ed	Class 12	CPET

 

Candidates who qualify for entrance examinations or are shortlisted based on their marks in the qualifying examination will have to report to the admission cell at Utkal University for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

No, Centurion University Bhubaneswar does not provide 100% scholarship to the students. The institute provide maximum of 15% scholarship in the yearly tution fees. The scholarships are merit based, so students need to have a valid score in the exams in order to avail the scholarship. The institute also provide special discount in the fees structure. Also, according to the intitute, CUEE (Centurion University entrance exam) is compulsory to avail any kind of scholarship. Also, special scholarships are offered to reseved catagory students. In order to avail scholarship in the next year, students need to have minimum 80% attendance and 8.0 CGPA in the semester exams.