Best Pharmacy Colleges in Durgapur - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Here is the table below showing some of the top government Pharmacy colleges in West Bengal along with their tuition fees.

Top Government Pharmacy Colleges in West Bengal	Tuition Fee
Jadavpur University Pharmacy Courses	INR 9,600 - INR 96,000
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Pharmacy Courses	INR 36,000
Medical College Kolkata Pharmacy Courses	INR 48,000
Institute9 Pharmacy Courses	INR 1.6 lakh
Institute of Pharmacy, Kalyani Pharmacy Courses	INR 2,400

Rankings are a good starting point but shouldn't be your only deciding factor. Sites like NIRF and other agencies rank based on parameters like faculty, research, and infrastructure, which matter, but placement reality can differ. It's smarter to combine rankings with actual student reviews, recruiter lists, and campus visits if possible. Rankings guide you, but ground-level research confirms the real picture.

No, WBJEE is the most common exam but not the only route available. Around 18 colleges specifically accept WBJEE scores for B.Pharma admission. Some colleges also offer direct or management quota admission based on 12th marks. For M.Pharma, GPAT is the main requirement instead of WBJEE. So options exist even if you don't clear WBJEE with a great rank.

Whether private colleges are a waste of money or not depends on the college. Private colleges like Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology or NSHM Knowledge Campus are among the best which have good infrastructure and campus recruitment opportunities. Check the table below for some of the top private Pharmacy colleges in West Bengal.

Top Private Pharmacy Colleges in West Bengal	Tuition Fee
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Sister University Pharmacy Courses	INR 1.7 Lacs - INR 6.69 lakh
Sister Nivedita University Pharmacy Courses	INR 3.03 Lacs - INR 8.08 lakh
Adamas University Pharmacy Courses	INR 3.57 Lacs - INR 9.56 lakh
Haldia Institute of Pharmacy Courses	INR 2.5 Lacs - INR 8.4 lakh
Dr. B.C. Roy College Of Pharmacy And Allied Health Sciences Pharmacy Courses	INR 1.68 Lacs - INR 6.27 lakh
Brainware University Pharmacy Courses	INR 3 Lacs - INR 7.3 lakh
BCDA College of Pharmacy and Technology Pharmacy Courses	INR 3.57 Lacs - INR 3.97 lakh
Calcutta Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Allied Health Sciences Pharmacy Courses	INR 1.62 Lacs - INR 5.51 lakh
Eminent College Of Pharmaceutical Technology Pharmacy Courses	INR 1.5 Lacs - INR 4.18 lakh

The median salary granted to students upon a successful placement from the Dr. B.C. Roy College Of Pharmacy And Allied Health Sciences is INR 2.03 LPA, indicating the institution's commitment to fostering prosperous career beginnings, with graduates receiving a commendable financial remuneration.

Jadavpur University is ranked as the top Pharmacy college in West Bengal, i.e., #24, as per NIRF 2025. It combines strong faculty, solid infrastructure, and one of the lowest fees in the country at just INR 9,600 - INR 96,000. Its long academic history and industry connections give students real value. Competition for seats is high, so a good WBJEE rank is a must. For most students, it's not overhyped, it's simply the smart pick if you can get in.

Out of 187 colleges, only a handful truly stand out for quality and placements. Jadavpur University, GNIPST, NIPER Kolkata, and NSHM Knowledge Campus are consistently ranked among the best. Many other colleges exist mainly to fill seats and may lack strong faculty or lab infrastructure. It's better to shortlist 8-10 colleges based on affiliation, approval, and reviews. Don't just apply everywhere without checking these basics first.

Many types of Pharmaceutics courses are offered in India. Pharmaceutics can be studied at UG, PG, Diploma and even Certificate levels in India. Out of these, they choose according to their liking. 

Candidates can see the list of types of courses that are offered below - 

Pharmaceutics Courses UG

UG Pharmaceutics Courses	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Colleges	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Fees (INR)
BSc	Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth	6 Lakh
B Pharma	PRSU	1 Lakh
	Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research	11.2 Lakh
	SIPS	4.48 Lakh
BVoc	Glocal University	1.5 Lakh
	TISS	1.08 Lakh
	IEC University	45,000

Pharmaceutics Courses PG

UG Pharmaceutics Courses	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Colleges	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Fees (INR)
M Pharma	Jamia Hamdard	4 Lakh - 4.8 Lakh
	ICT Mumbai	1.45 Lakh
	JSS College of Pharmacy	5.13 Lakh - 6.13 Lakh
MSc	Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy	1.09 Lakh
	MUHS	1.31 Lakh
	Rayat Bahra University	1.4 Lakh
MBA/PGDM	Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University	1.6 Lakh
	SGT University, Gurgaon	3.29 Lakh
	Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University	7 Lakh

Pharmaceutics Courses for Diploma

UG Pharmaceutics Courses	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Colleges	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Fees (INR)
UG Diploma	IIBM Institute of Business Management, Meerut	52,500 - 68,500
PG Diploma	JSS College of Pharmacy	40,000
	JNTUA	1.8 Lakh
	Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India	65,000 - 1.1 Lakh

 

Pharmaceutics focuses on formulation and design of drugs for masses also teaching students how to create effective medicines in different forms. 

But Pharmacology, on other hand, is study and not process. It is a study of how drugs affect and work with human body. 

Hello Aspirants.

We hope you are in good health!

Yes, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is indeed required if you want to secure a seat in the B.Tech programme at NSHM Durgapur. 

You might be glad to know that there is one more exam that grants admission directly to the second year i.e. the third semester of the course. Through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Engineering Test (WB JELET), you can get admission to some of the B.Tech courses at NSHM Durgapur. 5 courses in B.Tech require WBJEE JELET and the eligibilty is Diploma in Engineering.

We advise you to go through the courses offered in B.Tech and decide which programme is suited for you.

We hope this was helpful. If you have more questions then make sure to ask us.

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Candidates can see skills which are needed for Pharmaceutics courses below - 

• Drug formulation and development skills

• Analytical and research skills

• Pharmaceutical quality control techniques

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital has been rated 4.7 on Infrastructure parameter. Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

Medical College offers Degree and Diploma courses including 4 UG and 34 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Advanced Masters courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Medical College has specializations such as DM specializations in Cardiology, Haematology, Endocrinology, Neurology, M.Ch. specializations in Cardiology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, MD specializations in Anaesthesia, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, General Medicine, Immunology, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Radiotherapy, Pharmacology, Geriatrics, MS specializations in ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, PG Diploma specializations in Anaesthesia, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pulmonary Medicine, M.Sc. specializations in Community Medicine Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Sister Nivedita University offers seats in most of the programmes based on entrance-exam scores. SNUET is a common entrance exam conducted for all the UG & PG courses by the university. However, the university also accepts scores of national or state-level entrance exams such as WBJEE, GATE, etc. for specific programmes. Candidates must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements and qualify the respective entrance exams to confirm their admission.

The admisisons to most courses like BPharma, MPharma, etc. are entrance based in GNIPST. Students need to pass the National level exams like JEE Mains to get into the institute. Limited number of seats & high cut off can make it difficult for students to get into GNIPST.

Jadavpur University is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with an 'A+' grade. NAAC is an autonomous body that evaluates and accredits institutions across India. The university also offers several NBA-accredited programmes.

JIS University offers UG programme in BTech, BSc, BPharma, BBA, BCA and others. The fee structure of the UG programme ranges INR 1.42 lakh- INR 24.66 lakh. The fee includes tuition fees, security fees, hostel fee and others. 

Admission to various courses at Techno India University is based on merit and entrance exam scores. Hence, the possibility of direct admissions is very low. Candidates looking for direct admission opportunities must visit the official website and drop a query regarding the same.