Best Pharmacy Colleges in Orissa - 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, 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

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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

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B Pharmacy course gives strong career options in India and abroad and is a gateway to healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. Graduates have options to opt for many job options.

In India, demand is high within growing pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

In abroad, specially in USA, UK, Canada and also Australia, pharmacists are highly paid, respected and also in demand for clinical and community roles. But they need to pass local licensing exams for this.

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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.

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

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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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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.

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Yes, listed below are the top Pharmacy platforms in India that offer courses free of cost to their students:

• Pharmalessons
• Coursera
• Swayam
• NPTEL

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.

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

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It is possible to transition to a Pharmacy program after completing a Nursing qualification. However, there are some factors to consider aware of the possible issues to be confronted.

Many Pharmacy qualification will specify a number of eligibility requirements related to the Science subjects, specifically Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics at the Class 12 or equivalent level.

Nursing qualifications are a health qualification. Other than introductory science, you will not likely covered the specific sciences to satisfy the requirements to be eligible to apply for Pharmacy. Consequently, if you started a Pharmacy qualification right after completing your Nursing qualification, you may need to address the relevant requirements.

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

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Yes, there are about 2,300+ BPharma colleges in India. Some of them are mentionedbelow along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Madras Medical College, Chennai	INR 65,000
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	INR 5 lakh
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	INR 1 Lacs - INR 3 lakh
Panjab University	INR 64,000 - INR 76,000
CMC Vellore	INR 4,000

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IMT Pharmacy College is a prestigious institution that offers B.Pharma, M.Pharma, UG Diploma, D.Pharma programs. Students have the option to enroll in these courses to start their careers in the Medicine & Health Sciences field. The institute is renowned for its dedicated and experienced faculty members who are committed to delivering these programs. IMT Pharmacy College has earned a remarkable review rating of 4 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Furthermore, it has received ratings of 4 for Campus Life, 3.75 for Placements, 4 for Faculty, and 4.25 for Infrastructure.

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)

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The fees structure for programs offerred by the Sri Jayadev College of Pharmaceutical Sciences is INR 250000 - INR 292000.

Seemanta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has been rated 2 on placements.

Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a well-known institution for M.Pharma, B.Pharma, D.Pharma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has course specializations in Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology.

Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers Degree and Diploma courses including 2 UG and 2 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has specializations such as M.Pharma specializations in Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology.

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Puri have rating of 4.72 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Royal College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a well-known institution for M.Pharma, B.Pharma, D.Pharma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Royal College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has course specializations in Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance .

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.