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

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

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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

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

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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The hostel fee structure for SOA University depends upon the number of accommodations, for double sharing with Air conditioning the fee is INR 1.20 Lacs per annum. For triple-sharing rooms with Air conditioning, the fee is INR 90,000 per annum. Siksha O Anusandhan University provides separate hostels for boys and girls with 24-hour security and Wi-Fi facilities. There are 13 boys and 11 girls hostel. The hostels also have mess facilities providing hygienic and nutritious food. The mess charges are not included in the hostel fee, candidates need to pay INR 36,000 per annum to avail of the campus mess.

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.

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.

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

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

• Pharmalessons
• Coursera
• Swayam
• NPTEL

Utkal University placement 2026 details will be updated once out. As per the 2024-2025 placement data released by NIRF, the median package offered to UG-4 students is INR 3.6 LPA & that to UG-5 students is INR 4 LPA.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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

Dadhichi College of Pharmacy has been rated 4.4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Koustuv Research Institute of Medical Science (KRIMS) in Bhubaneswar is well-known for its high quality education modern facilities and emphasis on practical healthcare training making it a popular choice for medical students in the region It provides popular programs such as B.Sc. Nursing and allied health sciences which are backed by qualified staff and a strong clinical infrastructure. While KRIMS is well regarded it competes with other well-known universities in Bhubaneswar, including Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and Hi-Tech Medical College all of which provide extensive curricula and placement prospects. KRIMS distinguishes itself from other medical colleges in Bhubaneswar by emphasizing hands-on training

Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital is a reputed institute for UG Diploma, DM, M.Ch., MD, PG Diploma, MS, MBBS, B.Sc., D.Pharma. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital has a review rating of 4.7 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.4 on campuslife, 4.8 on placements, 4.6 on faculty and 4.6 on Infrastructure.

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 .

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.

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

The seats availability for offered courses at Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University goes up to 715. Courses offerred by Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University are approved by eminent Government bodies such as DCI, NMC, INC.