D.Pharma

Both Era University and Kanpur Institute of Technology are good options to pursue DPharma. However, in terms of affordability, Kanpur Institute of Technology is more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue DPharma at Era University is INR 2.6 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue DPharma at Kanpur Institute of Technology is INR 2.20 lakh.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, students who have successfully completed their DPharma degrees from Era University can become Pharmacists. This happens because the basic eligibility criteria to become a Pharmacist or get an entry-level pharmacy job state that students who have completed a UG degree in pharmacy from a recognised institute are eligible to apply.

As per the official website of the university, the DPharma course offered by Era is approved by PCI. Moreover, some institutes, such as AIIMS, require candidates who also have some experience in dispensing or storing drugs in a hospital, drugstore, or pharmaceutical concern. 

The complete fee structure for the Era University DPharma course consists various fee components. As per official sources, the fee element that comprises a major part of total fees is tuition fees.

Other than the tuition fees, at the time of admission confirmation, selected candidates are required to submit a one-time fee. The below table showcases the entire fee structure applicable for a duration of two years:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, students who have completed their DPharma degrees from Era University are eligible for various government job opportunities. India's public sector offers various jobs in the field of Pharmacy.

Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), Jan Aushadhi-Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL), are some of the prominent government organisations in the pharmaceutical industry to work for. Listed below are prospective government job profiles to pursue after completion of their DPharma degrees:

• MPSC Pharmacist
• OPSC Drug Inspector
• TSPSC Drug Inspector
• SBI Pharmacist
• Railway (RRB) Pharmacist

The Era University DPharma programme is designed to help students gain knowledge of various facets of Pharmacy, such as Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, and others. However, with increasing competition in the job market, gaining theoretical knowledge might not be enough to land one's dream job. 

Those who wish to get a good-paying job should focus on gaining industry-based skills along with theoretical knowledge. Check below to know some of the courses that students can pursue to increase the value of their degree:

• Digital Data Management
• Health Informatics
• Digital Health Systems
• Paediatric Pharmocotherapy

Yes, students who are officially enrolled in the Era University DPharma course can avail various scholarships offered by the University Grants Commission. The scholarships offered by UGC are aimed at providing financial assistance to meritorious and underprivileged students. Listed below are some of the available scholarships:

Era University provides 60 seats under its DPharma programme. This implies that a total of 60 students can be enrolled in the programme in a single academic year. Moreover, these seats are allocated based on students marks in the qualifying examination and performance in the interview round.

Note: It is important to note that the above-mentioned seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

DPharma seats offered by Era University are allocated based on two parameters: marks scored in the qualifying examination and performance in the PI round. Those who wish to get a seat must begin by applying for the DPharma course. The application can be submitted by visiting the official website of the university. After applying, those who receive the PI invite must appear for the interview process. If allocated a seat, they are further required to report to the university for verification of documents and payment of fees.

Era University maintains a good network of recruits that help in on-campus placements. Some of the renowned companies that participated in the recent university's placement drives for the DPharma programme are tabulated below: