Kalinga University

Kalinga University offers multiple scholarships to its DPharma students. Students can avail the scholarships once they are officially admitted to the DPharma programme. Among the multple scholarships following are the two major one:

• Social Scholarships:-
  1.50% Scholarships on tuition fee to the wards and sibling of Martyred Personnel of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Central and State paramilitary forces and Police.
  20% Scholarship on tuition fee to the wards of Serving and retired personnel of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian 2.Navy, Indian Central and State paramilitary forces and police, NCC.
• Merit Scholarships:-
  Merit Scholarships are based upon the aggregate percentage a student has scored in his qualifying examination.
  - Students who have scored 90% and above in the Qualifying Exam will get 100% of the Scholarship.
  - Students who have scored Between 90% to 94% in the Qualifying Exam will get 40% of the Scholarship.
  - Students who have scored Between 80% to 89% in the Qualifying Exam will get 30% of the Scholarship.
  - Students who have scored Between 70% to 79% in the Qualifying Exam will get 20% of the Scholarship.
  - Students who have scored Between 60% to 69% in the Qualifying Exam will get 10% of the Scholarship.

To secure a seat in DPhama at Kalinga University, candidates must qualify for KALSEE entrance exams. Candidates are admitted to the DPharma programme based on scores of Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination (KALSEE) entrance exam. Further, candidates are required to complete the application process of the Kalinga University as well. The final admission list for the DPharma programm is prepared as per the collective scores of Class 12 and the entrance exam. Candidates can find below the DPharma eligibility:

• Class 12 with 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category). Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics / Biotechnology / Biology

Kalinga University DPharma is a two years programme that is spread acorss two term. Each term covers core subjects such as Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Human Anatomy, Physiology, etc. The overa subjects covered in the first term of the DPharma curriculums are: 

• Pharmaceutics – Theory
•  Pharmaceutics – Practical 
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Theory
•  Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Practical
• T Pharmacognosy – Theory
• Pharmacognosy – Practical 
• Human Anatomy & Physiology – Theory
• Human Anatomy & Physiology – Practical
• Social Pharmacy – Theory
•  Social Pharmacy – Practical

Kalinga University offers Diploma in Pharmacy that lasts for two years. The programmes curriculum is designed to provide candidates with knowledge and skills related to pharmaceutical science, drug formulation, dispensing medications, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical chemistry, and pharmacy practice. With a DPharma degree, candidates can opt for any job roles mentioned below:

• Review the Prescriptions
• Dispense Prescription / Non-Prescription Medicines
• Provide Patient Counselling / Education
• Hospital and Community Pharmacy Management
• Expertise on Medications
• Proficiency on drugs / pharmaceuticals
• Entrepreneurship and Leadership
• Deliver Primary and Preventive Healthcare

Kalinga University, Raipur is a student-centric UGC-approved university that attracts students from India and over 20 international countries. It is the eighth private University in India that is approved under Section 12B by the UGC.

The DPharma (Diploma in Pharmacy) course offered by Kalinga University is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), which is the statutory body that regulates the education and practice of pharmacy in India. This means that the D.Pharma degree awarded by Kalinga University is valid and recognised by the Government of India. The DPharma degree is a two-year Diploma course that trains students in various aspects of pharmacy, such as drug composition, manufacturing, distribution, and safety. After completing the DPharma course, students can pursue higher studies in Pharmacy or start their career as a pharmacist in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.