Pharmacy

Hi.

Where MCOPS (Manipal) tends to be stronger than DPGU–SPR

• National-level ranking & reputation: MCOPS is regularly ranked among the top pharmacy colleges in the country. In 2025, it is ranked #8 overall under the “Pharmacy” category by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

• Research output, infrastructure, and global exposure: MCOPS has well‑established labs, active research funding (from agencies like UGC, DST, DBT, ICMR), collaborations with national and international universities, and a long history (since 1963). 

• Wide programme offerings with depth: MCOPS provides everything from Diploma to B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, and advanced research — with many specialisation options at the postgraduate level (e.g. pharmaceutical chemistry, regulatory affairs, pharmacology, pharmaceutics).

• Strong academic / peer group & competition: Because of its reputation, admissions tend to be competitive, and students come from across India (and abroad), which tends to raise the academic environment and peer learning. 

• Better scope for research / higher studies / global mobility: Given its research output, resources, and history, graduates from MCOPS may have better chances for high‑end research roles, regulatory / clinical research, international collaborations, or further education abroad.

In short: MCOPS represents a top-tier standard among pharmacy colleges — with strong reputation, infrastructure, faculty, and research opportunities. If you get admission there, it is among the safest bets for a robust pharmacy education and good long-term career prospects.

Where DPGU‑SPR may still be a reasonable / viable option (depending on what you want)

That said — DPGU SPR isn't “bad.” There are reasons why some students may choose SPR over a top college like MCOPS:

• SPR offers a wide variety of courses: B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm, M.Sc Pharmaceutical Analysis, integrated B.Pharm + MBA (Pharma Technology), PhD etc.

• For some students,  location, affordability, convenience, or personal constraints might make SPR more accessible than MCOPS (which may have higher competition / cost / hostel availability issues).

• SPR may still provide adequate industry‑oriented training / placements, especially for entry‑level jobs in industry, quality control, drug manufacturing, regulatory affairs, etc. The curriculum at SPR covers core pharmacy education plus electives/ specializations.

• If your aim is not top‑tier research or global mobility but a practical pharmacy job in India (hospital, pharmacy stores, quality control, pharma industry), SPR may suffice — especially considering cost-benefit.

Hi.

At SPR, these are the relevant courses with a medical / clinical pharmacy / hospital‑pharmacy orientation:

• Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) — a 6‑year professional pharmacy course (after 10+2) focused on clinical pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, pharmacology, drug therapy, patient care, etc.

• Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) [Pharm.D (PB)] — for those already holding a B.Pharm. degree who want to specialise further in clinical pharmacy / hospital‑pharmacy / patient‑care roles. 

• Besides that, SPR offers regular pharmacy Science courses (like B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D.Pharm), which cover pharmaceutical sciences — useful for hospital/clinical‑pharmacy roles, regulatory work, pharma industry, quality‑control, etc.

Hi.

Yes — to a large extent, the curriculum of SVKM NMIMS's pharmacy programme is broadly similar in structure and content to that of Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR). But there are also some differences — especially in electives, specializations, optional add‑ons, and possibly depth of research exposure. Below I compare how they align, and where you may see variation — which helps if you are thinking of DPGU‑SPR but want to know if you are missing out compared to a reputed college like NMIMS.

• Standard structure (B.Pharm, semester‑based, 8 semesters / 4 years)

• NMIMS offers its B.Pharm as a 4‑year, 8‑semester programme. 

• DPGU‑SPR also offers B.Pharm over 4 years / 8 semesters

• This matches the general regulatory structure defined by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), which both institutions reference.

• Core pharmacy subjects covered

Both curricula include the core common pharmacy‑science foundation: Pharmaceutical Chemistry (organic, inorganic), Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Anatomy & Physiology, and other standard courses that are typical of a B.Pharm programme under PCI guidelines. For example: NMIMS's first‑year includes “Human Anatomy and Physiology I”, “Pharmaceutical Analysis”, “Pharmaceutics I”, “Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry”, etc.
Similarly, DPGU‑SPR's B.Pharm (and other pharmacy degrees) are structured to meet standard pharmacy‑science instruction, preparing students for roles in industry, hospital/clinical pharmacy, regulatory, research, etc.

• Progression to higher studies / specialisation / scope for postgraduate / professional degrees

• NMIMS offers B.Pharm → M.Pharm, and also integrated or specialised pathways (e.g. B.Pharm + MBA in Pharma Tech).

• DPGU‑SPR likewise offers multiple courses beyond B.Pharm: M.Pharm, Pharm.D (or post‑B.Pharm.D), advanced diploma/certificate courses, MSc (Pharmaceutical Analysis), PhD, and even integrated B.Pharm + MBA (Pharm Technology). 

• This similarity in offering postgraduate / professional course tracks means that the academic progression available at SPR is comparable to what NMIMS provides.

• Regulatory compliance & academic standards reference

• NMIMS follows the PCI‑approved curriculum structure for B.Pharm (credit‑based semester system, subject‑wise distribution, etc.).DPGU‑SPR claims PCI approval (as per its public documents for its pharmacy courses) and offers PCI‑recognised degrees. 

• Because both align to PCI guidelines, the broad pharmacy‑education framework (subjects, credit/semester structure, practical + theory, eligibility requirements) is comparable.

Hi.

• Check eligibility criteria

  • For B.Pharm (first year): you must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with English + Physics + Chemistry + either Mathematics or Biology. Minimum marks: 45% (40% for reserved category).

  • For other courses (D.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm, etc.) — eligibility differs depending on course; for instance, M.Pharm requires a B.Pharm degree with minimum aggregate and sometimes valid entrance score.

• Appear in required entrance exam (if applicable)

  • For B.Pharm (and some other pharmacy courses), SPR accepts scores from exams such as MHT-CET, NEET, or other state/national‑level pharmacy entrance or those accepted by SPR.

  • For postgraduate courses (like M.Pharm), valid entrance scorecards (like GPAT / other approved exam) plus possibly a personal interview are required.

• Fill out application / admission form of DPGU‑SPR

  • You need to submit an application/enquiry form (online via SPR's admission portal). 

  • Provide required documents (10th, 12th mark‑sheets, category certificate if applicable, identity, etc.) as per their admission instructions.

• Selection based on merit + entrance exam / interview (if required)

  • For B.Pharm: selection appears to be based on class 12 marks + entrance exam score (non‑zero positive score in accepted entrance).

  • For PG courses: selection often includes entrance score + personal interview (for example, M.Pharm). 

• Pay fees and complete admission formalities

  • After selection, you'll need to pay tuition/fee as per SPR's fee structure and submit all required documents (transfer certificate, migration certificate, identity proof, etc.)