Pharmacy

Dr. DY Patil Dnyan Prasad University School of Pharmacy & Research offers admission to B.Pharma courses solely on the basis of merit obtained in qualifying examination. However, the institute has specified a minimum aggregate of 45% in Class 12. Candidates with 45% or more have a pretty good chance at getting into the university. However, candidate must have completed Class 12 from a recognised state or national board.

In India, admissions to PharmD programs normally open in June and July and deadlines may come as late in July or early August. But particular dates are different depending on the university and state-level entrance (such as TS EAMCET, Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, MHT CET, GPAT, NEET, KCET). To determine exact admission requirements and schedules, it is important to visit personal college websites and watch out state common entrance tests notifications on the 2025-2026 school year.

Dibrugarh University: Apps opened June 13, deadline extended till July 19. If you've got a BPharma (55%+), apply with your GPAT or CUET-PG score. If seats are still open, they might hold an entrance test.
RIPANS: No test—GPAT score only. Apply July 1–25. Merit list drops Aug 4, counselling on Aug 5, and classes kick off Aug 11. Keep tabs on ripans.ac.in and dibru.ac.in for updates.

The official website for GPAT (Graduate pharmacy aptitude test) is Natboard.edu.in

Pharm.D is a six-year professional programme combining five years of academic study with one year of clinical internship. It focuses on clinical pharmacy, therapeutics, drug interactions, and hospital pharmacy training. The course is recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India and equips graduates to work as clinical pharmacists in hospitals or pharmaceutical industries. While Pharm.D holders use the “Dr.” prefix professionally due to their clinical expertise, it is not equivalent to an MBBS degree. Career paths include working in hospital pharmacies, pharmacovigilance, and pursuing research or higher studies in healthcare fields.

Candidates who have completed Class 12 with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology as optional subjects individually are eligible to apply for BPharm at  ICFAI University Jaipur. Final year students applying for this course need to complete their examinations including practical/ viva, assigments before the deadline to apply for BPharm. Such applicants also need to produce a certificate at the time of admission.

The total tuition fees is INR 2.3 lakh - INR 3.8 lakh at Kurukshetra University for BPharm. Once selected, candidates can pay the course fees to confirm their seat.

BPharma programme at Biyani Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences requires four years of course duration and majors on pharmaceutics, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and healthcare. It grooms students to work in drug industries, research institutes and regulatory boards.