Pharmacy

Yes, you can definitely pursue an MBA in Pharmaceutical Management after completing your BA degree. Prestigious universities like Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi and Shoolini University, Solan offer MBA in Pharmaceutical Management course if you have scored 50% of aggregate marks at UG level. Anyone can pursue this MBA programme - be it from BA background or from commerce background.

Yes, you can pursue dual degree of MBA in Pharmaceutical Management and MPharm. There are a few colleges that provide this course as a 3 year integrated program. Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, NMIMS, Mumbai is one of such institutes. This kind of restructuring not only helps the students to save their one academic year, but also aloows them to acquire dual postgraduate degrees, one in technical field (research) and second in managerial skills in Pharma sector. 

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University BPharm graduates are eligible to apply for government job profiles. The selection in a pharmacy government job role depends upon the candidates' skill set. BPharm degree holders can find job roles by the Indian Council of Medical Research, the Central Standard Control Organisation, and more. 

Some more government jobs available for BPharm graduates are:

• SBI Pharmacist
• ESIC Pharmacist
• TSPSC Drug Inspector
• Railway (RRB) Pharmacist
• OPSC Drug Inspector, etc.

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University and its affiliated colleges admit candidates to the BPharm course on merit-basis. The applicants scores in the last qualifying exam are considered for selection. At the time of counselling, admission is offered as per the seat intake in the applied college. Some of the seats may be reserved for students belonging to SC/ST/OBC or other reserved categories.

There are over 2000 seats for the BPharm course at the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University. The seat allotment procedure at the university is based on merit in the qualifying examination. Also, the seat count varies from one college to another. The CT Group of Institutions has the highest number of seat intake, i.e., 210. It must also be noted that the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The mentioned universities have a good reputation in the state of Punjab. In order to make a selection, students can consider different factors, such as university fee, ranking, etc. The below table showcases fee and Shiksha rating of the universities:

Considering the above table, Panjab University has better rating and the fee is also economical. Students can further consider the location factor as well to make a decision. Also, the mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Hi, please refer below for the top B Pharma colleges in India according to NIRF 2024 under the Pharmacy category:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Candidates who have passed class 12 from a recognised board can apply for the BPharm regular course. For the BPharm Lateral course, applicants shall have a three-year Diploma in pharmacy from a recognised university or state board of technical education. Students who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications online. Admission to the courses is merit-based. Thus, candidates' scores in the last qualifying examination are taken into consideration.