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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The quality of placements in D Pharma colleges can vary widely, and it often depends on factors such as the reputation of the college, its connections with the pharmaceutical industry, the performance of its students, and other factors.
To determine which D Pharma college offers the best placements, candidates can check the table below:
College Name | Average Package (in INR) |
|---|---|
11.71 - 80.8 LPA | |
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | 65 LPA |
30 - 50 LPA | |
48 LPA | |
4.32 - 30 LPA | |
30 LPA | |
16 - 26.5 LPA | |
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology | 5.04 - 26.4 LPA |
1.57 - 24 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Thankfully, sitting for an exam is not necessary for D Pharma courses.
A few colleges also give admission to D Pharma on the basis of the 12th standard.
There might be different entrances in various states or colleges, while some may look into the results of the national or state-level exams. Besides, some institutions may give students direct entry if they score well in the qualifying examination.
That's why it is very important for the students to know the prerequisites of the college or university they want to join.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pharmacy is a top choice amongst students and therefore many national and state-level entrance examinations are conducted to attract the best minds for this course. Candidates can secure admission to this course by scoring top ranks. Some of the top entrance exams are as follows:
OJEE - Odisha Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE) is a state-level entrance exam for admission to B.Pharm, MBA/PGDM, M and M Tech programmes administered by the OJEE Cell.
WBJEE - WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is a state-level exam administered by WBJEEB. The exam serves as a gateway for individuals seeking admission to B.Tech and B.Pharma programmes at
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The difference between D Pharma and B Pharma is that B.Pharma is a Bachelor's programme of four-year duration whereas D Pharma is a two-year Diploma course. Most of the B Pharm courses are offered strictly on the basis of national-level or state-level entrance examinations whereas D Pharma courses are generally offered on the basis of merit by various institutions.
Also, there is a huge difference between both courses, based on their course curriculum. B Pharma has a wider course structure in comparison to D Pharma and offers more subjects and credits than D Pharma.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
D Pharma is a two year Diploma course generally. D Pharmacy is treated as the study of the basic concepts of Pharmacy such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and pharmacognosy.
Pharma D is a Master's degree program in the field of pharmaceutical sciences that lasts for six years, out of which five years are academic study and one year is an internship or residency. The Pharm D programme covers a wider and more detailed study of pharmacy, including clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, patient management, healthcare systems, and advanced pharmacy practice.
To sum up, D-Pharma is a short, foundational pharmacy-base
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, candidates cannot pursue D Pharma if they are from the Commerce stream.
In India, most D Pharma programs require candidates to have a Science background with specific subjects at the Class 12 level, including Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics. As a Commerce student, candidates may not meet the typical eligibility criteria for D Pharma admission since they would not have studied the necessary Science subjects.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates don't have to be a certain age for D Pharma. But, it can also vary as per the colleges and countries they apply in.
However, eligibility criteria, such as educational qualifications and prerequisites, may still apply.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can pursue a Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) after completing a BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) graduation. However, it's important to note that the transition from a computer-related field like BCA to pharmacy may involve a significant shift in subjects and career focus.
Candidates might need to fulfil certain prerequisites or additional requirements to enrol in a D Pharm programme since the subjects studied in BCA and pharmacy are quite different.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Indeed, the study of D Pharma (the full form of which is Diploma in Pharmacy) can be very fruitful to the people who are the first to catch the eye in the pharmaceutical field. The D Pharma course is a two-year Diploma program that offers students the basic knowledge of pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and pharmacy practice, providing them with the skills required to work as a pharmacist in the retail or hospital sectors.
D Pharma course graduates are highly sought after in the healthcare industry; hence they can get jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacies, or they may opt to take further studies such as B Pharm
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
After pursuing D Pharma candidates can either choose to pursue B Pharma by taking admission through lateral entry. For this, the candidates have to appear in top entrance examinations such as OJEE, UPSEE etc. They can also work in popular pharmaceutical companies that deal with research, development, preparation and trials of various kinds of drugs. D Pharma professionals can also choose to pursue higher education and enter the field of academics. Therefore, there is no dearth of opportunities and scope after completing D Pharma.
D Pharma entitles one to employment as a licenced chemist in India. One can find a job as a chemist in both
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