Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharmacy) 

at IEC University, Solan

The eligibility criteria for admission to the DPharm course at IEC University is candidates must complete their Class 12 from a recognised board of education. Additionally, candidates must complete Class 12 from the Science stream with a minimum aggregate of 45%. IEC University DPharm admissions are based on merit, i.e., evaluated based on candidates' Class 12 scores. 

In recent times, a government job is more preferable than a private job. After completing a two-year Diploma in DPharm course candidates have various options that they can pursue, such as Govt. hospital Pharmacist, Drug Inspector, Drug squad in police, Regulatory Affairs Officer, etc. To get these job roles candidates are required to qualify for government exams, such as UPSC, SPSC, SSC, etc. 

Yes, IEC University does offer a Diploma in Pharmacy course for two years. Further, divided into four semesters and offered in full-time mode. The eligibility criteria for admission to the DPharm course is candidates must qualify their Class 12 from PCM/ PCB stream with a minimum aggreate of 45%. Additionally, after completing the DPharm course, candidates can take lateral entry to the BPharm course in the third semester of the programme. 

Following a DPharm from IEC University, candidates have the option to enrol through lateral entry and pursue a BPharm. For this, the candidates have to appear in top entrance examinations such as OJEE, UPSEE etc. They can also work for well-known pharmaceutical firms that handle the development, preparation, testing, and research of different types of medicines.  DPharm 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 DPharm.
DPharm entitles one to employment as a licenced chemist in India. One can find a job as a chemist in both private and public hospitals after completing the degree. A person may work for NGOs and community health centres. 

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Admission to IEC University is based on the following criteria: 

• For B.Tech, a minimum of 50% in 10+2 or a valid rank/score in JEE Main or HPCET is required.
• A minimum of 45% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST) from a recognised board
• A JEE Main/HPCET score
• A MAT/CMAT/CAT/XAT rank/score for management programs

IEC University admission is dependent on merit or an entrance exam. Following selection, candidates must attend counseling. 

IEC institution was founded in Himachal Pradesh in 2012 as a non-affiliating, teaching and research institution. 

No,  A valid JEE Main score is required for admission to IEC University's B.Tech program. Based on their merit in both the entrance exam and the qualifying exam, students are chosen. 

IEC University additionally requires the following for admission: 

• For B.Tech aspirants, a legitimate UPSEE/JEE main score
• A candidate's GATE score for MTech
• A candidate's CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA score for an MBA
• 30% or above in NATA is required to apply for a B.Arch.
• For overseas applications, an IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 or a TOEFL (IBT) score of 60–78 or a TOEFL (paper) score of 513-547

For admission to the IEC School of Pharmacy, a minimum cumulative score of 45% (or 40% for SC/ST) from an accredited State Education Board or Open School Education Board of the Central or State Government.Candidates can appear in JEE Main for three consecutive years after passing their class 12/qualifying exam.

IEC offers more than 75 UG, PG and research courses. Some of the popular courses at IEC University are BE/BTech, BA, BBA, BCA, BCom, BSc, BSc (H), ME/MTech, MSc, MA, MBA and MCA. The courses are offered in the field of Engineering, Computer Application, Business Management, Basic Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, Hotel Management and Travel & Tourism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Art and Fashion, and many more. Admission to these courses is done on the basis of merit or entrance exam. After the selection, candidates have to appear for counselling.