Bachelor of Pharmacy (Lateral Entry) 

at JIS University, Agorpara

Definitely, one can pursue B Pharma after completing D Pharma. The process is slightly different in terms that once a candidate completes a D Pharma, instead of taking admission to B Pharma directly and starting from the first year, the candidate can take admission to lateral entry. In this case, the candidate has to take admission in 2nd year and then the B Pharma shall be of three-year duration. This is a popular method of pursuing a B Pharma, wherein the candidates wish to expand their knowledge base as well as pursue a higher degree in Pharmacy.

JIS University offers a four-year course in BPharm. Admission to this course is completely entrance-based. Students who pass Class 12 with 60% aggregate with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and Mathematics or Biology as the additional subject from a recognised Central/ State Board or its equivalent are eligible to apply for this course. Interested candidates can appear for JET or qualify for WBJEE with a valid score.

The university provide placements support to the students. JIS University also organises internship programmes. As per verified student reviews on Shiksha, the highest package offered has stood at INR 7 LPA and the lowest is INR 3 LPA. Many top pharmacy companies also participate in its placements drive, such as Tornado, Sun Pharma, MacLeod, etc. 

JIS University cutoff 2023 for WBJEE Round 1 Seat Allotment is 54612 for General category candidates for BPharma course. The WBJEE cut-off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

The JIS University BPharm curriculum has semester-wise subject details. It includes both theory and practical subjects. Students also have to submit a project work in the last semester of the programme. The topics covered in the first semester are:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
• Communication Skills
• Remedial Biology/Remedial Mathematics

No, there is no entrance exam needed for admission to JISIASR, JIS University. The institute offers merit-based admission. If applicants want admission to PG courses they must complete graduation degree with 50% aggregate. Additionally,  applicants who want admission to PhD courses in the JIS Institute of Advanced Studies and Research must have MSc/ MTech/ BTech or equivalent with a 50% aggregate score. Further, the college also accepts various National Levels exams which include CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/GATE/INSPIRE/ JGEEBILS / RGNF.

For admission to JIS University MSc course, there is minimum eligibility prescribed by the university for the selection of the right candidate. The minimum eligibility for admission to MSc is to graduate with a minimum of 50% score in the relevant discipline along with 45% aggregate in BSc. Those candidates who belong to the state of West Bengal are only required to graduate with BSc from any university in West Bengal. There is no minimum qualifying percentage required for the latter candidates.

The costs of various courses in JIS University is roughly INR 1 Lakhs Per Annum. It varies depending on the programme. Still, the overall cost is fairly affordable compared to other universities. The approximate living charges are around Rs 10,000 per month including food, accommodation, transportation, and other electic costs.

In order to get admission to MSc course at JIS University, candidates are required to fill an online application by visiting the official website of JIS University. Find below the step-wise application process for JIS University MSc admission 2024:

1. Register yourself through the official website of the university.
2. Login through your valid contact number and password.
3. Click on the "Apply" button to open application form.'
4. Fill in the details including course, personal details and proceed further.
5. Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

Yes, JIS University provides scholarships via its School of Science to students of MSc. The university offers a fee waiver of minimum of 5% up to 100% on the tuition fee of MSc to its meritorious students. Find below the eligibility and scholarship value offered to students for a two-year PG course of MSc (Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Physics) at JIS University: