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Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Other Updated on Mar 08, 2025 Download Guide

OVERVIEW

Pharmacy is a healthcare and science-based field that focuses on the study of drugs, medicines, and their effects on human health.Students can pursue pharmacy course in various levels. These levels are Diploma (D.Pharm), Bachelor's (B.Pharm), Master’s (M.Pharm), and Doctorate (Pharm.D). This course involves the research, production, and proper use of pharmaceuticals to ensure safe and effective patient care. By pursuing this course students can get knowledge about pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, drug formulation, and clinical practice.

The passed out students can get various career opportunities in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, clinical research, regulatory bodies, and academia. Pharmacists play a crucial role in dispensing medications, advising patients, conducting drug research, and ensuring quality control in the pharmaceutical industry.

After completing the graduation level course students can work as Pharmacists, Drug Inspectors, Medical Representatives, Quality Analysts, or Research Scientists.

 

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Course Name

Pharmacy

 

Different levels of course
  • Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

 

 

 

Courses Duration
  • Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) – 2 years
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) – 4 years
  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) – 2 years
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) – 6 years (including 1-year internship)
  • Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) – 3 years (for B.Pharm graduates)

Specializations

1. B.Pharm Specializations (Limited Options)

  • Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutics

2. M.Pharm Specializations

  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
  • Industrial Pharmacy
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cosmeceutics
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management

3. Pharm.D Specialization (Broad Clinical Focus)

  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Patient Care & Drug Therapy Management

4. D.Pharm is a generalized diploma course and does not have specific specializations

 

 

 

 

Affiliated and regulated by
  • Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) – Governs D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D programs.
  • All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) – Approves technical education institutions offering pharmacy courses.
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) – Recognizes universities offering pharmacy programs.
  • State Pharmacy Councils – Regulates state-level pharmacy education and practice.
  • National Board of Accreditation (NBA) – Accredits pharmacy institutions for quality standards.

Eligibility Criteria
  • D.Pharm & B.Pharm: 10+2 with PCB/PCM (minimum 45-50% marks).
  • M.Pharm: B.Pharm degree with minimum qualifying marks.
  • Pharm.D: 10+2 with PCB/PCM or D.Pharm qualification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entrance Exams

1. National-Level Exams

  • GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) – For M.Pharm admissions.

2. State-Level Exams

  • WBJEE-PUMDET – West Bengal
  • KCET – Karnataka
  • MHT CET – Maharashtra
  • TS EAMCET/AP EAMCET – Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
  • KEAM – Kerala
  • OJEE – Odisha
  • GUJCET – Gujarat
  • UPSEE (UPCET) – Uttar Pradesh (merged with CUET)

3. University-Level Exams

  • BITSAT – BITS Pilani
  • MET – Manipal University
  • LPUNEST – Lovely Professional University
  • SRMJEE-PHARMACY – SRM University

 

 

 

Entrance exams frequency
  • GPAT – Once a year (National Level)
  • State-Level Exams (WBJEE-PUMDET, KCET, MHT CET, TS EAMCET, etc.) – Once a year
  • University-Level Exams (BITSAT, MET, LPUNEST, SRMJEE) – Once a year, some universities may conduct multiple sessions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conducting Bodies
  • GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) – Conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE)
  • WBJEE-PUMDET – Conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
  • KCET – Conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
  • MHT CET – Conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
  • TS EAMCET / AP EAMCET – Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
  • KEAM – Conducted by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala
  • OJEE – Conducted by Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB)
  • GUJCET – Conducted by Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB)
  • BITSAT – Conducted by Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani)
  • MET – Conducted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
  • LPUNEST – Conducted by Lovely Professional University (LPU)
  • SRMJEE-PHARMACY – Conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Fee range

1. Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

  • Government Colleges: ₹10,000 – ₹50,000 per year
  • Private Colleges: ₹50,000 – ₹1.5 lakh per year

2. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Government Colleges: ₹20,000 – ₹1 lakh per year
  • Private Colleges: ₹1 lakh – ₹5 lakh per year

3. Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

  • Government Colleges: ₹50,000 – ₹1.5 lakh per year
  • Private Colleges: ₹1.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh per year

4. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

  • Government Colleges: ₹50,000 – ₹2 lakh per year
  • Private Colleges: ₹2 lakh – ₹5 lakh per year

 

 

 

Highest salary package
  • Freshers (D.Pharm & B.Pharm): ₹3 – ₹6 LPA
  • M.Pharm Graduates: ₹5 – ₹10 LPA
  • Pharm.D Professionals: ₹6 – ₹12 LPA
  • Experienced Professionals (10+ years): ₹15 – ₹25+ LPA
  • International Jobs (USA, Canada, Gulf, Europe): ₹20 – ₹50 LPA

 

 

Top-Paying job Roles
  • Clinical Research Scientist – ₹8 – ₹20 LPA
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist – ₹6 – ₹15 LPA
  • Pharmacovigilance Expert – ₹6 – ₹12 LPA
  • Medical Science Liaison – ₹10 – ₹25 LPA
  • Drug Inspector – ₹7 – ₹12 LPA
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing Head – ₹15 – ₹30+ LPA

Top Recruiters
  • Pharma Companies – Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s, Cipla, Lupin, Aurobindo, Glenmark.
  • Hospitals & Healthcare – Apollo, Fortis, AIIMS, Max Healthcare, Manipal.
  • Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance – IQVIA, Biocon, Syngene, Parexel, Covance.
  • Regulatory & Govt. Bodies – CDSCO, FDA, DCGI.
  • Global Pharma Giants – Pfizer, Novartis, J&J, GSK, AstraZeneca.

Eligibility Criteria

To pursue an Pharmacy degree, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm):

  • Qualification – 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics
  • Minimum Marks – 40-50% (varies by state/institute)
  • Age Limit – 17 years or above

 

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm):

  • Qualification – 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics
  • Minimum Marks – 50% (45% for reserved categories)
  • Age Limit – 17 years or above
  • Entrance Exams – GPAT, MHT CET, WBJEE, KCET, etc.

 

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm):

  • Qualification – B.Pharm degree from a PCI-approved college
  • Minimum Marks – 50% (varies by institute)
  • Entrance Exam – GPAT (for scholarships and top colleges)

 

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D):

  • Qualification – 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics OR B.Pharm
  • Minimum Marks – 50% (varies by institute)
  • Age Limit – 17 years or above
  • Entrance Exams – GPAT, state-level exams

 

Counselling and Admission

Step-by-step process of counselling and admission:

1. Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

  • Admission Basis – Merit-based or state-level entrance exams.
  • Counselling – Conducted by state education boards or institutes.
  • Final Selection – Based on 10+2 marks or entrance exam rank.

2. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Admission Basis – Entrance exams (GPAT, MHT CET, WBJEE, KCET, etc.) or merit-based.
  • Counselling Process:
    • Register for counselling through the respective exam authority.
    • Choice filling of colleges and preference submission.
    • Seat allotment based on rank and category.
    • Document verification and fee payment.

3. Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

  • Admission Basis – GPAT score or institute-level entrance exams.
  • Counselling – Conducted by universities or AICTE-approved institutions.
  • Final Selection – Based on GPAT rank, interview, and academic records.

4. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

  • Admission Basis – Entrance exams or merit-based selection.
  • Counselling – Similar to B.Pharm, via entrance exam ranks and seat allotment.

Documents Required

  • 10th & 12th marksheets
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • ID proof
  • Domicile certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Career Options

1. Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Roles – Drug Researcher, Quality Control Analyst, Production Manager
  • Employers – Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s, Pfizer, Novartis

2. Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance

  • Roles – Clinical Research Associate, Drug Safety Officer
  • Employers – IQVIA, Biocon, Syngene, Parexel

3. Regulatory Affairs & Government Jobs

  • Roles – Drug Inspector, Pharmacist, FDA Officer
  • Employers – CDSCO, State FDA, DCGI

4. Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Roles – Hospital Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist
  • Employers – Apollo, AIIMS, Fortis, Government Hospitals

5. Entrepreneurship & Academics

  • Opportunities – Open a Pharmacy, Start a Pharma Company, Teaching in Colleges

Top Colleges

Government Colleges

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)

Mohali, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, etc.

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Jamia Hamdard University

New Delhi

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Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)

Mumbai

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Panjab University

Chandigarh

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Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Manipal

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Madras Medical College (MMC)

Chennai

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BITS Pilani

Pilani, Hyderabad, Goa

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Private College

JSS College of Pharmacy

Mysore, Ooty

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Amity Institute of Pharmacy

Noida

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

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Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Punjab

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Chitkara University

Punjab

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NMIMS School of Pharmacy

Mumbai

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