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Pharmacy
Drugs, formulations, regulation and retail.
India is the 'pharmacy of the world'. Graduates work in R&D, formulation, regulatory, clinical research, retail and hospital pharmacy.
Who this fits
- Interested in chemistry and biology
- Detail-oriented, compliance-minded
- Open to lab or retail/clinical environments
Typical fees
- Govt.
- ₹30 – 80 K / yr
- Private
- ₹1 – 3 L / yr
Indicative. Verify with the institute before enrolling.
UG courses you can pick
D.Pharm
2 years
B.Pharm
4 years
Pharm.D
6 years
M.Pharm
2 years
Key exams & 2026 timelines
As of May 2026 · verify on the official site before applying| Exam | Body | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPAT Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test Pharmacy · PG Entrance · National For M.Pharm admissions | NBEMS | 2026-05 Tentative | Feb-Apr 2026 | B.Pharm | Visit |
NIPER JEE NIPER Joint Entrance Examination Pharmacy · PG Entrance · National For NIPER institutes | NIPER | 2026-06 Tentative | Apr-May 2026 | B.Pharm/M.Pharm/M.Sc. | Visit |
Career paths
Pharma R&D / Formulation
Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr. Reddy's, Biocon — core + API work.
Tips before you commit
- Pharm.D opens doors to clinical pharmacy roles in US/UK/Gulf — big ROI.
- Register with State Pharmacy Council promptly after B.Pharm for retail license.
Scholarships: AICTE Pragati (girls), state merit, PCI-linked scholarships.
Top colleges (NIRF-ranked)
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi, Delhi
top100
Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani
Pilani, Rajasthan
top100
Panjab University
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
top100
JSS College of Pharmacy
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
top100
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
top100
Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai, Maharashtra
top100
JSS College of Pharmacy
Mysore, Karnataka
top100
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Udupi, Karnataka
top100