Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm)

Candidate should have Passed in any of the following examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics-Intermediate examination in Science/First year of the three year degree course in Science/Pre-degree examination/Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examination.

When the profession of pharmacy was developed in the country way back in 1960s, there was a demand for the qualified pharmacists, in order to cater to the needs of the then profession of pharmacy, a short version of pharmacy program namely Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm) was developed and offered to the students with SSLC/Xth qualification. Later, in 1990s, the minimum qualification for DPharm admission was raised to PUC/Pre-degree/10+2. Thus a large number of students persuaded their interest in the profession of pharmacy through DPharm and registered themselves are pharmacists. These registered pharmacists confined themselves either to community or hospital pharmacy stores.

After DPharm, the students can pursue higher studies in Pharmacy by joining B.Pharm, B.Pharm-Lateral or PharmD programs.

Admissions are done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination and there is no entrance test.

Admission Process;-

1. Apply Online
2. Merit List based on qualifying exam marks (PCB / PCM)
3. Provisional Admission notice to shortlisted candidates
4. Admission Formalities