B Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy) is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate professional degree approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Focus: Drug discovery, manufacturing, quality control, clinical research, regulatory affairs & patient counselling. After B Pharma → Direct registration as Pharmacist with State/Central Pharmacy Council.
- GPAT 2026: Expected in Feb–March 2026
- NEET 2026 may be made mandatory for B Pharma in some states (proposed)
- New PCI guidelines: 6-month compulsory internship from 2025–26 batch
- CUET (UG) 2026 likely to be accepted by 50+ central universities for B Pharma
- NIPER JEE 2026 applications open Dec 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 4 Years (8 semesters) + 6-month internship |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with PCB/M + 50% (45% for reserved) |
| Entrance Exams | NEET, MHT-CET, CUET, BITSAT, AP/TS EAMCET, KCET, GUJCET, OJEE |
| Average Fees (Govt) | ₹20K–₹1 Lakh total |
| Average Fees (Private) | ₹3–₹12 Lakh total |
| Average Starting Salary | ₹3.5–₹8 LPA |
| Highest Salary 2025 | ₹18 LPA (Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s) |
| Type | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Regular B Pharma | 4 years | Full-time students after 12th |
| B Pharma (Lateral Entry) | 3 years | D Pharma holders (direct 2nd year admission) |
| B Pharma (Hons.) | 4 years | Research-oriented (few colleges) |
| B Pharma (Ayurveda) | 4 years | Students interested in Ayurvedic pharmacy |
Appear for NEET/CUET/State CET
Register for centralized counselling (state or AACCC/All India)
Choice filling & locking
Seat allotment rounds
Document verification & fee payment
Direct admission in management quota (private colleges)
Average INR 50K–2L total; Govt: Lower; Private: Higher. CMA Fees: INR 41K (All Levels).
| College | Total Fees (3 Yrs) |
|---|---|
| Jain University | ₹6.3L |
| Christ University | ₹7.25L |
| St. Joseph’s College | ₹4.05L |
| Garden City University | ₹4.14L |
| BMS College, Bangalore | ₹1.44L (₹48K/yr) |
Scholarships: Merit (up to 50%); Need-based (₹20K–1L).
| College | Total Fees (4 yrs) | Avg Placement 2025 | ROI (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Hamdard, Delhi | ₹5–6 Lakh | ₹7–12 LPA | 1–2 yrs |
| ICT Mumbai | ₹3.5 Lakh | ₹8–17 LPA | <1 year |
| BITS Pilani | ₹20 Lakh | ₹14–30 LPA | 2–3 yrs |
| JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty | ₹6–8 Lakh | ₹6–12 LPA | 1–2 yrs |
| Manipal College of Pharma | ₹12–15 Lakh | ₹6–11 LPA | 2–3 yrs |
| LPU Punjab | ₹8–10 Lakh | ₹5–10 LPA | 2–3 yrs |
| NIRF 2025 | College | Location | Avg Package | Highest 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamia Hamdard | New Delhi | ₹8 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| 2 | BITS Pilani | Pilani | ₹18 LPA | ₹30 LPA |
| 3 | JSS College of Pharmacy | Ooty | ₹7.5 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| 4 | Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) | Mumbai | ₹9 LPA | ₹17 LPA |
| 5 | Panjab University | Chandigarh | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| 6 | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sci. | Manipal | ₹7 LPA | ₹14 LPA |
| 7 | Amrita School of Pharmacy | Coimbatore | ₹6.5 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| 8 | SRM College of Pharmacy | Chennai | ₹5.5 LPA | ₹11 LPA |
| 9 | Chitkara College of Pharmacy | Chandigarh | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| 10 | LPU School of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Punjab | ₹5.8 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| Job Profile | Avg Salary (Freshers) | With 3–5 yrs exp |
|---|---|---|
| Production Executive | ₹3.5–6 LPA | ₹10+ LPA |
| Quality Control/Assurance | ₹3.5–7 LPA | ₹12+ LPA |
| Regulatory Affairs | ₹4–8 LPA | ₹15+ LPA |
| Medical Representative | ₹3–5 LPA + incentives | ₹10+ LPA |
| Clinical Research Associate | ₹4–8 LPA | ₹15+ LPA |
| Drug Inspector (Govt) | ₹55K–₹1.2 Lakh/month | ₹1.5 Lakh+ |
| Hospital/Retail Pharmacist | ₹3–5 LPA | ₹8+ LPA |
Top Recruiters: Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s, Cipla, Mankind, Torrent, Lupin, GSK, Pfizer, Novartis, Abbott, Biocon, Zydus
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