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Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) is a 6-year professional doctoral programme (5 years academic + 1 year compulsory internship) approved by PCI. Focus: Clinical pharmacy, patient care, drug therapy management, hospital pharmacy. Degree Title: “Dr.” prefix allowed (as per PCI) Two Types:

 

  • Pharm D (Regular) – 6 years (after 12th)
  • Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate) – 3 years (after B Pharma)
Table of Contents
  1. Pharm D Course Overview
  2. Pharm D Latest Updates 2026
  3. Pharm D Course Highlights 2026
  4. Why Choose Pharm D in 2026?
  5. Pharm D Eligibility Criteria 2026
  6. Top Pharm D Entrance Exams 2026
  7. Pharm D Admission Process 2026
  8. Pharm D Fees vs ROI (Top Colleges 2025–26)
  9. Top 15 Pharm D Colleges in India (NIRF 2025 + Placement Data)
  10. Career Options & Salary After Pharm D (2025 Data)
  11. Is Pharm D Worth It in 2026?
  12. FAQs about Pharm D 2026
science versus commerce

NEET 2026 likely to be mandatory in Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP, Rajasthan
GPAT 2026 score accepted for Pharm D (PB) in many states
PCI new rule: Mandatory 1-year residency in hospital from 2025–26 batch
CUET (UG) 2026 accepted by 30+ central universities for Pharm D
Total seats in India 2026: ~4,500+ (Regular) + ~1,200 (PB)

Pharm D Course Highlights 2026
ParticularsDetails
Duration6 years (5 + 1 internship) / 3 years (PB)
Eligibility10+2 PCB/M (50%)
Entrance ExamsNEET, MHT-CET, KCET, AP/TS EAMCET, GPAT (PB)
Average Fees (Govt)₹50K–₹3 Lakh total
Average Fees (Private)₹6–₹25 Lakh total
Starting Salary (India)₹4–10 LPA
Highest Salary 2025₹22 LPA (Apollo, Fortis, USA)
Why Choose Pharm D in 2026?
  • Direct “Dr.” prefix (PCI recognised)
  • 100% hospital placement in top colleges
  • Highest-paid pharmacy course in India
  • Direct patient interaction & drug therapy decisions
  • Excellent scope abroad (USA: $130K–$160K after NAPLEX)
  • Indian clinical pharmacy market growing 15% annually
Pharm D Eligibility Criteria 2026
CourseEligibilityMinimum Marks
Pharm D (6 years)10+2 with PCB/M50% (45% reserved)
Pharm D (PB – 3 years)B Pharma from PCI-recognised college50%
AgeMinimum 17 years as on 31 Dec 2026 
Top Pharm D Entrance Exams 2026
ExamAccepted ByTentative Date
NEETMaharashtra, Karnataka, UP, RajasthanMay 2026
MHT-CETAll Maharashtra Pharm D collegesMay 2026
KCETKarnatakaApril 2026
AP EAMCETAndhra PradeshMay 2026
TS EAMCETTelanganaMay 2026
GPAT (for PB)All India (Post-Baccalaureate)May 2026
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Pharm D Admission Process 2026
  • Appear in NEET/State CET/GPAT (PB)
  • Register for central/state counselling
  • Choice filling → Seat allotment
  • Document verification & fee payment
  • Direct management quota in private colleges
Pharm D Fees vs ROI (Top Colleges 2025–26)
CollegeTotal Fees (6 yrs)Avg PlacementROI (Years)
Manipal College of Pharma₹25–28 Lakh₹8–15 LPA2–3 yrs
JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore₹18–22 Lakh₹7–14 LPA2–3 yrs
SRM Institute, Chennai₹18–24 Lakh₹6–12 LPA3 yrs
Sri Ramachandra (SRIHER), Chennai₹9–12 Lakh₹7–13 LPA1–2 yrs
Chandigarh University₹12–15 Lakh₹5–10 LPA2–3 yrs
Popular Pharm D Colleges in Bangalore

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology

Bangalore, India

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PES University

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Jain University

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Presidency University

Bangalore, India

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Top 15 Pharm D Colleges in India (NIRF 2025 + Placement Data)
RankCollegeLocationAvg PackageHighest 2025
1Manipal College of Pharmaceutical SciencesManipal₹10 LPA₹22 LPA
2JSS College of PharmacyMysore/Ooty₹9 LPA₹18 LPA
3Sri Ramachandra Institute (SRIHER)Chennai₹8 LPA₹16 LPA
4Poona College of PharmacyPune₹7.5 LPA₹15 LPA
5LM College of PharmacyAhmedabad₹6 LPA₹12 LPA
6Chandigarh UniversityPunjab₹7 LPA₹14 LPA
7SRM College of PharmacyChennai₹6.5 LPA₹13 LPA
8MCOPS, ManipalManipal₹10 LPA₹22 LPA
9Annamalai UniversityTamil Nadu₹5 LPA₹10 LPA
10NIMS UniversityJaipur₹6 LPA₹12 LPA
Career Options & Salary After Pharm D (2025 Data)
Job ProfileAvg Salary (Freshers)3–5 yrs exp
Clinical Pharmacist₹5–10 LPA₹15–25 LPA
Hospital Pharmacist₹4–8 LPA₹12–20 LPA
Drug Safety Associate₹5–9 LPA₹18+ LPA
Medical Writer₹5–8 LPA₹15+ LPA
Regulatory Affairs₹7–12 LPA₹20+ LPA
Pharmacovigilance₹6–10 LPA₹18+ LPA
USA (after NAPLEX + residency)$130K–$160K$200K+
 

Top Recruiters: Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Max, Aster DM, IQVIA, Novartis, Pfizer, Dr. Reddy’s, Sun Pharma, Cognizant, Accenture

Is Pharm D Worth It in 2026?
  • Highest salary among all pharmacy courses
  • Direct patient care role (unlike B Pharma/M Pharma)
  • 100% placement in clinical/hospital sector
  • Fastest growing segment: Clinical pharmacy to reach $10B by 2030
  • Abroad scope unmatched (USA, Canada, Australia, Gulf)
  • “Dr.” title + respect equivalent to MBBS/BDS in hospitals
FAQs
  • Can I use “Dr.” prefix? → Yes (PCI approved)
  • Is NEET compulsory? → Yes in many states; some accept state CET
  • Maths compulsory? → No (PCB or PCM both eligible)
  • Can I open clinic? → No, but can open medical store
  • Best after Pharm D? → Residency + NAPLEX for USA
  • Pharm D vs B Pharma? → Pharm D far better salary & scope

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