M Pharma Full Form: Master of Pharmacy M Pharma is a 2-year postgraduate degree (4 semesters) approved by PCI & AICTE. Focus: Advanced drug research, formulation, regulatory affairs, pharmacology & industrial pharmacy.
- GPAT 2026: Expected May 2026 (Reg: Dec 2025–Feb 2026)
- NIPER JEE 2026: Applications open Dec 2025 | Exam Jan 2026
- New PCI guidelines: Mandatory 6-month industrial training from 2025–26 batch
- CUET PG 2026: Increasingly accepted for M Pharma in central universities
- AICTE scholarship for M Pharma: ₹12,400/month stipend (GPAT qualified)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Master of Pharmacy (M Pharma) |
| Duration | 2 Years (4 semesters) |
| Eligibility | B Pharma (50–55% aggregate) + GPAT/Entrance |
| Admission Process | GPAT |
| Average Fees (Govt) | ₹30K–₹1 Lakh total |
| Average Fees (Private) | ₹1–₹3 Lakh total |
| Average Starting Salary | ₹4–7 LPA |
| Highest Salary 2025 | ₹25 LPA (Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s) |
| Type | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (Full-time) | 2 years | GPAT qualified, research-focused |
| Part-time | 2–3 years | Working pharmacists |
| Sponsored | 2 years | Industry-sponsored (Cipla, Sun Pharma) |
| Distance/Online | 2 years | Professionals (IGNOU, Annamalai) |
| Exam | Conducted By | Accepted By | Tentative Date 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPAT | NTA | All AICTE colleges | May 2026 |
| NIPER JEE | NIPER | NIPER institutes | Jan 2026 |
| CUET PG | NTA | Central universities (BHU, DU) | March 2026 |
| APPGECET Pharmacy | APSCHE | AP state colleges | May 2026 |
| BITS HD Pharmacy | BITS Pilani | BITS campuses | May 2026 |
Direct admission: Merit-based in private colleges (B Pharma 60%+)
| College | Total Fees (2 yrs) | Avg Placement 2025 | ROI (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Hamdard, Delhi | ₹2–3 Lakh | ₹6–12 LPA | 1 year |
| NIPER Mohali | ₹1–1.5 Lakh | ₹8–15 LPA | <1 year |
| ICT Mumbai | ₹1.5–2 Lakh | ₹7–14 LPA | 1 year |
| JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty | ₹3–4 Lakh | ₹5–10 LPA | 1–2 years |
| Panjab University, Chandigarh | ₹50K–1 Lakh | ₹4–8 LPA | <1 year |
| NIRF Rank | College | Location | Avg Package | Highest 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamia Hamdard | New Delhi | ₹8 LPA | ₹20 LPA |
| 2 | NIPER Mohali | Punjab | ₹10 LPA | ₹25 LPA |
| 3 | ICT Mumbai | Mumbai | ₹9 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| 4 | JSS College of Pharmacy | Ooty | ₹7 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| 5 | Panjab University | Chandigarh | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| 6 | BITS Pilani | Pilani | ₹12 LPA | ₹25 LPA |
| 7 | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sci. | Manipal | ₹7.5 LPA | ₹14 LPA |
| 8 | Amrita School of Pharmacy | Coimbatore | ₹6.5 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| 9 | SRM College of Pharmacy | Chennai | ₹6 LPA | ₹11 LPA |
| 10 | Annamalai University | Chidambaram | ₹5 LPA | ₹10 LPA |
| Specialisation | Avg Salary (Fresh) | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics | ₹5–10 LPA | Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s |
| Pharmacology | ₹4–9 LPA | Novartis, Pfizer, Biocon |
| Industrial Pharmacy | ₹6–12 LPA | Lupin, Torrent, Zydus |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | ₹5–11 LPA | Aurobindo, Mankind |
| Pharmacognosy | ₹4–8 LPA | Himalaya, Dabur (Ayurveda) |
| Regulatory Affairs | ₹7–15 LPA | IQVIA, Parexel, PPD |
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