Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria:


  • Educational Qualification:
    A pass in the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination or its equivalent is required.
  • Subjects:
    The qualifying examination must include Physics, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Biology.
  • Age:
    Candidates should be at least 17 years old at the time of admission.

D.Pharm Career Opportunities

A Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) opens up diverse career paths across various sectors of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

1. Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    Graduates can work as:
  • Pharmacists, responsible for dispensing medications, patient counseling, and managing drug information.
  • Clinical Pharmacists, who collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal medication use.
  • Pharmacy Technicians, supporting pharmacists in day-to-day dispensing and administrative duties.

2. Retail Pharmacies

    Opportunities include roles such as:
  • Retail Pharmacist, handling the distribution of prescription and OTC medications, inventory management, and providing patient guidance.

Pharmaceutical Industry

    Career paths in this sector include:
  • Medical Representatives, who promote and market pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals.
  • Research Assistants, supporting drug research and development efforts.
  • Analytical Chemists, ensuring product quality and compliance through testing.
  • Production Executives, overseeing manufacturing operations.
  • Medical Writers, creating scientific and medical content for publications and pharmaceutical firms.

4. Government and Other Sectors

    Additional prospects include:
  • Assistant Professors (Pharmacy), involved in teaching and academic research.
  • Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), responsible for managing and monitoring clinical trials.
  • Medical Transcriptionists, converting voice-recorded medical reports into written documents.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is a four-year undergraduate degree programme, with lateral entry option is available for candidates holding a Diploma in Pharmacy, allowing direct admission into the second year, thereby reducing the course duration to three years.


Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
  • For general category candidates (excluding SC/ST), a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (or Botany & Zoology) in the qualifying examination is required. SC/ST candidates must have a minimum of 35% aggregate marks.
  • For lateral entry, candidates must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India with:
    • At least 40% aggregate marks in the first and second-year Diploma examinations (35% for SC/ST candidates).

Opportunities for Higher Education:

  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Career Prospects:

  • Pharmacist
  • Drug Safety Associate
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Medical Writer
  • Drug Inspector
  • Chemist
  • Sales and Marketing Executive
  • Pharmacy Entrepreneur
  • Academic Educator
  • Research Scientist