Diploma in Pharmacy

 

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a 2-year diploma course designed to prepare students for a career in pharmacy and healthcare services. It provides fundamental knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, and pharmacy practice. After completion, candidates can work as a pharmacist, assist in clinical settings, or pursue higher studies like B.Pharm.

 

 

Course Highlights of D.Pharma

 

Feature	Details
Course Name	Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
Level	Diploma (Healthcare/Pharmacy)
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	10+2 (Science: PCB/PCM) with minimum 45–50%
Admission Process	Entrance exam / Merit-based depending on state
Average Fees	20,000 – ₹1,50,000 (Govt. colleges cheaper)
Top Entrance Exams	GPAT not required; State-level CET (like UPSEE, MHT CET, WBJEE), institution-based
Top Recruiters	Hospitals, Clinics, Retail Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Companies
Average Salary	2 – 5 LPA

 

 

D. Pharma Admission Process

 

1. Eligibility – Must have 10+2 in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math).

2. Entrance Exams / Merit – Many states conduct CET exams; others admit on 12th merit.

3. Counseling & Seat Allotment – Based on rank/merit list.

4. Final Admission – Document verification + fee payment.

 

 

D. Pharma Syllabus of D.Pharm (Year-Wise)

Year 1

• Pharmaceutics – I

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I

• Pharmacognosy

• Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology

• Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Health Education & Community Pharmacy

 

Year 2

• Pharmaceutics – II

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – II

• Pharmacology & Toxicology

• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

• Drug Store & Business Management

• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

(With practicals in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmacognosy)

 

 

D. Pharma How to Apply

 

• Visit the state pharmacy council / entrance portal.

• Register and fill out the application form.

• Appear for entrance test / counseling.

• Submit documents & fees for admission.

 

 

D. Pharma Eligibility Criteria

 

• Must pass 10+2 Science (PCB/PCM).

• Minimum 45–50% marks.

• Age: 17 years minimum.

• No GPAT needed.

 

 

D. Pharma Entrance Exams

 

• MHT CET (Maharashtra)

• UPSEE Pharmacy (Uttar Pradesh)

• WBJEE Pharmacy (West Bengal)

• GUJCET (Gujarat)

• RUHS

• Institution-based entrance exams in private universities

 

 

Top Colleges for D.Pharm

 

College	Location	Admission
Jamia Hamdard	New Delhi	Merit/Entrance
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research (DIPSAR)	Delhi	Entrance
Government College of Pharmacy	Bangalore	CET
L.M. College of Pharmacy	Ahmedabad	GUJCET
JSS College of Pharmacy	Mysore/Ooty	Merit/Entrance
Poona College of Pharmacy (Bharati Vidyapeeth)	Pune	University Entrance

 

 

D. Pharma Job & Career Prospects

 

• Pharmacist (Retail/Clinical)

• Hospital Pharmacy Assistant

• Medical Representative

• Drug Manufacturer Assistant

• Pharmaceutical Lab Technician

 

Job Profiles

 

• Pharmacist (Hospital / Community)

• Dispensing Chemist

• Pharmacy Technician

• Drug Regulatory Associate

• Pharma Sales Executive

 

 

Future Scopes

 

• Lateral entry into B.Pharm (2nd Year) after D.Pharm.

• Higher studies: M.Pharm, Pharm.D, MBA in Healthcare/Pharma.

• Opportunities in clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs, R&D.

• Can open a retail pharmacy / medical shop with registration.

 

 

Government College Seat Intake 

 

College	Seats (D.Pharm)
DIPSAR, Delhi	60
Government College of Pharmacy, Bangalore	40
LM College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad	60
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty	60
Govt. College of Pharmacy, Amravati	40
Various State Govt. Pharmacy Colleges (India)	30–60

 

 

Best Entrance Exam Books for D.Pharm

 

1. For Physics & Chemistry

 

• NCERT Physics (Class 11 & 12)
  
  

• NCERT Chemistry (Class 11 & 12)
  
  

• Concepts of Physics – H.C. Verma
  
  

• Physical Chemistry – O.P. Tandon
  
  

2. For Biology (If applicable)

 

• NCERT Biology (Class 11 & 12) (most important)
  
  

• Pradeep’s Biology (for practice)
  
  

• Trueman’s Biology – Useful for CET/PMT style exams
  
  

3. For Mathematics (If required in CET)

 

• NCERT Mathematics (11th & 12th)
  
  

• R.D. Sharma Objective Mathematics
  
  

• SL Loney (for advanced practice, optional)
  
  

4. For Pharmacy-Oriented Preparation

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Chatwal & Anand (Basics)
  
  

• Essentials of Pharmacology – K.D. Tripathi (for future knowledge, not entrance-focused)
  
  

5. For CET / Entrance Exam Guides

• MTG CET Pharmacy Entrance Guide
  
  

• Arihant Maharashtra CET Guide (PCM/PCB)
  
  

• Pearson Objective Biology/Chemistry for Entrance Exams
  
  

• D.Pharm Entrance Exam Guide – by Dr. Ashok Goyal (covers multiple state exams)
  
  

6. Practice Books

• Previous year question banks for MHT CET, WBJEE, UPSEE (UPCET), GUJCET
  
  

• Arihant’s Chapterwise Question Bank (PCB)
  
  

• MTG’s 30 Years NEET Question Bank (useful for Bio & Chem practice)

  
  
  

D. Pharma Preparation Tips

 

• Focus first on NCERT Class 11 & 12 → Most CET questions are direct.
  
  

• Solve previous 5–10 years papers of your state CET.
  
  

• Revise formulas, reactions, diagrams daily.
  
  

• If you’re from PCB stream → prioritize Biology; if PCM → focus more on Maths + Physics.
  
  

• Time management is key → practice mock tests