G.N.M.
DiplomaA three-year diploma in general nursing and midwifery with extensive clinical posting.
₹65,000per year
Details
Duration
2 years
Level
Diploma
School
Pharmacy
Tuition
₹59,500 / year
About the programme
D.Pharm is the shortest professional route into pharmacy practice. Two years cover pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, biochemistry, hospital and clinical pharmacy, and drug store management.
The programme is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and includes 500 hours of practical training in a hospital or community pharmacy, which is a condition of registration.
On completion and registration with the State Pharmacy Council, graduates can practise as registered pharmacists, run a retail pharmacy, or work in hospital pharmacies and the pharmaceutical industry. Lateral entry to B.Pharm is also available.
Eligibility
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. Approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
Applicants should also read the general admission process and prepare the document checklist before applying.
Syllabus outline
Indicative subject areas across the programme. The examinable syllabus is set by the affiliating university and is issued at registration.
- Pharmaceutics I & II
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry I & II
- Pharmacognosy
- Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Health Education & Community Pharmacy
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
- Drug Store & Business Management
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
- Practical Training (500 hours)
Career outcomes
- Registered pharmacist (State Pharmacy Council)
- Hospital and community pharmacy
- Retail pharmacy ownership
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing
- Lateral entry to B.Pharm
Fees
| Tuition per year | ₹59,500 |
| Application fee (one time) | ₹1,500 |
| Admission fee (one time) | ₹10,000 |
| Uniform charges (one time) | ₹8,500 |
| First-year total | ₹79,500 |
| Tuition across 2 years | ₹1,19,000 |
Examination and practical fees are charged as per university norms. Clinical training transport, where applicable, is billed as per management norms. Scholarships of up to 100% may apply — see scholarships.
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