Pharm D Admission 2023: Important Dates, Selection Process, Last Date to Apply, Entrance Exams

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Pharm D Quick Update

March 27: Registrations for MET 2023 Phase II are now open. Apply Now!

January 18: Registrations for ISF College of Pharmacy Moga, Pharm D Program are now open. Apply Now!

January 18: Registrations for Dayananda Sagar University, Pharm D Program are now open. Apply Now!

January 18: Register for NMIMS NPAT by May 21, 2023. Apply Now!

January 18: Register for Chandigarh University, Pharm D Program by May 29, 2023. Apply Now!

Pharm D Admission 2023 is done on the basis of an entrance exam. Candidates can appear for university-level and national-level entrance exams such as MET, NIMSEE, and GPAT, to apply to top Pharm D colleges in India. 

Pharm D Admissions are currently open in NMIMS, based on the NMIMS NPAT till May 21, 2023. MAHE Pharm D admission is also open till March 15, 2023, and admissions will be based on the MET 2023. Chandigarh University Pharm D Admission is also open based on the CUCET exam. Candidates can apply for the Pharm D Admission 2023 at Chandigarh University till May 29, 2023. 

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Students who are willing to pursue Pharm D courses must have completed their 10+2 from a recognised board from the Science Stream. Pharm D is a six-year doctorate-level pharmacy course. Candidates can enroll for this course right after completing their 10+2. 

Top Pharm D Colleges: Application Deadline

The following table highlights the tentative application dates for Pharm D courses in various top Pharm D colleges.

College Admission Criteria Application Deadline
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore Entrance Based March 2023
Poona College of Pharmacy Entrance Based July 2023
SRIHER, Chennai Entrance Based August 2023
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal MET October 13 - March 15, 2023
JSS College of Pharmacy Entrance Based March 2023
SPPSPTM, Mumbai NMIMS NPAT December 01 - May 21, 2023
BIT, Ranchi Merit/ Entrance Based June 2023
SRM College of Pharmacy Entrance Based April 2023
ISF College of Pharmacy Merit-Based Applications Open
Chandigarh University CUCET November 28 - May 29, 2023
Dayananda Sagar University DSAT Applications Open

Pharm D Admission 2023: Entrance Exams

Pharm D has various entrance exams like BV CET 2023, MET 2023, GPAT 2023, and SRMJEE 2023

Here are the important dates for Pharm D entrance exams, which the students can follow for Pharm D Admission 2023. The registration dates and the deadlines for the registration have been mentioned in the table below.

Pharm D Entrance Exams Schedule

Entrance Exam Registration Date Exam Date
GPAT February 13 – March 13, 2023 April 2023
MHT CET March 08 – April 07, 2023 May 09 – 13, 2023
MET

October 13 – March 31, 2023 (Phase I)

October 13 – April 30, 2023 (Phase II)

April 28 – 30, 2023 (Phase I)

May 27 – 28, 2023 (Phase II)

PU CET May - June 2023 July 2023
NMIMS NPAT December 01 - May 21, 2023 January 04 – May 31, 2023
CUCET November 28 - May 29, 2023 Novemeber 28- May 30, 2023
DSAT Started May 2023

Entrance Exam Syllabus

The syllabus for all the Pharm D entrance exams are different, here we have mentioned the syllabus for all the Pharm D entrance exams.

Pathophysiology Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Pharmaceutics Pharmacognosy
Organic Chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharm D Entrance Exam Prerequisites

When you decide that you will appear for the Pharm D entrance exam, then you will have to know the following prerequisites,

  • Make a list of colleges who accept the entrance exams that you have appeared for 
  • Top Pharm D entrance exam are BV CET 2023, MET 2023, GPAT 2023, and SRMJEE 2023
  • Check the eligibility criteria and syllabus for each of the entrance exams. Find out which college accepts which entrance exams score.

Pharm D Admission Process 2023

The Pharm D admission process comprises the eligibility criteria and the application process. Students who wish to apply for Pharm D must know the following

Pharm D Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria

To apply for PharmD Course candidate but fit in the eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates need to qualify 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized board.
  • Relaxation of up to 5% marks is considered for reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC.
  • Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) as subjects are preferred.

Pharm D Admission Process 2023

Follow the steps given below to apply for Pharm D,

  • Visit the website of the concerned institute/university/ entrance exam council.
  • Fill the Application Form with the necessary details
  • Attach the required documents and signature/photo/Id in the given format.
  • Pay the required registration fee for the entrance exam.
  • Submit the form carefully.
  • Print the application form or save it for your further references.
  • When available, download the admit card before the entrance exam.

Pharm D Admission 2023: A Step-Wise Guide

Here is the step by step guide for admissions to Pharm D courses in various colleges,

  • For admission in Pharm D program, the following things need to be considered:
  • First, decide to ask yourself why you want to do Pharm D?
  • Prepare a detailed course outline for your doubts and a better understanding of the course.
  • Check out the list of top pharmacy colleges offering Pharm D in India.
  • Read out the feedback, alumni status, history about the institution.
  • Check out the fee structure of the institute for Pharm D course.
  • Download the syllabus of the concerned entrance exams which you are appearing for.
  • Study the syllabus in detail and make your notes accordingly.
  • Read and re-read your notes and study material from different sources.
  • Obtain a good score in the entrance exam.
  • Once you qualify for the exam, keep an eye on the updates about the counseling and other steps of admission.
  • Submit all the required documents for the final admission to the concerned institute.
  • Pay the required annual fee for the course.

Pharm D Admission Tips 2023

To crack the admission in Pharm D course in India,

  • The student must be passionate about the work in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • The student must follow a time chart for the entrance exam preparation.
  • The student should cover the entrance exam syllabus timely. It will help to revise the important points.
  • Keep practicing in subjects like physics and chemistry are the essential work for preparation.
  • The student must be aware of the updated deadlines for entrance exams and admission/
  • Check out the previous year’s question papers of concerned entrance exams.

Pharm D Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. What is the average fee of Pharm D in India?

Ans. In India, the average fee for Pharm D ranges between 2 lakhs to 10 lakhs per annum

Ques. What is the fee structure of SRM Institute of Science and Technology for Pharm D?

Ans. Total fee of SRM Institute is around 25 lakhs for six years.

Ques. How the Pharm D program is different from a B.Pharm degree?

Ans. B.Pharm is a four-year bachelor’s degree In pharmacy Whereas Pharm D is a doctoral-level degree of six-year. A B.Pharm graduate can take admission in Pharm D through the process of lateral entry. B.Pharm student is directly promoted to 4th year of Pharm D with lateral entry admission.

Ques. What is the maximum limit of choosing test centers in the GPAT exam?

Ans. In the GPAT exam, the candidate can choose the four most preferred locations as exam centers

Ques. Is the Pharm D degree equivalent to MBBS?

Ans. Pharm D and MBBS are two different courses with a different range of subjects. Pharm D deals with clinical research, drug studies whereas MBBS deals with the human body. Although Pharm D degree holders are prefixed as Dr., their core working area is quite different from MBBS.

Ques. Can a Pharm D run a private clinic officially?

Ans. Pharma D holders can work as associate doctors and clinical pharmacists. But they are not entitled to run a clinic as of now in India.

Ques. What was the cutoff of GPAT 2021?

Ans. The category-wise cut-off for GPAT in the previous year was: General: 163, OBC: 131, SC: 103, ST: 76

Ques. Is Pharm D course available in Manipal University?

Ans. Yes, Pharm D course is available at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dr. Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka

Ques. What is the total fee for the Manipal Institute for Pharm D course?

Ans. Pharm D fee at Manipal Institute is 21 lakhs for 6 years. For Lateral entry, the total fee is 8.7 lakhs for 3 years

Ques. What is the exam pattern of GPAT?

Ans. GPAT is a 3-hour multiple-choice question paper. 4 marks are given for a right Ans and one mark is deducted for the wrong answer. A total of 125 questions is asked. A wide range of topics is covered from chemistry to biology.

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