Integral University, ranked 25th in pharmacy studies, offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program spanning six years and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) over four years. Admissions are merit-based. The faculty is highly qualified, maintaining an optimal faculty-to-student ratio of 1:1, although lectures in regional languages may cause some communication issues. Course assessments align well with classroom teachings. Tuition is paid in two installments annually, with higher fees in the even semester. Despite this, infrastructure reportedly lags behind other institutions in the same fee range. The B.Pharm program costs ₹130,000 for the first year and ₹120,000 for the second, with hostel fees at ₹80,000 annually. Scholarships, including merit-based and need-based, are available for high achievers and students from minority backgrounds. About 10% of a class of 60 receive scholarships, and additional aid is provided for families earning below ₹2 lakh annually. The placement process, emphasizing resume building and training hours, sees approximately 60% of students placed, with Nestle, HCL, and Coca-Cola among the top recruiters. The average salary package is between INR 2.5-3 LPA, with the highest at INR 9 LPA from Coca-Cola. Placements begin after the 7th semester, with 30% of students receiving offers. About 50% of pharma students secure internships, twice during the third and fourth years, in sectors like hospitals or manufacturing. The Centre for Career Guidance and Development supports students with workshops and counseling. The Integral University Scholarship Scheme (IUSS) offers scholarships from 25% to 100% for eligible students. The university has maintained stable tuition fees over the past four years.
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