The Bachelor of Pharmacy is a four-year degree in India for students who want to excel in the pharmaceutical industry. The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) regulates admissions through national and state-level entrance exams followed by counselling. The process fills over 2.6 lakh seats in 3,000+ colleges for 2025. Below, we have mentioned a table with key particulars and details for B.Pharm admission.
Particular |
Details |
Eligibility |
Class 12 with PCB/M (50% marks; 45% for SC/ST/OBC), age 17+ by Dec 31 |
Entrance Exams |
NEET UG, CUET UG, MHT CET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, KCET, KEAM, GUJCET, WBJEE |
Exam Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) for NEET UG, CUET UG; state bodies for others |
Application Period |
NEET UG: Dec–Feb; State exams: Jan–April; Exam dates: April–July |
Seat Allotment |
Based on entrance exam rank, over 2.6 lakh seats in 3,000+ colleges |
Documents Needed |
Entrance exam scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, ID proof, category certificate |
Course Fees |
Government: INR 5,000–1 lakh/year; Private: INR 1–13 lakh/year |