📚 What is B. Pharmacy?

Full Form B.Pharm stands for Bachelor of Pharmacy
Course Duration 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Course Level Undergraduate (UG)
Mode of Study Regular / Full-Time
Recognition & Approval Approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) & AICTE

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
  • Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
  • Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate (may vary as per college/university and reservation policy).
  • Age Limit: Minimum 17 years (as of 31st December of admission year).

🧾 Admission Process

Admission to B.Pharm is generally done through:

  • Merit-Based Admission: Direct admission based on 12th marks.
  • Entrance Exam-Based Admission: Through national or state-level entrance exams.
Top Entrance Exams for B.Pharmacy:
Exam Name Conducting Body Applicable State
AP EAMCET Andhra Pradesh State Council Andhra Pradesh
TS EAMCET Telangana State Council Telangana

AP EAMCET Code: CCPY

💼 Career Opportunities

  1. Pharmacist (Hospitals, Clinics, or Pharmacies)
  2. Drug Inspector
  3. Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing
  4. Quality Control & Production Officer
  5. Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
  6. Medical Coding & Medical Writing
  7. Pharmacovigilance
  8. Hospital / Community Pharmacist
  9. Entrepreneur (Medical Store / Manufacturing Unit)
  10. Academician

🎓 Higher Studies Options

  • M.Pharm (Various Specializations)
  • MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
  • Clinical Research & Regulatory Affairs Courses

🏢 Top Recruiters

B.Pharmacy graduates are hired by leading pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and research organizations.

Company Description Website
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. India’s largest pharma company known for generic medicines. sunpharma.com
Cipla Limited Global company developing therapies for respiratory, cardiovascular, and anti-infectives. cipla.com
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Renowned for producing generic medicines and APIs. drreddys.com
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Focused on high-quality branded and generic formulations worldwide. lupin.com
Biocon Limited Leader in biopharmaceutical innovation and biosimilars. biocon.com
Zydus Lifesciences Develops vaccines, biosimilars, and innovative formulations. zyduslife.com