B Pharma in India or Bachelor of Pharmacy in India is a four-year undergraduate program that teaches the methods and process of preparing drugs. This course focuses on human anatomy, drug dosage, action and reaction of drugs on the human body. 

Students of B Pharma also study the active ingredients used in the formulation of drugs and maintain their quality in the storage. 

B.Pharma has a lot of scopes as there is a great demand for healthcare professionals who can prepare drugs to battle a number of diseases and deficiencies.

The industrial visit and practical session provided during the course is perfect exposure for preparing and training the student for a real-world situation. 

The average B. Pharma course fee ranges from INR 40,000  to 1 lakh per annum and completion of this course provides an opportunity to earn a salary that ranges between INR 2,00,000 - INR 5,00,000 per annum.

Why study B pharma in India? 

India is home to some of the best pharmacy colleges which are well equipped and are famous for high-quality education. Following are the reasons which make India an ideal destination for pharmacy education:

• India is home to World-Class Pharmacy Colleges.
• India is one of the leading nations in the matter of Generic drugs production.
• Students can easily find employment opportunities in hospitals, pharmaceuticals and research labs.  

Top Colleges for B pharma in India  

According to The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020, the top colleges for B pharma in India are:   

Admission Requirements

Direct admission based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2:

• Completed 10+2 in Physics and Chemistry as a compulsory subject along with one of the Mathematics / Computer Science / Biotechnology / Biology subjects
• Obtained at least 40% marks 

Or

• Passed the D.Pharm course approved by the Pharmacy Council of India 

Most of the colleges provide admission through national level entrance exams. Following is the list of entrance exams for the Pharmacy course:

• AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Entrance Test)
• BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination)
• BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test)
• DELHI CET (Delhi Common Entrance Test)
• KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
• MH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
• TA EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Entrance Test)
• UKSEE (Uttarakhand State Entrance Exam)
• WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination)

Following are the tips for the preparation of the pharmacy entrance exam 

• Keep yourself updated about the syllabus
• The candidate must solve those questions which he/ she is confident about and which require the least time to solve
• Prepare according to the marking scheme
• As there is a negative marking for each wrong answer, be careful while attempting the questions which you aren’t confident about
• Revise the syllabus.
• Try a  mock test
• Go through the questions asked in previous year’s exams.
• Solve the conceptual questions quickly
• Do not waste time if you have confusion, just move on to the next
• Remain focused and don’t be overconfident

Colleges for Bachelor of B pharma in India 

India is home to many government and private colleges that offer a Bachelor of pharmacy. Few government colleges are: 

• Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research     
• ICT Mumbai     
• Government College of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy College
• Jadavpur University  
• Madras Medical College
• School of Pharmacy Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
• University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences      

List of private colleges: 

• Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth University
• JSS College of Pharmacy
• Jamia Hamdard
• Bombay College of Pharmacy
• JSS College of Pharmacy
• PSG College of Pharmacy
• Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• SRM College of Pharmacy

Colleges and Fees of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B pharma) in India 

Scope of B pharma in India 

Following are the career path of pharmacy graduates-

• Industrial pharmacist (Manufacturing, Packaging, Quality Control and Quality Assurance)
• Hospital and Community Pharmacist (Dispensing of Medicines and Counselling of Patients)
• Sales and Distribution executive (Detailing to Doctors and Bulk Distribution of Medicines)
• Academic Pharmacist (Training Diploma in Pharmacy Students).

Pharmacists who work under reputed organizations, hospitals and medical intuitions get a nice amount of money as a salary. They are also qualified for employment opportunities as Medical Representatives (MR) in marketing for pharmaceutical products and medical devices. 

The table below lists the job title and salary of a pharmacy graduate: