Diploma

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

Medical & Health · Sciences · 2 years, full-time. Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.

01Course Overview

What this course is, and who it is for.

Course record

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Source
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Date
6 September 2026
Duration
2 years, full-time
Entry stage
After Class 12
Mode
On-campus
Level
Diploma
Stream
Medical & Health · Sciences
Discipline
Pharmacy
Typical outcome
Prepares students for pharmacy practice roles, subject to registration requirements set by the regulator.

A regulated diploma in pharmacy practice, prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India, leading to registration as a pharmacist subject to the Council's requirements.

This course is recorded as On-campus. Compare online, regular and distance study before you decide how to study it.

02Course Detail

Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.

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Duration

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2 years, full-time

As prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

Subjects

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Skills developed

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03Eligibility

What you need before you apply.

Entry requirements

  • Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology, and the minimum marks prescribed by the regulator.
  • Physics and Chemistry, with Mathematics or Biology.

Set by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.

Qualifying exams

  • University or state entrance test

    Admission is decided by the institution's or state's own entrance process.

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05Official Source

Where this information comes from.

Official source

Programme duration, admission requirements and registration as a pharmacist are prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India under the Education Regulations for the Diploma in Pharmacy published at pci.nic.in.

Last checked: 6 September 2026

Important notes

  • Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
  • Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.