Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
Course Code
Start Year
2019
Study location
South Campus
Qualification
10+2
Department
Department of Pharmacy
Duration
2 years
Course overview
The D.Pharm is a two-year diploma program that provides students with a comprehensive education in pharmaceutical sciences. This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a pharmacist, with a focus on the practical application of pharmaceutical knowledge.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation including a wide range of subjects, including Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, and the program includes extensive practical training in laboratories, hospitals, and community pharmacies, allowing students to gain hands-on experience.
The D.Pharm program equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as pharmacists in various healthcare settings, contributing to the safe and effective use of medications. Graduates of the D.Pharm program play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector.
Admission Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or its equivalent in the science stream from a recognized board, with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate for general category and 45% marks for reserved category candidates (SC/ST).
- English must have been studied as one of the compulsory subjects in the 10+2 examination.
- Candidates should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
Job opportunities for D.Pharm students:
- Pharmacist: D.Pharm graduates can work as pharmacists in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
- Medical Transcriptionist: D.Pharm graduates can work as medical transcriptionists, converting voice-recorded reports into written documents.
- Pathological Lab Scientist: D.Pharm graduates can work as pathological lab scientists, conducting tests and analyzing samples to help diagnose and treat diseases.
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA): D.Pharm graduates can work as clinical research associates, monitoring clinical trials and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Production Executive: D.Pharm graduates can work as production executives, managing the production of pharmaceutical products and ensuring quality standards are met.
- Hospital Pharmacist: Working in hospital settings, managing medication distribution and providing clinical pharmacy services.
These are just a few examples of the many job opportunities available to D.Pharm students and also can find employment in various settings, including hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, and government agencies.
Modules
The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a two?year program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in pharmaceutical sciences. In the first year, students study Pharmaceutics I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry I, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Fees and Funding
No fee details available.
The institute supports Uttar Pradesh state scholarships under the Post Matric / Dashmottar scheme. These scholarships are designed to help eligible students continue their education with financial assistance from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Major funding streams- Social Welfare Department Scholarships: For students belonging to the General and SC/ST categories, including economically weaker students where applicable.
- Backward Class Welfare Scholarships: For OBC students pursuing recognised post-matric and professional programmes.
- Minority Welfare Scholarships: For eligible students from minority communities such as Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi.
The Post Matric (Dashmottar) scholarship may provide tuition reimbursement and maintenance support to eligible UP students studying in recognised institutions. Amounts and benefits vary by course, category, and government guidelines for the academic year.
Income ceilings- General / OBC / Minority: Annual family income up to ₹2.0 lakh.
- SC / ST: Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.
To apply, the student should be a permanent resident or domicile holder of Uttar Pradesh, enrolled in a recognised programme, and admitted through the applicable route such as counselling where mandated by the scheme. The student must also have an Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT transfer.
Mandatory requirements- Minimum qualifying marks:Generally 60% in the last qualifying examination for many professional courses, subject to scheme rules.
- Attendance:Students must maintain the attendance level required by the institute and scholarship authorities; many institutions report attendance for verification.
- Entrance qualification:Valid JEE Main / CUET / equivalent qualification, wherever required by the programme or admission route.
- Aadhaar card.
- Caste certificate, if applicable.
- Tehsildar-issued income certificate.
- Recent fee receipts.
- Previous academic mark sheets.
- Counselling or allotment letter, where applicable.
- Bank account details linked with Aadhaar for DBT.
The scholarship cell assists students with application guidance, document verification, and online portal submission to help ensure timely and accurate processing. Students are also guided on Aadhaar linkage, bank verification, and form correction before final submission.
Important noteScholarship benefits are subject to the official rules of the Uttar Pradesh government and may change from year to year. Students should apply only through the official portal and submit complete, correct documents to avoid rejection or delay.
- To encourage academic progression within Naraina Group of Institutions by offering tuition relief when students continue higher education inside the Naraina Group.
- Applies when a student progresses to another NGI programme/year without interruption and meets NGI’s academic and conduct requirements.
How to apply
- Apply to the institute’s student services cell at admission for the subsequent NGI programme. Approval is subject to academic standing and administrative verification.
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