SGGSCP Chandigarh D.Pharma FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for D.Pharma at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy Chandigarh?
Ans. The total fee for the two-year D.Pharma programme at SGGSCP Chandigarh is INR 5,150, which works out to INR 2,575 per year. This is the annual tuition fee set by the Punjab State Board of Technical Education. Examination fees and other charges are levied separately as per PSBTE norms and are not included in this figure.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for D.Pharma admission at SGGSCP Chandigarh?
Ans. No entrance exam is required for D.Pharma admission at SGGSCP Chandigarh. Admission is merit-based and conducted centrally by the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training through its online portal at pbdiploma.admissions.nic.in. Candidates are ranked solely on their aggregate marks in the qualifying Class 12 Science examination.
Ques. What is the intake for D.Pharma at SGGSCP Chandigarh?
Ans. The approved seat intake for the D.Pharma programme at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Chandigarh, is 60 seats per academic year. Seats are allocated through the PSBTE centralized counselling process in multiple rounds, with remaining seats filled after each round based on merit and unfilled vacancies.
Ques. Which regulatory body approves D.Pharma at SGGSCP Chandigarh?
Ans. The D.Pharma programme at SGGSCP Chandigarh is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), which is the statutory body for pharmacy education across India. The programme is administered under The Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Chandigarh.
Ques. What career options are available after D.Pharma from SGGSCP Chandigarh?
Ans. D.Pharma graduates from SGGSCP Chandigarh can register with the State Pharmacy Council and work as licensed pharmacists in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and drug stores. Graduates are also eligible to apply for government pharmacy posts in ESIC, Railways, and state health departments. Further education through B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) is an option for those who wish to pursue a degree.
Ques. Can students from outside Chandigarh apply for D.Pharma at SGGSCP?
Ans. Yes, students from other states can apply for D.Pharma at SGGSCP Chandigarh through the PSBTE centralized counselling process. Seats are filled based on merit rank in the qualifying examination. However, Chandigarh domicile or Punjab-background students may have priority in certain reservation categories as specified in the PSBTE admission prospectus.
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