Sri Sai Group Of Institutes Pathankot D.Pharm Pharmacy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) at SSGI Pathankot is INR 93,000. The first-year fee is INR 48,000 (tuition INR 45,000 plus other charges INR 3,000) and the second-year tuition fee is INR 45,000. The fee is payable annually. Hostel charges up to INR 45,000 per year are charged separately for students requiring on-campus accommodation.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for D.Pharma admission at SSGI Pathankot. Admission is purely merit-based with the merit list prepared from 10+2 aggregate marks. A minimum of 45% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics from a recognised board is required. The process is managed directly by the college in alignment with Punjab Pharmacy Council guidelines.

Ans. Yes. D.Pharma graduates can apply for direct admission into B.Pharma programmes. The PCI regulations allow D.Pharma holders to transition to B.Pharma after completing the diploma, subject to the policy of the admitting institution and PTU norms. SSGI Pathankot offers a 4-year B.Pharma programme, and D.Pharma holders interested in upgrading may enquire directly at the SSGI admission office about the applicable entry pathway.

Ans. D.Pharma graduates from SSGI Pathankot can work as registered pharmacists in retail chemist shops, hospital dispensaries, or government medical stores after registering with the Punjab Pharmacy Council. They can also work as pharmacy assistants in private hospitals and nursing homes. Graduates can appear for government pharmacy posts under Punjab Health Department recruitment drives that accept D.Pharma as the minimum qualification.

Ans. D.Pharma is a 2-year diploma with a total fee of INR 93,000, while B.Pharma is a 4-year degree costing INR 1,90,200. D.Pharma qualifies graduates for community pharmacy and retail roles, while B.Pharma opens doors to manufacturing, regulatory affairs, clinical research, and postgraduate study. For students aiming for advanced pharmacy roles or further education, B.Pharma is the more appropriate choice.

Ans. The D.Pharma curriculum at SSGI includes practical training in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, dispensing pharmacy, and drug store management as per PCI guidelines. Students undergo hospital and community pharmacy training during the programme. The second year includes field training at hospitals or pharmacy outlets, which is mandatory for PCI recognition and is assessed as part of the final examination.