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

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Pharm at SSGI Pathankot is INR 1,35,000. The first-year fee is INR 69,000 (tuition INR 66,000 plus other charges INR 3,000) and the second-year fee is INR 66,000. The fee is payable annually. GPAT-qualified students who avail the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month effectively offset a significant part of the total cost over two years.

Ans. GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is the primary route for M.Pharm admission at SSGI Pathankot. However, IKG PTU also allows direct merit admissions for candidates with a qualifying B.Pharma aggregate, particularly when seats remain after GPAT quota allotment. GPAT-qualified candidates receive priority and are also eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship, which makes qualifying GPAT strongly advantageous for M.Pharm applicants.

Ans. M.Pharm at SSGI Pathankot is available in specialisations such as Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, subject to IKG PTU approval and seat availability each year. The exact intake per specialisation is declared at the time of PTU counselling. Candidates are advised to check the current seat matrix on the IKG PTU portal before applying to confirm available specialisation options for the 2026 admission cycle.

Ans. Yes. An M.Pharm degree from an IKG PTU-affiliated and PCI-recognised institution qualifies graduates to apply for Ph.D. programmes in pharmaceutical sciences across India. You need to qualify in UGC-NET (Pharmaceutical Sciences) or a university-level Ph.D. entrance test. Some graduates from PTU-affiliated colleges pursue doctoral research at IKG PTU itself or at central universities with active pharmacy research departments.

Ans. M.Pharm graduates from SSGI can pursue careers as pharmacy lecturers in pharmacy colleges, quality assurance or quality control executives in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory affairs specialists, or hospital clinical pharmacists. Government opportunities include Drug Inspector recruitment exams by state PSCs and central pharmaceutical posts for which an M.Pharm from a recognised institution is a qualifying credential.

Ans. GPAT is the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test conducted by NTA for admission to M.Pharm programmes in PCI-recognised institutions across India. In the 2026 cycle, GPAT registration closed on January 12, 2026, the exam was held on March 7, 2026, and results were declared on April 7, 2026. The score remains valid for one year and is used for PTU M.Pharm counselling conducted in July and August.