Govt Pharmacy Gorakhpur D.Pharma FAQs
Ques. What is the fee for D.Pharma at Government Pharmacy College Gorakhpur?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year D.Pharma programme is INR 1,00,000 charged at INR 50,000 per year. This is among the lowest D.Pharma fees for a PCI-approved government pharmacy college in Uttar Pradesh. Hostel charges at the BRD Medical College Campus are payable separately as per campus norms.
Ques. Which entrance exam is required for D.Pharma admission at Government Pharmacy College Gorakhpur?
Ans. Admission to D.Pharma at Government Pharmacy College Gorakhpur is through JEECUP (Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic UP), conducted by the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh. After the JEECUP result, UPTAC manages the counselling and seat allotment process at uptac.admissions.nic.in. Candidates must register on both portals separately.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for D.Pharma at this college?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics or Biology with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks for general category (40% for SC/ST). The minimum age is 17 years as of 31 December 2026. Students appearing in Class 12 in 2026 may apply provisionally.
Ques. What is the difference between D.Pharma and B.Pharm at Government Pharmacy College Gorakhpur?
Ans. D.Pharma is a 2-year diploma programme covering core pharmacy practice and is sufficient to register as a pharmacist in India. B.Pharm is a 4-year degree that is required for manufacturing, research, or hospital clinical pharmacy roles and is mandatory for M.Pharm or PhD. D.Pharma fees are INR 1 Lakh total versus INR 2.82 Lakhs for B.Pharm.
Ques. What career options are available after D.Pharma from Government Pharmacy College Gorakhpur?
Ans. D.Pharma graduates can register with the UP Pharmacy Council to practice as a retail or hospital pharmacist. They can work in government hospitals, private nursing homes, medical shops, and pharmaceutical distribution firms. They may also pursue B.Pharm through the lateral entry route after completing D.Pharma to enhance their qualification.
Ques. Is the D.Pharma diploma from this college valid for pharmacy registration?
Ans. Yes. The D.Pharma programme is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and leads to eligibility for registration as a pharmacist with the UP Pharmacy Council. The diploma is a nationally recognised qualification and allows graduates to practice as pharmacists in retail, hospital, and community pharmacy settings across India.
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