Poona College of Pharmacy Pune Pharm.D (PB) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Pharm degree from a PCI-recognized institution with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories). Registration as a pharmacist or eligibility for registration under the State Pharmacy Council is required. A valid score in the BV-PHARMPG entrance test is mandatory. There is no upper age limit for this programme.

Ans. The total fee for Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) under the general quota is INR 6,39,015 for the complete 3-year programme. Management quota students pay INR 3,10,000 per year, amounting to INR 9,30,000 over 3 years. NRI quota fees are INR 8,95,416 per year, totalling INR 26,86,248 for the full duration.

Ans. Admission is through the BV-PHARMPG entrance test conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth University. Candidates register online, appear for the entrance exam, and are ranked based on their scores. Seat allotment happens through centralized counselling at the university campus. Final admission is confirmed after document verification and payment of the seat acceptance fee at Poona College of Pharmacy.

Ans. Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) graduates are eligible for clinical pharmacist roles in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, and healthcare organizations. The PCI-recognized qualification enables independent pharmacy practice and registration. Career options include drug information services, clinical research coordination, hospital pharmacy management, and teaching positions at pharmacy institutions.

Ans. Students can apply for the Bharati Vidyapeeth Merit Scholarship offering up to INR 50,000 per year for high performers. Government scholarships are available for SC/ST/OBC category students as per state norms. Additionally, minority scholarships, Tata/Dhariwal Foundation scholarships, and IPA scholarships are notified annually through the college administration.

Ans. Yes, B.Pharm graduates from any PCI-recognized institution across India are eligible to apply. Candidates must meet the minimum 50% aggregate requirement (45% for reserved categories) and qualify the BV-PHARMPG entrance test. Admission is merit-based through centralized counselling regardless of the university from which the B.Pharm degree was obtained.