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Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Berhampur B.Pharm FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Pharm at Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Berhampur?
Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Pharm programme at Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) Berhampur is INR 3,36,000, at an annual fee of INR 84,000. For lateral entry (3-year) B.Pharm students, the total fee is INR 2,52,000. Hostel and examination fees are charged separately as per BPUT norms and may vary each year.
Ques. Is OJEE the only entrance exam for B.Pharm admission at RIPS Berhampur?
Ans. Yes, B.Pharm admission at Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Berhampur is primarily through OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination). The OJEE 2026 exam was conducted from May 4 to May 9, 2026, and results were declared on June 6, 2026. Counselling and seat allotment are conducted by the OJEE Board at ojee.nic.in in multiple rounds based on OJEE rank, category, and college preferences.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for B.Pharm at Roland Institute?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as core subjects. A minimum aggregate of 45% in the qualifying examination is required (40% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates need a valid OJEE 2026 rank for B.Pharm. D.Pharm holders are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharm at the same institution.
Ques. Is there lateral entry B.Pharm available at RIPS Berhampur?
Ans. Yes, Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a 3-year lateral entry B.Pharm programme for D.Pharm holders. The lateral entry route allows candidates with a Diploma in Pharmacy to join directly in the second year of B.Pharm. The annual fee is the same at INR 84,000, making the total cost for lateral entry INR 2,52,000 over 3 years. Admission is also through the OJEE lateral entry rank.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Pharm from RIPS Berhampur?
Ans. B.Pharm graduates from Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences can pursue careers in pharmaceutical companies (manufacturing, quality control, regulatory affairs), hospital and clinical pharmacy, and retail or wholesale pharmacy. Recruiters visiting the campus have included Apollo Pharmacy, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Alkem, and others. Graduates may also appear for the GPAT exam to pursue M.Pharm or a government pharmacy officer position.
Ques. Is the B.Pharm degree from Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences recognised by PCI?
Ans. Yes, the B.Pharm programme at Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Berhampur is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and AICTE. The degree is awarded by Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), a state university. This makes the degree valid for pharmacist licensing in India and accepted for M.Pharm entrance examinations including GPAT conducted by NTA.
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