HRIT University Ghaziabad D.Pharm Pharmacy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the D.Pharma programme at HRIT University is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the national regulatory authority for pharmacy education. PCI approval qualifies graduates to register with the State Pharmacy Council and obtain a pharmacist licence, which is mandatory to dispense drugs legally in India. HRIT also holds NAAC A+ accreditation as a quality marker for the university as a whole.

Ans. The total 2-year fee for D.Pharma at HRIT University is INR 1,81,900, comprising INR 1,71,900 as tuition fees (INR 85,950 per year) and INR 10,000 as exam fees (INR 5,000 per year). Hostel charges are separate and optional. Fees are paid annually at the start of each year.

Ans. After completing D.Pharma and registering with the State Pharmacy Council, graduates can work as licensed pharmacists in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, drug stores, and medical supply companies. Government pharmacy jobs through UPSSSC and other state recruitment boards are also open to D.Pharma holders. Graduates may further pursue a lateral-entry B.Pharm programme (second year direct) to qualify for higher clinical and regulatory roles.

Ans. JEECUP 2026 (Group K for D.Pharma) is the primary state entrance exam for pharmacy admissions in Uttar Pradesh. The exam was held in May 2026 and results were declared on May 30, 2026. Students with a JEECUP rank can apply at HRIT between July 1 and September 10, 2026. HRIT may also consider direct institutional merit applications from eligible Class 12 candidates who did not appear for JEECUP.

Ans. Yes. D.Pharma graduates with State Pharmacy Council registration are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharm (a 3-year programme instead of 4 years). HRIT University also offers a full B.Pharm programme for students who prefer the regular 4-year route. Lateral B.Pharm entry opens advanced career options in pharmaceutical industry, R&D, hospital pharmacy, and drug regulatory affairs.

Ans. The D.Pharma curriculum covers pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, biochemistry and clinical pathology, human anatomy and physiology, health education and community pharmacy, hospital and clinical pharmacy, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical jurisprudence, drug store and business management, and a practical training internship. The syllabus is standardised by PCI to ensure uniform pharmacist competency across all states.