Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) offers a four-year, full-time B.Pharm at its Institute of Pharmacy on the Tapesia campus near Guwahati. The university holds NAAC grade A, and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved 100 seats for 2026 to 27. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.06 Lakhs, paid in eight parts. There is no entrance exam: your Class 12 marks and a personal interview decide the seat. You need 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths. The institute opened in 2022 and its first batch finished in 2026, so no average pay in LPA is published yet.
ADBU B.Pharm Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 7.19 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 6.06 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 5.04 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee in eight parts, each July and January. The university fixes the fee, and exam and registration fees are charged on top. The hostel fee covers the room only, so you pay for meals at the food court.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 5.04 Lakhs
INR 63,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Annual fee
INR 84,000
INR 21,000 a year, 4 years
Admission fee
INR 18,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, returned when you finish
Hostel room
INR 1.12 Lakhs
INR 14,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Hostel admission fee
INR 1,000
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 6.06 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 7.19 Lakhs
Full course
ADBU B.Pharm Admission Dates 2027
The 2026 batch started classes on 10 Aug 2026, and the 2027 form is expected to open in Apr 2027. Classes for 2027 are expected to start in Aug 2027. The 2027 calendar is not out yet, so these dates are estimates based on 2026. You apply online, then you get an interview date.
Event
Date
Status
Admission form opens
Apr 2027
Tentative
Class 12 board result
May 2027
Tentative
Personal interview
Jun 2027
Tentative
Admission offer on the interview day
Jun 2027
Tentative
Document check of original marksheets
Jun 2027
Tentative
Admission fee, same day by 5 pm
Jun 2027
Tentative
Balance of the first semester fee
Jul 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply, if seats are left
Jul 2027
Tentative
Refund cut-off before classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
ADBU B.Pharm Eligibility
You need 50%% in Class 12 overall and 50%% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths. You must be 17 by 31 Dec of the admission year. The same marks rule holds for every category. If you are short of 50%%, you cannot apply this year.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths
Class 12 marks
50% overall and 50% in the science subjects
Age
17 years by 31 Dec of the admission year
Entrance exam
None, a personal interview instead
ADBU B.Pharm Admission Process
You apply online, pay the INR 600 form fee and sit a personal interview. If the Admission Office offers a seat, you pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day. You pay the rest within 7 days. If you miss either step, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Register on the ADBU portal and pay the INR 600 form fee
2. Personal interview
Go on the date the Admission Office gives you
3. Document check
Show original marksheets, birth proof and the health form
4. Pay the admission fee
Pay by 5 pm on the day of admission
5. Pay the balance
Pay the rest of the first semester fee within 7 days
ADBU B.Pharm Cutoff
The cutoff is 50% in Class 12, both overall and in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths. ADBU has no entrance exam for B.Pharm, so there is no closing rank. Above 50%, your marks and the interview decide the seat.
Category
Minimum marks
Basis
All categories
50% overall and 50% in PCB or PCM
Class 12 marks and personal interview
Provisional admission
Must reach 50% by 31 Oct of the admission year
Class 12 marksheet
ADBU B.Pharm Placements
ADBU has not published B.Pharm placement figures yet, because its first batch of 2022 to 2026 has only just finished. Four students got internships at Ajanta Pharma in 2026. The placement cell is visiting drug companies to sign tie-ups for training and jobs.
Metric
Value
Average pay
Not published yet
First batch
2022 to 2026
Industry internships
Four students at Ajanta Pharma, 2026
Higher studies
Students from the institute cleared GPAT 2026
Jobs the course leads to
Hospital pharmacist, drug production, pharma marketing, own drug store
ADBU B.Pharm Scholarships
The biggest award is the merit scholarship of INR 2.88 Lakhs over the course for 90% in Class 12. Students with 80% get INR 1.92 Lakhs. ADBU gives these first come, first served at admission, so ask for them on the day you join.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Merit, 90% in Class 12
Three students a year, keep an SGPA of 8.5
INR 2.88 Lakhs over the course
Merit, 80% in Class 12
Three students a year, keep an SGPA of 8.0
INR 1.92 Lakhs over the course
Sports, played for an NE state
One student a year, keep an SGPA of 7.0
INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course
Disability scholarship
Government disability certificate, no other scholarship
INR 80,000 over the course
Don Bosco school scholarship
Passed Class 12 from a Don Bosco school
INR 5,000 once
ADBU B.Pharm Ranking
ADBU holds NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.08 from 2021, and PCI approved 100 seats for 2026 to 27. It has no NIRF pharmacy rank yet. NAAC grades the whole university, while PCI approves each pharmacy course every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2021
A, CGPA 3.08
NIRF Pharmacy
2026
Not ranked
PCI approval
2026 to 27
Approved, 100 seats
ADBU B.Pharm Seats and Intake
The course has 100 seats for 2026 to 27. ADBU keeps 10% of seats for students from Don Bosco institutions and 20% for the Christian minority. State rules on reserved seats also apply.
Quota
Seats
Total intake, PCI approved
100
Don Bosco institutions
10% of the seats
Christian minority
20% of the seats
Extra admissions allowed
Up to 10 above the notified intake
ADBU B.Pharm Hostel and Campus
The hostel room costs INR 14,000 a semester, or INR 1.12 Lakhs over the course. You can book a room only after you pay the first semester fee. The fee is for the room, and you buy meals at the food court or Bosco Cafe.
Item
Detail
Campus
Tapesia Gardens, Kamarkuchi, Sonapur
Room rent
INR 14,000 a semester
Hostel admission fee
INR 1,000, once
Hostel caution deposit
INR 5,000, refundable
Meals
Food court and Bosco Cafe, paid separately
Should you pick B.Pharm at ADBU?
This course suits students who want a pharmacy career in the North East and are fine with a campus outside the city.
Pick it if:
You want to work in a drug company: the placement cell is visiting drug makers for tie-ups, and four students got Ajanta Pharma internships in 2026.
You scored 80% or more in Class 12: only three merit awards go to each mark group, so apply as soon as the form opens.
You want hospital skills, not only theory: you train in a model dispensary and a formulation lab, and the course offers clinical training in rural areas.
You studied in a Don Bosco school: ADBU keeps 10% of the seats for Don Bosco students and adds a INR 5,000 scholarship.
Skip it if:
You want a placement record before you join: the first batch only finished in 2026, so ADBU has no B.Pharm average pay to show yet.
You need meals included in the hostel fee: the Tapesia hostel fee covers the room only, and you pay for meals at the food court.
You want a campus inside Guwahati city: this course is at Tapesia in Sonapur, outside the city, so city internships mean a long trip.
You may change your mind after classes start: the fee comes back only if you withdraw before classes start, so decide before that date.
Counsellor's advice
If you scored 80% or more, apply as soon as the form opens and ask for the merit scholarship. If you need a city campus or a placement record, keep another college above it.
B.Pharm Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths.
Class 12 marks: 50% overall and 50% in the three science subjects. The same rule holds for every category.
Age: 17 years by 31 Dec of the admission year, as PCI (the Pharmacy Council of India) sets.
Entrance exam: None. You sit a personal interview instead.
Reserved seats: State rules apply. 10% of seats go to Don Bosco institution students and 20% to the Christian minority.
B.Pharm Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the ADBU admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee.
Personal interview: The Admission Office sends you a date by email or phone.
Document check: Bring original marksheets, birth proof, any caste certificate and the health form.
Pay the admission fee: Pay by 5 pm on the day of admission, or the offer is cancelled.
Pay the balance: Pay the rest of the first semester fee within 7 days. Book a hostel room after that.
B.Pharm Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission form opens
Based on 2026, when the Institute of Pharmacy invited forms in April. The form fee is INR 600.
Tentative
May 2027
Class 12 board result
Your Class 12 marks decide if you can apply and which merit scholarship you can get.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Personal interview
The Admission Office gives you a date by email or phone after you pay the form fee.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission offer on the interview day
The offer rests on your Class 12 marks and the interview.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Document check of original marksheets
Bring the originals, birth proof, any caste certificate and the health form.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission fee, same day by 5 pm
If you do not pay by 5 pm on the day of admission, the offer is cancelled.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Balance of the first semester fee
Pay it within 7 days of admission, or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply, if seats are left
There is no fixed last date. Forms are taken until the seats fill.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Refund cut-off before classes start
Leave before classes start and you get all fees back minus INR 1,000.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
In 2026 the first semester started on 10 Aug 2026.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and Academic Calendar Autumn 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
ADBU B.Pharm Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost of the 2026 batch, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the hostel room.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 63,000 a semester
INR 5.04 Lakhs
Annual fee
Per year × 4, INR 21,000 a year
INR 84,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 18,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you finish the course
INR 10,000
Add hostel room
Hostel room rent
Per semester × 8, INR 14,000 a semester, meals not included
INR 1.12 Lakhs
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Hostel caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave the hostel
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 6.06 Lakhs
4 years · tuition, annual and admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.19 Lakhs
4 years · all fees + hostel room, meals not added
Education loan EMI
INR 10,218
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Tuition a semester
INR 63,000
paid each July and January
Education loan EMI
INR 12,123
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Room a semester
INR 14,000
Tapesia hostel, room only
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and Fee Structure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a B.Pharm seat at ADBU?
Pick your Class 12 marks and subjects. There is no entrance exam; your marks and an interview decide the seat.
Class 12 marks
Class 12 subjects
90% or more, PCB: Yes, you can apply
You meet the 50% rule and can ask for the 90% merit scholarship. Only three go out each year, so apply early.
90% or more, PCM: Yes, you can apply
You meet the 50% rule and can ask for the 90% merit scholarship. Only three go out each year, so apply early.
90% or more, Other: Not yet: you need the science subjects
B.Pharm needs Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths in Class 12. Without them you cannot apply.
80% to 89%, PCB: Yes, you can apply
You meet the 50% rule and can ask for the 80% merit scholarship. Only three go out each year, so apply early.
80% to 89%, PCM: Yes, you can apply
You meet the 50% rule and can ask for the 80% merit scholarship. Only three go out each year, so apply early.
80% to 89%, Other: Not yet: you need the science subjects
B.Pharm needs Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths in Class 12. Without them you cannot apply.
50% to 79%, PCB: Yes, you can apply
You meet the 50% rule. The seat then depends on your interview, so apply as soon as the form opens.
50% to 79%, PCM: Yes, you can apply
You meet the 50% rule. The seat then depends on your interview, so apply as soon as the form opens.
50% to 79%, Other: Not yet: you need the science subjects
B.Pharm needs Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths in Class 12. Without them you cannot apply.
Below 50%, PCB: Not this year
The rule is 50% overall and 50% in the science subjects, for every category. Below that, ADBU cannot admit you.
Below 50%, PCM: Not this year
The rule is 50% overall and 50% in the science subjects, for every category. Below that, ADBU cannot admit you.
Below 50%, Other: Not yet: you need the science subjects
B.Pharm needs Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths in Class 12. Without them you cannot apply.
Result awaited, PCB: Almost there: apply now
ADBU can give you a provisional seat. You must reach the 50% rule by 31 Oct of the admission year, or the seat is cancelled.
Result awaited, PCM: Almost there: apply now
ADBU can give you a provisional seat. You must reach the 50% rule by 31 Oct of the admission year, or the seat is cancelled.
Result awaited, Other: Not yet: you need the science subjects
B.Pharm needs Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths in Class 12. Without them you cannot apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 50% rule only makes you eligible. Your marks and the interview decide the seat, and the merit scholarships go first come, first served, so apply as soon as the form opens.
ADBU B.Pharm Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Class 12 marks
Which fits you
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. A student gets only one of the merit awards.
Merit scholarship, 90%
INR 2.88 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 36,000 a semester for 8 semesters if you keep an SGPA of 8.5.
Who qualifies: 90% in Class 12, three students a yearApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, 80%
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 24,000 a semester for 8 semesters if you keep an SGPA of 8.0.
Who qualifies: 80% in Class 12, three students a yearApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Sports merit scholarship
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 15,000 a semester for 8 semesters if you keep an SGPA of 7.0.
Who qualifies: played for an NE state, one student a year, no other merit awardApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Disability scholarship
INR 80,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester while you have no F grade in two semesters.
Who qualifies: government disability certificate, no other scholarshipGiven one semester at a time
Not eligible on your answers
Don Bosco school scholarship
INR 5,000
Assam Don Bosco University
Paid once, when you join the course.
Who qualifies: Class 12 from a Don Bosco schoolApply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.88 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.93 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.13 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.14 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.97 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.09 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.06 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.01 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.86 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.26 Lakhs
ADBU B.Pharm vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to ADBU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more seats, an easier entry.
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Total fees4 years, no hostel or deposit
INR 6.06 Lakhs
2026 fee
INR 6.30 Lakhs
INR 24,000 more, exam fee included
INR 7.10 Lakhs
INR 1.04 Lakhs more, 2026 to 27 fee
INR 7.52 Lakhs
INR 1.46 Lakhs more, 2026 to 27, yearly plan
INR 6.75 Lakhs
INR 69,000 more, admission and admin fee included
Admission feeone time, at joining
INR 18,000
2026 fee
INR 10,000
INR 8,000 less
INR 70,000
INR 52,000 more
INR 60,000
INR 42,000 more
INR 25,000
INR 7,000 more
Caution depositrefundable
INR 10,000
2026 fee
INR 10,000
Same fee
INR 15,000
INR 5,000 more
INR 10,000
Same fee
Not published
SeatsB.Pharm intake
100
PCI, 2026 to 27
100
Same, NIRF 2026 data
100
Same
Not published
Not published
Minimum marksClass 12 aggregate, General
50%
PCB or PCM
Not published
50%
Same
50%
Same
45%
5 points lower
In short
GCU costs INR 24,000 more over four years but asks a smaller admission fee at joining. If both offer you a seat, ADBU is the cheaper pick; take GCU only if its city campus suits you better.
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USTM asks the same 50% in Class 12 but costs INR 1.04 Lakhs more. If both give you a seat, take ADBU unless USTM's campus matters more to you than the fee.
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RGU costs INR 1.46 Lakhs more over four years and asks a far bigger admission fee. If the fee matters to your family, take the ADBU seat first.
In short
Kaziranga asks only 45% in Class 12, so it is the easier entry if you scored below 50%. If you cleared 50%, ADBU costs INR 69,000 less.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on ADBU B.Pharm
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Pharm at ADBU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a pharmacy degree in the North East at a lower fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.06 Lakhs for four years, and the university holds NAAC grade A. But no average pay is published yet, so check the placement cell's latest company list before you pay.
What job can I get after B.Pharm from ADBU?▾
Most graduates can work as hospital pharmacists, in drug production or in pharma marketing, or open their own drug store. Four students got internships at Ajanta Pharma in 2026. Ask the placement cell which companies visited the first batch before you decide.
Should I join if I want a placement record first?▾
Not if a record is your main reason. The institute opened in 2022 and its first batch finished in 2026, so there is no B.Pharm average pay yet. If the record matters most, keep a college with published placement figures above ADBU in your list.
Who should not take B.Pharm at ADBU?▾
Skip it if you need a campus inside Guwahati city or meals in the hostel fee. The course is taught at Tapesia in Sonapur, outside the city. The hostel room is INR 14,000 a semester and meals are paid separately at the food court. Visit the campus before you decide.
Is B.Pharm at ADBU good for higher studies like M.Pharm?▾
Yes, if you prepare for GPAT from the third year. Students from the institute cleared GPAT 2026, which is the exam most M.Pharm seats use. Ask your teachers for a final year project in the subject you want to study next.
Is the Tapesia campus right for me if I want city internships?▾
It depends on how far you can travel. The campus is at Sonapur, outside Guwahati city, so a city internship means a long trip each day. The placement cell is visiting drug companies for tie-ups, so ask about training it arranges before you join.
Should I wait for the merit scholarship before I decide?▾
No, apply early instead. Only three students a year get the 90% award of INR 2.88 Lakhs and three get the 80% award of INR 1.92 Lakhs, first come, first served at admission. If you scored 80% or more, fill the form as soon as it opens.
Is the course right for me if I scored just above 50%?▾
Yes, you can apply, but the seat is not sure. The 50% rule only makes you eligible; your marks and the personal interview decide the seat. Apply as soon as the form opens and prepare for the interview with basic Class 12 science.
How do I get admission to B.Pharm at ADBU?▾
Apply online on the ADBU portal and pay the INR 600 form fee. The Admission Office then gives you an interview date. If you get an offer, pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day and the rest within 7 days, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee with the hostel room?▾
The full fee is INR 6.06 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.19 Lakhs with the hostel room. Meals are not included. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you finish, so it is not in either total.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the fee in eight parts, each July and January, so you never pay the full amount at once. The first part is due at admission. If you need a loan, the university helps you apply to banks.
Do I get the fee back if I leave?▾
Only if you leave before classes start. Then you get all fees back minus INR 1,000. After classes start, the university does not refund the fee, so decide before that date.
Assam Don Bosco University offers a B. Pharm program with a faculty team that has varied strengths, highlighting Sur Peter for his exceptional understanding and support for students. The program's fee structure is considered affordable, starting with a first-semester fee of 78,000 INR plus a 10,000 INR deposit, totaling 88,000 INR.
Subsequent semesters cost 80,000 INR for the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth semesters, and 60,000 INR for the third, fifth, and seventh semesters. The entire course totals 5.8 lakhs INR. Scholarships are available through the National Scholarship Portal and for students who score 80% or higher in their 12th grade exams.
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