The M.Pharm in Pharmacy Practice at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate programme offered at Yenepoya Pharmacy College and Research Centre (YPCRC), Mangaluru. The programme covers clinical pharmacy practice and patient counselling, hospital pharmacy management, drug information services, pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction monitoring, rational drug therapy and medication review, therapeutics and disease management, clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical care in chronic disease management, and pharmacy law and ethics, preparing graduates for clinical pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, and pharmaceutical care specialist roles. Yenepoya University ranks 169 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Pharmacy colleges list in India. Total programme fee is INR 2,66,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on GPAT score or Y-ENTRANCE and B.Pharm merit.
Key Points
- Two-year M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice at YPCRC, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Covers clinical pharmacy practice and patient counselling, hospital pharmacy management and more
- Eligibility: B.Pharm from a recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate marks
- Admission via GPAT 2026 score or Y-ENTRANCE and graduation merit
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; ranks 169 in Collegedunia 2026 Pharmacy list
Yenepoya University M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,33,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,33,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 2,66,000 |
- Verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in before admission.
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GPAT 2026 Exam (NTA) | March 7, 2026 |
| GPAT 2026 Result | April 7, 2026 |
| Yenepoya Application Window | July to September 2026; confirm at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| GPAT 2026 (NTA) Registration End | January 12, 2026 |
| GPAT 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | March 7, 2026 |
| GPAT 2026 (NTA) Result | April 7, 2026 |
- Admission: GPAT 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score; B.Pharm merit required.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with marksheets and scorecard.
- Final selection after document verification at YPCRC, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.Pharm degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid GPAT 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University entrance test) score is required. Confirm eligibility at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in GPAT 2026 (exam: March 7, 2026, result: April 7, 2026) conducted by NTA, or register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test).
- Register at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with B.Pharm marksheets, GPAT or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on GPAT or Y-ENTRANCE score and B.Pharm marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,33,000 and complete document verification at YPCRC, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is clinical pharmacist or hospital pharmacist in a multi-speciality hospital
- Strong interest in patient counselling, drug therapy management, and clinical pharmacy services
- Yenepoya Medical College hospital provides clinical rotation opportunities for pharmacy practice
- Fee of INR 2.66 Lakhs for a 2-year M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice is moderate for a clinical PG
- Planning hospital pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, or clinical research career after M.Pharm
✗ Skip if
- Pharmaceutics or pharmacology research specialisation is the career goal rather than practice
- Top hospital brand (AIIMS, CMC Vellore) clinical pharmacy attachment is required from the start
- Fee of INR 2.66 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or financial support
- Goal is MD Clinical Pharmacology (medical degree); M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice is a pharmaceutical science PG
Yenepoya University M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on B.Pharm marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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