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Best Pharmacy Colleges in Kolkata

A career in pharmacy is one of the most popular options for graduates in the present times. Due to the pandemic situation that the world is facing, the importance of pharmacy graduates has come into prominence. The need to have quality medications, sanitizers, and concoctions to help the society be safe from the threat to the pandemic and other ailments has given rise to the demand of professional pharmacy graduates. In order to work in the pharmacy sector, one needs to complete an undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualification in pharmacy from a recognized university in India. Career opportunities are available in the government sector as well as private sector for the qualified individuals.

Kolkata is a hub of education in the eastern part of India. Here, you will find educational institutions of different domains which will cater to your professional dreams. Kolkata has one of the best pharmacy colleges in the country. The job profile of a pharmacist is well respected and attracts a good income. As a student of pharmacy, you will be taught about the proper guidelines and usage of different medicines and their various combinations.  These colleges will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of the core principles of drugs, its utilization, side effects and every other aspect related to drugs.

Pharmacy Colleges in Kolkata: Courses Available

Undergraduate Courses:

Diploma Courses

  • Diploma in Pharmacy 

Postgraduate Courses

Doctoral Courses

  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences 

Pharmacy Colleges in Kolkata: Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Courses:

  1. The student must have completed their class 12 examination from the science stream with a subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, Math and Biology.

  2. The student must have secured a minimum of 50%.

  3. The student must have attained the age of 17.

  4. The student must have qualified the prescribed entrance examination.

Diploma Courses:

  1. Minimum qualification: 10+2 examination with 50% aggregate.

  2. Subject combination must be Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology/ Computer Science.

  3. Minimum age- 17years.

Post Graduate courses:

  • The student must have completed his bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) from a recognized board.

  • She must have secured at least 50%in the graduation examination.

  • He must have cleared the entrance examination, if any.

Doctoral Courses:

A candidate must have completed her Masters’ Degree in Pharmacy to secure admission into the Doctoral degrees.

Pharmacy Colleges in Kolkata: Admission Process

Candidates applying for the various courses should have their results ready from the respective entrance exams required. The course details and applications for admissions are available by either visiting the university website or admissions office. Candidates are to make sure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria before applying. Given below are the required entrance examinations: -

Pharmacy Colleges in Kolkata: Specialization Wise List

Name of the college

NIRF Ranking

Careers360 rating

Acceptable test

Fee Structure 

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

5th (Universities)

9th in Universities

WBJEE B. Pharma

GPAT

Rs. 2.29 – 3 lakhs

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Kolkata

27th (Pharmacy)

11th in Pharmacy

NIPER JEE

Rs. 1.42 lakhs

NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata

61st (Pharmacy)

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WBJEE B. Pharma

GPAT

Rs. 3.44 – 3.90 lakhs

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata

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42nd in Medical

NEET

Rs. 36K

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

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68th in Medical

NEET

Rs. 54K

Bengal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kalyani

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Rs. 2.29 – 3 lakhs

Techno India University, Kolkata

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WBJEE B. Pharma

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Adamas University, Kolkata

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WBJEE

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NSHM College of Pharmaceutical Technology, Kolkata

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WBJEE B. Pharma

GPAT

Rs. 3.44 – 3.90 lakhs

BCDA College of Pharmacy and Technology, Hridaypur

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WBJEE B. Pharma

Rs. 3.35 lakhs

JIS University, Kolkata

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WBJEE


Rs. 92.60K

Brainware University, Kolkata

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WBJEE

Rs. 2.10 – 5.50 lakhs

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata

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WBJEE

Rs. 7.70K – 27.65K

University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture, Kolkata


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WBJEE


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Jnan Chandra Ghosh Polytechnic, Kolkata

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JEXPO

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Career Opportunities for Pharmacy Graduates and Expected Salary

Job position 

Expected salary 

Pharmaceutical Scientist 

Rs. 5 - 6.5 Lakhs per annum

Medical Writer 

Rs. 3 -5 Lakhs per annum 

Clinical Research Associate 

Rs. 5 -7 Lakhs per annum

Drug Safety Associate 

Rs. 3.5 - 5 Lakhs per annum 

Drug Inspector 

Rs. 4 - 6 Lakhs per annum 

Formulation Development Associate 

Rs. 5 - 7 Lakhs per annum 

Pharmacist Marketing 

Rs. 4 - 6 Lakhs per annum 

Self-Employed Pharmacist 

Rs. 6 - 8 Lakhs per annum 

Q/A Associate 

Rs. 3.5 - 5 Lakhs per annum 



Top Employers for Pharmacy Graduates

  • Park Clinic

  • GETWELL

  • Ziatech solutions

  • Shusham Pharmacy

  • Centre for Sight

  • ASG Eye Hospital Pvt Ltd

  • integra Ventures

  • SastaSundar Healthbuddy Limited

  • Indira IVF Hospital Pvt Ltd

  • HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd

  • Dhanwantary Medicare & Research Centre Private Limited

  • Apollo Pharmacy

  • Indian Pharma Company

  • Spectrum Talent Management

  • SAYAN MEDICINE

  • NIJJI HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

  • Diabetic Care Executive

  • The HR Monks

  • Supro Info Solutions Private Limited

  • Soni Placement & Consultant

  • Vardhman Consultancy Services

  • Yes Tech Solutions Inc

  • Krealm Infotech Pvt Ltd

  • Torrel Cos. Pvt. Ltd.

  • Associated Resource Company (ARC)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What are the different jobs that one can apply to after completing a degree in Pharmacy?

Some of the jobs that you can apply after completing your graduation in Pharmacy are:


  • Pharmacy Assistant

  • Dispensary Manager

  • Dispensary Pharmacist

  • Medicines Safety Manager

  • Consultant Pharmacists

  • Hospital Pharmacist

  • Senior Clinical Pharmacists

  • Medicines Management Technician

  • Community Pharmacist

  • Medical Transcriptionist

  • Production Executive,

  • Scientific Officer

  • Quality Analyst,

  • Tutor


  1. What are the various specializations in Pharmacy?

Some of the specializations available in the field of Pharmacy are as follows:


  • Oncology Pharmacy

  • Nuclear Pharmacy

  • Geriatric Pharmacy

  • Psychopharmacotherapy

  • Personal Pharmacy

  • Nutritional Support Pharmacy

  • Hospice Pharmacy

  • Pediatric Pharmacy

  • Pharmacy Benefit Manager

  • Poison Control Pharmacy


  1. What is the syllabus of BPharm?

The syllabus for BPharm is as under:

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory

  • Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory

  • Pharmaceutics I – Theory

  • Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Theory

  • Communication skills – Theory

  • Remedial Biology/

  • Remedial Mathematics – Theory

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory

  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Theory

  • Biochemistry – Theory

  • Pathophysiology – Theory

  • Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Theory

  • Environmental sciences – Theory

  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II

  • Physical Pharmaceutics I

  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology

  • Pharmaceutical Engineering

  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III

  • Medicinal Chemistry I

  • Physical Pharmaceutics II

  • Pharmacology I

  • Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I

  • Medicinal Chemistry II

  • Industrial Pharmacy I

  • Pharmacology II

  • Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II

  • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

  • Medicinal Chemistry III

  • Pharmacology III

  • Herbal Drug Technology

  • Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

  • Quality Assurance

  • Herbal Drug Technology

  • Instrumental Methods of Analysis

  • Industrial Pharmacy II

  • Pharmacy Practice

  • Novel Drug Delivery System

  • Biostatistics and Research Methodology

  • Social and Preventive Pharmacy

  • Pharma Marketing Management

  • Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Quality Control and Standardization of

  • Herbals

  • Computer Aided Drug Design

  • Cell and Molecular Biology

  • Cosmetic Science

  • Experimental Pharmacology

  • Advanced Instrumentation Techniques

  • Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals


  1. Who are the top global employers in this sector?

The top global employers in this sector are:

  • Jubilant    

  • Ranbaxy 

  • Cadila

  • Modi Mundi Pharma

  • Sun Pharma

  • Pfizer

  • Cipla

  • Mankind    

  • GSK Panacea    

  • Glenmark            

  • Intas

  • Aimil Pharmaceuticals        

  • Sanofi    



  1. What is the course curriculum for a postgraduate course in pharmacy?

The most important subjects that the students will study during their postgraduate education in pharmacy are: - 


  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology

  • Project Works

  • Physiology and Human Anatomy

  • Pathophysiology

  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

  • Phytopharmaceuticals and Pharmacognosy

  • Biochemistry of Medicine

  • Community Pharmacy    

  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry    

  • Pharmacology-I

  • Biology/Remedial Mathematics

  • Pharmacotherapeutics-I


  1. What is the average salary of a pharmacist?


The average salary of a pharmacist can vary from 4 lakhs per annum to 12 lakhs per annum depending on the field of specialization and on the industry one chooses to be employed.


  1. What is the duration of a bachelor’s program in pharmacy?

The total duration of a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy is 4 years.


  1. What is the duration of MPharm?

The duration of a MPharm degree is 2 years.


  1. What are the skills required to excel in this field of pharmacy?

To excel in this field, some of the important skills that a candidate must develop are:

  • Teamwork

  • Stress management

  • Empathy

  • Research skills

  • Confidence

  • Receptivity

  • Patience

  • Attentiveness

  • Adaptability

  • Time Management

  • Critical Thinking

  • Ethical judgment


10 - Are any scholarships available for pharmacy students?

Yes, scholarships are offered to pharmacy students on need cum merit basis. Some colleges also provide scholarships based on the performance of the students during the course. So, it is advisable that the students get in touch with the university/college for up to date information regarding the availability of scholarships.


 

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