One account
Many possibilites
Post Graduate Diploma in Pharma Management is a 1-year diploma course that prepares students in management and other linked areas of the pharma industry. As it is a postgraduate diploma programme, the course aims to equip the students with knowledge and skills in the area of pharmaceutical regulations, marketing, accounting and finance, supply chain management, quality control, human resource management and depending on the needs and trends in the pharmaceutical sector. The duration of this diploma program is usually 12 months with the program offered full time for any student.
The admission into the Post Graduate Diploma in Pharma Management programs requires the following standardized entrance tests: CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GPAT among others. Few of the institutes conducting this course also allow direct admission to graduates of pharmacy disciplines on the basis of their performance on their bachelor degree while numerous colleges conduct their own entrance test for admission.
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Pharma Management |
| Duration | Typically 1 year (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field |
| Top Colleges | Institute of Chemical Technology (India), BITS Pilani (India), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (India) |
| Entrance Exam | Many colleges conduct entrance exams like Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) or institute-specific exams |
1. Academic qualification: completed a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, science or an equivalent discipline from any recognized university with not less than 50% of the total marks.
2. Those studying in their final year of a bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply provisionally provided they present their final degree when enrolling.
3. Concerning the age limit for the course, it is important to note that the course is open to all age of people.
4. Some institutes might require candidates to have some work experience within the pharmaceutical industry or the healthcare sector but this is not a rule.
5. Some institutes, to get admission through entrance exam like GPAT or their own level exam, may demand minimum cut-off marks.
6. IELTS/TOEFL may be needed for students of English as the second language or any other language to avail admission in institutes for higher studies.
| College Name | Fees (INR per year) |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) | 25,000 - 50,000 |
| Jamia Hamdard University | 45,000 - 50,000 |
| University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) | 40,000 - 45,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | 30,000 - 35,000 |
| Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) | 35,000 - 40,000 |
| Government College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad | 25,000 - 30,000 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Pharmacy (JNIP) | 20,000 - 25,000 |
| Government Pharmacy College, Amritsar | 25,000 - 30,000 |
| Rajiv Gandhi College of Pharmacy, Bhopal | 20,000 - 25,000 |
| Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (IPER) | 25,000 - 30,000 |
| College Name | Location | Fees (INR per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis School of Pharmacy, Pune | Pune | 1.5 - 2 Lakhs |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal | 1.2 - 1.5 Lakhs |
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) | Pilani, Hyderabad, Goa | 1.3 - 1.8 Lakhs |
| Christ University, Bangalore | Bangalore | 1 - 1.2 Lakhs |
| NMIMS School of Pharmacy, Mumbai | Mumbai | 1.5 - 2 Lakhs |
| Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi | New Delhi | 80,000 - 1 Lakh |
| St. Xavier's College, Mumbai | Mumbai | 1 - 1.2 Lakhs |
| Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai | Mumbai | 1 - 1.2 Lakhs |
| JECRC University, Jaipur | Jaipur | 60,000 - 80,000 |
| School of Pharmacy, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar | 80,000 - 1 Lakh |
| College Name | Location | Average CTC (INR lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis School of Pharmacy, Pune | Pune | 6-8 |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal | 5-7 |
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) | Pilani, Hyderabad, Goa | 6-8 |
| Christ University, Bangalore | Bangalore | 5-6 |
| NMIMS School of Pharmacy, Mumbai | Mumbai | 6-8 |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR lakhs) |
|---|---|
| Marketing & Sales | 5-8 |
| Production & Supply Chain | 4-6 |
| Regulatory Affairs | 5-7 |
| Research & Development | 6-8 |
| Management Consulting | 5-7 |
