Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharm]

The Diploma in Pharmacy at BIMSR Bhubaneswar is a two-year programme approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. Admission is through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination on OJEE merit. The total programme fee is INR 2,86,000. The diploma builds practical skills in dispensing, drug store management and pharmaceutical care, and qualifies holders to register as pharmacists and work in retail, hospital and wholesale pharmacy settings.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. OJEE counselling begins June 2026.

Key Points

• Practical training in dispensing and drug-store management.
• Prepares for state pharmacist registration.
• Hands-on pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical-chemistry lab work.
• Lateral-entry route into the second year of B.Pharm.

BIMSR D.Pharm Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Full Course)	INR 2,86,000
Total Fees	INR 2,86,000

• The figure is the consolidated fee for the full course.
• Fees are payable in annual installments at session start.

BIMSR D.Pharm Admission 2026

Event	Date
OJEE Registration Begins	January 28, 2026
OJEE Registration Closes	March 29, 2026
OJEE Admit Card Release	April 25, 2026
OJEE Examination	May 4 to May 9, 2026
OJEE Result Declaration	June 6, 2026
Academic Session Begins	August 2026

• OJEE merit decides seat allotment for the D.Pharm programme.
• Carry original certificates for verification during counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.
• Minimum 45 percent aggregate in the qualifying examination.
• A valid OJEE score is required for admission.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination.
• Check the OJEE result and qualifying rank.
• Participate in OJEE counselling and lock BIMSR as a choice.
• Report for seat allotment and document verification.
• Pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Students wanting a quick route to pharmacist registration.
• Odisha aspirants who have a valid OJEE score.
• Candidates planning to open a retail pharmacy.

✗ Skip if

• Students aiming directly for a four-year B.Pharm.
• Aspirants unwilling to sit the OJEE test.
• Those without Physics and Chemistry at 10+2.

BIMSR D.Pharm Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
BIMSR Merit Scholarship	Up to full tuition concession	High OJEE rank and academic merit
Need-based Financial Aid	Partial fee waiver	Economically weaker applicants
Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship	As per state norms	SC, ST, OBC and EBC students

• Submit income proof to claim need-based fee support.
• State scholarships are claimed through the Odisha government portal.

BIMSR D.Pharm FAQs

Ques. Is OJEE required for D.Pharm admission at BIMSR?

Ans. Yes. Admission to the two-year D.Pharm at BIMSR is through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination. Candidates appear for OJEE, secure a valid rank and join the counselling process. Seats are then allotted on OJEE merit after choice locking and document verification. A candidate without a valid OJEE score cannot be admitted, so registering for the exam on time is important. The OJEE rank decides the seat allotment order, so a better rank improves the chance of getting the preferred college. Candidates should keep their category and income certificates ready for the counselling and verification stage.

Ques. What is the total D.Pharm fee at BIMSR?

Ans. The full two-year D.Pharm programme costs INR 2,86,000 in total. The amount is collected year-wise at the start of each session, which makes the payment more manageable. Eligible students can lower the cost through the institute merit scholarship, need-based financial aid and the Odisha post-matric scholarship offered to reserved-category students by the state government. Year-wise payment keeps the diploma affordable and is well suited to students targeting a quick entry into pharmacy work.

Ques. What is the eligibility for the D.Pharm course?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry, along with Biology or Mathematics, securing at least 45 percent aggregate. A valid OJEE score is also needed for admission. Meeting both the subject and the entrance conditions is essential before counselling, since the eligibility and the rank are verified together when seats are allotted at the institute. A science background with biology or mathematics makes the pharmaceutics and chemistry subjects easier to follow.

Ques. Is the D.Pharm at BIMSR approved by a regulator?

Ans. Yes. The D.Pharm programme is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, the statutory regulator for pharmacy education. This approval is important because it allows graduates to register with the state pharmacy council. Registration lets them practise legally as qualified pharmacists in retail, hospital and wholesale settings, and is usually required before taking up most pharmacy jobs. The council approval also assures employers that the training meets the recognised national standard for pharmacists.

Ques. When does the D.Pharm session begin at BIMSR?

Ans. The D.Pharm session starts in August 2026, after the OJEE counselling and seat allotment that begins in June 2026. Candidates should finish document verification and fee payment quickly to keep the allotted seat secure. Any delay at the reporting stage may cause the seat to be offered to the next eligible candidate on the merit list. Carrying the OJEE rank card, allotment letter and original certificates to reporting helps avoid avoidable delays.

Ques. What can students do after completing D.Pharm?

Ans. After D.Pharm, graduates can register as pharmacists and work in retail or hospital pharmacies, or open their own medical store. Many also use the lateral-entry route to join the second year of B.Pharm and continue toward higher pharmacy qualifications. The diploma is therefore both a job-ready qualification and a stepping stone to a full pharmacy degree. Many diploma holders begin working as registered pharmacists while preparing for the lateral-entry route into B.Pharm.