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About Bachelor of Pharmacy [B Pharma]
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) at Kelambakkam, Chennai, offers Bachelor of Pharmacy, a 4-year full-time programme with 60 seats, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks and no entrance exam is required. Total programme fees are INR 16 Lakhs. Located within Chettinad Health City on the OMR corridor, CARE is a NAAC A++ accredited deemed university with hospital-integrated training for pharmacy students.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is August 2026 (Tentative).
CARE B.Pharm Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 4,00,000 |
| Hostel Fee (optional, per year) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years, excluding hostel) | INR 16,00,000 |
- Hostel charges are optional and not included in the total programme fee above.
- The university offers merit-based scholarships that can significantly reduce the annual fee.
- Education loans are available through scheduled banks for eligible students.
CARE B.Pharm Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | May 2026 |
| Merit List Declaration | August 2026 |
- Apply online at admission.care.edu.in with Class 12 mark sheet and relevant documents.
- NEET score is not required for B.Pharm admission at CARE in the 2026-27 cycle.
- CARE fills seats directly as a deemed university without state counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
- Biology or Mathematics as an additional subject at the 10+2 level is required.
- English as a compulsory subject in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates appearing in the Class 12 board examination may apply provisionally pending results.
Admission Process
- Register and apply on the CARE admissions portal at admission.care.edu.in.
- Upload Class 12 mark sheet and required documents during the application process.
- CARE prepares a merit list based on aggregate Class 12 marks in eligible subjects.
- Shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter and must confirm acceptance within the deadline.
- Complete the fee payment and document verification at the campus to finalise enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a PCI-approved B.Pharm at a NAAC A++ university in Chennai.
- You prefer merit-based direct admission without a pharmacy entrance exam.
- You value hospital-integrated pharmaceutical training within a health city campus.
- You plan a pharmaceutical industry or clinical pharmacy career in Tamil Nadu.
✗ Skip if
- INR 16 lakhs total fee is above your budget and you cannot access scholarships.
- You prefer a government pharmacy college with lower fees and state-subsidised seats.
- You want a NIRF-ranked pharmacy programme with published placement statistics.
CARE B.Pharm Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship (91% and above) | Full tuition waiver | 91% or above in Class 12 qualifying examination |
| Merit Scholarship (76% to 90%) | 75% tuition waiver | 76% to 90% aggregate in Class 12 |
| Merit Scholarship (61% to 75%) | 50% tuition waiver | 61% to 75% aggregate in Class 12 |
| Merit Scholarship (51% to 60%) | 25% tuition waiver | 51% to 60% aggregate in Class 12 |
- Scholarship is reviewed annually based on academic performance at CARE.
- Apply for scholarship at admission through the university’s financial aid portal.
CARE B.Pharm FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Pharm at CARE Kelambakkam?
Ans. The total programme fee for B.Pharm at CARE Kelambakkam is INR 16,00,000 for the complete 4-year course, with an annual fee of INR 4,00,000. Hostel charges of INR 1,00,000 per year are optional and billed separately. CARE’s merit-based scholarship can reduce the fee substantially for students with high Class 12 scores. Students with 91% or above in Class 12 qualify for a full tuition waiver.
Ques. Is NEET required for B.Pharm admission at CARE?
Ans. No, NEET is not required for B.Pharm admission at CARE Kelambakkam in the 2026-27 cycle. B.Pharm is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India and is not subject to the NCAHP NEET mandate applicable to allied health sciences programmes. Admission at CARE is based entirely on Class 12 aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics. Applicants must apply directly through the CARE admissions portal.
Ques. How does CARE calculate merit for B.Pharm admission?
Ans. CARE calculates merit for B.Pharm admission based on aggregate marks in the Class 12 qualifying examination. The marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics are used for the merit ranking. Since CARE is a deemed university, it fills management quota seats directly through its own merit list without state-level counselling. Candidates with higher aggregate scores have a better chance of selection in a limited 60-seat programme.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Pharm from CARE?
Ans. B.Pharm graduates from CARE can work in hospital pharmacy, clinical research, drug manufacturing, quality control, regulatory affairs, and retail pharmacy sectors. The CARE campus within Chettinad Health City provides proximity to hospital pharmacy departments during training. Graduates can also pursue M.Pharm for specialisation, appear for government pharmacist recruitment exams, or qualify for Drug Inspector positions through state-level civil services examinations.
Ques. Does CARE provide hospital-based training for B.Pharm students?
Ans. Yes, CARE Kelambakkam’s B.Pharm programme benefits from its location within Chettinad Health City, which houses a large multi-speciality hospital on the same campus. Pharmacy students undertake practical training in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy rotations, and dispensing units as part of the curriculum. This integrated setup provides exposure to real prescriptions, drug interactions, and patient counselling that pure classroom environments cannot replicate.
Ques. What scholarship can a student with 85% in Class 12 get for B.Pharm at CARE?
Ans. A student with 85% aggregate in Class 12 falls in the 76% to 90% bracket and qualifies for a 75% tuition waiver at CARE. With an annual fee of INR 4,00,000, a 75% scholarship means you would pay INR 1,00,000 per year, bringing the 4-year total to INR 4,00,000 instead of INR 16,00,000. Scholarship continuation depends on maintaining satisfactory academic performance during the programme at CARE.