Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharm]

IAMR Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad offers a 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), covering pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, hospital pharmacy, and clinical pharmacy practice across four semesters. Total programme fees are INR 1,30,000, payable at INR 65,000 per year. Admission is through the JEECUP Group E entrance examination conducted by the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026.

IAMR D.Pharma Fees 2026

• Fee structure is as per the most recently available data for general category students.
• Fees are payable in annual instalments at the beginning of each academic year.
• Education loans from nationalised banks are available for eligible applicants.

IAMR D.Pharma Admission 2026

• D.Pharma seats at IAMR are allotted under JEECUP Group E1 (Biology stream) and Group E2 (Mathematics stream).
• JEECUP counselling takes place online at jeecup.admissions.nic.in across multiple allotment rounds.
• Candidates must produce original mark sheets, JEECUP rank card, and valid identity proof at counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for Group E1 (Biology stream applicants).
• Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Group E2 (Mathematics stream applicants).
• Minimum aggregate of 45% marks in the qualifying examination for general category students, and 40% for reserved categories as per JEECUP norms.
• Qualify the JEECUP Group E examination conducted by the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh.

Admission Process

• Register for JEECUP online at jeecup.admissions.nic.in within the notified registration window.
• Appear for the JEECUP Group E1 or E2 entrance examination on the scheduled date.
• Download the JEECUP result and rank card from the official portal after result declaration.
• Register for JEECUP counselling, fill college and course preferences online, and wait for seat allotment based on merit rank.
• Report to IAMR Ghaziabad campus with the allotment letter, original certificates, and admission fee to finalise enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want an affordable pharmacy diploma close to Delhi NCR.
• You plan to complete D.Pharma before upgrading to B.Pharm via lateral entry.
• You want to enter the pharmacy workforce within two years after Class 12.
• You qualified through JEECUP and want a PCI-approved institution in Ghaziabad.

✗ Skip if

• You want a full B.Pharm degree for hospital or regulatory career roles.
• You prefer a dedicated pharmacy college rather than a multi-discipline institution.
• You need a postgraduate pharmacy pathway that requires B.Pharm as a prerequisite.

IAMR D.Pharma Scholarships 2026

• Apply for UP and central government scholarships at the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• IAMR merit scholarship applications are submitted at the college admissions office in Ghaziabad.

IAMR D.Pharma FAQs

Ques. What entrance exam is needed for D.Pharma admission at IAMR Ghaziabad?

Ans. Admission to D.Pharma at IAMR is through the JEECUP Group E exam conducted by the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh. Group E1 is for students with Biology in Class 12 and Group E2 is for students with Mathematics. Seat allotment is done through the centralised JEECUP counselling process at jeecup.admissions.nic.in, across multiple rounds including a mop-up round for unfilled seats.

Ques. What is the total fee for D.Pharma at IAMR Ghaziabad?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy at IAMR is INR 1,30,000, charged at INR 65,000 per year. This is for general category students as per the most recently published data. SC/ST/OBC students from Uttar Pradesh can reduce their net cost through the UP Post-Matric Scholarship. Central Sector scholarships through NSP are also available for eligible students.

Ques. Can a D.Pharma holder from IAMR pursue B.Pharm through lateral entry?

Ans. Yes, D.Pharma holders are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharm programmes in Uttar Pradesh and most states, subject to the eligibility criteria set by the affiliating university. This allows IAMR D.Pharma graduates to complete a B.Pharm in three additional years, making them eligible for M.Pharm admissions, hospital pharmacist roles, and positions in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Ques. What career roles are available after completing D.Pharma?

Ans. D.Pharma graduates can register with the Pharmacy Council of India to practise as licensed pharmacists. Employment opportunities include retail pharmacies, hospital dispensaries, community health centres, drug stores, and pharmaceutical warehousing. Graduates can also appear for government pharmacist recruitment examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and other state pharmacy service commissions across India.

Ques. What subjects are covered in the D.Pharma curriculum at IAMR?

Ans. The D.Pharma curriculum at IAMR follows the PCI-prescribed syllabus and includes pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology, hospital and clinical pharmacy, and drug store management across four semesters. Practical laboratory sessions are a significant part of the programme, along with a mandatory hospital training component to provide clinical exposure to students before graduation.

Ques. Is IAMR’s D.Pharma recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India?

Ans. Yes, IAMR Group of Institutions is recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for the Diploma in Pharmacy programme. PCI recognition is a mandatory requirement for a D.Pharma college to award a valid diploma. Graduates of a PCI-recognised D.Pharma programme can register with the State Pharmacy Council to obtain a pharmacist licence and practise legally in India.