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About Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharm]
LLRM Medical College, Meerut offers a 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy programme, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and affiliated to Chaudhary Charan Singh University. Admission to the 75 seats is through the JEECUP Group E entrance exam. The full institutional fee for the complete course at this government college is INR 24,000, making pharmacy education highly accessible for UP state students.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Round 3 seat allotment begins 20 July 2026.
LLRM D.Pharma Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 12,000 |
| Total Fees (2-year course) | INR 24,000 |
- Examination fees, library charges, and hostel fees are payable separately at the college.
- Fee is as stated on the official LLRM website for the 2026 academic session.
LLRM D.Pharma Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEECUP Registration Closed | 30 April 2026 |
| JEECUP Exam | 15 to 22 May 2026 |
| JEECUP Result | 30 May 2026 |
| Counselling Round 1 Choice Filling Closed | 30 June 2026 |
| Counselling Round 2 Choice Filling Closed | 9 July 2026 |
| Counselling Round 3 Choice Filling Closes | 19 July 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | 20 July 2026 |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 |
- Candidates should track jeecup.admissions.nic.in for updated allotment schedules.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics or Biology as the third science subject
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination, with 40% for SC/ST candidates
- English must be a studied subject in Class 12
- Minimum age of 17 years as on 31 December of the year of admission
Admission Process
- Register online for JEECUP Group E at jeecup.admissions.nic.in within the application window
- Appear for the JEECUP entrance test: 100 MCQ questions, 400 marks, with negative marking of one mark per incorrect answer
- Download admit card from the official JEECUP portal before the examination date
- Check JEECUP result and secure an eligible rank for D.Pharma Group E counselling
- Participate in online counselling by filling choice of college preferences and submitting the form
- Pay seat acceptance fee after allotment and report to LLRM Medical College for document verification and enrolment
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a government pharmacy diploma at very low cost
- You plan to enter B.Pharm lateral entry after completing D.Pharma
- You are a UP state student comfortable with JEECUP counselling
- You want quick 2-year entry into pharmacy and healthcare jobs
✗ Skip if
- You want a full 4-year B.Pharm degree with campus placements
- You are seeking a dedicated standalone pharmacy college
- You need pharmaceutical industry placement support from day one
LLRM D.Pharma Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UP State Post-Matric Scholarship | As per income slab | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. Apply at scholarship.up.gov.in |
| NSP Central Sector Merit Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | Top merit students with family income below INR 8,00,000 per annum |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | Variable by category | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. Apply via scholarships.gov.in |
- Scholarship applications open on 1 June each year on the respective government portals.
- Students should apply within the window to avoid missing the deadline for each cycle.
LLRM D.Pharma FAQs
Ques. Is JEECUP Group E the only route to D.Pharma admission at LLRM Meerut?
Ans. Yes. Admission to D.Pharma at LLRM Medical College, Meerut is entirely through JEECUP Group E counselling conducted by the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh. There is no direct admission, management quota, or merit-only spot entry at this government college. After the JEECUP result is declared, candidates participate in online counselling and fill their college preferences to secure a seat at LLRM.
Ques. Can D.Pharma graduates from LLRM apply for B.Pharm lateral entry?
Ans. D.Pharma holders can apply for lateral entry to the second year of a B.Pharm programme at PCI-recognised colleges across UP and other states. LLRM itself does not offer a B.Pharm programme. Lateral entry eligibility is subject to PCI norms, the individual college’s admission rules, and a valid JEECUP or equivalent score depending on the state in which the student applies.
Ques. What JEECUP rank is needed to secure D.Pharma at LLRM Medical College?
Ans. JEECUP Group E cut-off ranks for D.Pharma at LLRM vary each year based on total applicants, category, and available seats. As a government college, LLRM typically attracts competitive demand compared to private pharmacy colleges. Candidates are advised to check the previous two to three years of counselling data published on the official JEECUP portal after result declaration to assess their chances in the current cycle.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for D.Pharma students at LLRM?
Ans. LLRM Medical College, Meerut has hostel facilities on campus, primarily designed for MBBS students. Availability for D.Pharma students depends on the vacancy position each year and is decided by the college administration. Prospective students should confirm hostel availability directly with the college office at the time of admission, as allotment for D.Pharma students may differ from the main MBBS hostel.
Ques. What career options are available after D.Pharma from LLRM Medical College?
Ans. D.Pharma graduates from LLRM can register with the UP State Pharmacy Council as licensed pharmacists and work in hospital pharmacies, retail drug stores, or pharmaceutical manufacturing units. They are eligible to apply for government pharmacist posts through UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission. Pursuing B.Pharm via lateral entry for higher study and career advancement is another widely chosen option after D.Pharma.
Ques. Are reserved category seats available for D.Pharma at LLRM under JEECUP?
Ans. Yes, reservations apply as per UP government norms. D.Pharma seats at LLRM are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Physically Handicapped categories, along with a quota for dependants of freedom fighters. Category-specific cut-off ranks are published on the official JEECUP counselling portal after result declaration. Reserved category candidates typically qualify at lower cut-off ranks compared to the general category.