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About Bachelor of Pharmacy [B Pharma]
Surya School of Pharmacy, Villupuram, offers B.Pharm, a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE and PCI. Admission is merit-based through 10+2 marks via the Tamil Nadu DME single-window counselling system. Government quota tuition is INR 50,000 per year and management quota tuition is INR 1,00,000 per year as fixed by the Tamil Nadu government for 2026.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat allotment expected August 2026 (Tentative).
Surya School of Pharmacy B.Pharm Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (Government Quota) | INR 50,000 per year |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Management Quota) | INR 1,00,000 per year |
| Hostel | Charges separate (optional) |
| Total Fees (Govt Quota, 4 years) | INR 2,00,000 |
- Fee structure is fixed by the Tamil Nadu government Fee Fixation Committee effective 2026.
- Management quota total tuition for four years amounts to INR 4,00,000.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately by the institution.
Surya School of Pharmacy B.Pharm Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TN B.Pharm Application Registration Opened | 21 June 2026 |
| TN B.Pharm Application Registration Closed | 3 July 2026 |
| Merit List and Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Registration was conducted on the DME portal at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Admission is merit-based on 10+2 Science marks with no entrance exam required for B.Pharm in Tamil Nadu.
- SC and SCA/ST applicants are exempt from the counselling registration fee of INR 500.
- D.Pharm graduates with 50% aggregate are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharm.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany/Zoology) or Mathematics from a recognised board.
- Minimum 40% aggregate in qualifying subjects for General category and 35% for SC/ST candidates.
- Minimum age of 17 years as on 31 December 2026 at the time of admission.
- No separate entrance exam is required for B.Pharm admission in Tamil Nadu under the DME single-window system.
Admission Process
- Register on the DME Tamil Nadu portal at tnmedicalselection.net and pay the counselling registration fee.
- Upload supporting documents including 10+2 mark sheet, community certificate, and identity proof.
- Await the merit list prepared on the basis of 10+2 marks in qualifying subjects.
- Fill college and course preferences during the online choice-filling window.
- Collect seat allotment letter and pay the advance fee to confirm the seat.
- Report to Surya School of Pharmacy, Villupuram, with original documents on the specified date.
✓ Opt for this if
- Residing in Villupuram, Cuddalore, or nearby districts to avoid relocation costs.
- Seeking a low-cost PCI-approved B.Pharm under Tamil Nadu government quota fees.
- Planning to work in a government pharmacy role or pursue M.Pharm after graduation.
- Holding a D.Pharm degree and looking for a lateral entry B.Pharm pathway.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting campus placement with pharma MNC recruiters after graduation.
- Seeking a pharmacy college with research publications or industry lab tie-ups.
- Preferring a Chennai-based or Tier-1 city college for better networking opportunities.
Surya School of Pharmacy B.Pharm Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/BC) | As per government norms | Students from SC/ST/BC categories with family income below the prescribed limit |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000 per year | Top 20% of 10+2 board scorers with family income below INR 6 lakhs per annum |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | INR 30,000 per year | Girl students enrolled in AICTE-approved pharmacy institutions |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 30,000 per year | Differently-abled students in AICTE-approved institutions |
- Apply for Tamil Nadu scholarships through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal before the academic deadline.
- AICTE scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Surya School of Pharmacy B.Pharm FAQs
Ques. What is the fee for B.Pharm at Surya School of Pharmacy Villupuram?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for B.Pharm at Surya School of Pharmacy under the government quota is INR 50,000 per year, totalling INR 2,00,000 for four years. Management quota tuition is INR 1,00,000 per year, totalling INR 4,00,000 for four years. These fees are fixed by the Tamil Nadu government Fee Fixation Committee for 2026. Hostel charges are billed separately.
Ques. Is NEET required for B.Pharm admission in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. No, NEET is not required for B.Pharm admission in Tamil Nadu. Admission at Surya School of Pharmacy, Villupuram, is based solely on 10+2 Science marks through the DME Tamil Nadu single-window counselling process. Candidates apply on tnmedicalselection.net and are ranked by their qualifying marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics.
Ques. Can D.Pharm graduates apply for B.Pharm at this college?
Ans. Yes, D.Pharm graduates with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharm at Surya School of Pharmacy, Villupuram. This lateral entry pathway allows D.Pharm holders to complete the B.Pharm degree in three years instead of four, and admissions follow the Tamil Nadu DME lateral entry counselling process.
Ques. When does B.Pharm admission counselling begin for 2026?
Ans. The TN B.Pharm counselling registration closed on 3 July 2026. Seat allotment and class commencement are expected in August 2026, subject to notification by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu. Candidates who registered should monitor tnmedicalselection.net for merit list publication and choice-filling schedule updates.
Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Pharm students at Surya School of Pharmacy?
Ans. Students can apply for the Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/BC candidates, the Central Sector Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal for top 12th scorers with family income below INR 6 lakhs, and the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of INR 30,000 per year for girl students. Applications are submitted through the respective government portals before each academic year’s deadline.