Bachelor of Pharmacy [B Pharma]
Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Pharmacy [B Pharma]
UPUMS Etawah offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) as part of its paramedical programs under Uttar Pradesh’s only government medical sciences university. The program has an intake of 60 seats and a total fee of INR 88,000 for 4 years. UPUMS is ranked in the 101 to 125 band in Pharmacy by NIRF 2025. Admission is through CPNET, UPUMS’s own entrance examination.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling expected to begin October 2026.
UPUMS B.Pharm Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 22,000 per year |
| Hostel Charges | Hostel charges separate |
| Total Fees (4 years) | INR 88,000 |
- Hostel and mess charges at UPUMS are payable separately and are not included in the tuition fee above.
- UP government scholarship schemes cover the tuition fee for eligible SC/ST and OBC students.
UPUMS B.Pharm Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CPNET Application Opens | May 2026 |
| CPNET Application Deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| CPNET Exam | 18 June 2026 |
| CPNET Result | July 2026 |
| UPUMS Counselling Registration Closes | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- CPNET is conducted by UPUMS and applications were accepted via the official portal at upums.ac.in.
- Counselling registration fee is INR 500 and is payable at the time of online counselling registration.
- Three rounds of online counselling are conducted at upums.ac.in based on CPNET merit rank.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as core subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks for General and OBC candidates (45% for SC/ST candidates)
- Minimum age of 17 years as of 31 December 2026
- Domicile of Uttar Pradesh required for government quota seats at UPUMS
Admission Process
- Register for CPNET on the UPUMS portal at upums.ac.in during the application window
- Upload academic documents including 10+2 marksheet, domicile certificate, category certificate, and photograph
- Appear for the CPNET entrance examination at the designated exam centre on the announced date
- CPNET result and merit list are published on the official UPUMS website
- Register for online counselling at upums.ac.in after result declaration and pay the counselling fee
- Seat allotment is done over three rounds based on CPNET merit rank and preference
✓ Opt for this if
- UP domicile student seeking a low-fee government B.Pharm at a medical university
- Planning to work in government pharmacy or hospital pharmacy in Uttar Pradesh
- Fee-sensitive student for whom total course cost below INR 1 Lakh is a priority
- Want access to clinical pharmacy exposure at a teaching hospital during the degree
✗ Skip if
- Targeting pharma MNC campus placements with a dedicated college placement cell
- Non-UP domicile student without eligibility for government quota seats
- Require a top-50 NIRF pharmacy institution for PhD or global career ambitions
UPUMS B.Pharm Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UP Government SC/ST Scholarship | INR 35,000 per year | SC/ST students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with valid category certificate |
| UP Government OBC Scholarship | INR 24,500 per year | OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with valid OBC certificate |
| UP Government General Category Scholarship | INR 24,500 per year | General EWS candidates meeting income criteria under UP scholarship scheme |
| UPUMS Tuition Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee | Economically weaker students meeting UPUMS criteria for fee reimbursement |
- UP government scholarship applications must be submitted through the UP scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Students must maintain the minimum attendance record to remain eligible for continued scholarship disbursement.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Etawah ranks 128 out of 139 colleges in India and 17th in state Uttar Pradesh for its B Pharma program.
- 101-125 out of 125 under NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2025.
Read more on Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Etawah Rankings here
UPUMS B.Pharm FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Pharm at UPUMS Etawah?
Ans. The total 4-year B.Pharm fee at UPUMS Etawah is INR 88,000 at INR 22,000 per year. This is among the lowest B.Pharm fees at a government medical university in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible SC/ST students can receive UP government scholarship support of up to INR 35,000 per year, effectively covering the annual tuition fee. Hostel charges are separate.
Ques. What is CPNET and how is it conducted for B.Pharm admission at UPUMS?
Ans. CPNET is the Combined Paramedical, Pharmacy and Nursing Entrance Test conducted by UPUMS for admission to its B.Pharm, GNM, ANM, and paramedical programs. In 2026, the CPNET application deadline was 20 May 2026 and the exam was held on 18 June 2026. Results were declared in July 2026. Counselling is conducted online in three rounds at upums.ac.in based on CPNET merit rank.
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of UPUMS in Pharmacy?
Ans. UPUMS was ranked in the 101 to 125 band in the Pharmacy category by NIRF 2025. As a government medical university in Uttar Pradesh, UPUMS offers a range of pharmacy, nursing, and paramedical programs under a clinical environment with its own teaching hospital. The university continuously participates in NIRF ranking exercises to benchmark its academic performance.
Ques. What are the career options after B.Pharm from UPUMS Etawah?
Ans. B.Pharm graduates from UPUMS can pursue careers in hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs. Government pharmacy positions with UP health services and ESIC hospitals are common pathways. Many graduates pursue M.Pharm at institutions through GPAT, or pursue postgraduate management programs to move into the pharma industry in commercial or regulatory roles.
Ques. Is domicile of Uttar Pradesh required for B.Pharm admission at UPUMS?
Ans. Yes, UP domicile is required for eligibility to the government quota B.Pharm seats at UPUMS Etawah. The CPNET is primarily a state-level entrance test and seat allotment is governed by UP residency criteria. Students from outside Uttar Pradesh who do not meet domicile requirements are not eligible for government quota seats and should check for any open category seat availability with UPUMS directly.
Ques. Are scholarships available for B.Pharm students at UPUMS Etawah?
Ans. Yes, UP government scholarships are available for SC/ST candidates at INR 35,000 per year and for OBC and General EWS candidates at INR 24,500 per year. UPUMS also has a tuition fee reimbursement scheme for economically weaker students. All scholarship applications must be submitted through the UP state scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in before the annual deadline.