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Compare M.Des and M.Pharm: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
M.Pharm graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 22.8 L vs ₹ 15.8 L for M.Des).
M.Des is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 7.3 L vs ₹ 12.5 L for M.Pharm). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 6.6 L.
One year of average salary for M.Des covers about 2.1× its average fees, compared with 1.8× for M.Pharm.
M.Des admits via NID DAT, NIFTEE and 8+ more; M.Pharm admits via GUJCET, GATE and 8+ more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
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M.Des leads on lower average fees (₹ 7.3 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (2.1×). M.Pharm has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 22.8 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 3.5 L - ₹ 28.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.5 L - ₹ 58.9 L
Average Fees
₹ 5.8 K - ₹ 14.6 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 22.8 L
Median Salary
₹ 18.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.7 K - ₹ 25.0 L
Top Recruiters
For M.Des, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: NID DAT, NIFTEE, CEED, UCEED, MITID DAT, WUD Aptitude Test, CAT, IPU CET, ATMA, NMAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For M.Pharm, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: GUJCET, GATE, CUET, JEECUP, OJEE, MAH MBA CET, CUCET, Karnataka PGCET, BHU PET, TS PGECET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.Des shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹3,50,000 – ₹28,00,000) than M.Pharm (₹22,77,000).
M.Des has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹5,800 – ₹14,62,000) than M.Pharm (₹1,680 – ₹25,00,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
