Compare M.Pharm and MFA: 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 ₹ 6.7 L for MFA).
MFA is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 3.3 L vs ₹ 12.5 L for M.Pharm). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 1.2 L.
One year of average salary for MFA covers about 2.0× its average fees, compared with 1.8× for M.Pharm.
M.Pharm admits via GUJCET, GATE and 8+ more; MFA admits via CUET.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
MFA leads on lower average fees (₹ 3.3 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (2.0×). M.Pharm has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 22.8 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
University
Delhi University
Fees: ₹ 17.4 K
Salary: ₹ 16.0 L
Courses: 4
College
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Fees: ₹ 2.4 L
Salary: ₹ 4.8 L
Courses: 2
College
CU Mohali
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 6.5 L
Courses: 1
University
Aligarh Muslim University
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 8.7 L
Courses: 1
University
Andhra University Visakhapatnam
Fees: ₹ 71.0 K
Salary: ₹ 6.6 L
Courses: 3
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 22.8 L
Median Salary
₹ 18.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.7 K - ₹ 25.0 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 3.6 L - ₹ 9.8 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.8 L - ₹ 17.9 L
Average Fees
₹ 2.0 K - ₹ 6.6 L
Top Recruiters
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For M.Pharm, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) 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.
For MFA, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CUET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.Pharm shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹22,77,000) than MFA (₹3,60,000 – ₹9,81,000).
MFA has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,970 – ₹6,60,000) than M.Pharm (₹1,680 – ₹25,00,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
