M.Pharm Course 2026: Admission, Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Salary, ROI & Career Scope


Table of Contents
  1. M.Pharma Overview
  2. M.Pharma Snapshot 2026
  3. M.Pharma Key Statistics
  4. M.Pharma Important Admission Dates
  5. M.Pharma Entrance Exams Accepted
  6. M.Pharma Popular Courses
  7. M.Pharma Course Wise Analysis
  8. Top Colleges Offering M.Pharma
  9. M.Pharma State Wise College Analysis
  10. M.Pharma College Comparison
  11. M.Pharma Fees Analysis
  12. M.Pharma ROI Analysis
  13. M.Pharma Placement Report
  14. M.Pharma Salary Analysis
  15. M.Pharma vs Other Courses
  16. M.Pharma Frequently Asked Questions

M.Pharma Overview

M.Pharma is offered by over 466 colleges in India, with admissions conducted through GATE, CUET, BVP CET, JEECUP, and Karnataka PGCET. The programme typically spans 2 Years and is available across 28 states. The average tuition fee ranges from ₹1.7 K to ₹25.00 L, while graduates secure average salary packages of ₹6.08 L.

Among all specializations, Cardiological / CTVS Nursing records the highest student demand and placement outcomes. The largest concentration of colleges offering M.Pharma is located in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, while the highest placement packages are reported by institutions such as SVKM's NMIMS and IIT BHU. Candidates can pursue careers in Medical, with roles including several roles.

M.Pharma Snapshot 2026

Particular Details
Course Level PG
Duration 2 – 3 Years
Total Colleges 466
Government Colleges 110
Private Colleges 356
Total Seats 3 – 180
Average Fees ₹2.97 L
Lowest Fees ₹1.7 K
Highest Fees ₹25.00 L
Average Package ₹6.08 L
Highest Package ₹2.36 Cr
Top Entrance Exams GATE, CUET, BVP CET, JEECUP, Karnataka PGCET
Popular courses M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutics, M.Pharm Pharmacology, M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

M.Pharma Key Statistics

Metric Value
Total Colleges 466
Total Seats 3 – 180
States Offering Course 28
Total Exams Accepted 9
Average Fees ₹2.97 L
Average Package ₹6.08 L
Highest Package ₹2.36 Cr
Highest ROI College Banaras Hindu University (3464.60%)

M.Pharma Important Admission Dates (GATE)

Event Date
Registration Start 07 Feb 2026
Registration End 15 Feb 2026
Exam Date 07 Feb 2026
Result Date 19 Mar 2026

M.Pharma Entrance Exams Accepted

M.Pharma Exam Snapshot

Metric Value
National Level Exams 3
State Level Exams 5
University Level Exams 1
Total Participating Colleges 31

M.Pharma Most Accepted Exams

Rank Exam Colleges Accepting
1 GUJCET 11
2 GATE 6
3 OJEE 5
4 CUET 4

M.Pharma Course Overview

Course Colleges Seats Average Fees Average Package
M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutics 362 4,941 ₹2.93 L ₹5.41 L
M.Pharm Pharmacology 246 3,140 ₹2.90 L ₹5.68 L
M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry 157 1,926 ₹2.59 L ₹6.03 L
M.Pharma. in Pharmacognosy 136 1,450 ₹2.22 L ₹6.49 L
M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Analysis 86 1,173 ₹2.71 L ₹6.61 L
M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance 60 742 ₹3.29 L ₹5.38 L
M.Pharma. in Quality Assurance 53 839 ₹2.61 L ₹4.30 L
M.Pharm 48 733 ₹2.52 L ₹7.71 L
M.Pharma. in Industrial Pharmacy 40 499 ₹3.24 L ₹7.19 L
M.Pharma in Regulatory Affairs 37 558 ₹3.55 L ₹4.71 L

Top M.Pharma Courses by Colleges

Top M.Pharma Courses by Seats

Top M.Pharma Courses by Average Package

M.Pharma Course Wise Analysis

M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutics

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 362
Seats Available 4,941
Average Fees ₹2.93 L
Average Package ₹5.41 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
IIT BHU ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L #10 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
CU Mohali ₹4.41 L - #34 in Research Institutions (NIRF 2025)
Nirma University ₹8.93 L ₹3.40 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)
KIET University ₹4.48 L ₹6.51 L #71 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
Andhra University Visakhapatnam ₹1.20 L - #41 (NIRF 2025)

M.Pharm Pharmacology

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 246
Seats Available 3,140
Average Fees ₹2.90 L
Average Package ₹5.68 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
BITS Pilani ₹14.11 L ₹19.71 L #11 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
IIT BHU ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L #10 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
CU Mohali ₹4.41 L - #34 in Research Institutions (NIRF 2025)
Nirma University ₹8.93 L ₹3.40 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)
KIET University ₹4.48 L ₹6.51 L #71 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)

M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 157
Seats Available 1,926
Average Fees ₹2.59 L
Average Package ₹6.03 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
IIT BHU ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L #10 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
CU Mohali ₹3.92 L - #34 in Research Institutions (NIRF 2025)
Andhra University Visakhapatnam ₹1.03 L - #41 (NIRF 2025)
Andhra University Visakhapatnam ₹1.03 L - #41 (NIRF 2025)
Panjab University ₹77.0 K - #60 in Overall (NIRF 2024)

M.Pharma. in Pharmacognosy

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 136
Seats Available 1,450
Average Fees ₹2.22 L
Average Package ₹6.49 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
IIT BHU ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L #10 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
Andhra University Visakhapatnam ₹1.03 L - #41 (NIRF 2025)
GGSIPU ₹2.79 L - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)
Panjab University ₹77.0 K - #60 in Overall (NIRF 2024)
BIT Mesra ₹6.07 L ₹11.57 L #51 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)

M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Analysis

Quick Facts

Particular Details
Colleges Offering 86
Seats Available 1,173
Average Fees ₹2.71 L
Average Package ₹6.61 L

Top Colleges

College Fees Package Ranking
Nirma University ₹8.93 L ₹3.40 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)
Andhra University Visakhapatnam ₹1.03 L - #41 (NIRF 2025)
Andhra University Visakhapatnam ₹1.03 L - #41 (NIRF 2025)
SOA University ₹6.04 L - #25 (NIRF 2025)
Panjab University ₹77.0 K - #60 in Overall (NIRF 2024)

Top Colleges Offering M.Pharma

Top M.Pharma Colleges Overall

College Ownership Fees Average Package Ranking
BITS Pilani Private ₹14.11 L ₹19.71 L #11 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
IIT BHU Public/Government ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L #10 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
CU Mohali Private ₹3.92 L – ₹4.41 L - #34 in Research Institutions (NIRF 2025)
SVKM's NMIMS Deemed ₹22.80 L ₹25.13 L #24 in Management (NIRF 2025)
Nirma University Private ₹8.93 L ₹3.40 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)

Top M.Pharma Government Colleges

College State Fees Average Package
IIT BHU Uttar Pradesh ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L
SVKM's NMIMS Maharashtra ₹22.80 L ₹25.13 L
Andhra University Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh ₹64.0 K – ₹1.80 L -
GGSIPU Uttar Pradesh ₹2.79 L -

Top M.Pharma Private Colleges

College State Fees Average Package
BITS Pilani Rajasthan ₹14.11 L ₹19.71 L
CU Mohali Punjab ₹3.92 L – ₹4.41 L -
Nirma University Gujarat ₹8.93 L ₹3.40 L
KIET University Uttar Pradesh ₹4.48 L ₹6.51 L
SOA University Odisha ₹6.04 L -

Top M.Pharma Colleges by ROI

College Fees Average Package ROI Score
BITS Pilani ₹14.11 L ₹19.71 L 139.69%
IIT BHU ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L 3336.26%
SVKM's NMIMS ₹22.80 L ₹25.13 L 110.22%
Nirma University ₹8.93 L ₹3.40 L 38.07%
KIET University ₹4.48 L ₹6.51 L 145.18%

Top M.Pharma Colleges by Placement

College Average Package Highest Package
SVKM's NMIMS ₹25.13 L ₹67.70 L
IIT BHU ₹22.77 L ₹1.20 Cr
BITS Hyderabad ₹20.36 L -
BITS Pilani ₹19.71 L ₹65.00 L
PES University ₹13.21 L ₹68.00 L

M.Pharma State Wise College Analysis

State Colleges Seats Average Fees Average Package
Uttar Pradesh 69 1,997 ₹2.62 L ₹7.32 L
Maharashtra 44 2,363 ₹4.22 L ₹6.93 L
Madhya Pradesh 43 1,254 ₹1.83 L ₹4.10 L
Gujarat 38 2,102 ₹3.24 L ₹5.22 L
Rajasthan 32 957 ₹2.88 L ₹5.27 L
Telangana 29 1,765 ₹2.43 L ₹8.49 L
Karnataka 26 1,718 ₹5.10 L ₹7.57 L
Punjab 25 917 ₹2.58 L ₹6.40 L
Andhra Pradesh 24 1,803 ₹1.70 L ₹7.80 L
Haryana 24 552 ₹2.78 L ₹4.39 L
Uttarakhand 20 470 ₹3.27 L ₹4.64 L
West Bengal 17 858 ₹3.45 L ₹3.24 L
Himachal Pradesh 14 328 ₹3.14 L ₹6.00 L
Chhattisgarh 13 467 ₹1.86 L ₹4.14 L
Tamil Nadu 11 295 ₹2.46 L ₹5.40 L
Odisha 9 405 ₹2.49 L ₹4.65 L
Assam 6 173 ₹3.02 L ₹2.99 L
Kerala 5 195 ₹3.73 L -
Jharkhand 4 97 ₹4.25 L ₹10.18 L
Bihar 3 40 ₹62.0 K -
Puducherry 2 20 ₹1.27 L -
Sikkim 2 168 ₹1.80 L -
Delhi 1 154 ₹2.40 L -
Goa 1 75 ₹1.73 L -
Jammu and Kashmir 1 19 - -
Meghalaya 1 6 - -
Mizoram 1 32 ₹5.3 K -
Tripura 1 15 ₹1.09 L -

Top M.Pharma Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
IIT BHU 15 ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L #10 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
KIET University 45 ₹4.48 L ₹6.51 L #71 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
GGSIPU 15 ₹2.79 L - #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027)
Galgotias University Greater Noida 15 ₹4.22 L ₹5.40 L #55 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
ITS - Institute of Technology and Science - - - #51 in BBA (IndiaToday 2025)

Top M.Pharma Colleges in Maharashtra

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
SVKM's NMIMS - ₹22.80 L ₹25.13 L #24 in Management (NIRF 2025)
DMIHER - - - #20 in Medical (NIRF 2025)
MIT-WPU 81 ₹4.60 L – ₹6.00 L ₹6.23 L #70 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
Shivaji University Kolhapur 106 ₹80.0 K – ₹2.43 L - #45 in State Public University (NIRF 2025)
KIMS Karad 36 - - #151-200 (NIRF 2025)

Top M.Pharma Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
IPS Academy 30 ₹1.42 L - #25 in Architecture (IndiaToday 2025)
Medicaps University - ₹2.87 L ₹6.50 L #97 in BBA (IndiaToday 2024)
RKDF University 54 ₹2.00 L - #63 in General Pvt (IndiaToday 2023)
SGSITS 30 ₹2.97 L - #201-300 in Engineering (NIRF 2024)
LNCT University Bhopal 12 - - #151-200 in University (NIRF 2025)

Top M.Pharma Colleges in Gujarat

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
Nirma University 60 ₹8.93 L ₹3.40 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)
Ganpat University 36 ₹4.25 L - #101-125 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
Parul University 363 ₹3.20 L – ₹4.00 L ₹8.00 L #41 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
DDU 30 ₹4.16 L - #151-200 in University (NIRF 2024)
Rai University Ahmedabad 15 ₹2.13 L ₹4.20 L -

Top M.Pharma Colleges in Rajasthan

College Seats Total Fees Average Package Ranking
BITS Pilani - ₹14.11 L ₹19.71 L #11 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
Banasthali Vidyapith 36 ₹3.49 L - #66 in University (NIRF 2025)
RUHS 114 ₹1.27 L – ₹3.15 L - #151-200 in University (NIRF 2023)
NIMS University 21 ₹5.20 L ₹4.20 L #79 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)
MLSU 12 ₹70.7 K - #64 in Pharmacy (NIRF 2025)

M.Pharma College Comparison

College Fees Seats Average Package Ranking
BITS Pilani ₹14.11 L - ₹19.71 L #11 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
IIT BHU ₹68.3 K - ₹22.77 L #10 in Engineering (NIRF 2025)
CU Mohali ₹3.92 L – ₹4.41 L - - #34 in Research Institutions (NIRF 2025)
SVKM's NMIMS ₹22.80 L - ₹25.13 L #24 in Management (NIRF 2025)
Nirma University ₹8.93 L 15 ₹3.40 L #53 in Management (NIRF 2025)

M.Pharma Fees Analysis

M.Pharma Fee Overview

Metric Value
Average Fees ₹2.97 L
Median Fees ₹2.50 L
Lowest Fees ₹1.7 K
Highest Fees ₹25.00 L

M.Pharma Government College Fees

College Fees
IIT BHU ₹68.3 K
SVKM's NMIMS ₹22.80 L
Andhra University Visakhapatnam ₹64.0 K – ₹1.80 L
GGSIPU ₹2.79 L
Panjab University ₹76.8 K – ₹77.0 K

M.Pharma Private College Fees

College Fees
BITS Pilani ₹14.11 L
CU Mohali ₹3.92 L – ₹4.41 L
Nirma University ₹8.93 L
KIET University ₹4.48 L
SOA University ₹6.04 L

M.Pharma State Wise Fee Analysis

State Average Fees
Karnataka ₹5.10 L
Jharkhand ₹4.25 L
Maharashtra ₹4.22 L
Kerala ₹3.73 L
West Bengal ₹3.45 L
Uttarakhand ₹3.27 L
Gujarat ₹3.24 L
Himachal Pradesh ₹3.14 L
Assam ₹3.02 L
Rajasthan ₹2.88 L
Haryana ₹2.78 L
Uttar Pradesh ₹2.62 L
Punjab ₹2.58 L
Odisha ₹2.49 L
Tamil Nadu ₹2.46 L
Telangana ₹2.43 L
Delhi ₹2.40 L
Chhattisgarh ₹1.86 L
Madhya Pradesh ₹1.83 L
Sikkim ₹1.80 L
Goa ₹1.73 L
Andhra Pradesh ₹1.70 L
Puducherry ₹1.27 L
Tripura ₹1.09 L
Bihar ₹62.0 K
Mizoram ₹5.3 K

M.Pharma Fees by Course

Course Fee Range
M.Pharm ₹2.88 L
M.Pharm ₹64.0 K
M.Pharm ₹1.00 L
M.Pharm ₹3.85 L
M.Pharm ₹3.40 L

Lowest Fee M.Pharma Colleges

College Fees
MDU Rohtak ₹1.7 K
CBLU ₹2.2 K
Kumaun University ₹2.3 K
Mizoram University ₹5.3 K
Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya ₹5.3 K

Highest Fee M.Pharma Colleges

M.Pharma ROI Analysis

Best ROI M.Pharma Colleges

College Total Fees Average Package ROI Score
IIT BHU ₹68.3 K ₹22.77 L 88.46
Banaras Hindu University ₹29.2 K ₹10.10 L 78.19
NIPER Mohali ₹97.0 K ₹7.39 L 72.77
Lamrin Tech Skills University ₹1.40 L ₹7.30 L 65.59
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya ₹1.23 L ₹6.32 L 63.95
Amity University Noida UP ₹2.88 L ₹9.60 L 59.62
PES University ₹4.70 L ₹13.21 L 59.42
RBMI Group of Institutes, Bareilly ₹80.0 K ₹3.50 L 59.36
Indore Institute of Pharmacy ₹83.5 K ₹3.50 L 58.6
BFUHS ₹2.00 L ₹7.00 L 58.34

Best ROI Government M.Pharma Colleges

Best ROI Private M.Pharma Colleges

M.Pharma Highest ROI States

State ROI Score
Punjab 53.58
Uttar Pradesh 51
Telangana 50.24
Uttarakhand 45.7
Maharashtra 45.56
Karnataka 45.29
Jharkhand 44.9
Madhya Pradesh 44.35
Rajasthan 44.06
Himachal Pradesh 42.68

M.Pharma ROI by Specialization

Specialization Fees Package ROI Score
M.Pharm. in Ayurveda ₹1.57 L ₹7.67 L 64.74
M.Pharm. in Drug Regulatory Affairs ₹2.10 L ₹7.55 L 59.21
M.Pharm. in Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine ₹2.64 L ₹8.80 L 58.96
M.Pharm ₹2.52 L ₹7.71 L 56.68
M.Pharma. in Pharmacognosy ₹2.22 L ₹6.49 L 54.97
M.Pharm. in Pharma Chemistry ₹2.66 L ₹6.65 L 52.58
M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Analysis ₹2.71 L ₹6.61 L 52.18
M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs ₹4.69 L ₹9.60 L 51.96
M.Pharma. in Industrial Pharmacy ₹3.24 L ₹7.19 L 51.21
M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry ₹2.59 L ₹6.03 L 51.02

M.Pharma Placement Report

Placement outcomes are a critical factor in evaluating M.Pharma programmes. Below is a comprehensive overview of the placement statistics, course-wise placement data, and top-performing colleges.

M.Pharma Placement Highlights

Metric Value
Highest Package ₹2.36 Cr
Average Package ₹5.83 L
Median Package ₹4.31 L
Placement Rate 17%

M.Pharma Placement by Courses

Highest Placement M.Pharma Colleges

College Average Package
BITS Pilani ₹19.71 L
IIT BHU ₹22.77 L
SVKM's NMIMS ₹25.13 L
Nirma University ₹3.40 L
KIET University ₹6.51 L

M.Pharma Salary Analysis

Salary outcomes are a key indicator of the value of pursuing M.Pharma programmes. Below is a detailed analysis of the average starting salaries across various courses and colleges.

M.Pharma Salary by Courses

Highest Paying M.Pharma Colleges

College Average Salary
IIT BHU ₹22.77 L
BITS Hyderabad ₹20.36 L
BITS Pilani ₹19.71 L
PES University ₹13.21 L
BIT Mesra ₹11.57 L

M.Pharma vs Other Courses

Comparing M.Pharma with similar course groups in the same stream helps in evaluating fees, placement outcomes, return on investment, and college options. Below is a detailed comparison.

Parameter M.Pharma MBBS BPT MDS
Fees ₹1.7 K – ₹25.00 L ₹4.8 K – ₹4.33 Cr ₹50.0 K – ₹24.35 L ₹3.0 K – ₹1.00 Cr
Average Package ₹5.83 L ₹6.32 L ₹6.02 L ₹5.01 L
Placement Rate 17% 2% 15% 5%
ROI 196.5% 17.5% 111.3% 27.4%
Colleges 466 378 342 171

M.Pharma Frequently Asked Questions

Admission & Eligibility

What is M.Pharma?

M.Pharma is a popular academic stream typically spanning 2 Years, offered by over 466 colleges in India. It prepares students for diverse professional roles by combining theoretical knowledge with practical training.

Which entrance exams are accepted for M.Pharma?

Admissions to M.Pharma programmes are commonly based on entrance exams. Popular exams accepted include GATE, CUET, BVP CET, JEECUP, and Karnataka PGCET.

Colleges & Fees

Which are the top colleges offering M.Pharma?

Some of the leading colleges offering M.Pharma in India include SVKM's NMIMS and IIT BHU. These colleges are highly ranked and preferred for their academics, faculty, and placement records.

How many colleges offer M.Pharma?

There are over 466 colleges in India offering programmes within the M.Pharma group.

What are the average fees for M.Pharma?

The average tuition fees range from ₹1.7 K to ₹25.00 L. Government colleges are highly affordable, whereas private universities generally charge higher tuition fees.

Cutoff & Seats

What is the latest cutoff for M.Pharma?

The cutoff depends on the entrance exam and the specific college. For GUJCET in 2021, the cutoff ranges are detailed in our Cutoff Analysis section above, showing a cutoff label of Closing Rank.

How many seats are available for M.Pharma?

There are approximately 3 – 180 seats available across all participating colleges in India for these programmes.

Which specialization has the highest seat intake?

Specializations like Cardiological / CTVS Nursing typically have the highest intake capacity and see the maximum number of student enrollments each year.

Placements & Salary

What is the average package for M.Pharma graduates?

The average salary package secured by graduates is approximately ₹6.08 L, depending on the candidate's skills, college tier, and location.

What is the highest package offered?

The highest placement packages for graduates of this course group reach up to ₹2.36 Cr, typically offered by top-tier MNCs and technology firms during campus recruitments.

Which colleges have the best placements?

Premier institutes and top-ranked colleges like SVKM's NMIMS and IIT BHU are renowned for offering the best placement percentages and average packages.

Which specialization offers the highest salary?

Specializations in high demand, such as Cardiological / CTVS Nursing, tend to command the highest starting salary packages in the industry.

Which recruiters hire M.Pharma graduates?

Graduates are recruited by leading firms across the Medical sector. Top recruiters include major multinational corporations, technical firms, consulting agencies, and domestic enterprises.

ROI & Careers

Which college offers the best ROI?

Banaras Hindu University (3464.60%) offers one of the best Return on Investment (ROI), where low tuition fees are paired with high average salary packages.

Which specialization offers the best ROI?

Core and highly sought-after specializations like Cardiological / CTVS Nursing generally offer the best ROI due to strong market demand and high recruiter interest.

What is the future scope of M.Pharma?

The future scope is highly promising due to ongoing digital transformation, industrial growth, and the constant need for qualified specialists in the Medical sector.

Loading exam list...

QA
M.Pharm

Ask Questions

Ask about M.Pharm to experts?

Write here...

Loading...