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PharmacyDiploma2 years (full-time diploma)

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

Diploma in Pharmacy

The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) at Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Pharmacy (Diploma), Karjat is a two-year diploma programme approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE). Part of the Doctor N Y Tasgaonkar Group of Institutes established in 2003, the programme offers a quick, practical route into the pharmacy profession, covering pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacy practice with strong laboratory training. Set within a multi-disciplinary, healthcare-rich campus, it prepares students to register as pharmacists and work in community and hospital pharmacy, or to progress to a B.Pharm degree.

Duration
2 years (full-time diploma)
Level
Diploma
Offered at
1 college
Entrance
Admission as per PCI and MSBTE / DTE Maharashtra norms

Is this program right for you?

D.Pharm suits science students who want an affordable, employment-oriented entry into pharmacy in just two years. It is ideal for those who want to become registered pharmacists, work in retail or hospital pharmacies, or use the diploma as a stepping stone to a B.Pharm degree, and who value hands-on dispensing and laboratory practice.

Where you can study this

Offered at 1 college in the group

Eligibility & entrance

  • Passed 10+2 / HSC or equivalent in the Science stream with Physics and Chemistry, along with Biology or Mathematics, as per PCI norms
  • Admission as per the Pharmacy Council of India and MSBTE / DTE Maharashtra guidelines
  • Must meet the medical-fitness and eligibility criteria prescribed by the regulatory authorities
Entrance exams:Admission as per PCI and MSBTE / DTE Maharashtra norms

Specializations & branches

5 options

Pharmaceutics
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacy Practice & Dispensing

Curriculum structure

How the program is structured year by year

  1. 1

    Year 1: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Human Anatomy & Physiology and Social Pharmacy with laboratory practice

  2. 2

    Year 2: Pharmacology, Community Pharmacy & Management, Pharmacotherapeutics, Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy and a practical / internship component

  3. 3

    Throughout: hands-on dispensing, laboratory work and pharmacy-practice training

Skills you’ll gain

Dispensing and prescription handling Drug knowledge and patient counselling Pharmacy laboratory techniques Inventory and pharmacy management Community and hospital pharmacy practice

Career opportunities

Registered pharmacist in community / retail pharmacy
Hospital and clinic pharmacy roles
Pharmaceutical sales and distribution
Drug store ownership and management
Pathway to B.Pharm via lateral / further study

Fees

Fee details are confirmed at admission and are regulated by the relevant Maharashtra authorities; prospective students are advised to contact the institute for the current fee structure.

Fees are governed by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra and the relevant statutory bodies. Contact admissions for the current category-wise structure.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the D.Pharm programme?
The Diploma in Pharmacy is a two-year full-time programme.
Is the D.Pharm approved by the Pharmacy Council of India?
Yes. The D.Pharm programme is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE).
What is the eligibility for D.Pharm admission?
Candidates should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with Physics and Chemistry, along with Biology or Mathematics, with admission as per PCI and MSBTE / DTE Maharashtra norms.
What can I do after D.Pharm?
After completing D.Pharm and registering as a pharmacist, graduates can work in community and hospital pharmacy or pharmaceutical sales, or progress to a B.Pharm degree.
Where is the D.Pharm college located?
Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Pharmacy (Diploma) is located on the Dr. Nandkumar Tasgaonkar Education Complex at Bhivpuri Road, Karjat, Raigad, part of the multi-disciplinary Tasgaonkar Group campus.

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