Last Updated on August 13, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Have you passed 12th standard with Science stream subjects? Do you want to pursue Diploma in Pharmacy or B.Pharm. course after 12th? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best pharmacy colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Both students and parents may use this post to find the right college. In this post, you will find the names of popular pharmacy colleges in J&K, India. Apart from the names of colleges, you will also find additional details such as – a list of pharmacy courses, their duration, eligibility criteria, scope, admission process, and career prospects.
If you want to build a decent career in the pharmaceutical industry, this course will be of help to you. The courses and colleges mentioned in this post will help you enter this profession/domain.
- You may also check – the list of pharmacy colleges in HP, India.
Colleges, courses, admission process, and career prospects – I’ve covered all these details in this post. The main aim of this post is to educate and inform you about the present status of pharmacy education in J&K.
List of pharmacy colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
Here are some of the best pharmacy colleges in J&K –
- University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- SKIMS, Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir.
- FIGCT, Jammu, Jammu, and Kashmir.
- SVSPC, Rajauri, Jammu, and Kashmir.
Do you want to secure admission into any of the above-mentioned colleges? If yes, know more about the admission process –
Admission process
In order to secure admission into the above-mentioned colleges, one must crack the relevant entrance exam. Such competitive exams are carried out to facilitate merit-based admission process.
Under the merit-based admission process, seats are distributed among deserving candidates on the basis of their performance in relevant entrance exams and/or board exams.
List of popular pharmacy courses
Bachelor of Pharmacy: This is a UG-level course. Technically, it is a Bachelor’s Degree course. The academic program is 4 years long. Students who have passed the 12th Science stream are eligible to pursue this course.
Pharm D: Pharm D stands for Doctor of Pharmacy. 12th Science pass students are eligible to pursue this course. This is a UG-level academic program. The course duration is 6 years.
M.Pharm.: This is a PG-level course. Technically, it is a Master’s Degree course. Students who have completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree courses (like B.Pharm.) are eligible to pursue this course. The course duration is 2 years. M.Pharm. program can be used to specialize in sub-branches within the field of pharmacy.
Career prospects
Skilled pharmacists are usually hired by – pharmaceutical firms, pharma marketing firms, pharma R&D firms, relevant Government departments, healthcare institutes, drug stores etc. Pharmacists who possess higher academic qualifications (like a PG Degree) are also hired by pharmacy colleges and training institutes. A pharmacist may even start his/her own drug store.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
I share articles related to courses, colleges, careers, exam tips and more here.