B Pharmacy Eligibility Requirements (2024 Update)
B.Pharm Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria for B.Pharm programs can vary slightly depending on the institution and location, but here's a general overview:
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum aggregate marks required:
- General category: 50%
- Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD): 45%
- Some institutions may have higher requirements.
Entrance Exams:
- While not mandatory everywhere, many institutions require qualifying scores in entrance exams like:
- National: GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test)
- State-level: UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination), BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination), etc.
- University-level: BVP CET, IPU CET, MHT CET, etc.
Additional Requirements:
- Some institutions may have specific requirements for English language proficiency or minimum marks in individual subjects.
- Good physical and mental health is generally required.
Lateral Entry:
- Candidates who have completed a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with at least 50% marks may be eligible for direct admission to the second year of B.Pharm program in some institutions.
Important Resources:
- Pharmacy Council of India (PCI): https://www.pci.nic.in/
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER): https://www.niper.ac.in/
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