Discontinued (Sep 2024)- B.Pharm.+ MBA in Pharmaceutical Management at Integral University

If you are looking at Discontinued (Sep 2024)- B.Pharm.+ MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, Integral University in Lucknow runs it as a 5-year, full-time postgraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers medicines from lab to patient: pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy, with a lot of lab time.

Integral University is a other institute, founded in 2004. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Integral University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Pharm programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means medicines from lab to patient: pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy, with a lot of lab time. Typical first jobs: pharmacist, drug-safety or regulatory associate, or medical representative.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Integral University for the current semester-wise plan.

Integral University has not published a fee for Discontinued (Sep 2024)- B.Pharm.+ MBA in Pharmaceutical Management on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 5 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Discontinued (Sep 2024)- B.Pharm.+ MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, you usually need a bachelor's degree in any subject, usually with around 50% marks.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Integral University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CAT, MAT and XAT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Integral University on its website (www.iul.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a median package of ₹3 lakh at Integral University. 199 of 424 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Integral University runs 3 B.Pharm specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
• Discontinued (Sep 2024)- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm. Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in medicines from lab to patient? You will spend 5 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Integral University compare with other colleges offering B.Pharm in and around Lucknow?