Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy at OPJS University

If you are looking at Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy, OPJS University in Rajasthan - Other runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹25,000 – ₹3.3 lakh.

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

OPJS University is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at OPJS University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD 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 OPJS University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at OPJS University as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with OPJS University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy, you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state pharmacy entrance exams and CUET. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check OPJS 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 state pharmacy entrance exams and CUET and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to OPJS University on its website (www.opjsuniversity.edu.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.

OPJS University runs 11 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Discontinued (Jan 2024) Diploma in Livestock and Veterinary Science
• D.P.S.E
• Advance Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling (ADCGC)
• Diploma in Veterinary Live Stock Inspector
• Diploma in Health and Sanitary Inspector
• Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy
• Diploma in Architecture (D.Arch.)
• Diploma in Naturopathy and Yoga Science
• Discontinued (Jan 2024) Diploma in Animal Care (First Aid)
• Diploma in Agriculture (DAESI)

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

• Are you genuinely interested in medicines from lab to patient? You will spend 2 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹25,000 – ₹3.3 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does OPJS University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Rajasthan - Other?