Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at PES University

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at PES University in Bangalore, Karnataka is a 6-year doctoral programme. Each year's batch has 30 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹16.8 lakh (roughly ₹2.8 lakh a year).

The course is about medicines from lab to patient: pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy, with a lot of lab time.

PES University is a other institute, founded in 1972. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PES University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Pharm.D 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 PES University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

For admission to Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), 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 PES University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 PES University on its website (pes.edu) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a placement rate of 83%, an average package of ₹17.99 lakh, a median package of ₹8 lakh and a highest package of ₹65 lakh at PES University. 1,199 of 1,445 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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in medicines from lab to patient? You will spend 6 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹16.8 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does PES University compare with other colleges offering Pharm.D in and around Bangalore?