Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PIMS: overview

PIMS offers Ph.D. in Pharmacy as a 3-year doctoral degree. There are 16 seats in each batch.

Expect to spend most of your time on medicines from lab to patient: pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy, with a lot of lab time.

PIMS is a other institute, founded in 2003. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PIMS — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

What you study in Ph.D. in Pharmacy

Most Ph.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 PIMS for the current semester-wise plan.

Ph.D. in Pharmacy fees at PIMS

PIMS has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Pharmacy on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

Ph.D. in Pharmacy eligibility

To get into Ph.D. in 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 PIMS's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PIMS

In most years, admission follows these steps:

  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 PIMS 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.

Other Ph.D specialisations at PIMS

Is Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PIMS right for you?

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

  • Are you genuinely interested in medicines from lab to patient? You will spend 3 years on it.
  • What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
  • What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
  • How does PIMS compare with other colleges offering Ph.D?

Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PIMS: FAQs

How long is Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PIMS?

Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PIMS is a 3-year full-time doctoral course.

How many seats are there in Ph.D. in Pharmacy at PIMS?

PIMS has 16 seats in Ph.D. in Pharmacy each year.

What is the eligibility for Ph.D. in Pharmacy?

You usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. Admission is usually through state pharmacy entrance exams and CUET. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

Which other Ph.D specialisations does PIMS offer?

Besides Ph.D. in Pharmacy, PIMS offers Ph.D. in Physiotherapy, Ph.D. in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Ph.D. in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Ph.D. in Periodontics, Ph.D. in Orthodontics, Ph.D. in Orthodontics, Ph.D. in Oral Surgery and Ph.D. in Oral Surgery and 4 more.

Is PIMS a government or private college?

PIMS is a other institute, founded in 2003.