Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm. Practice) at Rayat Bahra University

If you are looking at Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm. Practice), Rayat Bahra University in Mohali runs it as a 2-4 year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 40 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹2.66 lakh – ₹6.92 lakh.

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

Rayat Bahra University is a private institute, founded in 2014. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Rayat Bahra 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. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Rayat Bahra 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 B.Pharm programmes at Rayat Bahra 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 Rayat Bahra University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm. Practice), 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 Rayat Bahra 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 Rayat Bahra University on its website (www.rayatbahrauniversity.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.

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

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
• 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 2-4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.66 lakh – ₹6.92 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 Rayat Bahra University compare with other colleges offering B.Pharm in and around Mohali?