B. Voc. in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at TISS Mumbai

If you are looking at B. Voc. in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, TISS Mumbai in Mumbai runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.08 lakh (roughly ₹36,000 a year).

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

TISS Mumbai is a other institute, founded in 1936. This page brings together what is on record for this course at TISS Mumbai — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Voc 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 TISS Mumbai for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. 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 TISS Mumbai before you pay anything.

To be considered for B. Voc. in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, 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 TISS Mumbai'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 TISS Mumbai on its website (www.whistlingwoods.net) 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 (2024) show an average package of ₹26.31 lakh, a median package of ₹25.28 lakh and a highest package of ₹49 lakh at TISS Mumbai. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B. Voc. in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.08 lakh a year.

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

TISS Mumbai runs 23 B.Voc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Voc. in Sales and Marketing
• B.Voc. in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
• B.Voc. in Hotel Management
• B.Voc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• B.Voc. in Software Development
• B.Voc. in Dialysis Technology
• B. Voc. in Mechatronics Technology
• B. Voc. in Production Technology
• Bachelor in Hotel Management (Golden Threshold Program)
• B.Voc. in Social Research and Data Management
• B. Voc. in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• B.Voc. in Travel And Tourism
• B.Voc. in Graphics And Multimedia
• B.Voc. in Automotive Manufacturing Technology
• B.Voc. in Sports Management
• B.Voc in Agriculture
• B.Voc. in Medical Laboratory Technology
• B. Voc. in Automobile Servicing Technology
• B.Voc. in Renewable Energy Technology
• B.Voc. in Electronic Manufacturing Services
• B.Voc. in Manufacturing Technology (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
• B. Voc. in Medical Imaging Technology

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

• Are you genuinely interested in medicines from lab to patient? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.08 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 TISS Mumbai compare with other colleges offering B.Voc in and around Mumbai?