Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) at Vikram University

If you are looking at Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Vikram University in Ujjain runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 60 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.22 lakh (roughly ₹56,000 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.

Vikram University is a other institute, founded in 1957. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Vikram 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 Vikram 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 Vikram University as a group.

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

To be considered for Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. The minimum marks on record at Vikram University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 Vikram 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 Vikram University on its website (vikramuniv.ac.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2016) show a median package of ₹2.4 lakh at Vikram University. 148 of 437 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.

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

• Are you genuinely interested in medicines from lab to patient? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.22 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 Vikram University compare with other colleges offering B.Pharm in and around Ujjain?