GPAT: Apply for M.Pharm admissions by early June annually
In short
- Private pharmacy colleges in Phagwara are accepting GPAT scores for M.Pharm admissions.
- The GPAT Result 2026 is scheduled for declaration on June 25, 2026.
- The University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences will open its M.Pharm admission portal tentatively in the first week of June each year.
- Fees for pharmacy colleges in Phagwara begin at ₹59,000.
- Over 4,436 institutes in India accept GPAT scores for M.Pharmacy courses.
Private pharmacy colleges in Phagwara, Punjab, are accepting GPAT scores for M.Pharm admissions. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts the GPAT exam, which serves as a gateway for over 4,436 institutes to select suitable pharmacy graduates for M.Pharmacy courses.
The admission portal for M.Pharm courses at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is expected to open in the first week of June annually, with the GPAT Result 2026 scheduled to be declared on June 25, 2026. Approximately 39,890 seats are offered for postgraduate pharmacy programs through GPAT across India.
M.Pharm Admissions and Eligibility Criteria
Admission to M.Pharm courses at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is based on a combined merit, with 30% weightage given to aggregate marks obtained in B.Pharm and 70% to the GPAT score. Non-GPAT candidates will be considered only if seats remain vacant after all GPAT-qualified candidates have been admitted.
Eligibility for M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis (Self-Finance Course) requires 55% marks in B.Pharm from PCI-approved institutions/universities with a GPAT qualification. For M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmacology, candidates need 55% marks in B.Pharm from PCI/AICTE-approved institutions/universities with a valid GPAT score.
The following table details the M.Pharm course offerings, duration, seats, fees, and eligibility at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for the 2025-2026 academic year:
| Course Name | Duration | Seats (Indians) | Fees (Indians PA) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Analysis (Self Finance Course) | 2 years | 10 | ₹1,95,230 | 55% marks in B.Pharm. from PCI approved Institutions/ Universities with GPAT qualified. |
| Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 2 years | 8 (Category A) + 2 (Category B) | ₹47,775 | 55% Marks in B.Pharm. from PCI/AICTE approved Institutions/ Universities with valid GPAT score. |
| Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (Self Finance Course) | 2 years | 10 | ₹1,95,230 | 55% marks in B.Pharm. from PCI approved Institutions/ Universities with GPAT qualified. |
| Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics | 2 years | 8 (Category A) + 2 (Category B) | ₹47,775 | 55% Marks in B.Pharm. from PCI/AICTE approved Institutions/ Universities with valid GPAT score. |
| Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy | 2 years | 8 (Category A) + 2 (Category B) | ₹47,775 | 55% Marks in B.Pharm. from PCI/AICTE approved Institutions/ Universities with valid GPAT score. |
| Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmacology | 2 years | 8 (Category A) + 2 (Category B) | ₹47,775 | 55% Marks in B.Pharm. from PCI/AICTE approved Institutions/ Universities with valid GPAT score. |
Fees and Participating Institutions
Fees for M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis (Self-Finance Course) at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for 2025-2026 are ₹1,95,230 per annum for Indian students and $6100 + ₹16205 per annum for NRIs. For M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmacology, the fees are ₹47,775 per annum for Indians and $5100 + ₹22735 per annum for NRIs.
All AICTE/PCI-approved institutions in India accept GPAT scores. There are 44 pharmacy colleges in Phagwara, with fees starting at ₹59,000. Across India, 780 AICTE-approved colleges participate in the GPAT admission process. Punjab has 70 colleges offering B.Pharm courses, with fees ranging from ₹240,000 to ₹1,136,000.
The following table lists selected popular colleges accepting GPAT 2026 scores and their approximate annual fees:
| Name of the Institute | Location | Annual Fees (Approximately) |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) | Mumbai | Rs. 93,700 |
| Vels Deemed University | Chennai | Rs. 1,30,000 |
| Lovely Professional University | Jalandhar | Rs. 2,38,000 |
| Nirma Deemed University | Ahmedabad | Rs. 3,00,000 |
| Shri. GS Institute of Technology & Sciences | Indore | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| NIMS Deemed University | Jaipur | Rs. 2,99,000 |
| Shiksha O Anusandhan Deemed University | Bhubaneswar | Rs. 1,92,000 |
| Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research | Delhi | Rs. 25,000 |
| Nirmala College of Pharmacy | Mangalagiri | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| YB Chavan College of Pharmacy | Aurangabad | Rs. 2,30,000 |
| T. John College of Pharmacy | Bangalore | Rs. 1,90,000 |
| Malla Reddy College of Pharmacy | Hyderabad | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Nanded Pharmacy College | Nanded | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Guntur | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Hindu College of Pharmacy | Guntur | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Nalanda College of Pharmacy | Nalgonda | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Sagar Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Sagar | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| College of Pharmacy, Acharya Nagarjuna University | Guntur | Rs. 1,10,000 |
| KLE Deemed University | Bangalore | Rs. 1,65,000 |
| VL College of Pharmacy | Raichur | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| BS Patel Pharmacy College | Gujarat | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Integral Deemed University | Lucknow | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Lord Shiva College of Pharmacy | Sirsa | Rs. 1,25,000 |
| St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Warangal | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Ezhuthachan National Pharmacy College | Trivandrum | Rs. 2,05,000 |
| Pioneer Pharmacy College | Baroda | Rs. 2,62,000 |
| Amrita School of Pharmacy | Kochi | Rs. 3,00,000 |
Ph.D. Programs and Top Institutions
GPAT/Panjab University Ph.D. Entrance qualified students can register in the Self-Sponsored Ph.D. programme at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The fee for this program for 2026-2027 is ₹2.50 lakhs per annum.
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, is ranked as the No. 1 pharmacy college in India as per NIRF 2026. NIPER Mohali and NIPER Hyderabad are also ranked among the top 10 pharmacy colleges in India by NIRF 2026. Panjab University, Chandigarh, holds NIRF #7 (2024) for B.Pharm, while NIPER Mohali is ranked NIRF #2 (2024) for B.Pharm.
The following table outlines details for the Ph.D. in Pharmacy at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for 2026-2027:
| Course Name | Duration | Seats | Fees (Self-Finance PA) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Pharmacy | 5 years | SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY | ₹2.50 lakhs | GPAT/ Panjab University Ph. D. Entrance Test qualified |
Candidates must apply separately to participating institutes after qualifying GPAT 2026 and participate in institute-level counselling. Tracking individual institute websites for GPAT cutoff and admission schedules is advised.
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