GPAT: Apply for M.Pharma at Ponda private college; fees ₹3.04 lakhs
In short
- Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, a private institution in Ponda, Goa, offers M.Pharma courses in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics.
- Admission to these M.Pharma programs is based on Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) scores.
- The fee for M.Pharma courses at Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy is ₹3.04 Lakhs.
- The college, established in 2007, is affiliated with Goa University and approved by AICTE and PCI.
- Counselling for the RUHS Pharmacy Admission Test concluded on September 29, 2026, while the UPESPAT exam was held on the same day.
Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, a private institution located in Ponda, Goa, is currently accepting Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) scores for admission to its Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharma) programs. The institution offers M.Pharma specialisations in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics.
The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test is a national-level examination for postgraduate studies in pharmaceutical science. Institutions that process admissions based on GPAT merit operate under the governance of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
M.Pharma Admissions and Fees in Ponda
Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, established in 2007, is affiliated with Goa University in North Goa and holds approvals from both the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Dr. S. N. Mamle Desai serves as the Principal of Ponda Education Society’s Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy. The fees for the M.Pharma courses at this institution are ₹3.04 Lakhs.
The college is the sole private pharmacy institution in Ponda accepting GPAT scores for M.Pharma admissions. The table below details the M.Pharma offerings at the college:
| College Name | Ownership | Location | M.Pharma Branch | Exams Accepted | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Ponda | Private | Ponda, Goa | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | GPAT | ₹3.04 Lakhs |
| Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Ponda | Private | Ponda, Goa | Pharmaceutics | GPAT | ₹3.04 Lakhs |
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Comparison with Other Institutions and Upcoming Exams
In contrast to the private institution in Ponda, Goa College of Pharmacy, a government college located in Panaji, Goa, was established significantly earlier in 1963. It is also affiliated with Goa University and accredited by PCI and AICTE. Goa College of Pharmacy offers 8 courses across one stream (Pharmacy), with popular degrees including B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm, and D Pharma. The institution was ranked 89th in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
Several other pharmacy admission tests have recently concluded or are scheduled for the coming months. The counselling dates for the RUHS Pharmacy Admission Test were from September 23, 2026, to September 29, 2026, conducted online. The UPESPAT Exam Date was also on September 29, 2026, held online. Looking ahead, the CG PPHT Exam Date is scheduled for May 22, 2027, to be conducted offline.
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