M.Pharm Pharmacognosy 2026: Apply for admissions via GPAT/TS PGECET/NEET

Admissions for the two-year M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy program for the 2026 academic year are currently in progress across various institutions in Vidyanagar, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, and Churu. This postgraduate program is designed for B.Pharm graduates meeting specific aggregate mark requirements and is primarily merit or entrance examination-based.

The M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy program is a research-oriented course spanning four semesters, culminating in a dissertation and thesis work in the final semester. It focuses on medicinal plants, phytochemistry, and herbal drug analysis, preparing students for careers in the herbal industry, pharmaceutical labs, and research institutions.

Eligibility and Admission Process for M.Pharm Pharmacognosy

Eligibility for M.Pharm programs generally requires candidates to hold a B.Pharm degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% to 55% marks. Specific institutions like OPJS University, Churu, and JNTUH Institute of Science and Technology mandate a minimum aggregate score of 55% in B.Pharm for their M.Pharm programs.

Admissions are largely conducted through entrance examinations. Colleges in Hyderabad accept scores from exams such as TS PGECET and GPAT. For M.Pharma colleges in Bhubaneswar, admissions are supported through examinations like NEET, CETs, and institute-level entrance tests. OPJS University, Churu, may incorporate a written entrance examination followed by a personal interview as part of its admission procedure.

Program Structure and Key Subjects

The M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy is a two-year postgraduate program structured into four semesters. It is characterized by its research-oriented nature, incorporating practical laboratories and culminating in a dissertation.

Key subjects covered within the curriculum include Advanced Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Herbal Drug Technology, and Natural Product Research. The program’s full syllabus, as detailed by institutions like OPJS University, progresses from foundational concepts to advanced research methodologies and regulatory affairs for herbal drugs.

Fee Structure Across Institutions

The annual fees for the M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy program vary significantly across different locations and institutions. In Hyderabad, a private college offers the program with fees starting from INR 86,667. JNTUH Institute of Science and Technology has a fee of INR 90,000 for its two-year M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy program.

OPJS University, Churu, has an annual fee of INR 1,00,000 for its M.Pharm program, which includes Pharmacognosy. Other M.Pharm specializations in different regions also show varying fee structures, such as M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Analysis at Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for INR 73,000, and M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Analysis and Pharmacology in Orissa both at INR 1,38,000. Palamuru University’s M.Pharm fees are INR 1,10,350, while DHANVANTHRI COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES charges INR 1,10,000. Sri Jayadev College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has M.Pharm fees ranging from INR 1,46,000 to INR 2,92,000.

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