M.Pharm Pharmacognosy: Apply for 2026 admissions now, check eligibility & fees

Candidates seeking admission to Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) programs in Pharmacognosy for the 2026 academic year are currently navigating diverse admission processes across India. Institutions in cities such as Chandigarh, Varanasi, Bengaluru, and Amritsar have outlined their specific eligibility requirements, fee structures, and selection methods for the two-year postgraduate degree.

The admission landscape, as of 5 October 2026, reflects a mix of merit-based selections and mandatory entrance examinations like the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT). Information regarding these programs, including detailed fee structures and eligibility criteria, has been updated from sources as recent as 23-24 September 2025.

Admission Criteria and Entrance Examinations

Eligibility for M.Pharm Pharmacognosy programs generally requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree, with specific minimum aggregate scores varying by institution. For instance, IITBHU Varanasi mandates a minimum aggregate score of 55% in B.Pharm, which is reduced to 50% for SC/ST candidates. Similarly, Government College of Pharmacy (GCP), Bangalore, also requires a 55% aggregate in B.Pharm.

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a common requirement for admission to many of these programs. Candidates applying to IITBHU Varanasi, SMT.SHARADCHANDRIKA SURESH PATIL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, CHOPDA, and Government College of Pharmacy (GCP), Bangalore, must possess a valid GPAT score. Sri Sai Group Of Institutes (SIET), Amritsar, accepts either a valid GPAT score or qualification in an entrance examination conducted by the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training (PSBTE & IT).

Program Duration and Fee Structures

The M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy is consistently offered as a Regular program with a duration of 2.0 years across the institutions for which details are available. This includes IITBHU Varanasi, SMT.SHARADCHANDRIKA SURESH PATIL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, CHOPDA, Government College of Pharmacy (GCP), Bangalore, and Sri Sai Group Of Institutes (SIET), Amritsar.

Fees for the M.Pharm Pharmacognosy program exhibit significant variation across different colleges and regions. In Chandigarh, the fees range from INR 32,215 to INR 38,658. Government College of Pharmacy (GCP), Bangalore, offers the program at INR 20,900, while SMT.SHARADCHANDRIKA SURESH PATIL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, CHOPDA, and Sri Sai Group Of Institutes (SIET), Amritsar, both have fees of INR 1,32,500.

COLLEGE Rankings and Regional Distribution

Panjab University in Chandigarh holds notable national rankings according to the NIRF 2024. It is ranked #38 Nationally in the University Category and #10 in India for Pharmacy (UIPS). Chandigarh has one M.Pharm Pharmacognosy college, which is Panjab University.

Bengaluru has a substantial number of M.Pharm Pharmacognosy colleges, totaling 11 institutions. This includes one government college and nine private colleges. Other locations with institutions offering the program include Varanasi (IITBHU Varanasi), Jalgaon, Maharashtra (SMT.SHARADCHANDRIKA SURESH PATIL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, CHOPDA), and Amritsar (Sri Sai Group Of Institutes (SIET), Amritsar). Panjab University also maintains active Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Western Sydney University (Australia) and Nottingham Trent University (UK), alongside collaborative research programs with CERN (Switzerland) and various European research councils.

Further reading

• M.Pharm Pharmacognosy 2026: Apply for admissions via GPAT/TS PGECET/NEET
• M.Pharm Pharmacognosy 2026: Apply for admission by entrance exam or merit
• Ph.D in Pharmacognosy in Sangamner 2026: eligibility, fees, and college options
• ACPC: Apply for Rajkot B.Pharm 2026 admissions; fees ₹1.16L-₹4L
• M.Pharm Pharmacognosy: Apply for 2026 admission at TMU Churu now

Written by Nishit Kumar

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