Thirumittacode-I pharmacy: Apply for D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D by Sep 24, 2026

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Ezhuthachan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has opened admissions for B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm, and D.Pharm courses for the 2026-27 academic year.
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) courses are typically two years long, with fees ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 annually.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) courses span four years, with annual fees generally between Rs. 1,50,000 and Rs. 3,00,000.
The six-year Pharm.D program includes five years of classroom study and one year of internship, preparing graduates for clinical roles.
Grace College of Pharmacy, established in 2001, was the first private self-financing institution in Kerala to offer a B.Pharm course.

Pharmacy colleges in Thirumittacode-I, Palakkad, Kerala, have commenced admissions for the 2026-27 academic year, offering a range of diploma and degree programs including D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D. Prospective students can apply to various institutions in the region, with Ezhuthachan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences explicitly stating its admission window is open for the upcoming academic cycle.

The availability of these courses addresses the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, particularly since the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) recognized the six-year Pharm.D and three-year Pharm.D PB courses in 2008. This recognition expanded the scope of pharmacy beyond traditional roles in pharmacies and hospitals, aiming to bridge gaps in clinical practice that B.Pharm and M.Pharm courses, traditionally focused on the pharmaceutical industry, did not fully cover.

Course Offerings and Durations

Institutions in Thirumittacode-I provide various pharmacy courses with differing durations. Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) courses are typically two years in length. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programs are four-year undergraduate degrees, while the professional graduate degree program, Pharm.D, extends for six years. Post-graduate options like M.Pharm are also available at some colleges.

The Pharm.D program, a six-year course, is structured to include five years of classroom study followed by one year of internship or residency. This detailed program is designed to equip graduates with the skills necessary for clinical roles such as Clinical Pharmacists, Hospital Pharmacists, and Pharmacovigilance Associates, among others. Graduates of the Pharm.D program are authorized to prefix ‘Dr’ to their names.

Pharmacy Course Durations and Fees
Course	Duration	Annual Fees Range
Diploma in Pharmacy	2 years	Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,00,000
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)	4 years	Rs. 1,50,000 – Rs. 3,00,000

Fee Structures Across Institutions

The fee structures for pharmacy courses vary among colleges in the Palakkad district, including those in Thirumittacode-I. For Diploma in Pharmacy courses, annual fees generally range from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,00,000. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programs typically have annual fees ranging from Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 3,00,000.

Specific institutions have published their fee details. For instance, SANJO COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL STUDIES charges INR 80,000 for its D.Pharma course. Prime College of Pharmacy Erattayal offers a B.Pharm for an annual fee of Rs. 98,000, a B.Pharm (Lateral) for the same annual fee, and a D.Pharma for Rs. 40,000 annually. K.T.N. College of Pharmacy, Palakkad, has a first-year tuition fee of Rs. 1,08,827 for its B.Pharm course. Annual fees for B.Pharm in Palakkad can start from ₹40,000 at Government College of Pharmacy and go up to ₹98,000 at private institutes like AIMS College of Pharmacy.

Prime College of Pharmacy Erattayal Courses & Fee Structure 2026
Course	Duration	Annual Fees	Total Fees
Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm]	4 Years	Rs. 98,000/- per year	Rs. 3.92 Lakh
Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm] {Lateral}	3 Years	Rs. 98,000/- per year	Rs. 2.94 Lakh
Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharma]	2 Years	Rs. 40,000/- per year	Rs. 80,000/-

Key Institutions in Thirumittacode-I and Palakkad

Several colleges contribute to the pharmacy education landscape in Thirumittacode-I and the broader Palakkad district. Grace College of Pharmacy, established in 2001, holds the distinction of being the first college to offer a B.Pharm Course under the private self-financing sector in Kerala. It offers B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D programs and is approved by AICTE, the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi, affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences, and recognized by the Government of Kerala.

Karuna College Of Pharmacy, established in 2010, is another prominent institution located at Iringuttoor, Thirumittacode P.O., near Pattambi. It operates as a unit of the National Medical Educational Charitable Trust, Changaramkulam, and is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences. SANJO COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL STUDIES, a private unaided institute established in 2014, offers D.Pharma courses. Ezhuthachan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Prime College of Pharmacy are also significant providers of pharmacy education in the region.

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