As you have mentioned, you have completed diploma in Pharmacy, and now currently studying in B.Pharma 3 ^rd Semester. Here are some jobs that you can take up after your Graduation to build a better career.

• Pharmacist:
  • Retail Pharmacist: Working in drugstores, pharmacies, and chemist shops, dispensing medications, counseling patients on drug usage, dosage, storage, and potential side effects.
  • Hospital Pharmacist: Similar responsibilities as a retail pharmacist but within a hospital setting, often involved in inventory management and sometimes compounding medications.
  • Community Pharmacist: Providing pharmaceutical care and health advice to people in a specific community.
• Pharmacy Assistant/Technician: Assisting pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and handling administrative tasks.
• Medical Representative (MR) / Pharmaceutical Sales: Promoting pharmaceutical products to doctors, hospitals, and medical professionals. This role requires strong communication and product knowledge.
• Medical Transcriptionist: Transcribing recorded medical reports dictated by healthcare professionals. Requires knowledge of medical terminology.
• Pathological Lab Scientist (with further training): Analyzing samples and specimens in a laboratory setting to diagnose diseases. This might require additional specialized training after your B. Pharma.
• Clinical Research Associate (CRA) (entry-level roles): Assisting in the management and monitoring of clinical trials. Often requires a Bachelor's degree, but some entry-level positions might be available with a strong diploma and ongoing B. Pharma education.
• Drug Store Owner: You can start your own pharmacy after obtaining the necessary licenses and fulfilling legal requirements.
• Government Pharmacist: Working in government hospitals, primary health centers, and other public health facilities. You would likely need to clear relevant government recruitment exams.
• Railway Pharmacist: Providing pharmaceutical services within the railway healthcare system (requires clearing RRB exams).
• ESIC Pharmacist: Working in Employee State Insurance Corporation facilities (requires clearing ESIC exams).

But for now I will suggest you to focus on your B. pharma studies, because it is going to immensely help you in securing jobs in top Pharmacy Companies around the globe.

Glad to help you !

Hello Chestha,

you can pursue an online MBA in Pharmaceutical management from top institutes like NMIMS, DY Patil University, and Manipal University. entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, or university- specific tests are accepted. some online programs may offer direct admission based on your B.Pharm marks and work experience.

Hello there,

The Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma) course at BCDA College of Pharmacy, Campus-2 has the following fee structure:

Fee Structure:

• Total Course Fee : Rs. 2,00,000 (Rs. 1,00,000 per year)

• Hostel Fees (optional):

  • Single Occupancy: Rs. 90,000/year

  • Double Occupancy: Rs. 70,000/year

  • Triple Occupancy: Rs. 60,000/year
    
    

• Additional Fees : Application fee Rs. 1,000, Examination fee Rs. 2,000, Library/Tech fee Rs. 5,000, Miscellaneous Rs. 3,000.

Location : 78/1, Jessore Road (S), Hridaypur, Barasat, Kolkata-700127, West Bengal.

For more details, visit the college's official website.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello Ajay,

If you're preparing for a Pharmacy entrance exam in India, such as for a B.Pharm or Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) program, here are some recommended study materials:

B. Pharm Entrance Exam Guide: This comprehensive guide covers subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, with solved previous year papers to help you understand the exam pattern.

Diploma in Pharmacy Entrance Exam Guide: Published by Ramesh Publishing House, this book includes study material based on the current exam pattern, along with solved papers from previous years.

Self Study Guide B. Pharma Entrance Exam 2021: Offered by Arihant Experts, this guide provides a structured approach to studying for the B. Pharma entrance exam, covering all essential topics.

Study and Exam Guide of Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT): Although primarily for U.S. pharmacy college admissions, this guide offers valuable insights into pharmacy-related topics and test-taking strategies.

NAPLEX Course Book: While focused on the U.S. licensure exam, this book provides in-depth coverage of pharmaceutical sciences and practice, which can be beneficial for advanced studies.

These resources are available on platforms like Flipkart (https://www.flipkart.com/) & Amazon (https://www.amazon.in/) .

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hi aspirant,

Here is a list of some of the top diploma colleges for pharmacy in India , based on general reputation:

• Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
• Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi
• JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
• Jamia Hamdard University Delhi
• Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai

https://pharmacy.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-diploma-pharmacy-colleges-in-india?page=2&sort_by=4

You can refer to this link for more information on the same.

All the best!

To help you prepare for the GAT, you can find previous year question papers with solutions in PDF format from resources below

Pharmacy e books and sample paper

Good luck..

Candidates can check some common B Pharmacy eligibility criteria below:

Students must have passed their Class 12 board exams with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.

Students must have studied PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics) in Class 12.

If you possess the above you are eligible.

Here are the top pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu:

1. JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty – Ranked 4th in India, B.Pharm (1.55L/year), M.Pharm (2.60L/year).

2. Annamalai University, Chidambaram – M.Pharm (1.03L total), strong academics.

3. Madras Medical College, Chennai – Ranked 78th, reputed pharmacy programs.

hi Gaurav,

you can get admission in Himalaya institute of pharmacy by using your 10+2 results, and some of the personal documents needed, like migration certificate, Aadhar card etc...

hope this helps,

thankyou.