Soniya Education Trust's College of Pharmacy Dharwad M.Pharm Pharmaceutics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Pharm degree from a PCI-approved and RGUHS-recognised institution with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/Category-I candidates). A valid GPAT score or KEA PGCET Pharmacy rank is required. Karnataka domicile is mandatory for state-quota seats, and the maximum age limit is 45 years at the time of admission.

Ans. Admission is merit-based through GPAT (national level) or the KEA PGCET Pharmacy examination. State-quota seats are filled via KEA centralised counselling. Candidates must register on the KEA portal, submit documents including the GPAT/KEA scorecard, B.Pharm mark sheets, and degree certificate, attend counselling, and complete enrolment at the allotted institution within the stipulated deadline.

Ans. M.Pharm Pharmaceutics graduates from RGUHS-affiliated colleges are hired by pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract development and manufacturing organisations, and hospital pharmacy chains. Key roles include formulation scientist, production manager, regulatory affairs specialist, and quality assurance officer. The specialisation is also valued by CROs for stability testing and dosage form development, and by government pharmaceutical undertakings such as Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Pharm Pharmaceutics programme at Soniya Education Trust’s College of Pharmacy, Dharwad is INR 1,20,000, at INR 60,000 per year. Karnataka State Scholarships and NSP Post-Matric Scholarships are available for eligible SC/ST/OBC and minority candidates. Bank education loans of up to INR 10 Lakhs are available from nationalised banks with a moratorium covering the study period.

Ans. Yes, M.Pharm Pharmaceutics graduates from PCI-approved and RGUHS-affiliated colleges are eligible to apply for Assistant Professor positions in pharmacy colleges as per PCI norms. A valid GPAT score is an added qualification and may be counted against certain state eligibility requirements. Graduates interested in academic careers are also encouraged to pursue Ph.D after M.Pharm to meet evolving UGC and PCI faculty qualification norms.

Ans. Soniya Education Trust’s College of Pharmacy, Dharwad does not list on-campus hostel facility as part of the M.Pharm programme fee structure. Students seeking accommodation are advised to contact the college admissions office directly for information about hostel availability or guidance on private paying-guest facilities near the campus in Dharwad. The city has a range of private hostel and student accommodation options within a reasonable distance of the college.