Soniya Education Trust's College of Pharmacy Dharwad M.Pharm Pharmacology: 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 for admission. Karnataka domicile is mandatory for state-quota seats, and the maximum age limit is 45 years at the time of admission.

Ans. State-quota seats are filled through KEA centralised counselling based on GPAT or KEA PGCET Pharmacy merit. Management-quota seats are allotted directly by the college. Candidates must submit their GPAT scorecard, B.Pharm mark sheets, degree certificate, and category certificate if applicable during document verification at the time of counselling or direct admission.

Ans. M.Pharm Pharmacology graduates are well-placed for careers in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, drug regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical R&D. Key roles include clinical research associate, drug safety officer, regulatory affairs specialist, and preclinical research scientist. Graduates may work at CROs, drug manufacturers, and regulatory bodies such as CDSCO. The degree also qualifies candidates for Assistant Professor roles and Ph.D admission in pharmacology.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Pharm Pharmacology 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 during the study period.

Ans. GPAT is not mandatory for management-quota seats at Soniya Education Trust’s College of Pharmacy. However, a valid GPAT score is required for state-quota seats allotted through KEA centralised counselling at RGUHS-affiliated colleges in Karnataka. Candidates without a GPAT score may still seek admission to management-quota seats directly through the college, subject to B.Pharm eligibility and the prescribed minimum aggregate marks.

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.