HR Institute of Engineering and Technology Ghaziabad D.Pharm Pharmacy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for D.Pharma at HRIET is INR 1,76,900 for the complete 2-year course. Year 1 amounts to INR 90,950 (tuition INR 85,950 and other charges INR 5,000) and Year 2 amounts to INR 85,950. Hostel charges of INR 65,000 to INR 98,800 per year are optional and billed separately from the course fee. Eligible students may apply for UP government scholarships to reduce costs.

Ans. Yes, the D.Pharma programme at HRIET is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated to the Board of Technical Education (BTE), Lucknow. PCI approval confirms that the programme meets national standards for diploma pharmacy education and that graduates are eligible for registration as pharmacists under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, upon successful completion of the 2-year diploma course.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50% in the science subjects. No separate entrance examination is required for D.Pharma admission at HRIET. Admission is direct and merit-based on Class 12 PCB marks, and candidates apply through the institute admission portal.

Ans. D.Pharma graduates may pursue B.Pharma through lateral entry at AKTU-affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh, which allows them to complete a degree in pharmacy in additional years. After obtaining B.Pharma, they can appear for GPAT to pursue M.Pharm at a recognised institution. D.Pharma alone does not qualify candidates for M.Pharm admission without first completing a B.Pharma degree.

Ans. The D.Pharma programme at HRIET admits 60 students per academic year. Admission is direct and merit-based on Class 12 PCB academic performance. Reserved category candidates are eligible for seat reservation as per Uttar Pradesh government norms applicable to PCI-approved and BTE-affiliated diploma pharmacy programmes in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Ans. D.Pharma graduates from HRIET are eligible for registration as pharmacists and can work in retail pharmacy shops, hospital dispensaries, medical stores, or pharmaceutical distribution companies across Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi NCR region. Government pharmacy positions in state health departments and government hospital dispensaries are also open to registered D.Pharma holders. Graduates seeking broader opportunities may pursue B.Pharma through lateral entry for additional career pathways.