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The Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] in Pharmacognosy at United Group of Institutions (UGI), Allahabad is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered through the United Institute of Pharmacy (UIP), one of the pioneering PCI-approved pharmacy institutes in Uttar Pradesh. Affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and NBA accredited, the programme offers 12 seats in the Pharmacognosy specialisation. The total course fee for 2026-27 is Rs. 1,87,350 (excluding AKTU university dues of Rs. 10,000/year paid directly to AKTU). Admission is based on GPAT or CUET PG scores through UPTAC counselling. Pharmacognosy is a specialised branch dealing with the study of medicinal plants, natural products, herbal drugs, and phytochemistry, making it highly relevant for careers in herbal pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, traditional medicine research, and natural product drug discovery.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are expected to commence following CUET PG 2026 results (expected May 2026) and GPAT 2026 results (expected June 2026), with UPTAC PG counselling likely beginning from July-August 2026 based on the 2025-26 pattern. The 2025-26 UPTAC CUET PG counselling registration was open from July 1 to August 5, 2025, with seat allotment rounds concluding by September 2025.

Key Points

Offered at United Institute of Pharmacy (UIP), Allahabad, one of the first PCI-approved pharmacy institutes in Uttar Pradesh
NBA accredited programme affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow
12 seats available in the Pharmacognosy specialisation
Curriculum covers medicinal plant science, phytochemistry, herbal drug technology, natural product isolation, and standardisation of herbal formulations
State-of-the-art laboratory facilities including an Animal House
Growing relevance in the herbal and nutraceutical industry, with India being one of the world's largest producers of medicinal plants

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Scholarships
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UGI Allahabad Latest Updates & News

17 Feb, 2026 UGI Allahabad has also released the Fee Structure 2026 for M.Pharm Pharmacognosy programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.49 Lakhs.

UGI M.Pharm Fees

The total fee for M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy) at UGI Allahabad for the 2026-27 session is Rs. 1,87,350 for the complete 2-year programme as per the official UGI fee structure. The tuition fee is Rs. 91,425 per year, with a one-time enrollment fee of Rs. 1,500 and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 3,000 in the first year. Additionally, AKTU university dues of Rs. 10,000 per year are paid directly to AKTU by the student. Hostel facility is available separately and is optional.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1 (INR)	Year 2 (INR)	Total (INR)
Tuition Fee and Other Annual Dues	91,425	91,425	1,82,850
Enrollment Fee (One Time)	1,500	-	1,500
Caution Money (Refundable)	3,000	-	3,000
Total Fee (Payable to Institute)	95,925	91,425	1,87,350
AKTU University Dues (Paid directly to AKTU)	10,000	10,000	20,000
Hostel Fee - 3-Seater Non-AC (Optional)	74,000 per year	74,000 per year	Not included in Total
Hostel Fee - 2-Seater Non-AC (Optional)	89,000 per year	89,000 per year	Not included in Total

Caution money of Rs. 3,000 is refundable at the time of course completion.
AKTU University Dues of Rs. 10,000 per year are paid directly to AKTU as and when demanded and are not included in the institute total.
Hostel fee for 3-seater Non-AC room: Rs. 71,000 (mess + hostel) + Rs. 3,000 registration (one-time) = Rs. 74,000 in Year 1.
Hostel fee for 2-seater Non-AC room: Rs. 86,000 (mess + hostel) + Rs. 3,000 registration (one-time) = Rs. 89,000 in Year 1.
AC hostel options also available at higher rates; AC electricity charges billed separately as per actual consumption.
Fee is payable in two instalments per year: 1st instalment at the time of admission, 2nd instalment by October 31.
Fees are as per AFRC UP regulations and are subject to revision each academic year.

UGI M.Pharm Admission 2026-27

Admission to M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy) at UGI Allahabad is conducted through UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) based on GPAT or CUET PG scores. The 2026-27 admission cycle is expected to follow a similar timeline to 2025-26. CUET PG 2026 has already been conducted (March 6-27, 2026) and results are expected in May 2026. GPAT 2026 is scheduled for May 25, 2026 (tentative), with results expected in June 2026. UPTAC PG counselling for M.Pharm is conducted separately from the main UPTAC schedule and is expected to begin from July-August 2026.

UGI Allahabad M.Pharm Admission Dates

Event	2025-26 Dates	2026-27 (Tentative)
CUET PG Application Start	December 2024	December 2025 (Done)
CUET PG Application End	January 2025	January 25, 2026 (Done)
CUET PG Exam	March 2025	March 6-27, 2026 (Done)
CUET PG Result	May 2025	May 6, 2026
UPTAC PG Counselling Registration	July 1 - August 5, 2025	July 2026 (Tentative)
UPTAC Choice Filling and Locking	August 12-16, 2025	August 2026 (Tentative)
Seat Allotment	August 18, 2025	August 2026 (Tentative)
Physical Reporting at Institute	September 3-6, 2025	September 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
CUET PG 2026	Application Start	December 14, 2025
CUET PG 2026	Application End	January 25, 2026
CUET PG 2026	Exam Date	March 6-27, 2026
CUET PG 2026	Result	May 6, 2026
GPAT 2026	Application Start	April 1, 2026 (Tentative)
GPAT 2026	Application End	April 21, 2026 (Tentative)
GPAT 2026	Admit Card	May 18, 2026 (Tentative)
GPAT 2026	Exam Date	May 25, 2026 (Tentative)
GPAT 2026	Result	June 25, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Pharm degree (4-year programme) from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).
Candidates appearing in the final year of B.Pharm are also eligible to apply provisionally, subject to submission of final marksheet before admission.
A valid GPAT or CUET PG score is required for admission through UPTAC counselling.

Admission Process

Appear in GPAT 2026 or CUET PG 2026 and obtain a valid score.
Register for UPTAC PG counselling at uptac.admissions.nic.in and pay the counselling registration fee of Rs. 1,000.
Upload required documents and complete online document verification within the stipulated window.
Fill and lock college/course preferences during the choice filling window.
Accept the allotted seat, pay the seat confirmation fee (Rs. 12,000-20,000), and report physically to UGI Allahabad with original documents.
Pay the remaining course fee at the institute to complete admission.

UGI M.Pharm Scholarships 2026-27

Students admitted to M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy) at UGI Allahabad can avail scholarships from both government and institutional sources. The NSP PM-USP Yojana is particularly valuable for eligible students, covering a significant portion of the annual fee. UGI also offers a Course Upgradation Fee Relaxation for students who have completed their B.Pharm from UGI, making the transition to M.Pharm more affordable. SC/ST/OBC students from Uttar Pradesh can additionally benefit from UP state post-matric scholarships.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Source
NSP PM-USP Yojana (AICTE)	80% in qualifying exam, AICTE-recognised PG course, parental income up to Rs. 4.5 Lakhs/year; 50% marks and 75% attendance for continuation	Rs. 82,000 per annum	Central Government (NSP)
National Scholarship for PG Studies (UGC)	First-time PG students under 30 years in UGC-recognised full-time programmes	Rs. 10,000 per year	UGC / Central Government
UP Post-Matric Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh	As per UP Government norms	UP State Government
UGI Course Upgradation Fee Relaxation	Students who completed B.Pharm from UGI and are now enrolling in M.Pharm	Rs. 20,000 (for tuition fee above Rs. 1,10,000)	UGI Institutional
UGI Sibling Fee Relaxation	Real sibling of a currently enrolled UGI student	Rs. 15,000 (for tuition fee Rs. 61,000-1,10,000)	UGI Institutional

NSP PM-USP Yojana requires the student to maintain 50% marks and 75% attendance each semester for scholarship continuation.
UGI institutional scholarships (Upgradation and Sibling) cannot be combined; only the higher-value scheme applies.
A minimum CGPA of 7.5 with no backlogs is required for continuation of UGI institutional fee relaxation.
UP Post-Matric Scholarship applications are accepted through the official UP scholarship portal (scholarship.up.gov.in).
Students cannot avail multiple fee relaxation/scholarship schemes simultaneously at UGI.

UGI M.Pharm FAQs

Ques. What exactly is Pharmacognosy and why should I choose M.Pharm Pharmacognosy at UGI Allahabad?

Ans. Pharmacognosy is the study of medicinal plants, natural products, herbal drugs, and their active constituents. It bridges traditional medicine and modern pharmaceutical science. Choosing M.Pharm Pharmacognosy at UGI Allahabad gives you access to a PCI-approved, NBA-accredited programme with well-equipped labs. The specialisation is ideal if you are interested in herbal pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, Ayurvedic drug standardisation, or natural product-based drug discovery, which are rapidly growing sectors in India and globally.

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Pharm Pharmacognosy at UGI Allahabad for 2026-27?

Ans. As per the official UGI fee structure for 2026-27, the total fee payable to the institute is Rs. 1,87,350 over 2 years (Rs. 95,925 in Year 1 and Rs. 91,425 in Year 2). Additionally, AKTU University Dues of Rs. 10,000 per year are paid directly to AKTU. The fee is payable in two instalments per year, with the first instalment due at the time of admission.

Ques. What are the career options after M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as pharmacognosist, herbal drug analyst, quality control officer in herbal/Ayurvedic companies, research scientist in natural product labs, regulatory affairs executive for herbal products, or academic/teaching positions. Companies like Himalaya Drug Company, Dabur, Patanjali, Zandu, and various CSIR institutes actively recruit M.Pharm Pharmacognosy graduates. Starting salaries typically range from Rs. 3-5.5 LPA. Graduates can also pursue Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy or Natural Products Chemistry.

Ques. Is Pharmacognosy a good specialisation compared to Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology for job prospects?

Ans. Each specialisation has its own strengths. Pharmaceutics has the broadest industry demand in formulation and manufacturing. Pharmacology is preferred for clinical research and drug development. Pharmacognosy is a niche but growing field, especially with the global surge in demand for herbal medicines, nutraceuticals, and plant-based drugs. India's strong traditional medicine heritage makes Pharmacognosy graduates particularly valuable in the domestic market. For research-oriented students, Pharmacognosy offers excellent Ph.D. and academic opportunities.

Ques. How many seats are available in M.Pharm Pharmacognosy at UGI Allahabad, and what is the admission process?

Ans. There are 12 seats available in M.Pharm Pharmacognosy at UGI Allahabad. Admission is through UPTAC counselling based on GPAT or CUET PG scores. Candidates must register on uptac.admissions.nic.in, fill and lock preferences, and report to the institute after seat allotment. The counselling registration fee is Rs. 1,000 and the seat confirmation fee ranges from Rs. 12,000-20,000.

Ques. Does UGI Allahabad have adequate laboratory facilities for Pharmacognosy research?

Ans. Yes, UGI's United Institute of Pharmacy has state-of-the-art laboratory facilities relevant to Pharmacognosy, including an Animal House, botanical gardens/herbarium resources, and equipment for phytochemical analysis, chromatography (TLC, HPLC), and spectroscopic analysis. The institute regularly conducts seminars, guest lectures, and workshops on the latest trends in natural product science and herbal drug technology, providing students with exposure to current industry and research practices.