Sri Sai College of Pharmacy Pathankot B.Pharm Pharmacy Practice: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to B.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) at Sri Sai College of Pharmacy Pathankot is through I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) centralised counselling at counselling.ptu.ac.in. Candidates are ranked based on 12th standard inter-se merit with no separate entrance exam. The counselling is conducted in three rounds, with seat allotment based on marks secured in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics in 12th standard.

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) programme at SSCP Pathankot is INR 2,26,000, with an annual fee of INR 56,500. This fee is as per the 2025 schedule and is subject to revision for the 2026-27 session. Hostel and mess charges are available separately and can be confirmed with the college admissions office.

Ans. B.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) is a clinical pharmacy-focused variant of the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme. While the regular B.Pharm has a broader focus on pharmaceutical sciences and drug formulation, the Pharmacy Practice specialisation emphasises patient-centred care, hospital pharmacy, clinical rotations, and pharmacovigilance. Graduates of B.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) are specifically prepared for hospital pharmacy and community pharmacy practice roles in addition to retail settings.

Ans. Sri Sai College of Pharmacy (SSCP), Pathankot, is affiliated with I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), Jalandhar. The college is also approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and AICTE. An IKGPTU-affiliated B.Pharm degree is recognised for pharmacist registration with the Punjab State Pharmacy Council and for employment in government and private pharmacy sectors.

Ans. Graduates of B.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) can register as pharmacists with the Punjab State Pharmacy Council and work in hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, and retail drug stores. They can also pursue roles in pharmacovigilance, clinical research, and drug regulatory affairs. Government options include Punjab health department pharmacist positions and central government pharmacy recruitment. Further study options include M.Pharm and Pharm.D programmes.

Ans. Female students can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of INR 50,000 per year available for female students in AICTE-approved pharmacy programmes with family income below INR 8 lakh. SC/ST/OBC students from Punjab can apply for the Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship through the Punjab Scholarship Portal. The NSP Central Sector Scholarship of INR 10,000 per year is also available for eligible students based on 12th board performance.