NEF College of Pharmacy Guwahati D.Pharm Pharmacy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. D.Pharm admission at NEF College of Pharmacy, Guwahati is through the SSUHS Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for state quota seats. The 2026 SSUHS D.Pharm CEE was held on 7 June 2026 at exam centres across Assam. Counselling for seat allotment is expected in August 2026. Management quota seats are filled through direct merit applications accepted at nefcop.org.

Ans. The total D.Pharm fee at NEF College of Pharmacy is INR 3,05,000 for the full 2-year programme. The 1st year fee is INR 1,85,000, which includes registration charges of INR 25,000, admission fee of INR 40,000, and annual tuition of INR 1,20,000. The 2nd year fee is INR 1,20,000 covering tuition only.

Ans. Yes. D.Pharm holders are eligible for direct admission into the 2nd year of B.Pharm through the lateral entry route, which is permitted at several pharmacy colleges affiliated to Indian universities. This allows D.Pharm graduates to complete a full B.Pharm degree in an additional 3 years rather than 4, making it a viable pathway for those who want to upgrade their qualification after gaining pharmacy practice experience.

Ans. Yes. The D.Pharm programme at NEF College of Pharmacy is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and the college holds UGC recognition and a Government of Assam NOC. The diploma is awarded by Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS). PCI approval is required for pharmacy practice and the D.Pharm holders can register as pharmacists under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.

Ans. D.Pharm graduates from NEF College can work as pharmacists in retail drug stores, hospital dispensaries, community health centres, and government dispensaries across Assam and the rest of India. They are eligible to register under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 and operate licensed pharmacies. Government sector opportunities include posts as drug inspector assistants, pharmacy officers in state health departments, and pharmacist roles in central and state health schemes.

Ans. Yes. D.Pharm students at NEF College can apply for the Assam Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC candidates and centrally funded awards available through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). The NEF Group also offers merit-based support for deserving students. With a total course fee of INR 3,05,000 over two years, these scholarships can significantly offset the cost for eligible candidates.