Apollo College of Pharmacy D.Pharma FAQs
Ques. What is D.Pharma and how is it different from B.Pharm at Apollo College Durg?
Ans. D.Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy) is a two-year programme that qualifies graduates to work as licensed pharmacists in retail and hospital pharmacies. B.Pharm is a four-year degree opening pathways to manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and M.Pharm. D.Pharma at Apollo College of Pharmacy Durg costs INR 1,00,000 in total, while B.Pharm costs INR 2,54,120, making the diploma a more affordable and faster route to pharmacy practice.
Ques. What are the total D.Pharma fees at Apollo College of Pharmacy Durg?
Ans. The annual fee for D.Pharma at Apollo College of Pharmacy Durg is INR 50,000, uniform across both years of the programme. The total two-year course fee is INR 1,00,000. Hostel and other institutional charges are billed separately by the college. Candidates can explore NSP and Chhattisgarh government scholarship schemes to offset costs.
Ques. What entrance exam is needed for D.Pharma admission at Apollo College of Pharmacy Durg?
Ans. D.Pharma admission is through the CG PPHT (Chhattisgarh Pre-Pharmacy Test) conducted by CGPEB. The 2026 examination was held on 21 May 2026, with results declared on 3 July 2026. After the result, DTE Chhattisgarh conducts centralised counselling for D.Pharma seat allotment across all affiliated pharmacy institutions in the state.
Ques. Can D.Pharma graduates from this college pursue B.Pharm through lateral entry?
Ans. Yes, after completing D.Pharma, graduates are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharm at CSVTU-affiliated colleges. Lateral entry seats are a separate quota in B.Pharm programmes and are filled through DTE Chhattisgarh counselling. This pathway allows D.Pharma holders to complete B.Pharm in three additional years rather than the standard four years for direct entry students.
Ques. What career options are available after D.Pharma from Apollo College of Pharmacy Durg?
Ans. D.Pharma graduates from Apollo College of Pharmacy Durg can register with the Chhattisgarh State Pharmacy Council and work in retail pharmacies, hospital dispensaries, and community health centres. Government pharmacy posts in state hospital departments are also available to D.Pharma holders. Graduates seeking advanced roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulatory affairs should consider B.Pharm through the lateral entry route after completing D.Pharma.
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