Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharm.D : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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07 Aug, 2025 Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam PhD (Full-Time/ Part-Time) Admission 2025 is open. Candidates can download the application forms @audoa.andhrauniversity.edu.in and submit the filled-in copies at the university by August 20, 2025. Check details.

Course Description

Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharm.D is offered as 6 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for Pharm.D is 10+2. The total fees for Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharm.D in 2025 is ₹ 21.93 Lakhs for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 17.32 Lakhs. Earlier, the fees in 2021 - 2022 for Pharm.D was ₹ 21.93 Lakhs.

Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharm.D fees in first year is ₹ 7.49 Lakhs. The detailed fees is mentioned below.

  • The first year tuition fees is ₹ 2.89 Lakhs.
  • Other Miscellaneous fees is ₹ 4.61 Lakhs.

According to NIRF Rankings 2024 for Pharmacy, Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam ranks 34 out of 125 in India. Earlier, the institute ranked 22 out of 125 institutes in India.

Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharm.D Fees 2025

Fees (2025 - 2026) Year 1 (in INR) Year 2 (in INR) Year 3 (in INR) Year 4 (in INR) Year 5 (in INR) Year 6 (in INR)
Tuition Fees ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740
Registration Fees ₹9384 - - - - -
Exam Fees ₹433110 - - - - -
Other Fee ₹18046 - - - - -
Yearly Fees ₹749280 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740

* Fees is refundable

Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharm.D Previous Fees

Fees Year 1 (in INR) Year 2 (in INR) Year 3 (in INR) Year 4 (in INR) Year 5 (in INR) Year 6 (in INR)
Tuition Fees ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740
Registration Fees ₹9384 - - - - -
Exam Fees ₹433110 - - - - -
Other Fee ₹18046 - - - - -
Yearly Fees ₹749280 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740 ₹288740

* Fees is refundable

Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharm.D Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to Pharm.D at Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam is 10+2.

Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Ranking 2025

Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam ranking 2025 has not been released. You can check the agency wise previous year national ranking below.

Ranking Agency Latest Previous
Collegedunia.com
#34 out of 125 (2024)
#1st Andhra Pradesh
#22 out of 125 (2023)
#1st Andhra Pradesh
Collegedunia.com
#55 out of 76 (2023)
#1st Andhra Pradesh
#42 out of 60 (2022)
#1st Andhra Pradesh

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Course Details

Andhra University offers Pharm D at the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The PharmD course offered by the university is a 6-year full-time program and is approved by PCI India. The university was ranked 34 by NIRF for Pharmacy. Admissions for the year 2021 will begin the month of October/November and candidates who wish to apply need to do so online. Read more: Andhra University Admissions 2021. To be eligible for the course, candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks in 10+2 from a recognized board. The selection of candidates will be done based on a valid entrance exam scorecard. The accepted entrance exams are GPATBVP CETMET, etc. that are accepted by universities. 

Andhra University PharmD Course Highlights

  • The PharmD course offered by Andhra University is PCI approved.
  • The course is a full-time integrated course and the duration to complete the course is 6 years.
  • Admission is open for candidates who have completed their 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with either Mathematics or Biology.
  • Candidate selection will be based on merit after appearing for the entrance exam.
  • Placements are available for PharmD at Andhra University with a package from INR 2 Lakhs to INR 15 Lakhs.

Andhra University PharmD Important Date

Here are the important dates of the schedule for admission to Andhra University College-

Event Date
Rank Card Downloading To be notified
Registration for online certificate verification & web counselling To be notified
Offline (physical) certificate verification for candidates under the CAP category To be notified
Offline (physical) certificate verification for candidates under the PH category To be notified
The provisional allotment of seats To be notified
Online fee payment To be notified
Reporting to the principal of the respective college To be notified
Commencement of online classes for the first semester To be notified

Andhra University PharmD Course Fees

Particulars Fees
Total Fees INR 17.95 lacs
Hostel Fees INR 25,000 per year

Read more: Andhra University Courses and Fees

Andhra University PharmD Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who wish to apply for PharmD at Andhra University should qualify through the eligibility criteria-

  • The candidate must successfully pass 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with either Mathematics or Biology subject.
  • A minimum of 60% is required in 10+2 to qualify as an applicant for PharmD
  • If the candidate belongs to any reserved category such as SC/ST/OBC a relaxation of about 5% is considered.
  • There are no specialization courses available for the PharmD course.

Note: The course is full-time and requires no past work experience.

Andhra University PharmD Admission Criteria

Andhra University PharmD Selection Criteria

Candidates applying for the PharmD course are selected based on their performance in the entrance exam.

Andhra University PharmD Entrance Exams

Following are the entrance examinations accepted for admissions to Pharm D course in India:

  • Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test [GPAT]
  • All India PG Super Speciality Common Entrance Test [AIPSSCET]
  • BITS HD Pharmacy
  • EAMCET
  • AP PGECET

You can revise the topics covered in your bachelor's to refresh the information before you attempt the entrance exam. Try and solve the question papers of previous years to get a better idea about the examination and this will also assist you in performing better during the final entrance exam.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of the Andhra University and register yourself
  • Fill out the given application form with details correctly filled in
  • Attach the scanned copies of the documents asked along with your signature and photo Id in the given format.
  • You need to pay the application fee for the entrance exam online using any of the online payment gateways – debit/credit cards or net banking.
  • Cross verify all the details provided in the form and submit the form carefully.
  • Make sure you take a printout of the form or save it on your system for future references.
  • You will be notified when the admit card for the entrance exam will be available
  • Download the admit card and verify the details mentioned on it.
  • Appear for the exam at the mentioned examination centre and carry your admit card.
  • Further, the merit list will be prepared based on the grades secured by candidates in the qualifying round.
  • 30 applicants will be selected for the course out of all the applications received.

Andhra University PharmD Cut-offs

Andhra University announces the cut-off and the merit list for the course every year. The cut-off for the course will be determined on the basis of the reservation categories and the seats available.

AP EAMCET Cutoff Round 1 

Category 2018 (Cut-off by rank) 2019 (Cut-off by rank)
General Category 120251 -
OBC 75428 -
SC 125519 120612
PWD 120251 -
BC-A 75428 -
BC-D 110012 -
Economically Weaker Section 120251 -

Andhra University PharmD Course Details

  • PharmD course at Andhra University is a 6 year, on-campus program.
  • The program has two levels, candidates can apply at the graduate or postgraduate level.
  • You can apply for the course after 10+2 and the course duration, in that case, will be 6 years. If you apply after Baccalaureate the course duration will be 3 years.
  • The course will have a project work for six months in their fifth year
  • The final year must apply for an internship to be eligible to graduate.

The syllabus for the course is semester-wise. Each year has two semesters.

Semester 1 Semester 2
Pharmaceutics Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Human Anatomy & Physiology Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Medical Biochemistry Remedial Mathematics/Biology
Semester 3 Semester 4
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Community Pharmacy
Pathophysiology Pharmacology 1
Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals Pharmacotherapeutics 1
Semester 5 Semester 6
Pharmaceutical Analysis Medical Chemistry
Pharmacology 2 Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Pharmacotherapeutics 2 Pharmaceutical Formulations
Semester 7 Semester 8
Hospital Pharmacy Clinical Toxicology
Clinical Pharmacy Biostatistics & Research Methodology
Pharmacotherapeutics 3 Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Semester 9 Semester 10
Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomic Clerkship Project Work (6 months)
Clinical Research Project Work (6 months)
Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacotherapeutic Drug Monitoring Internship

PharmD College Comparison

Particulars Andhra University Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Poona College of Pharmacy
NIRF Ranking 34 out of 101 7 out of 101 22 out of 101
Recognised by PCI PCI, AICTE PCI, AICTE
Course Fees INR 17.95 Lakhs INR 23.20 Lakhs INR 10.50 Lakhs
Course Duration 6 years 5 years 6 years

Andhra University PharmD Placements

After completing your PharmD course you will be open to a variety of opportunities like research and development, quality assurance and improvement, technical advancements in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Pharm D students are trained in King George Hospital. The students are provided with all the required experience so they are employable.

Here are some famous pharmacy companies that recruit PharmD graduates:

  • Lupin
  • Cipla
  • Sun Pharmaceuticals
  • Walgreen Pharmacy
  • AbbVie
  • Piramal
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Glenmark Pharma
  •  Pfizer
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Aurobindo Pharma
  • Sanofi
  • Amgen
  • Merck
  • Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Meijer Inc.
  • Zydus Cadila
  • Emcure

Read moreAndhra University Placement

Andhra University PharmD FAQs

Ques. Is it possible for me to open a medical store after getting my PharmD from Andhra University?

Ans. Yes, certainly you are eligible to open a drug store as Pharmd is a registrable qualification under the Pharmacy Act 1948. An authorized drug specialist is needed to work a clinical shop, so after procuring your Pharm.D., you should enrol with your state drugstore committee and acquire a declaration (which requires around 45 days after enlistment), after which you can open a clinical shop.

Ques. What are my future options after PharmD at Andhra University?

Ans. After Pharm.D the candidate is eligible to register for PhD. You need a minimum of 60% CPA to be eligible to start your research work. Graduates can also find work in top companies like Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and Microsoft who regularly recruit candidates from Andhra University.

Ques. Does Andhra University offer internship opportunities to PharmD students?

Ans. Yes, Andhra University offers various internship opportunities. Companies such as Sprint Export-Visakhapatnam and BMR Hatcheries offer internships to students. Criteria of offering internships are determined by the applicant’s performance and knowledge. Read more: Andhra University Placements

Ques. What are my career options after PharmD graduation from Andhra University?

Ans. Given below are some of the employment areas for PharmD graduates can pursue after their graduation.

  • Drug Control Administration
  • Food & Drug Administration
  • Health Centres
  • Pharmaceutical Firms
  • Medical Dispensing Stores
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Foundation/Trust
  • Government/Private Hospitals

Ques. How many seats are available for the PharmD course at Andhra University?

Ans. A total of 30 seats are available for the PharmD course at Andhra University. The seats are usually allotted by the candidate's performance in the entrance exam.

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Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Doctor of Pharmacy [Pharm.D] Ranking

Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharmacy ranking by NIRF is 34 out of 125 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 22 out of 125 in India in 2023. Andhra University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Visakhapatnam Pharmacy ranking by IIRF is 55 out of 76 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 42 out of 60 in India in 2022

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#1st in Andhra Pradesh

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