JDT Islam D.Pharma FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for D.Pharma at JDT Islam College of Pharmacy?
Ans. The total fee for D.Pharma at JDT Islam College of Pharmacy, Calicut is INR 99,391 for the 2-year programme. The first year fee is INR 52,751, which includes a refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000, and the second year fee is INR 46,640. Hostel, transportation, exam fees, uniform, and books are charged separately. These are 2025-26 figures and may be revised for 2026-27.
Ques. What is the difference between D.Pharma and B.Pharm at JDT Islam?
Ans. D.Pharma is a 2-year diploma with a total fee of INR 99,391, leading to pharmacist registration and roles in hospital and retail pharmacy. B.Pharm is a 4-year degree with a total fee of INR 5,77,148 and opens doors to pharmaceutical industry roles, drug regulatory work, and postgraduate studies such as M.Pharm and Pharm.D. Both qualify for pharmacist registration but B.Pharm offers significantly broader career options.
Ques. Can D.Pharma graduates from JDT Islam practise as pharmacists?
Ans. Yes. D.Pharma from JDT Islam College of Pharmacy, being affiliated to KUHS and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, qualifies graduates for registration as pharmacists with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council. Registered pharmacists can legally dispense medicines and operate or manage a retail pharmacy or hospital pharmacy in Kerala and other states across India.
Ques. What is the admission process for D.Pharma at JDT Islam, Calicut?
Ans. D.Pharma admission at JDT Islam is through CEE Kerala centralized counselling at cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates register, submit web options for preferred colleges, and receive seat allotment based on merit or KEAM rank and category. After allotment, the seat confirmation fee must be paid online within the deadline. Students then report to JDT Islam with original documents. Management quota seats are filled directly by the college.
Ques. What is the career scope after D.Pharma from JDT Islam Pharmacy?
Ans. D.Pharma graduates can register as pharmacists and work in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, government dispensaries, and primary health centres in Kerala. They can also appear for government pharmacist recruitment exams conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission. After gaining experience, graduates can open their own pharmacy. Those who wish to continue studies can pursue B.Pharm through lateral entry after D.Pharma.
Ques. Are minority scholarships available for D.Pharma students at JDT Islam?
Ans. Yes. JDT Islam is a minority institution. Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi students with a family income below INR 2 lakhs can apply for the Central Sector Scheme for Minorities through scholarships.gov.in. SC, ST, and OBC students in Kerala can apply for state post-matric scholarships through scholarship.itschool.gov.in. Both schemes require annual applications within the deadline set by the respective authority.
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