MMC Chennai B Pharma : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the College of Pharmacy at Madras Medical College is based on 12th standard marks and cut-offs, following a direct counselling method similar to that of Anna University. The counselling occurs in August or September, with applications available online from early August. The faculty is approachable and supportive, with multiple channels for communication, and has a positive rapport with students. The curriculum is challenging, involving four tough papers, but students have successfully passed them.

The college's fees are affordable: first-year tuition is approximately INR 15,000, with second and third-year fees at INR 10,000 each, and the final-year fee at INR 11,000. Hostel stay includes a one-time caution deposit of INR 30,000 and monthly expenses around INR 5,000. Although the college doesn't organize campus placements, it emphasizes skill development and internships, which are crucial for practical experience. While undergraduate placements, particularly in B.Pharma, are limited with a top package of INR 1.90 lakhs, students are encouraged to pursue further studies such as a master's degree from institutions like NIPER for better career prospects.

The total course fee for B.Pharma is INR 646,400, payable in installments, with various scholarships available based on eligibility. These include the Central Sector Scholarship, CBSE scholarship, Intelligent Award, Prime Minister Award, CM Award, and Free Education Scholarship, which are distributed annually over four years. The subsidized fee is INR 3,800 per year, separate from hostel, books, lab items, and exam fees. Exam fees are set at INR 750 per theory paper and INR 400 per practical paper.

The total fee also includes INR 3,500 for tuition, registration, admission, and development fees, along with a caution deposit of INR 2,000. Additional community-based scholarships are also offered.