Poona College of Pharmacy, a deemed university, conducts its own entrance exam for admission, based on the 12th-grade syllabus and scored out of 200 marks, with equal emphasis on Physics and Chemistry. The faculty is highly qualified, with most having PhDs, and they provide attentive support and comprehensive notes. Fee structures vary by student category, with grant students paying around Rs 16,000 and non-grant students Rs 92,000 annually. International students have higher fees.
The college has strong placements with renowned pharma companies like Cipla, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson, with the placement process starting in January of the final B.Pharm year. The highest package is 4.5 lakh per annum, while average packages for B.Pharm and M.Pharm graduates are 3 lakh and 5.5 lakh per annum, respectively. A one-month internship is mandatory, with opportunities both on- and off-campus. Many graduates pursue further studies like M.Pharm, MBA, or MS.
Scholarships are available for students with a family income below Rs 100,000, primarily through the National portal, with additional options like Tata and Dhariwal. Fees are considered affordable, with the total four-year program costing Rs 4 lakh as of 2019. Additional costs include semester exam fees (about Rs 2,000) and lab fees (around Rs 1,000). Overall, the college offers strong academic support and promising placement opportunities.
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