NITTE D.Pharm Pharmacy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for D.Pharm at Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSMIPS Mangaluru, is INR 1,22,000 for the two-year programme, at INR 61,000 per year. Hostel charges are separate; confirm at ngsmips.nitte.edu.in.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks from a recognised board. Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026. A valid KCET 2026 rank (Karnataka domicile) or Class 12 merit is required for admission.

Ans. Yes, NGSMIPS (Nitte Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences) is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The D.Pharm diploma from NGSMIPS is recognised for pharmacist registration with the State Pharmacy Council and qualifies graduates to work as registered pharmacists in hospitals and retail pharmacies across India.

Ans. D.Pharm graduates from NGSMIPS are eligible to register as pharmacists and can work as Hospital Pharmacists, Retail Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Store Managers. Many D.Pharm holders pursue the B.Pharm Lateral Entry (3-year) programme at NGSMIPS to upgrade to a full pharmacy degree, which opens doors to pharmaceutical manufacturing, QC, regulatory affairs, and M.Pharm programmes.

Ans. Karnataka domicile students are admitted through KCET 2026 pharmacy counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Non-Karnataka students apply on merit at apply.nitte.edu.in. Classes commence in August 2026. KCET 2026 was held from April 22 to April 24, 2026; results were announced by June 6, 2026.