The Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) at Nitte (Deemed to be University) is a six-year full-time professional pharmacy programme offered at Nitte Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Mangaluru, Karnataka. Approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated to a NAAC A+ accredited deemed university, the programme covers pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, patient care, and pharmacovigilance, integrating one year of hospital clinical training in the final year. Total programme fee is INR 18,44,500 for the six years (hostel charges separate).
📋 Admission Status: NGSMIPS Pharm.D admissions for 2026-27 are open. Candidates can apply at apply.nitte.edu.in using their KCET or CUET-UG score. Intake is 30 seats; apply early.
Nitte University Pharm.D Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | INR 3,00,000 |
| University Fee (Year 1) | INR 9,500 |
| Examination Fee (Year 1) | INR 7,000 |
| Total Fee (Year 1) | INR 3,16,500 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 3,00,000 |
| Examination Fee (Year 2) | INR 7,000 |
| Total Fee (Year 2) | INR 3,07,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Years 3-5) | INR 3,00,000 per year |
| Examination Fee (Years 3-5) | INR 7,000 per year |
| Total Fee (Years 3-5) | INR 3,07,000 per year |
| Tuition Fee (Year 6) | INR 3,00,000 |
| Total Fee (Year 6) | INR 3,00,000 |
| Total Fees (6 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 18,44,500 |
- Fee source: nitte.edu.in/fee/UGGEN.pdf 2026-27 (General Category).
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at nitte.edu.in/ngsmips.
- Examination fee collected annually alongside tuition; confirm at nitte.edu.in.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at nitte.edu.in before registration.
Nitte University Pharm.D Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| KCET 2026 Exam | Apr 22 to April 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | June 6, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NGSMIPS Application (Merit) | Rolling; apply.nitte.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Registration End | February 26, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam Date | Apr 22 to April 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | June 6, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | February 26, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission via KCET 2026, CUET-UG 2026, or direct merit.
- D.Pharm holders from PCI-approved institutions are also eligible.
- Intake: 30 seats; KCET rank is primary for Karnataka students.
- Register at apply.nitte.edu.in; classes commence August 2026.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates), with English as a language of study. Minimum age: 17 years as of 31 December of the admission year.
- Candidates who have completed D.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution are also eligible. A valid KCET 2026 or CUET-UG 2026 score is required; merit-based direct admission is also available at apply.nitte.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in KCET 2026 (exam: Apr 22 to April 24, 2026, result: June 6, 2026) conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, or in CUET-UG 2026 (exam: May 11 to May 31, 2026) conducted by NTA.
- Register at apply.nitte.edu.in with your KCET or CUET-UG rank card and Class 12 marksheets; upload required documents.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 3,16,500 (source: nitte.edu.in/fee/UGGEN.pdf 2026-27) and complete document verification at NGSMIPS, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Class 12 PCM/PCB graduate aiming for a clinical pharmacy or hospital pharmacist career
- Career target is clinical pharmacist, pharmacovigilance specialist, or pharmaceutical researcher
- NGSMIPS Mangaluru’s PCI-approved 1,200-bed hospital integration provides strong clinical training
- Preference is a 6-year combined degree over a separate B.Pharm + M.Pharm route
- South India pharmaceutical industry, hospital pharmacy, or regulatory affairs career is your goal
✗ Skip if
- You prefer the B.Pharm pathway which is shorter and allows faster industry entry
- INR 18,44,500 total fee over 6 years requires a large educational loan not in your plan
- Target is purely industrial pharmacy manufacturing rather than clinical patient care
- You need a Pharm.D from a nationally branded NIPER campus for research recognition
Nitte University Pharm.D Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Nitte Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K/UT) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Karnataka Fee Reimbursement: full tuition for SC/ST Karnataka domicile students.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Nitte Merit Scholarship: based on Class 12 performance.
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