University of Lucknow D.Pharm Pharmacy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total course fee for D.Pharma at Lucknow University is INR 1,60,000 for the complete 2-year programme. This covers tuition for both years of the diploma. SC/ST/OBC students eligible for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship may receive fee reimbursement. All students should confirm the final fee from the official LU admission portal or the JEECUP counselling offer letter before making payment, as fees may be revised annually.

Ans. Admission to D.Pharma at Lucknow University is through JEECUP, conducted by the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh. The 2026 JEECUP exam was held from May 15 to May 22, 2026 and the result was declared on May 30, 2026. Seats are allotted through centralised counselling based on JEECUP rank and course preferences submitted by the candidate online.

Ans. Graduates can register with the UP State Pharmacy Council and work as pharmacists in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, government dispensaries, and pharmaceutical warehouses. Career options also include roles as a medical sales representative, drug inspector trainee, and quality control or production assistant in pharmaceutical manufacturing units. Many LU D.Pharma graduates establish their own licensed pharmacy outlets across districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Ans. Yes. D.Pharma holders can apply for lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharma at institutions that offer this pathway, subject to a separate state-level selection process and seat availability. After completing B.Pharma, graduates become eligible to appear for GPAT to pursue M.Pharma or opt for PharmD at postgraduate level at institutions approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Biology or Mathematics. A minimum aggregate of 45% marks in these subjects is required for general category candidates and 40% for reserved category candidates. The minimum age is 17 years as of December 31, 2026 and there is no upper age limit specified for D.Pharma under Pharmacy Council of India norms.

Ans. Lucknow University offers 60 seats in its D.Pharma programme. Seats are allocated through multiple rounds of JEECUP centralised counselling. UP domicile candidates receive priority in the first three counselling rounds. Any remaining vacant seats after the initial rounds are opened to eligible candidates from other Indian states in subsequent rounds scheduled for August and September 2026.