Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University (DSU) in Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli teaches a four-year, full-time B.Pharm over eight semesters on campus. The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approves the course, and the School of Pharmacy opened in 2022. The full course fee is INR 8.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 11.76 Lakhs with the cheapest hostel room. There is no entrance exam. The university admits you on your Class 12 marks, and you need at least 50% with English and science. The first B.Pharm batch is in its final year in 2026-27, so no average pay in LPA is out yet. The course has 100 seats, and the final year has 150 hours of practice school in a hospital.
DSU B.Pharm Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 11.76 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 8.15 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 8 Lakhs for four years. You pay the tuition fee once a year, INR 2 Lakhs each year. The admission fee and the establishment fee are paid once, in year 1. The hostel fee is separate and you pay it only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 8 Lakhs
INR 2 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Admission fee
INR 10,000
One time
Establishment fee
INR 5,000
One time
Hostel fee, 8 to a room
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 90,000 a year, 4 years
Hostel application fee
INR 1,000
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 8.15 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 11.76 Lakhs
Full course
DSU B.Pharm Admission Dates 2027
The 2026 batch has started classes, and the 2027 dates below are estimates. The application form is expected to open in Jan 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. You apply after your Class 12 result in May 2027. The university gives the seat, so keep your mark sheet ready.
Event
Date
Status
Online application opens
Jan 2027
Tentative
Class 12 board exam
Mar 2027
Tentative
Class 12 board result
May 2027
Tentative
Application form, last date to apply
May 2027
Tentative
Merit list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Counselling and seat offer
Jul 2027
Tentative
Admission fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
DSU B.Pharm Eligibility
You need 50% in Class 12 with English, and Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths. The 50% rule is the same for every category. If you are short of 50%, you cannot join this year. If you already hold a D.Pharm, you can join in semester 3.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths
English
Must be one of your Class 12 subjects
Class 12 marks
50% for every category
Entrance exam
None, admission on Class 12 merit
Lateral entry
A D.Pharm pass, join in semester 3
DSU B.Pharm Admission Process
You fill the online form and pay the application fee of INR 2,000. The university checks your Class 12 marks, and you attend counselling. Then you pay the admission fee and go through the document check. If you do not pay by the date given, you do not get the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Fill the online form
Apply on the DSU portal and pay INR 2,000
2. Merit check
The university checks your Class 12 marks and subjects
3. Counselling
Attend with your original mark sheets
4. Pay the fee
Pay the admission fee to confirm the seat
5. Report
Go through the document check before classes start
DSU B.Pharm Cutoff
There is no closing rank, because B.Pharm here has no entrance exam. The minimum is 50% in Class 12 for General, OBC, SC and ST students alike. The university fills seats on Class 12 merit, so higher marks give you a better chance.
Category
Minimum Class 12 marks
Rule
General
50%
Admission 2025 rule
OBC
50%
Admission 2025 rule
SC and ST
50%
Admission 2025 rule
DSU B.Pharm Placements
The first B.Pharm batch is in its final year in 2026-27, so there is no B.Pharm placement record yet. Average pay and the share of the batch placed are not published. At the school's D.Pharm drive on 26 Sep 2025, Apollo Pharmacy hired 44 of 45 students who sat it.
Two schemes can cut your cost by INR 48,000 to INR 1.04 Lakhs over the course. The Central Sector Scheme gives the most, INR 56,000 over four years. The Tamil Nadu scheme needs Classes 6 to 12 in a government school in Tamil medium. You apply through the university, which sends your details to the state.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount
Tamil Pudhalvan (boys) or Pudhumai Penn (girls)
Classes 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu government or aided school, Tamil medium
INR 48,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year
INR 56,000 over the course
DSU B.Pharm Ranking
The School of Pharmacy opened in 2022 and has no NIRF pharmacy rank for 2025. No NAAC grade is published for the university yet. PCI approves the B.Pharm course, and that approval is what lets you register as a pharmacist.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Pharmacy
2025
Not ranked
NAAC
Not published
Not published
PCI approval
School opened 2022
Approved
DSU B.Pharm Course Structure
Year 1 teaches human anatomy, pharmaceutics and chemistry, and year 4 ends with a project and two electives. The final year also has 150 hours of practice school in a hospital. You need 80% attendance in every theory and lab course to sit the exam.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Human anatomy, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, biochemistry
Pharmacy practice, 150 hours of practice school, two electives, project work
DSU B.Pharm Hostel and Campus
The cheapest hostel room has 8 students and a common bathroom, at INR 90,000 a year. An AC room for 3 with an attached bathroom costs INR 2.25 Lakhs a year. You pay a hostel application fee of INR 1,000 once.
Room
Fee a year
8 to a room, common bathroom
INR 90,000
8 to a room, attached bathroom
INR 1 Lakh
6 to a room, AC
INR 1.60 Lakhs
3 to a room, AC, attached bathroom
INR 2.25 Lakhs
Should you pick B.Pharm at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University?
This course suits students who want a pharmacy or hospital job and are fine with a new school near Trichy.
Pick it if:
You want a pharmacy or hospital job: Apollo Pharmacy and MedPlus have held campus drives at this school, so the pharmacy chains already hire here.
You want hospital work, not only lab work: the final year has 150 hours of practice school in a hospital.
You have 50% in Class 12 with English: there is no entrance exam, so your board marks decide the seat.
You already hold a D.Pharm: you can join B.Pharm in semester 3 through lateral entry and finish sooner.
Skip it if:
You want to see a placement record first: the first B.Pharm batch is in its final year now, so no pay figure is out yet.
You cannot keep 80% attendance: the rules stop you from writing the exam if you attend less than 80% in any theory or lab course.
You are paying the full fee yourself: tuition is INR 2 Lakhs a year and hostel adds INR 90,000 a year, so plan for four years.
You plan to clear a failed first-year paper later: you cannot move into third-year classes until you pass every first-year paper.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 50% in Class 12 with English, apply as soon as your result is out. If you need a placement record first, wait for the first batch's result in 2027.
B.Pharm Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology, or Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
English: English must be one of your Class 12 subjects.
Class 12 marks: At least 50%. The same mark applies to every category.
Entrance exam: None. The university admits on Class 12 merit.
D.Pharm holders: A D.Pharm pass lets you join in semester 3 through lateral entry.
B.Pharm Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the DSU admission portal and pay the INR 2,000 application fee.
Merit check: The university checks your Class 12 marks and subjects. There is no exam.
Counselling: Attend with your original mark sheets. The Admission Cell confirms or rejects the offer.
Pay the fee: Pay the admission fee by the date given, or you do not get the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your originals for the document check before classes start.
B.Pharm Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Online application opens
Expected early in the year on the DSU admission portal.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Class 12 board exam
Your board marks decide the seat, since B.Pharm here has no entrance exam.
Tentative
May 2027
Class 12 board result
Apply with your mark sheet once the result is out.
Tentative
May 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Expected in May. Check the portal for the exact last date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Merit list
The university checks your marks and subjects and confirms the offer.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and seat offer
Come with a parent and your original mark sheets.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Pay the admission fee and the first-year tuition fee, or you do not get the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original certificates, transfer certificate and photos.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in Aug. The first semester ends in Nov or Dec.
Source: DSU admission page and the B.Pharm academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University B.Pharm Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 fee, as the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 8 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Establishment fee
One time, in year 1
INR 5,000
Add hostel
Hostel fee, 8 to a room
Per year × 4, INR 90,000 a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Hostel application fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Total course fee
INR 8.15 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission + establishment fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 11.76 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + one-time fees + hostel
Education loan EMI
INR 13,741
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 2.04 Lakhs
the full fee spread over 4 years
Education loan EMI
INR 19,828
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per year
INR 2.94 Lakhs
the full fee spread over 4 years
Source: DSU fee structure 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your Class 12 marks get you a B.Pharm seat at DSU?
Pick your Class 12 subjects and marks. There is no entrance exam, so these two decide it.
Class 12 subjects
Class 12 marks
Yes, you are in
You meet the 50% rule. Apply as soon as your Class 12 result is out and pay the admission fee by the date given.
Almost there
You are just short of 50%. Raise your marks through your board's improvement exam, then apply with the new mark sheet.
Not yet
You need 50% in Class 12. Below 45% is a big gap, so plan your next step with your board first.
Not yet
B.Pharm needs Physics and Chemistry with Biology or Maths, and English. Your subjects do not meet the rule, so you cannot apply this year.
Not yet
B.Pharm needs Physics and Chemistry with Biology or Maths, and English. Your subjects do not meet the rule, so you cannot apply this year.
Not yet
B.Pharm needs Physics and Chemistry with Biology or Maths, and English. Your subjects do not meet the rule, so you cannot apply this year.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 50% mark only makes you eligible. The seat is yours once you pay the admission fee, so do not wait after the offer.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University B.Pharm Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Classes 6 to 12 school
Class 12 rank and family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.
Tamil Pudhalvan or Pudhumai Penn
INR 48,000
Government of Tamil Nadu, through UMIS
INR 1,000 a month to your bank account for as long as you study.
Who qualifies: Classes 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu government or aided school, Tamil mediumApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 56,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 12,000 a year for three years and INR 20,000 in the fourth year.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.04 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,000
Your net course fee: INR 7.67 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 56,000
Your net course fee: INR 7.59 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 8.15 Lakhs
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University B.Pharm vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to DSU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more seats, an easier marks rule.
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JSS College of Pharmacy
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Tuition fee4 years, no hostel
INR 8 Lakhs
2026-27 fee
INR 9 Lakhs
INR 1 Lakh more
INR 7 Lakhs
INR 1 Lakh less
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 2.40 Lakhs less, 2026-27 fee
Not published
Tuition a yearper year
INR 2 Lakhs
2026-27 fee
INR 2.25 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 1.75 Lakhs
INR 25,000 less
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 60,000 less, 2026-27 fee
Not published
Class 12 minimumGeneral category
50%
PCB or PCM with English
50%
Same minimum
Not published
Not published
Not published
Hostel feea year, cheapest room
INR 90,000
8 to a room
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
SeatsB.Pharm intake
100
this course
100
Same seats
Not published
100
Same seats
100
Same seats
In short
SRM KTR charges INR 1 Lakh more in tuition over four years and asks for the same 50% in Class 12. If the fee is your main worry, DSU costs less; if you can pay more, check SRM KTR's placement record before you decide.
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SRIHER charges INR 1 Lakh less in tuition over four years. If you meet its subject rule and get a seat there, compare its hostel fee with DSU's INR 90,000 a year before you pay.
In short
VMCP Salem charges INR 2.40 Lakhs less in tuition over four years, with the same 100 seats. If cost decides it for you, apply to both and compare the hostel fee before you pay.
In short
JSS Ooty does not publish its yearly tuition fee on the course page, and it has the same 100 seats. If you are weighing it, ask its office for the full four-year fee before you compare it with DSU.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University B.Pharm
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Pharm at DSU worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you want a pharmacy or hospital job and can pay INR 8.15 Lakhs over four years. The course has PCI approval, so the degree lets you register as a pharmacist. But the first batch has no placement record yet, so the pay you can expect is not known. Ask the school which companies will visit the first batch before you pay the admission fee.
What job will I get after B.Pharm here?▾
Most B.Pharm graduates start as pharmacists in retail chains and hospitals, or in drug company production and quality control. At this school, Apollo Pharmacy and MedPlus have already held campus drives for D.Pharm students. The first B.Pharm batch finishes in 2027, so its own results are not out. Use the 150 hours of hospital practice school in the final year to build contacts.
Should I join when there is no B.Pharm placement record yet?▾
Join only if the course plan and the fee suit you without that record. The first B.Pharm batch is in its final year in 2026-27, so no average pay is published. If a placement record matters most to you, compare the fee and the tie-ups here with other options and decide after the first batch's result in 2027.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you cannot keep 80% attendance, since the rules stop you from writing the exam below that. Also skip it if you want a proven placement record, because the first batch has not graduated yet. If you are paying yourself, plan for INR 2 Lakhs a year in tuition fee plus hostel before you decide.
Is B.Pharm here good for higher studies like M.Pharm?▾
Yes, the B.Pharm degree is the entry step for M.Pharm and Pharm.D post-baccalaureate, and this school offers both. The final year has a project and two electives, which help an M.Pharm application. If you plan for GPAT, the national M.Pharm entrance exam, start preparing in year 3 alongside your classes.
Should I take B.Pharm or D.Pharm at this university?▾
Take B.Pharm if you want drug company, hospital or higher study options, and D.Pharm if you want to start work as a pharmacist sooner. D.Pharm takes two years and costs INR 1 Lakh a year in tuition fee. A D.Pharm pass later lets you join B.Pharm in semester 3, so you can still move up.
Should I wait a year to get into a better-known pharmacy college?▾
Only if you are sure your marks or a better seat will come next year. B.Pharm here needs just 50% in Class 12 and no entrance exam, so you do not gain an easier entry by waiting. A lost year also delays your pharmacist registration. If you already meet the rule, compare the options in the compare block above and decide this year.
How do I get admission to B.Pharm at DSU?▾
Apply online on the DSU admission portal and pay the INR 2,000 application fee. The university checks your Class 12 marks and subjects, as there is no entrance exam. You then attend counselling, pay the admission fee and go through the document check. If you miss the fee date, you do not get the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 8.15 Lakhs without hostel. With the cheapest hostel room it comes to INR 11.76 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds. Check the 2027 fee notice before you pay, as the rows carry the 2026-27 fee.
Can I get a scholarship for B.Pharm here?▾
Yes, two schemes apply if you meet their rules. The Tamil Pudhalvan or Pudhumai Penn scheme pays INR 1,000 a month if you studied Classes 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu government school in Tamil medium. The Central Sector Scheme pays INR 56,000 over the course if you are in the top 20 percentile and meet the income rule. Use the scholarship calculator above to check yours.
Do I get the fee back if I leave after joining?▾
It depends on when you leave. The university follows the UGC refund rule, so the earlier you withdraw before the last date of admission, the more you get back. Ask the Admission Cell for the refund dates in writing before you pay the first-year tuition fee.
The B.Pharm program at Dhanlakshmi Srinivasan University features a faculty-to-student ratio of 8:1, with all faculty members holding doctorate degrees. The program is structured over 4 years with 8 semesters, where each semester spans 4 months and includes 2 internal exams that contribute to final exam results. Out of a class of 100, 4 students initially failed organic chemistry and 3 failed pharmaceutical analysis, but all managed to pass in subsequent exams.
Students praise the supportive faculty-student relationship, especially appreciating Ms. Pavithra's efforts in academia and sports. In the final year, students engage in internships and participate in campus interviews with companies like Cipla. Many secure jobs with attractive salary packages, some reaching up to 50,000 INR. The total annual tuition fee is 150,000 INR for the 4-year course. Additional costs include various fees: registration (7,500 INR), admission (7,000 INR), lab (1,000 INR), uniform (6,500 INR), books (6,500 INR), marksheet (1,000 INR), sports (1,500 INR), bus (12,700 INR per year), and breakage (1,000 INR).
Scholarships are unavailable for medical studies, with limited scholarships for engineering and first-generation graduates.
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