Jadavpur University M.Pharm Admission 2023 is open now. Selection for admission is based on marks secured in the GPAT. The Last Date to apply is July 21, 2023. Jadavpur University offers a two-year full-time M.Pharm program across two specializations that include Pharmaceutical Technology and Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice. To obtain admission to M.Pharm. program, candidates must be holding a B.Pharm. degree with at least 60% marks. Read more: Jadavpur University Admission 2023

Jadavpur University M.Pharm Important Dates 2023

Events Date
Application Process Begins July 12, 2023
Last Date to Apply July 21, 2023

Jadavpur University M.Pharm Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates seeking admission to M.Pharma course must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks or must have a minimum grade point average(GPA) of 6.75 on a scale of 10 in the B.Pharma examination
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ST category must have secured a minimum of 45% marks or must have a GPA of 5.25
  • Candidates belonging to OBC Both A & B (NCL) category must have secured a minimum of 54% marks or must have a GPA of 6.15
  • Usually, for admission into the M.Pharm program, the university accept scores obtained in GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) 
  • Sponsored Candidates willing to take admission must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria along with having a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer plus a minimum work experience of one year

Tie-Breaking Rule

For candidates securing the same position in the merit list, the following parameters will be followed to resolve the tie.

  • Initially marks in the last qualifying examination will be considered
  • This is followed by percentage aggregate marks secured in 10+2. Next, percentage aggregate marks of the secondary or equivalent examination will be considered
  • This is followed by the date of birth. Older candidates are given preference

Jadavpur University M.Pharm. Admission Guidelines

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the “Apply link”
  • Fill in all the mandatory details
  • Attach all the required information
  • Click on the submit button
  • Pay the Fees online through the SBI Collect system using Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net banking after 48 hours of form fill up.
  • After the successful payment candidates have to submit the print out of the online application along with a photocopy of the online payment receipt downloaded from SBI and other testimonials as mentioned below to the office of the Ph. D. Cell, Faculty of Arts (Subarna Jayanti Bhavan, Ground floor, Jadavpur University Main campus, Kolkata 700032). 

Read more: Jadavpur University Admission 2023

Jadavpur University M.Pharm Course Details

The duration of the program is 2 years consisting of four semesters, each of six months duration with thesis work and vice voce in the last semester evaluation.

Semester – I

Dep. /Special Basket

Paper Course Title
Paper-I
  • Pharmaceutics I
  • Pharmacognosy I
  • Microbiology I
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering I
Paper-II
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry I
  • Biochemistry I
  • Pharmacology I
Paper-III
  • Pharmaceutics II
  • Pharmacognosy II
  • Microbiology II
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering II
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
  • Biochemistry II
  • Pharmacology II

Note: It is mandatory for students to select 3 subjects from the departmental/ specialization basket, i.e. one subject each from the list given in the baskets of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III

Inter-Disciplinary Basket

Paper Course Title
Paper IV Pharmaceutical Pre formulation Product Development
Paper V Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
Paper VI From the common interdisciplinary basket

Note: Similarly students are required to select 3 subjects from the inter-departmental basket, i.e. one subject each from the list given in the baskets of Paper-IV, Paper-V and Paper-VI

Sessional Courses

  • Sessional 1: Laboratory
  • Sessional 2: Seminar

Semester – II

Departmental / Specialization Basket

Paper Course Title
Paper-VII
  • Pharmaceutics A
  • Pharmacognosy A
  • Microbiology A
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering A
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry A
  • Biochemistry A
  • Pharmacology A
Paper-VIII
  • Pharmaceutics B
  • Pharmacognosy B
  • Microbiology B
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering B
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry B
  • Biochemistry B
  • Pharmacology B
Paper-IX
  • Pharmaceutics C
  • Pharmacognosy C
  • Microbiology C
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering C
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry C
  • Biochemistry C
  • Pharmacology C

Sessional Courses

  • Sessional 1: Term Paper Leading to Thesis
  • Sessional 2: Seminar

Semester – III & IV

  • Sessional 1: Thesis Work
  • Sessional 2: Viva-voce

Jadavpur University M.Pharm Fee Structure

Year Year 1 Year 2
Semester Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Tuition Fee INR 150000 INR 50000 INR 50000 INR 50000
Total Year Wise INR 2,00,000 INR 1,00,000
Grand Total INR 3,00,000

Read more: Jadavpur University Fee Structure

Jadavpur University M.Pharm Placements 

Placements are limited after completing M.Pharm from this university. Though few pharmaceutical companies visit the campus but candidates opting for this course are mostly research focused and thus after completing this course opt for a doctoral degree from some Indian university or foreign university.

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Jadavpur University M.Pharm. FAQs

Ques. Can I apply for M.Pharm from Jadavpur University in offline mode?

Ans. No, the admission form is available online on the institute’s official website and to be filled online itself.

Ques. What is the seat intake of M.Pharm at Jadavpur University?

Ans. The following table depicts the seat intake in the two specializations of M.Tech:
Specialization Seat Intake
Pharmaceutical Technology 35
Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice 14

Ques. How are the faculties in M.Pharm at Jadavpur University?

Ans. All faculties of the department are highly qualified and well experienced in their field of study. Most of the faculties are engaged in research activities and offering their helping hands to students in times of need.

Ques. What are the prospects in career after completing M.Pharm from Jadavpur University?

Ans. Jadavpur University is one of the top colleges providing quality education in the field of M.Pharm. Candidates who are truly interested in research work best fit for this course and have the maximum chances of getting the opportunity of working in some foreign university after completing this course.

Ques. Is M.Pharm an expensive course to opt for from Jadavpur University?

Ans. Jadavpur University is a government-aided university receiving funds for diverse projects and thus courses offered by this university are cheaply affordable. A two year M.Pharm from this university costs only Rs 9,600 per annum. Besides the institute offers a basket of scholarships for bright candidates.