Established in 1981, Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune is affiliated with Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed-to-Be-University, Pune. It has obtained recognition from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The college has a center of excellence for research and education in pharmaceutical sciences and contributes to a vast extent in reducing the suffering of Mankind.

The college provides PG, UG, and Doctoral level programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences. This college is recognized by University Grant Commission and provides recognition to research achievements, high level of academic excellence, and expert faculty. Poona College of Pharmacy has a rich infrastructure that is funded by the Special Assistance Programme (SAP) of UGC which is called the Departmental Research Scheme (DRS). 

Poona College of Pharmacy: Quick Facts 

  • Poona College of Pharmacy has a NIRF ranking in Pharmacy of 22 out of 101 colleges in India during 2020.
  • This college is ISO-9001-2008 certified, has been accredited by both NAAC, and NBA and has got the Accreditation of “A” Grade.
  • It provides numerous specializations in the field of Pharmaceutical Science. They are: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Quality Assurance Techniques, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmacy Practice
  • To get admitted in B.Pharma Course, a student should pass his/her 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates) from a recognized Board. The selection of candidates is done through his/their performance in the BVPET exam conducted by the Institute.
  • For the M.Pharm program, students must have passed graduation in B.Pharm with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Moreover, a candidate must possess a valid GATE score to get admission.
  • Admission to the M.Pharm is based on CET score or score obtained in GATE.
  • The college offers reservations to the SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved candidates for both Honors and General Courses.

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Poona College of Pharmacy: Courses & Fees 

Poona College of Pharmacy offers the following courses in the field of Pharmacy. Students can check eligibility and apply for the courses: 

Courses Course Details Selection Basis
B.Pharm
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 60,000 (1st Year)
  • Eligibility: Passed HSC with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ ST/ OBC category) marks in aggregate.
 CET Score
M.Pharm
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 1.25 Lakhs (1st Year)
  • Eligibility: B.Pharm with at least 60% (50% for the reserved category) marks.
  • Specialization: Pharmacognosy, Quality Assurance Techniques, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
 GATE/ CET
Pharm D
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 1.75 Lakhs (1st Year)
  • Eligibility: Passed 10+2 from a recognized board
 Merit Basis
Pharm D (PB)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 1.75 Lakhs (1st Year)
  • Eligibility: 10+2 Qualified from a recognized board
 Merit Basis
PhD 
  • Duration: 3 to 5 Years
  • Fees: INR 50,000 (1st Year)
  • Eligibility: Post-Graduation 
  • Specialization: Pharmaceutical Sciences
 GATE/ NET

Poona College of Pharmacy: Placements 

Poona College of Pharmacy has a placement cell specially to work for the employment opportunity of different meritorious UG/PG students. Different private sectors especially the finance sector come up for the placement. The college offers many internship facilities that help in the overall growth of the student. 

More than 90% of students get employed within the first three months and the rest of them are employed within six months after their results are declared. 

Top Recruiters 

Some companies visiting the college and offering pool placement include:

Elli Lilly Ranbaxy Wockhardt Aventis
Novartis Natco Lupin Cipla

Poona College of Pharmacy: Scholarships

The college provides a fellowship of Rs. 5000 per month to the students of M.Pharm who are having a minimum of 60% marks in B.Pharm and have qualified GATE examination.

Poona College of Pharmacy: FAQs 

Ques: How to contact Poona College of Pharmacy?

Ans: You can contact them at CONTACT +91-02025461046 or you can email at pcp@bharatividyapeeth.edu. Any person with a query can visit the college campus that is located in the:

Bharati Vidyapeeth Educational Complex, More Vidyalaya Campus,

Erandwane, Paud Road, Pune - 411038,

Maharashtra, INDIA

Ques: Does Poona College of Pharmacy provide accommodation?

Ans: The college provides a hostel for Boys as well as Girls. The hostel dwellers have all the facilities like Wi-Fi, drinking water, and geysers. The college also provides cafeteria facilities with items at an affordable cost.

Ques: What are the courses provided by Poona College of Pharmacy?

Ans: The college provides several UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate courses in Pharmaceutical Science with different Specializations like Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Quality Assurance Techniques, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmacy Practice. 

Ques: Does Poona College of Pharmacy have awards for meritorious students?

Ans: Yes, this college provides several Endowments, Medals, Prizes to meritorious students. This college also provides fellowship to the MPharma and PhD candidates who have qualified GATE and NET.

Ques: Does Poona College of Pharmacy provide a BBA Course?

Ans: No, the BBA course is not available at Poona College of Pharmacy. Poona College of Pharmacy offerS courses related to Pharmaceutical Science at UG, PG, and PhD levels.