D.Pharma eligibility
Who can apply for the two-year Diploma in Pharmacy, and who cannot.
The requirement
What you need to apply
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics.
You can apply
- 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Awaiting your 10+2 result — you may apply, subject to passing
You cannot, yet
- 10+2 in Commerce without Physics and Chemistry
- 10+2 in Arts or Humanities without Physics and Chemistry
- 10th pass only — the diploma requires 10+2
Physics and Chemistry are not negotiable — they are the regulator’s requirement, not the institute’s preference. If you took a different stream and still want to work in pharmacy, call 7706033222 and we will tell you honestly what your options are.
Biology or Mathematics — does it matter?
No. Either combination is accepted, and neither puts you ahead. The first-year syllabus assumes no prior Biology and no prior Mathematics beyond 10+2 level, so students from both streams start together.
Admissions
Related questions
What is the eligibility for D.Pharm at Banaras Institute of Pharmacy?
You need to have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics.
How long is the D.Pharm course?
Two years, full time. The curriculum covers Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology, with laboratory work alongside each subject.
Is the institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India?
Yes. Banaras Institute of Pharmacy is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, and affiliated to the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP). The current approval and affiliation letters are published on the Documents page.
How do I get admission?
Admission is through JEECUP, the Joint Entrance Examination Council of Uttar Pradesh, followed by counselling and document verification at the institute. Candidates who have not appeared for JEECUP can still enquire and our admissions team will advise on the options available.
How many seats are there?
Sixty seats are available on the D.Pharm programme, including the EWS quota.
What are the fees?
Tuition is Rs 60,000 per academic year for the two-year programme. The JEECUP counselling fee of Rs 3,250 is paid to JEECUP during counselling, not to the institute. Examination, registration, hostel and transport charges are separate and are confirmed at admission.
Can I register as a pharmacist after completing D.Pharm?
Yes. The Diploma in Pharmacy is the qualification on which registration with a State Pharmacy Council is granted, which is what permits you to practise as a registered pharmacist.
Can I continue to B.Pharm afterwards?
Yes. The diploma is a recognised route into B.Pharm, and many students continue to a degree after completing it.
Admissions open for 2026-27
Begin your career in pharmacy
Sixty seats on a PCI-approved, BTEUP-affiliated D.Pharm programme, taught in four departments with laboratories for each. Share your details and our admissions team will call you back.
Or call 7706033222 to speak to the admissions office.