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Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

B.Pharm → M.Pharm (2 years) → Drug Inspector / Pharma Industry / Research / Hospital Pharmacist / Own Medical Store

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Stream

PCMB

Entry Salary

₹25,000–₹45,000/month (community pharmacist or pharma company entry)

5-Year Salary

₹50,000–₹1,50,000/month (regulatory affairs, clinical research, pharma management)

Eligibility

PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved). Must be Karnataka domicile for state quota.

Entrance Exam Details

ExamKCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
Conducting BodyKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
ScheduleApril (annually)
Pattern60 MCQs each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Total 180 questions. 80 minutes per subject. No negative marking.

Career Progression

B.PharmM.Pharm (2 years)Drug Inspector / Pharma Industry / Research / Hospital Pharmacist / Own Medical Store

Expected Salary Range

Entry Level (Year 1)

₹25,000–₹45,000/month (community pharmacist or pharma company entry)

Starting salary for freshers

After 5 Years (Experienced)

₹50,000–₹1,50,000/month (regulatory affairs, clinical research, pharma management)

With relevant experience and specialisation

Preparation Roadmap

KCET for B.Pharm typically requires a rank within 50,000–1,00,000 for government seats. Focus on Chemistry (organic + inorganic) and Biology. Physics carries equal weight but students often score higher in Bio/Chem.

Available at The City Academy

The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).

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