Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy · Anand, Gujarat
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
2-Year Fast Track to Becoming a Registered Pharmacist at Charusat’s NAAC A+ Campus
Key numbers
NIRF Pharmacy Rank
#90
NAAC Score
A+ (3.46)
Total Intake
60 Seats
Program Duration
24 Months
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology
Minimum Marks
At least 45% aggregate in Class 12
Admission Mode
Pure merit-based; no entrance exam required
Investment
₹1.7L total
~₹0.8L per year
- Tuition Fee — Year 1₹85,000
- Tuition Fee — Year 2₹85,000
Average Package (2025)
For placed students
Your 2-Year Pharma Grind
Year +0
Year 1: Foundation & Labs
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutics basics.
Year +1
Year 2: Clinical & Community Exposure
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy, community practice, and hands-on training.
Year +2
Post-Diploma: Licensure & Work
Register as a pharmacist and step into retail, hospital, or distribution roles.
D.Pharm is a Launchpad, Not the Ceiling
You’ll be a Registered Pharmacist in 2 years, but climbing into clinical research, QC, or Big Pharma leadership usually needs a B.Pharm later. Think of this as Phase 1 of your pharma journey.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
65%
Top recruiters
The verdict
Worth considering
RPCP delivers serious value: a NAAC A+ campus, NIRF Top 100 Pharmacy tag, and a full program under ₹2L. The 2-year D.Pharm gets you licensed fast, but starter roles are largely retail and hospital pharmacy with modest pay. If you want a low-risk entry into pharma and plan to upskill later, this is a smart pitstop. If you’re aiming for R&D or high-growth corporate pharma straight out, this might feel limiting.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Budget-friendly pharmacy education
- ✓ Quick entry into workforce
- ✓ Accredited institution with hostel
Doesn't match
- ✗ Immediate high CTC expectations
- ✗ Research or formulation roles without further study