Andhra University
D.Pharmacy at AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2-Year Diploma · NIRF Rank 34 in Pharmacy · Visakhapatnam
Key numbers
NIRF Pharmacy Rank
34
NAAC Score
3.74
Batch Intake
60 Seats
Total Program Fee
₹70,000
Investment
₹0.7L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Tuition Fee₹35,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology
Minimum Aggregate
At least 45% in Class 12
Your 2-Year D.Pharm Journey
Year +0
Foundation Year
Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology basics.
Year +1
Clinical & Practice Year
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice & Management, plus hands-on training.
Year +2
Licensure & Launch
Register as a pharmacist, join retail/hospital chains, or lateral entry into B.Pharm.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
65%
Top recruiters
Campus Perks Unlocked
Hostel facilities and scholarship options are available, so you can focus on labs and lectures without the ‘where do I stay’ stress.
The verdict
Good fit
This is a solid pick if you want a pocket-friendly, fast-track route into the pharma world from a legit government institution. With NIRF 34 and NAAC A++ backing, the credential carries weight. Just keep it real: average starting packages are modest at around ₹2.2L, and it is a diploma, not a degree. Perfect if your goal is to become a licensed pharmacist quickly or use this as a stepping stone to B.Pharm later.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable total fee under ₹1L
- ✓ NAAC A++ & NIRF ranked institution
- ✓ Hostel & scholarship support
- ✓ Direct pharmacist registration pathway
Doesn't match
- ✗ Expecting a degree qualification immediately
- ✗ Aiming for very high starting packages
- ✗ Interest in deep R&D roles without further study