NIRF #35 in Pharmacy · NAAC A
M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune · 2-Year Full-Time PG
Key numbers
NIRF Pharmacy Rank
#35
Batch Intake
10 Seats
Duration
24 Months
Total Fee
₹4.0L
NAAC Accreditation
AICTE approved & UGC recognized — credibility checks out
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
You need a completed B.Pharm degree from a recognized institution
Entrance exams
Investment
₹4.0L total
~₹2.0L per year
- Tuition Fee — Year 1₹2,00,000
- Tuition Fee — Year 2₹2,00,000
Your 2-Year Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1
Core labs & coursework: Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design, Synthetic Methods, Analytical Techniques
Year +1
Year 2
Advanced research, Natural Product Chemistry, and thesis prep
Year +2
Graduation
Thesis submission + campus placements with top pharma recruiters
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
75%
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships Available
On-campus hostel stay is an option, and the college offers scholarships for eligible students. Definitely hit up the admissions office about merit waivers before you budget the full ₹4L.
The verdict
Good fit
This is a solid launchpad if you're targeting R&D or QC roles in Indian pharma. NIRF #35 and NAAC 'A' give it real credibility, and a 75% placement rate with legacy names like Sun Pharma and Dr. Reddy's is genuinely reassuring. The tiny 10-seat batch means better lab access, but you'll need to crack GPAT or BVP CET first. Just plan the ₹2L/year fee early — scholarships exist, but it's still a serious bag.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Pharma R&D or QC careers
- ✓ Small-batch hands-on training
- ✓ NAAC A institutional credibility
Doesn't match
- ✗ Large peer networks
- ✗ Non-pharma career pivots
- ✗ Low-budget PG options