College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College
M.Pharm that won't bury you in debt
2-year PG program at one of Tamil Nadu's oldest government medical campuses. NIRF #78 in Pharmacy, total fees under ₹50k, and a tight 20-seat cohort.
Key numbers
NIRF Pharmacy Rank
#78
Average CTC (2025)
₹5 LPA
Total Program Fee
₹40,000
Cohort Size
20 seats
Duration
24 months
Investment
₹0.4L total
~₹0.2L per year
- First Year Tuition₹20,000per year
- Second Year Tuition₹20,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
You must hold a B.Pharm degree from a recognized university.
Entrance Gateway
Admission is strictly through a valid score in GPAT or TNPGEE.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
80%
Top recruiters
Your 2-year M.Pharm roadmap
Year +0
Year 1: Core Coursework
Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis, Research Methodology, and Regulatory Science foundations.
Year +1
Year 2: Specialize & Train
Choose Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology and complete mandatory Industrial Training.
Year +2
Year 2 finale: Dissertation & Hire
Submit your dissertation research and sit for campus placements.
Heads up: verified details are limited
Our data confidence here is 40%, meaning public info on day-to-day campus life and deep placement stats is sparse. We strongly recommend talking to current students or visiting the Chennai campus before you lock in.
The verdict
Good fit
If you want a government-backed M.Pharm with negligible fees, solid recruiter names, and Chennai's medical ecosystem, this is a genuine steal. Just put in the extra legwork to verify fit, since public data is patchy.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low fees
- ✓ Government institution
- ✓ Pharma R&D or regulatory careers
Doesn't match
- ✗ Top 50 NIRF ranking
- ✗ Extensive transparent placement data
- ✗ International campus exposure