3-Year Research Doctorate
Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences
P. E. Society`s Modern College of Pharmacy, Pune · NIRF #96 (Pharmacy)
Key numbers
Duration
3 Years
Annual Intake
10 Seats
Total Fee
₹1.5 Lakh
Recognition
UGC Recognized
Investment
₹1.5L total
~₹0.5L per year
- Tuition Fee₹50,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
You need a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharmacy) to be eligible for this doctorate program.
Admission Basis
Selection is strictly entrance-exam based.
Entrance exams
Your 3-Year Research Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1: Coursework
Get your foundation strong with Research Methodology & Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences, plus synopsis approval.
Year +1
Year 2: Core Research
Hands-on work in Drug Discovery & Development, plus Interdisciplinary Research projects.
Year +2
Year 3: Thesis & Defense
Wrap up with Publication & Patent Writing, final thesis submission, and your viva voce.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
80%
Top recruiters
Hostel + Scholarships = Sorted
Beyond the lab, you get hostel facilities and scholarship options. At just ₹50k a year, this PhD keeps your finances stress-free so you can focus on the research grind.
The verdict
Worth considering
If you're chasing a research career in pharma without drowning in debt, this PhD hits different — ₹1.5L total fee, 80% placements, and ties to CSIR labs and biotech firms. That said, data transparency is limited (40% confidence), so do your homework on lab infrastructure, ongoing research grants, and supervisor profiles before committing.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low-cost research doctorate
- ✓ Career in pharma R&D or academia
- ✓ UGC-recognized qualification
Doesn't match
- ✗ Elite tier-1 brand recall
- ✗ Immediate high corporate salary
- ✗ Metro-city campus lifestyle expectations