Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Saurashtra University-Rajkot is one of those top-notch native colleges where the pharmaceutical courses and research programmes are adequately incorporated. And making the selection of promising students for its various programs, such selection is on the basis of academic performance in relevant subjects and scores in pharmacy entrance tests.

The department offers 10 courses across 5 degree levels, namely Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, and Doctorate, of which pharmacy programs are recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

The basic eligibility varies according to the program. For example, in undergraduate programs like B.Pharma, candidates must have completed 10+2 in the relevant science subjects. On the contrary, in general, a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or allied fields is required for admission to a postgraduate program.

Application Process

Based on standard procedures in similar institutions, the following steps are likely to be involved:

1. Visit the official website of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University (https://sudps.org/index.php). 

2. Enter into the admissions or application section of the website. 

3. Download and complete the application form corresponding to the desired program. 

4. Collect all required documents which can include: 10th and 12th mark sheets Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets (for postgraduate programs) Entrance exam score card (if applicable) Caste certificate (if applicable) ID proof Passport size photographs. 

5. Submit the completed application form along with required documents and application fee. 

6. For some programs, shortlisted candidates may be called for an entrance test and/or interview. 

7. Final selection is typically based on academic performance, entrance exam scores, and interview performance (if applicable).

Degree-wise Admission Process

B.Pharma: The Bachelor of Pharmacy program offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saurashtra University has an intake of 60 seats. Admission is likely based on 10+2 results and possibly a pharmacy entrance exam. The total fee for the program is approximately Rs 200,000.

M.Pharm: There are several specializations being offered in M.Pharm such as Quality Assurance, Pharmacology, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacognosy. The intake in each specialization is 15 seats with the exception of Pharmacology, which is 10. Hence, total fee for M.Pharm programs is close to Rs 192,000. Generally, admission is based on the B.Pharm performance of the candidate with a possible graduate pharmacy entrance exam.

Pharm.D: There are 30 seats available in the Doctor of Pharmacy course. No clear admission criteria are mentioned, but it needs to have a bachelor of pharmacy degree and has to be supplemented with an entrance exam.

Ph.D Pharmacy: Life for Ph.D. in Pharmacy is an intake of a massive 70 seats. The requirement of qualification is typically a master's degree in pharmacy or a related field, possibly with an entrance test and/or interview.

PGD Clinical Research: The Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research has a seat intake of 60 seats, with costs amounting to Rs 60,000. Qualification for admission involves attainment of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possibly an entrance examination/interview.

D.Pharm: The Diploma in Pharmacy program has an intake of 30 seats with a total fee of Rs 50,000. Admission is typically based on 10+2 results in science subjects.