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To ascertain which among MGKVP and Lucknow University is more affordable for a BPharma, candidates must compare the programme fee at both the universities. Tabulated below is a comparison between BPharma tuition fees at both the universities:

*The mentioned fees are taken from the official websites of the universities. They may change and hence, are indicative.

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Both MGKVP and CSJMU are famous options among BPharma aspirants. The final choice between the two universities must be made by the aspirants depending on their preference. Comparision must be done between the two universities. Such comparison can be based on course fees, infrastructure, student ratings, faculty, etc. Tabulated below is a brief comparison between MGKVP and CSJMU for BPharma programme:

*The mentioned fees are taken from the official websites of the universities. They may change and hence, are indicative.

While filling out the PIET BPharma application form, students must upload scanned copies of several academic and personal documents. Listed below are the documents students can keep ready for a smooth application process:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Migration certificate
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)
• Passport-size photo
• Signature

MGKVP facilitates the provision of various scholarships for its students. These scholarships are provided by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Students pursuing a BPharma at MGKVP are also eligible to apply for these scholarships. A list of the available scholarships is presented below:

• Scholarship for College and University Students
• National Means cum Merit Scholarship
• National Scheme for Incentive for the Girl Child for Secondary Education
• Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• Top Class Education Scheme for SC
• Upgradation of Merit of SC Students

Candidates seeking admission to the PIET BPharma course are required to participate in the HSTES counselling. The exact schedule for the HSTES 2025 has been released. According to the schedule, the second round of choice filling will be open from Jul 22, 2025, to Jul 24, 2025. Students participating in the counselling must lock their choices timely.

To be eligible for the MBA admission at College of Engineering Trivandrum, students must fulfil the criteria set by the college. The basic eligibility is to pass graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent from a recognised university. A minimum aggregate of 45% is required for students belonging to the SC/ ST category. Additionally, for SEBC (OBC) candidates, at least 45% is required. Interested students can visit the official website of the college to apply for the programme.

According to the MGKVP reviews available on Shiksha.com, BPharma students of various MGKVP-affiliated institutes provided an average rating of 3.9 stars (out of 5) to BPharma placements at MGKVP Varanasi. In some institutes, students need to maintain a minimum aggregate score during the course duration to be eligible to participate in the placement drive. Students commented that BPharma students get placed at a salary package ranging from INR 2.5 LPA to INR 5 LPA. The placement rate is over 50%. Top recruiting companies that are known to have visited the campus for placements include Sun Pharma, Lupin, Mankind, Cipla, etc.

As per the PIET cutoff information for 2024, the HSTES last round closing rank for the General All India category was 1353. Earlier, in 2023, the cutoff for the same category was 430. This fluctuating trend in cutoff indicates a decrease in competition. 

There is no provision for direct admissions at MGKV for BPharma. The sleection criteria is merit based with the college accepting CUET scores for the same. Participation in UPTAC counselling is mandatory for seat allocation. Additionally, present the required documents to establish the eligibility at the time of admission.

For BPharma admissions, PIET offers a total of 60 seats. This implies that a total of 60 students can take admission to the BPharma programme. Students who wish to get a seat must register for the HSTES counselling process. Moreover, students must also note that the aforementioned seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Yes, PIET offers a few BPharma seats to be filled via management quota. As per the official website,  25% of the total seats are management quota seats. These seats are to be filled by the institutions directly. Admissions to the remaining 75% seats are done by HSTES as per the reservation policy notified by the State Government of Haryana.

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (also known as MGKVP Varanasi) offers a full-time BPharma programme through its affiliated institutes. Admission to the programme is subject to the fulfilment of the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidate must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board
• They must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology (PCM/PCB) subjects in Class 12
• They must have appeared for CUET UG

MG Kashi Vidyapith BPharma fee is INR 2.5 Lacs for the entire course duration. In addition to thes course fee, students may be required to pay other fee components, such as admission fee, security deposit, hostel fee, etc. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Yes, MGKVP offers a BPharma programme in the full-time mode. The programme is offered through the institutes affiliated with MGKVP. The duration of the undergraduate degree programme is four. Admission to the programme is provided based on the CUET UG scores. Seats are allocated through the UPTAC counselling. The fees for MGKVP BPharma programme is INR 2.53 Lacs The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Yes, College of Engineering does offer MBA programme through its Department of Business Administration. The basic eligibility required to apply for the programme is to pass graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised university. Interested students can visit the official website of the CET Trivandrum and proceed with the admission process for the course. In case of any queries, students can reach out to the admission help desk of the college.

Yes, in addition to the private sector jobs, BPharma graduates of MGKVP are eligible for various jobs in the central and state government organisations. They can seek jobs in reputed companies such as the ICMR, the Central Standard Control Organisation, and more. These jobs provide stability and job security to the graduates. Some popular government job profiles for BPharma graduates are listed below:

• TSPSC Drug Inspector
• Railway (RRB) Pharmacist
• SBI Pharmacist
• MPSC Pharmacist
• ESIC Pharmacist
• OPSC Drug Inspector

There is a wide scope of career after pursuing BPharma at MG Kashi Vidyapith. BPharma graduates can take up job roles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. They can take up various job roles, such as Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacists, Chemical Technicians, Medical Writers, Medical Representatives, etc. after completing their degree. They can also build careers in the research and education sectors. Graduates can also pursue further education with courses, such as  MPharma, Pharma D,  DPharm, MBA, Clinical Research/Public Health courses, etc.

Neotia University is a good university as it is a private university, located in Kolkata and was established in 2015. The university was established by the Ambuja Neotia Group vide the West Bengal State Government Act of 2014 and is recognised by the University Grants Commission  (UGC). Further, the university offers a wide range of programmes at UG, PG, and doctoral levels, mainly in the field of Engineering, IT & Software, Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Humanities, Agriculture, Management, etc.