B.Pharm: admission 2026, eligibility, entrance exam and counselling
- Duration
- 4 years · 8 semesters
- Entrance exam
- MHT-CET
- Eligibility
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry + Maths or Biology
- Admission
- State CET Cell CAP
What is B.Pharm?
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) is a four-year degree in medicines: how they are made, tested, stored and used. Graduates can register as pharmacists and work in the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals and drug regulation.
In Maharashtra, B.Pharm seats are filled through MHT-CET and the State CET Cell’s Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Students from both the PCB and PCM groups can apply.
| Full form | Bachelor of Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate, after 12th (Science). D.Pharm holders can join in the second year (Direct Second Year). |
| Duration | 4 years · 8 semesters |
| Entrance exam | MHT-CET |
| Admission | MHT-CET score (PCB or PCM group) → State CET Cell CAP rounds |
Eligibility
- 12th with Physics and Chemistry, plus Mathematics or Biology
- Minimum marks as set for the year (lower for reserved categories from Maharashtra)
- A valid MHT-CET score (PCB or PCM group)
Admission process in Maharashtra (CAP)
- 01Register on the CET Cell portalFill the form and upload documents.
- 02Document verificationCategory, domicile and other certificates are checked.
- 03Merit listProvisional, then final state merit number.
- 04Option formThe step that decides your college. We fill it with you.
- 05CAP roundsSeats are allotted round by round.
- 06Accept or wait for betterFreeze the seat or go for betterment.
- 07Report to collegePay fees and confirm admission.
B.Pharm colleges
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College lists, fees and cutoffs for pharmacy courses are coming to this site. Our counsellors already guide B.Pharm admissions: which colleges fit your score, how to fill the option form and what to do in each round.
After B.Pharm
FAQs
Can PCM students take B.Pharm?
Yes. In Maharashtra, B.Pharm admission accepts the MHT-CET score of either the PCM or the PCB group.
How long is B.Pharm?
Four years, in eight semesters.
What is the difference between B.Pharm and D.Pharm?
D.Pharm is a two-year diploma that lets you register as a pharmacist. B.Pharm is a four-year degree that also opens industry jobs and postgraduate study.