RCU Palamu D.Pharm Pharmacy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent marks (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per PCI and Jharkhand Government norms). Students appearing in Class 12 in 2026 may apply provisionally pending results.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year D.Pharma programme at Tripti Chandravansi Pharmacy College is INR 2,51,500. This includes annual tuition of INR 1,20,000 per year, yearly examination fee of INR 3,000, and one-time charges of INR 1,000 (prospectus), INR 1,000 (admission), and INR 3,500 (registration).

Ans. JCECE score is considered for D.Pharma admission at Tripti Chandravansi Pharmacy College, and candidates with a valid JCECE score may receive preference in counselling. However, direct merit admission based on Class 12 marks is also available. Candidates should apply at rcu.edu.in after JCECE results are declared.

Ans. D.Pharma graduates can register as pharmacists with the State Pharmacy Council and work in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control, drug inspection, and community pharmacy practice. The diploma also serves as a foundation for further study in B.Pharm.

Ans. The D.Pharma curriculum covers pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical jurisprudence, drug store management, human anatomy and physiology, and dispensing. Practical sessions in the pharmacy laboratory and hospital pharmacy attachment form a core part of the training.

Ans. Yes, D.Pharma graduates from a PCI-recognised pharmacy college are eligible to register as pharmacists with the State Pharmacy Council. After completing the D.Pharma programme and practical training requirements, graduates can apply for pharmacist registration and practice in licensed pharmacy establishments across India.