Approval: Pharmacy Council of India
Affiliation: Odisha University of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Eligibility:
1st Year: +2 Pass with PCB or PCM2nd Year Lateral Entry: D. Pharma with 45% marks for General Category & 40% for Reserved Category.

Age Limit: Generally, applicants must be at least 17 years old.

Duration: 4 Years (Eight Semesters) (Lateral Entry: 3 Years- Six Semesters)

No. of Seats: 60 (Sixty)

Selection Procedure:
Selection of candidates is based on their performance in the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE), followed by the centralized counselling process.

In addition, a limited number of seats are available for candidates qualified in JEE Main or NEET, in accordance with the admission guidelines prescribed by OJEE from time to time.

Scope of the Course:

Pharmacy education equips students with comprehensive knowledge in pharmaceutical production, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacognosy, and community pharmacy, preparing them to serve as healthcare professionals. Graduates can pursue rewarding careers in pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, community pharmacies, research organizations, quality control, regulatory agencies, and entrepreneurship. Career opportunities include Production & Manufacturing, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Drug Testing & Analysis, Marketing, Hospital & Community Pharmacy, Academics, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding, Consultancy, Pharmaceutical Journalism, and positions such as Drug Inspector and Drug Controller. Pharmacy professionals are in demand both in India and abroad, with excellent prospects for higher education, research, and global employment.