Dr. D. Y. Patil Pratishthan’s
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy
Akurdi, Pune – 411 044
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)- 2022-2023
Q 1. Which courses are offered by college?
Q 2. Where is the location of the College?
College is well located, adjucent to Akurdi Railway station connected by road and train facility. It is well connected with Lonavala and Pune station and Local bus facility is available from various parts of Pune, Pimpri, Chinchwad and nearby places
Q 3. What is admission procedure?
All B. Pharm. M.Pharm. Pharm.D and D.Pharm seats filled through centralized admission procedure (CAP -80% seats) and 20% seats filled through Institute level.
Q 4. What are the minimum eligibility criteria for admission?
Q 5. What is the last year cut off B. Pharm. admission (2021-2022) ?
Answer:- Cut off of First Round for all categories-
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First Year B. Pharm. – 91.33 percentile (MHT-CET score) (NEET Score- above 450)
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First Year. Pharm. D. – 95 percentile (MHT-CET score) (NEET Score- above 450)
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First Y. M. Pharm.- Pharmaceutics- 183 (GPAT score)
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First Y. M. Pharm.- Pharm. Quality Assurance- 163 (GPAT score)
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First Year M. Pharm. Pharmacology- 180 (GPAT score)
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First Year M. Pharm Pharm. Chemistry- 155 GPAT score)
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F.Y. D. Pharm. – 70% (Agreegate %)
Q 6. What is college fee?
College fees are finalized by Fee Regulating Authority (FRA). Category wise fee structure (2021-2022)
Fees for academic year 2022-2023 may change as per Fee Regulating Authority Approval
*B.Pharm:
HSC marks should be above 60% and Annual Income less than Rs. 8,00,000/- (Rs. Eight lacs only) are only eligible for EBC scholarship. (GR No. TEM-2018-Letter No. 35-TE-4, dated 31/03/2018)
*M.Pharm : Annual Income less than Rs. 8,00,000/- (Rs. Eight lacs only) are only eligible for EBC scholarship. (GR No. TEM-2018-Letter No. 35-TE-4, dated 31/03/2018).
For OBC category annual Income less than Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rs. One lacs only) are only eligible for scholarship
Q.7. Criteria for different Scholarships available for students: (Government / Private)
*EBC (Economically Backward Classes):
*B.Pharm – OPEN category:- HSC marks should be above 60% and Annual Income less than Rs. 8,00,000/- (Rs. Eight lacs only) are only eligible for scholarship
*M Pharm:
OPEN category - OPEN category:-Annual Income less than Rs. 8,00,000/- (Rs. Eight lacs only) are only eligible for EBC scholarship
For OBC category annual Income less than Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rs. One lacs only) are only eligible for scholarship
Q.8. Whether college provides campus placements facility? What is placement percentage?
College has separate Training and Placement cell operating under the guidance of excellent Training & Placement officer. College is located in vicinity of various Pharmaceutical Industries which help us for training & placement. The college has excellent placement record and is within top 5 among University of Pune providing placement in different pharmaceutical sectors. Our top recruiters include Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Neon Labs, Cognizant, Ranbaxy Lab, Galderma India Ltd., Sanofi- Synthelabo Pvt. Ltd., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services, Covance India Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., IT-Cube Solutions Pvt. Ltd. etc
The college has excellent placement record. More than 90% of students registered with Training & Placement Office, are placed in reputed pharmaceutical industries in diverse sectors as per the choice of the students.
No. of Companies Visited for placement:
2021-22 – 14 (Placement is in process)
2020-21 – 12
2019-20 - 03 (Due to lockdown, interview process was online)
2018-19 - 05
Placement statistics for last Five years- B.Pharm. course:
Placement statistics for last Five years- M.Pharm. course:
What is average package for B. Pharm / M. Pharm students after placements?
It depends upon market forces and demand, but it remains approximately between 2-3 lakhs / annum for B. Pharm students and 3-4 lakhs/ annum for M. Pharm students
Q 9. What documents are needed for admission process?
Q 10. Whether hostel and canteen facility is available?
Well-furnished and spacious hostel for girls and boys with capacity of 258 and 130 respectively, are available with facilities like hygienic food, gymnasium, Wi-Fi, internet connectivity, on call medical help and 24x7 securities.
Approximate Hostel Fee: Girls Hostel (1,25,000/- per Annum including residence and Food- Brekfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Approximate Hostel Fee: Boys Hostel (1,40,000/- per Annum including residence and Food- Brekfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Q 11. What is the reputation stage of institute?
B. Pharm. and M. Pharm. courses are approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Pharmacy Council of India, and New Delhi. Both courses are recognized by Gov. of Maharashtra and Ph. D course affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
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71th Rank amongst Pharmacy Colleges in all over India survey by National Institute Ranking Framework Survey (NIRF-2020)
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Ranked amongst top 5 Pharmacy Colleges in Pune Region
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Conferred consecutively Fourth Time with “GOLD RANK” and “PLATINUM RANK” in 2020 by AICTE-CII survey
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Permanent Affiliation of B. Pharm. Course with Savitribai Phule Pune University
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MoU’s with Industries and organizations for students training and placement
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Consistent track record of more than 90% Placement
Q. 12 What is Industry Exposure to students?
The College has MOU’s with different industries and active Industry Institute Interaction cell through which experts from industry visit the institute for interaction with the students for up gradation of knowledge and also student can perform short term projects, Industrial trainings.
Q. 13 Does college conduct industry visits?
Every year the college organizes industrial visits to get an insight of industrial culture to the students.
2017-18: Educational tour at Alkem Laboratories, Baddi, State- Himachal Pradesh.
2018-19: Educational tour at Mapro Foods Pvt. Ltd., Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtrta
Industry visit at NuLife Pharmaceuticals Pune,
2019-20: Industry visit at AcuLIFE Health Care Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
Q. 14 What efforts are taken by college for personality development of the students?
Students are trained not only for curriculum related topics but also exposed to soft skills, communication skills and personality development.
The college has well equipped 03 language labs with trained faculty for development of communication and soft skills and also college has tie- up with consultancy Barclays in association with Global Talent Track, Dysmech Clinical Services etc.
Q. 15 Top reasons to join the Institute?
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State of the art infrastructure
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Up to 100% Fees Concession for University toppers
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Well equipped ultra modern and spacious laboratories
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Qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty
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Enriched library
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Career and entrepreneurship guidance by placement cell
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Conduct of training sessions by Professionals for personality development
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Ample opportunities to attend seminars, conferences and workshops for self updations
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Exposure to various sports and cultural activities
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Separate hostel facility for boys and girls in proximity of college with 24 hours security and all allied facilities
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AICTE scholarships to GPAT qualified M. Pharm. students
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Free seminars on Career development
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Exposure to students to participate in intercollegiate activities
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Social Welfare Department scholarships to eligible B. Pharm. and M. Pharm. students
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Regular Parents Teachers Meeting
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Conduct of Mock interviews
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Educational tours
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Regular Extra & Co -Curricular activities.
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Mentoring by Alumni placed throughout India and abroad at reputed positions.
Q. 16 Does college impart part time B. Pharm/ M. Pharm / D.Pharm / Pharm. D course?
No. College dose not allowed part time course.
B. Pharm is 4 years full time course, M. Pharm is full time 2 years course, D. Pharm. is full time 2 years, while Pharm. D. is full time 6 years course
Q. 17 Does College have any student welfare schemes?
The college has active NSS cell as well as Earn and Learn scheme for economically backward students.
Q. 18 What is procedure to avail loan facility?
College provides all necessary help to avail education loan through Punjab National Bank
Q. 19 What is the scope and placement of Pharmacy courses?
All Pharmacy courses are job oriented courses and also has potential for self employment.
Major Career Opportunities after B. Pharm. / M. Pharm. D.Pharm. & Pharm.D. are as follows-
Q. 20 Is there any Uniform for these courses?
Yes, students are required to wear college uniform 4 days in a week as well as white Apron is compulsory for routine practicals.
Q. 21 What extracurricular activities are held in the College?
The Institute organizes Cultural events like Annual gathering, Days celebration, Debate competitions, Sports activities, and also encourages the students to participate in various Inter-collegiate events.
Q 22 What is the minimum attendance required for appearing for final exams?
75% attendance for both theory and practical’s is mandatory for attending the final exams.
Q 23 Are there any options to select the subject during the course?
No, all the subjects during the four year B. Pharmacy course are compulsory
Q 24 Is there any health care facility for students?
The campus has 24 hours emergency and ambulance service. The students are examined for a basic check up as soon as they join the college and later in case any need arises they are provided the best of services.
Q 25 How can I assure about students safety/ security
The students are not allowed to enter the campus without I-card, there is only one gate entry. The campus is 24x7 hrs under CCTV surveillance.