M.Pharm Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Pharmacy Postgraduate

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) is a 2-year postgraduate pharmacy degree for specialisation in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy or Pharmacy Practice. Admission is through GPAT (national) or university entrance exams. Karnataka has 48+ pharmacy colleges offering M.Pharm with fees from Rs 40,000 to Rs 2 lakh per year. M.Pharm graduates qualify for research scientist positions in pharmaceutical companies, teaching faculty roles in pharmacy colleges, and drug regulatory affairs positions. Starting salaries range from Rs 4-8 LPA, with GPAT-qualified candidates eligible for AICTE fellowships. Bangalore's concentration of pharma companies (Biocon, Syngene, Strides) means M.Pharm graduates have direct access to R&D and regulatory jobs.