For M.Pharm.

• B.Pharm Degree examination of an Indian university established by law in India from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India any recognised University or any other Institute equivalent there to the University, are eligible for admission to the M.Pharm Programmes and has scored not less than 60% (55% for SC/ST) of the maximum marks (aggregate of 4 years of B.Pharm.).
• Every student selected for admission to a postgraduate pharmacy program in any PCIapproved institution should have obtained registration with the State Pharmacy Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission, failing which the admission of the candidate shall be cancelled.

Note: Before NBU registration, it is mandatory to submit the migration certificate from the university where the candidate passed his/her qualifying degree (B.Pharm.).

For Ph.D.
As per UGC and University norms

M.Pharm. Admission

• Direct admission for internal students- 60% of the total intake.
• For the remaining 40% intake- Merit list will be prepared based on overall academic performance as well as interview.

(Note- At present, the University does not conduct any UG (B.Pharm. course, therefore, 100% intake is open to all qualified students.)

• The grant of Post Graduate Scholarship (GPAT) is subject to the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approval.
• Application of any candidate with an existing backlog in any semester in the B.Pharm. course will NOT be considered for the preparation of the merit list.
• Application fees: Rs. 300*- (UR/OBC) & Rs. 150/- (for SC/ST/PWD).

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) degree from a PCI-approved institution with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) * It is mandatory to submit the undertaking regarding eligibility criteria as per the prescribed format at the time of admission, for those who are awaiting the result (final semester without any backlog).
• Intake for NRI/Foreign students as per the University norms.

Selection procedure and norms for admission:

• The following criteria will be maintained for admission to M.Pharm. programs of the University of North Bengal for the session 2026-27. Allotment of seats shall be based upon the category-wise merit list prepared as per the following norms-

Preparation of merit list:
On a scale of 100 calculated by considering- N.B.: The candidate should have a minimum 50% attendance in the first fifteen days; failure of which the admission of the candidate will be cancelled.
However, the candidates who have appeared/are due to appear at the qualifying examinations (B.Pharm.) may also apply, and such candidates, if selected, will be admitted if they can submit valid proof of their passing the qualifying examination with the required percentage of marks at the time of counselling. If the results are awaited on the date of counselling, such selected candidates shall have to submit the mark sheet and provisional certificate of the qualifying examination within 30 days from the date of commencement of 1st semester classes, failing which or if the candidate is found non-eligible in terms of percentage of marks obtained, his/her admission will be cancelled.

Commencement of the M.Pharm. 1st semester class (2026-27 batch): 10/08/2026.

N.B.: All the dates are tentative and subject to change (Keep visiting the NBU website for any kind of update regarding the admission procedure).

Provisional Fee Structure for M. Pharm. Admission for the session 2026-27: N.B.: *Caution money is refundable after successful completion of the course.