About Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam University
The Department of Pharmaceutical Science at Assam University, Silchar, offers a four-year B.Pharm (50 seats), an M.Pharm in two specialisations and a PhD.
Pharmacy teaching at Assam University began in August 2010 with the B.Pharm, and the course ran in full from the 2011-12 session. The department now offers a four-year B.Pharm with 50 seats that follows the syllabus and rules of the Pharmacy Council of India. Its two-year M.Pharm has 16 seats, split equally between Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. PhD admission in pharmacy is governed by the university ordinance of 2023 and depends on vacancies with guides. The department is on the Dargakona campus near Silchar, and B.Pharm seats for 2026 were filled through CUET.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Pharmacy Accepts: CUET |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 50 | — | — |
| Master of Pharmacy | Full-time | 2 yrs | 16 | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit
B.Pharm admission for 2026 is listed under the CUET undergraduate programmes on the Assam University portal. M.Pharm applications were taken in May to July 2026 through the same portal. PhD admission follows the Assam University PhD Ordinance 2023 and available supervisor vacancies.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Pharmacy: Studying in: Class 12; Science subjects as specified by PCI Education Regulations; institution must be PCI-approved for the degree to count for registration
- Master of Pharmacy: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Pharmacy; At least 55% marks in UG; B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution; registration with the State Pharmacy Council (required by JSS AHER within one month of admission)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Library
- Labs
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Other colleges in Silchar
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Department of Business Administration, Assam University
Department of Computer Science, Assam University
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Frequently asked questions
How many B.Pharm seats does Assam University have?
50 seats in the four-year B.Pharm.
Which M.Pharm specialisations are offered?
Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with 8 seats each.
How do I get into the B.Pharm?
Through CUET and the Assam University admission portal.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science - Assam University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - Assam University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Admission - Assam University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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