About Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur (Rewari) was set up in 2016 and runs a PCI-approved B.Pharm, an M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy and a PhD.
This is a teaching department of Indira Gandhi University, the Haryana state university at Meerpur near Rewari. It started in 2016 to widen access to pharmacy education in south Haryana, and its programmes are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. The four-year B.Pharm has 60 seats filled through state counselling by HSTES Panchkula, with a few extra seats for diploma holders entering the second year. The M.Pharm is offered in Pharmacognosy with nine seats for GPAT-qualified graduates, and a small group of scholars work towards a PhD. The department also organises extension lectures, seminars and workshops, and its page notes that many students clear GPAT each year. As a state university unit, its fees are generally lower than private pharmacy colleges in the region.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Pharmacy Accepts: HSTES counselling |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 60 | — | — |
| Master of Pharmacy Accepts: GPAT |
Full-time | 2 yrs | 9 | — | — |
| 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, Lateral
B.Pharm seats (60) are filled through the Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES), Panchkula counselling, and second-year lateral entry seats also go through HSTES. M.Pharm seats are given on academic merit to candidates with a valid GPAT score. Candidates apply online through the Indira Gandhi University admission notices on igu.ac.in; for 2026-27 the UG window ran from 20 May to 10 June 2026 and the PG window from 26 May to 20 June 2026. PhD admission is through the university research entrance test and interview.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How is admission to B.Pharm at IGU Meerpur done?
Through HSTES Panchkula counselling
Which M.Pharm specialisation is offered?
Pharmacognosy, with 9 seats given on academic merit to candidates holding a valid GPAT score.
Is the department approved by PCI?
Yes, the department page states approval from the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Indira Gandhi University · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Information Brochure 2026-27 for University Teaching Departments, Indira Gandhi University Meerpur · Prospectus PDF, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Admissions - Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, Rewari - home page · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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