A Doctor of Pharmacy is a professional doctorate degree in pharmacy. In some countries, it is a first professional degree, and a prerequisite for licensing to exercise the profession of pharmacist.

The Pharm.D (a 6 year doctorate in pharmacy course) was introduced by the Government of India and the Pharmacy Council of India in 2008. The first batch of post-baccalaureate Pharm.D students graduated in August 2011 The Pharm.D degree requires five years of classroom-based academic study (two years as a post-baccalaureate course), followed by a year of internship or residency training in addition to ongoing practicals.

As per new amendments, the course structure should last 6 years(doctorate is given after 6th year)comprising 5 years of academics including project, and final 6th year internship in any 500 beded hospital or above.

With reference to Clarification on Pharm.D qualification, it is clarified to all universities that Pharm.D is a PG qualification and passed out students can directly register for Ph.D. From 2012 the Amendment passed by PCI (Pharmacists' professional association called Pharmacy Council of India) states that the person can use the initials "Dr" before their name after completion of their pharm-D. 

Pharm D colleges in India

ANDHRA PRADESH

1. Smt. Sarojini Ramulamma College of Pharmacy, Seshadrinagar, Mahabubnagar - 509 001.

2. Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (RIPER), KR Palli Cross, Cheyyedu, Anantapur - 515 721.

3. Deccan School of Pharmacy, Zafargarh, P.O. Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad - 500 058.

4. Talla Padmavathi College of Pharmacy, Orus-Kareemabad, Warangal-506 012.

5. Bharat Institute of Technology, Mangalpalli (Vill), Ibrahimpatnam (Mandal), R.R. Distt. - 501 510 (Andhra Pradesh).

6. St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, # 2-4-1211, Vidyanagar, HANAMKONDA-506 001.

7. Sri Venkateshwara College of Pharmacy, 86, Hitech City Road, Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500 081.

8. GIET School of Pharmacy , NH-5, Chaitanya Nagar, Rajahmundry - 533 294, EG District.

9. Malla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Maisammaguda, Dhullapally (Post Via Hakimpet), Secunderabad - 500 014.

10. Vaagdevi College of Pharmacy, H.No. 2-2-457/3, Ramnagar, Hanmakonda, Warangal - 506 001.

11.P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy, 1-35, Prakruthi Nagar, Utukur, Kadapa - 516 003.

12. Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Chalapathi Nagar, Lam, Guntur - 522 034.

13. Annamacharya College of Pharmacy, New Boyanpalli, Rajampet - 516 126 Kadapa Distt.

14. KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siddhartha Nagar, Vijayawada.

15. Malla Reddy Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Masiammaguda, Dhulapally post, via Hakimpet, Secunderabad - 500 014

16. A.M. Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy, Petlurivaripalem (Po), Narasaraopet (Md), Guntur.

17. AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam.

18. Aditya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Aditya Nagar, Surampalem; A.D.B. Road, Peddapuram, East Godavari Distt - 533 437.

19.  MESCO College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad.

20. A.S.N. Pharmacy College, Burripalem Road, Nelapadu, Tenali-522 201, Guntur.

21. CMR College of Pharmacy, Kandlakoya (V), Medchal Road, Hyderabad - 501 401.

22. G. Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad - 500 028.

23. Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Mohan Gardens, Behind R.K. Kalyanamandapam Vaishnavi Nagar, Tiruchanoor (P), Tirupathi, Chittoor (dt.)- 517 503 (Andhra Pradesh).

24. Shri Vishnu College Of Pharmacy,Vishnupur, Bhimavaram,West Godavari Distt (Andhra Pradesh).

25. Hindu College of Pharmacy Amaravathi Road, Guntur- 522 002 (Andhra Pradesh).

26. Lalitha College of Pharmacy Venkatapur (V), Ghatkesar (M), R.R. Distt. (Andhra Pradesh).

27. Care College of Pharmacy, Oglapur(V), Atmakur(M), Distt. Warangal (Andhra Pradesh).

28. Vagadevi Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Bollikunta Village Warangal - 506 005 (Andhra Pradesh).

29. Creative Educational Societys, College of pharmacy, N.H.7,Chinnatekur Kurnool - 518 218 (Andhra Pradesh).

30. Chebrolu Hanumaiah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandramoulipuram, Chowdavaran, Guntur - 522 019 (Andhra Pradesh).

31. Shree Dattha Institute of Pharmacy Nagarjuna Sagar Road, Sheriguda (V), Ibrahimpatnam (M), R.R. Dist - 501 510 (Andhra Pradesh).

32. Vikas College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rayanigudem (V) Suryapet Nalgonda Distt. - 508 376 (Andhra Pradesh).

33. Browns College of Pharmacy, Ammapalem, Konijerla (Mdl), Khammam Distt. - 507 305 (Andhra Pradesh).

34. Narasaraopeta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Narasaraopet Kotappakonda Road, Yellamanda P.O., Narasaraopet (Md), - 522 601 Guntur Distt.

35. Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy, R.V.S. Nagar, Tirupati Raod, Chittoor - 517 127.

36. MLR Institute of Pharmacy, Dundigal (V), Quthubullapur (M), R.R. Distt.

37. KLR Pharmacy College,  Behind Contractor's Colony,  Paloncha - 507 115.

38. Sri Indu Institute of Pharmacy, Sheriguda Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Ranga ReddyDistt.-501 510.

39. Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nidigatla Raod, Near Rajahmundry Airport, East Godavari Distt. - 533 102 (Andhra Pradesh).

40. Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy, Sy. No. 167, 168, Annaram Village, Jinnaram Mandal, Via. Narsapur Raod, Distt. Medak - 502 313. 

41. C.M. College of Pharmacy, Maisammaguda, Dhulapally, Post Via Hakimpet Secunderabad- 500 014 (Andhra Pradesh).

42. Navbharat Institute of Pharmaceutical & Medical Sciences, Mangalpally (Village), Ibrahimpatnam , Mandal, R.R. Distt. - 501 510 (A.P.).

43. Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Venkatramapuram, Ramchandrapuram Mandal, Tirupati - 517 561 (Andhra Pradesh).

44. MNR College of Pharmacy, MNR Nagar, (V) Fasalwadi, (M) Sangareddy Distt. Medak - 502 294 (Andhra Pradesh).

45. Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Cherukupally Village, Chitivalasa (SO), Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram- 531 162 (Andhra Pradesh).

46. Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy, Sree Sainath Nagar, A. Rangampet, Chandragiri Mandal - 517 12 (Andhra Pradesh).

47. Bhaskara Pharmacy College, Yenkapally Moinabad, R.R. Distt. (Andhra Pradesh).

GUJARAT

1. K.B.Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Sector - 23, GH-6 Road, Gandhinagar-382023

HARYANA

M.M. College of Pharmacy, M.M.Education Complex, Mullana-grant approval for 2012-2013 .

KARNATAKA

1. M.S. Ramaiah College of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah Nagar, M.S.R.I.T. Post, Bangalore - 560 054.

2. Navodaya Education Trust's N.E.T., Pharmacy College, P.B. No.26, Mantralayam Road, Raichur-584 101.

3. HKES's Matoshree Taradevi Rampure, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gulbarga.

4. Sri Jagadguru Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra College of Pharmacy, Chitradurga -577 502.

5. B.V.V. Sangha's Hanagal Shri Kumareshwar College of Pharmacy, Bagalkot-587 101.

6. Visweswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 24th Main, Opp. BDA Complex, B.S.K. 2nd stage, Bangalore - 560 070.

7. J.S.S. College of Pharmacy, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar, Mysore - 570 015.

8. Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Madava Nagar, Manipal - 576 104, Udupi District.

9. Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, B.G. Nagara - 571 448, Nagemangale Taluk, Tq. Mandye Distt.

10. Bapuji Pharmacy College, Shamanur Road, S.S. Layout, Davangere - 577 004

11. B.L.D.E.A's College of Pharmacy, Post Box No.40, BLDE University Campus, Solapur Road, Bijapur - 586 103.

12. The Oxford College of Pharmacy, 1st Phase, J.P. Nagar, C.A. Site No.40, Bangalore - 560 078.

13. PES College of Pharmacy, 50 Feet Road, Hanumanthanagar, Bangalore - 560 050

14. Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Chikkabelandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore - 560 035

15. Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Soladevanahalli Hesaragatta Road, Chikkabanawara Post, Bangalore-560 090.

16. Bharathi College of Pharmacy,  K.M. Doddi (P.O.), Maddur Tq, Mandya Dt - 571 422.

17. Karnataka College of Pharmacy, #33/2, Thirumena Halli, Hedge Nagar Main Road, Bangalore - 560 064

18. Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Hosur Road, Near Lal Bagh Main Gate, Bangalore 560 027.(Karnataka)

19. Aditya Bangalore Institute for Pharmacy Education & Research Bangalore Formally Known As -(Bangalore Institute for Pharmacy, Education & Research (Bipper), No.12, Kogilu Main Road, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 064 (Karnataka))

20. V.V. Sangha's T.V.M. College of Pharmacy, Kappagal Road, Y. Nagesh Shastry Nagar, Gandhinagar, Bellary- 583 103 (Karnataka)

21. Karavali College of Pharmacy, NH-13, Vamanjoor, Mangalore - 575 028

22. East West College of Pharmacy # 63, I Phase, B.E.L. Layout, Bharathngar, Vishwaneedam Post, off Magadi Road, Bangalore- 560 091 (Karnataka)

23. NITTE University 6th Floor, K.S. Hegde Hospital Complex Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575 018 (Karnataka)

24. Dayananda Sagar College of Pharmacy, Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore - 560 078 (Karnataka)

25. Rajiv Memorial Education Societys College of Pharmacy, Balaji Nagar, Old Jewargi Road, Distt. Gulbarga - 585 102 (Karnataka)

26. Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy, Krishnamurthypuram, Mysore - 570 004 (Karnataka)

27. Nargund College of Pharmacy, Dattatreyanagar,2nd Main 100 Ft. Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, Bangalore (Karnataka)

KERALA

1. Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Post Poonthavanam, Kizhattur, Perintalmanna, Distt.  MALAPPURAM-679 325

2. National College of Pharmacy, Manassery P.O. Mukkam, Kozhikode-673 602.

3. Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Healthcare Campus, Elammakara PO, Kochi - 682 026.

4. Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy, Pushpagiri Medicity, Perumthuruthy, P.O., Tiruvalla - 689 107.

5. Sree Krishna College of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Near Parassala Railway Station (Mulluvila), Parassala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.

6. Grace College of Pharmacy, Post: Kodunthirappully 678 004, Palakkad (Dt.) (Kerala)

7. Nehru College of Pharmacy Pampady, Near Lakkidi Rly Station, Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur - 680 597 (Kerala)

8. St.James College Medical Academy Chalakudy

9. Devaki Amma Memorial College of Pharmacy, Chekembra, Pulliparamba P.O., Malappuram (Kerala)

10. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 57

11. Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Priyaram, P.O. Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur - 670 503

MADHYA PRADESH

1. Shri Ramnath Singh Instt. of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Opp. Sitholi Railway Station, Jhansi Road, Sitholi, Gwalior - 474 001.

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MAHARASHTRA

1. Bharti Vidyapeeth University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune - 411 038

2. Govt. College of Pharmacy, Amravatil Kathora Naka, Near VMV, Amravati - 444 604

3. Govt. College of Pharmacy, Opp. Govt., Polytechnic, Osmanpura, Aurangabad (Maharashtra) 

PUNJAB

1. Indo-Soviet Friendship College of Pharmacy, Village Ghal-Kalan NH-95, (Moga-Ferozepur Road) Moga - 142 001

TAMIL NADU

1. J.S.S. College of Pharmacy, "ROCKLANDS" P.O. Box No. 20, Ootacamund-643 001 The Nilgiries.

2. Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, 395, Sarojini Naidu Road, Coimbatore - 641 044.

3. Sri Ramachandra College of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (Deemed University), 1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai - 600 116.

4. Deptt. of Pharmacy, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Engg. & Technology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar - 608 00

5. Vel's Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Velan Nagar, P.V. Vaithiyalingam Road, Pallavaram, Chennai - 600117.

6. S.R.M. College of Pharmacy, S.R.M. Nagar, Kattankulathur - 603 203.

7. PSG College of Pharmacy, P.B. No. 1674, Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641 004.

8. Vinayaka Missions's College of Pharmacy, Yercaud Main Road, Kondappanaickenpatty, SALEM-636 308.

9. KMCH College of Pharmacy, Kovai Estate, Kalapatti Road, Coimbatore - 641 035.

10. Nandha College of Pharmacy, Koorapalaym "Pirivu", Pitchandamplayam Post, ERODE - 638 052

11. J.K.K. Nataraja College of Pharmacy, P.B. No. 151, Natarajapuram, NH-47, (Salem to Coimbatore), Komarapalayam-638 183, Namakkal Dt.

12. C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thorapakkam, Chennai - 600 097.

13. R.V.S. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 242-B, Trichy Main Road, Sulur Coimbatore.

14. J.K.K. Munirajahh Medical Research Foundation, Annai J.K.K. Sampoorani Ammal College of Pharmacy, Ethirmedu, B.Komarapalayam-638183, Namakkal District.

15. Padmavathi College of Pharmacy, Krishnagiri Main Road, Periyanahalli Post, Dharmapuri 635 205 (Tamil Nadu)

16. Erode College of Pharmacy, Perundurai Main Road, Veppampalayam, Vallipurathanpalayam (P.O.), V. Vellode (Via) Erode