A pass in PUC (science, with optional subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) of Karnataka. or An equivalent examination of any other approved board or university with the above-mentioned optional subjects.

The annual academic year begins in October.The applications are available online.

D.Pharmacy is a course spread over a period of two academic years and a practical training of not less than 750 hours covered in not less than 3 months.

Three sessional examinations each for 20 marks are conducted during each academic year in each subject separately for both theory and practical. Average marks of the best two sessional examinations shall be computed and added to the marks obtained in the annual examination.

Conducted by Board of Examination Authority (BEA-D.Pharm), twice in an academic year for both theory and practical.
Maximum marks:-
Theory 80 marks
Practical 80 marks (including viva)

Pass marks - a minimum of 40 marks separately in theory and practical including sessional marks.

After completion of Diploma in Pharmacy, a candidate shall be eligible to undergo practical training in a hospital or manufacturing house recognized by the PCI. The training period shall be not less than 3 months. BEA shall recognize the place of training.