SANDIP INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES News & Updates 2026: Notifications, Notice, Result

Completed your B.Sc degree and want to pursue M.Pharm now? Many of you must be wondering if you could sit for the GPAT exam. Unfortunately, students with a B.Sc background are not eligible for GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) since you need a B.Pharm degree for that. This is because to get a higher degree in M.Pharm, you must be familiar with core Pharmacy topics and GPAT tests your knowledge on Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics etc. A B.Sc degree does not explicitly cover all these; the course curriculum is rather aligned with Chemsitry and Biology topics, which do not match GPAT 2026 syllabus criteria. Find out more about GPAT exam eligibiity and what alternative routes one can take with a B.Sc degree. 

OJEE 2026 Registration: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee has begun the registration process for OJEE 2026, and interested candidates can submit their applications for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses offered by participating institutions in Odisha. The final date for submitting the OJEE 2026 application form is March 22, 2026. The OJEE 2026 exam is expected to be held from May 4 to 9, 2026, in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The exam will be held in multiple shifts, depending on the course for which the candidate has applied. Candidates are advised to register for the exam well in advance to avoid technical problems at the last minute.

Many students get confused between two exams: NEET, which is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, and GPAT, which is the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test. Whether you are a pharmacy student or a school student deciding on a path, it is easy to get confused. After all, both exams require studying physics, chemistry and biology. But studying for NEET does not mean you are ready for the GPAT, as the exams are different. Let’s see the syllabus to see where they coincide and differ.

With the pharmaceutical sector constantly developing in India, a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) can be regarded as one of the degrees in popular demand for science students. To secure a seat at a top-tier pharmacy college of your preference in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course, you must clear the appropriate entrance exam. Entrance examinations for B Pharmacy admissions in India are conducted at the national and state levels, providing students with an opportunity to begin a career in the field of pharmacy. Some of the most popular B.Pharm Entrance Exams in 2026 include the CG PPHT, WBJEE, GUJCET, BITSAT, MHT-CET, CUET UG exams, and more. To be eligible for B.Pharm entrance exams in 2026, students must meet the eligibility requirements as set by the respective colleges/universities. Before applying for admissions to BPharma courses in any institute, students must review all the instructions for each B.Pharma entrance examination. 

Hussian S, M.Pharm graduate - Expert in GPAT coaching in Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), commented “If you are strong in Mathematics, you should appear for BITSAT and NMIMS-NPAT, whereas, if you have a strong background in Biology, taking state CETs like WBJEE or OJEE will prove beneficial for you since they are in alignment with your NEET preparation.” In this article, students can go through the list of B Pharmacy entrance exams in 2026, their eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, and more.

Government Jobs After B Pharmacy: If you are planning to pursue or are currently enrolled in a B Pharmacy course, you may be curious about the government job opportunities available after graduation. With the Indian government healthcare sector poised for steady growth, B Pharm graduates can explore roles such as Pharmacist, Drug Inspector, Medical Research Associate, and Analyst, offering entry-level salaries ranging from INR 2.5 to 3.5 LPA. This article outlines the list of government jobs after B Pharmacy along with the top government exams for pharmacy graduates.