Passed with min % in PCM for GEN & % for SC/ST/OBC
Duration
2 Year
D.Pharma (Ayurveda) or Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy is a 2-year professional diploma program focused on Ayurvedic drug formulation, dispensing, herbal drug processing, and classical pharmaceutical practices. The course trains students in the fundamentals of Ayurveda, preparation of Ayurvedic medicines, quality control techniques, and Ayurvedic pharmacology.
It is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical manufacturing, hospital pharmacy, wellness clinics, and herbal product companies.
Graduates of D.Pharma (Ayurveda) can work in a wide range of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine sectors, including:
Job Roles
Ayurvedic Pharmacist
Hospital/Clinic Pharmacist
Panchakarma Assistant
Ayurvedic Dispensary Manager
Ayurvedic Medicine Production Assistant
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Assistant
Herbal Product Technician
Ayurvedic Store Manager
Ayurvedic Research Assistant
Self-employed Ayurvedic Medicines Retailer
Employment Areas
Government Ayurvedic Hospitals
Private Ayurvedic Hospitals & Clinics
Panchakarma Centres
Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Companies
Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturing Units
Herbal Cosmetics & Wellness Companies
Ayurvedic Research Organisations
Government AYUSH Dispensaries
The syllabus may vary by institute but typically includes:
Check Eligibility:
Students must meet the 10+2 science requirements.
Application Submission:
Apply through the respective college/AYUSH state application portal.
Merit-Based Selection:
Admissions are typically merit-based using 10+2 marks.
Counselling/Interview (if applicable):
Some institutes may conduct short interviews or counselling rounds.
Document Verification:
Submit educational certificates and ID documents.
Fee Payment:
Pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.
Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Science Stream
– Physics, Chemistry, Biology OR
– Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Minimum 45–50% marks (varies by institute)
Age limit: Typically 17 years or above
2 Years (Full-time Diploma Program)
FAQ
No. NEET is not required. Admission is usually based on 10+2 merit or institute-level selection.
Yes. Students with PCM or PCB can apply, as long as they studied Science in 10+2.
D.Pharma (Ayurveda) is a 2-year diploma, focused on medicine preparation & pharmacy.
BAMS is a 5.5-year doctor-level course leading to Ayurveda medical practice.
Yes. Graduates can work as Ayurvedic pharmacists in Government AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, and health centres based on state recruitment rules.
Yes. Popular options include:
B.Pharm (Ayurveda)
BAMS (Ayurveda)
B.Sc. in related herbal/pharmacy fields
Certificate courses in Panchakarma or Herbal Technology
Available Colleges for
Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy