This document provides an action plan and career guidance for pharmacy students in their 3rd and 4th years of study. It outlines steps students can take to enhance their knowledge base and career prospects, such as attending conferences, reading research articles, applying for internships, and developing strong presentation skills. The document also discusses exam preparations for the GPAT, options for postgraduate study in India and abroad, and non-pharma career paths like biotechnology and research. It provides guidance on choosing specializations and lists top colleges for M.Pharmacy and MBA programs.
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3. Contents
1) College Life
2) Action Plan for 3rd year Students
3) Action Plan for 4th year Students
4) M. Pharmacy Entrance Exams in India
5) MBA-An Alternative Career Path
6) Non-Pharma Courses for Post-graduation
7) Ph. D & Research
8) M.S abroad after B. Pharmacy
9) Jobs after B. Pharmacy & M. Pharmacy
10) Sales & Marketing
11) Pharmacy related & other Government Jobs
12) Teaching
13) Investing Time Productively
14) References
4. College Life
1st year & 2nd year: It’s all about learning
• 1st Year: New Environment & Circle
• 2nd Year: “Senior” feel
3rd year: Heavy Feel
• Enjoyment & personal complications
• But, it’s high time to choose your “CAREER” path
4th Year: Best year of your lives
• Try clearing your backlogs, dues & personal
complications
• Prepare for some competitive exams & campus
placements
• Farewell & Good Bye
7. Action Plan for 3rd years
1. Develop Strong Basics irrespective of
your CGPA or Percentage
8. 2. Attend Conferences (National & International), Workshops (Hands-
on or guest lectures), Scientific sessions & Symposia (fests too)
Why ?
Exposure & Interaction with the outside world
They Build Your Knowledge Base
They Grow Your Professional Network
They Expand Your Resources
They enhance your Poster/Oral Presentation skills
Where ?
NIPERs, CSIR Laboratories, National Institutes like IISc & IITs, BHU, IISERs, Local
Colleges, IPC, IHPA, BioPharma India, Pharma Summits etc.
How ?
https://www.conferencealerts.in/
https://www.pharmatutor.org/taxonomy/term/2281
http://gpatindia.com/seminar-conference/
http://pharmaceuticals.gov.in/events
http://10times.com/india/medical-pharma/conferences
http://www.pharmaceuticalconferences.com/ (Abroad)
9. 3. Develop a habit of Reading Scientific Research Articles &
Review Papers from International Journals.
Why ?
• Helps in developing a solid foundation about the subject.
• You will understand manuscript writing (Publications) & literature review.
• Get updated with the latest innovation & breakthrough technologies in your
related field.
• Drafting research proposals during Masters, PhD & Post-Doctoral studies.
• Helps in poster/oral presentation at Conferences.
How ?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed (Search engine for medical articles)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/ (Database of Scientific journals, books and articles)
https://www.pharmacy.org/journal.html
https://www.omicsonline.org/pharmaceutical-sciences-journals.php
Refer various journals from Nature, Elsevier, Science, Cell, E-Life sciences, etc.,
Note: You must know what is Impact Factor, citations, referencing, journal
indexing, various processes & approaches of applying for a publication.
10. 4. Apply for Internships & Training Programs at various
National Institutes & Industries.
Why ?
• Gain exposure to real-world problems and issues that perhaps are not found in
textbooks.
• Ease transition from being a student to entering the workforce.
• Have personal growth experiences and exposure to different job opportunities.
• Have hands-on opportunities to work with equipment and technology that may not
be available on campus.
• Building a strong Resume
• To get clarity w.r.t. Career & further studies.
Where ?
• CSIR Laboratories, Pharmaceutical Industries, Private labs, Hospitals etc.
How ?
• IASc-NASI-INSA Summer Research Fellowship http://www.ias.ac.in/
• CSIR-CCMB, JNCASR, TIFR, IISERs, IITs Summer Training Programs (Refer websites)
• https://internshala.com/internships/science-internship
• http://www.letsintern.com/summer-internships
11. AcSIR – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Program
•Summer Training Program at AcSIR provides an opportunity to spend
one of your summers working at premier research Laboratories of CSIR
with some of the leading scientists in India, in an environment which
promotes trans-disciplinary research.
•The program is supported/ funded by AcSIR through its AcSIR-Kalam
Fellowship.
Details
•Total number of Fellowships : 20*
•Duration: Two months; Between the months of May and August
•Amount of Fellowship: Rs. 25,000 per student for the duration of the program
(payable after successful completion of the training program and submission of
project report to the Laboratory Coordinator)
•Travel allowance to the selected student: Reimbursable to a maximum of Rs.
5,000 per selected student
•This is a compulsorily Residential Program where the selected students would
be required to stay on campus of the respective CSIR Labs on charge basis.
•Link: http://acsir.res.in/acsir-dr-apj-abdul-kalam-summer-training-program-
2017/
12. Process of Applying (for IASc, CCMB, TIFR, IITs, IISERs)
Submitting & Result
Submission via Online/offline along with
required documents
Shortlist will be put in the website/you get a
mail during Mar-May
Recommendation
From the HOD/Principal/Faculty having PhD Offline (Letter form) or Online (mail)
Writing Statement of Purpose
Go though different labs and
scientists profiles of the
institute
Know your area of interest &
include the details
Mention the
laboratory/Scientist under
whom you want to work
Filling up the application form
Create an account & fill up all the personal
details
Uploading the Academic Documents,
Photograph & signature scans
Search for Internships
Applications remain open during Oct-Feb Sources: Seniors, Net, Personal references
13. Process of Applying (for Industries)
Search for any
references of
the companies
through
parents,
relatives,
friends, faculty,
etc.
Take a
bonafide
certificate &
letter from
your
HOD/Principal
Contact the
company &
send an
application to
them through
a mail & post
Wait for their
response
14. 6. Skills you must learn during College (Build a strong CV)
STUDENT
How to see
the big
picture
Resource
management
& Budgeting
Communicati
on &
Presentation
skills
Cooperation
& Team Work
Time
management
Volunteering
Learning from
your mistakes
15. Action Plan for 4th years
When you are into final year & if you
still want to study more after your
B. Pharmacy..
17. National
level
Colleges
If u want to study in India
M.Pharm
or PhD
GPAT
BITSAT
ManipalTIFR
CSIR-
UGC NET
NIPER
M.S
+
PhD
PhD
JRF
+
SRF
Project
Asst.
(PA)
18. Preparation Strategy
1. GPAT
• Test Date: Jan 3rd or 4th Week
• Registration: Nov end-Jan 1st week
• Test Duration: 3 hours Online
• Pattern: 125 Q’s (✔: +3 & ✘: -1)
• Syllabus: 4 years B. Pharm topics
• Ideal Time to Prep: 7th Sem(Jul-Dec)
• Coaching Required/Not: Your Choice
• Tests/Old Papers: Recommended
2. Manipal University (MU-OET)
• Test Window: 3rd-4th Week May
• Regist. : Feb-May Mid (Slot booking)
• Test Duration: 2 hours Online
• Pattern: 200 Q’s (✔: +1 & ✘: 0)
• Syllabus: 4 years B. Pharm topics
• Ideal Time to Prep: Post-GPAT Result
• Prep. level: less than GPAT
• Tests/Old Papers: Recommended
3. BITSAT
• Test Window: May End(Slot Booking)
• Regist.: Apr 3rd week-May 3rd Week
• Admission for M. Pharm in
Pharmaceutics (Pilani & Hyderabad)
Chemistry (Pilani & Hyderabad)
Pharmacy (Pilani)
• Test Pattern: 2 Tests (Online), on
same day
Test 1: 60 Questions in 60 Mins with
sections in Maths (15), Physics (15),
English (15) & Computers (15).
Test 2: 100 Questions in 120 Mins, based
on 4 years B. Pharm topics
4. NIPER JEE (Only for GPAT Qualified)
• Test Window: June 1st week
• Pattern: 200 Q’s (150 Pharma+ 50
GK & Aptitude) in 2 hours.
• Admission into M.S & Pharma MBA.
19. Books Recommended for GPAT Prep.
Top-5 Books
1. GPAT: A Companion by N.N. Inamdar
2. GPAT and GATE Pharmacy - by G. Vidya Sagar
3. GPAT by Mohammed Ali
4. Pharmacy Quiz GPAT by Samba Reddy
5. The Pearson Guide to the GPAT by Umang H Shah
Other Books
• Pharma Stroke: Preparation for GPAT by Tarun Kumar
Dasgupta
• GPAT and GATE Pharmacy Solved Papers by G. Vidya Sagar
• GPAT Cracker by Sanjar Alam
• BET and GPAT by Hardik G Jani
• Synopsis for GPAT by Munish Ahuja
Credits
Source: pharmainfo.net
Author: Eswar Gsnk Rao
20. Top Colleges for M. Pharmacy
Rank College Entrance Fees Avg. CTC
(Estimated)
1. Panjab University,
Chandigarh
GPAT
(Rank : <30)
22,000 PA 5-7 LPA
2. NIPER Mohali GPAT Qualified +
NIPER JEE (< 200)
38,000 PA M.S : 5-7 LPA
MBA: 8-10 LPA
3. IIT-BHU, Varanasi GPAT (<1500) +
Test & Interview
24,100 PA 4-6 LPA
4. Institute of Chemical
Tech. (ICT), Mumbai
GPAT (<100) +
Interview
93,700 PA 3-5 LPA
5. Delhi Institute of Pharma .
Edu. & Research (DIPSAR)
GPAT (<100) +
Interview
23,680 PA 3-5 LPA
6. Bombay College of
Pharmacy, Mumbai
GPAT (<60) 1.31 LPA 3-5 LPA
7. BITS Pilani BITSAT 2.81 LPA 4-6 LPA
8. Jamia Hamdard GPAT (<100)+Test 1.35 LPA 3-5 LPA
21. Other Good Colleges Accepting GPAT Score
1. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
2. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
3. Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra
4. JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty & Mysore
5. Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bangalore
6. Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar
NOTE:
Admissions open during Jan-May for these colleges.
They take GPAT non-qualified students too (On first come,
first served basis).
GPAT Qualified students get a monthly stipend of 12,400
during 2 years PG in those colleges which are approved by
AICTE (including NIPERs).
These Colleges have an avg. CTC of 3-5 LPA.
22. Specializations in M. Pharmacy
College Courses
•Clinical Pharmacy
•Pharmacy Practice
•Pharmaceutics
•Pharmacognosy
•Pharma. Analysis
•Quality Assurance
•Regulatory Affairs
•Industrial Pharmacy
•Medicinal Chemistry
•Pharmacology
•P’ Vigilance
•CADD
Courses in Demand
(Students opt for)
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharma. Analysis
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Biotechnology
• Pharmacognosy
Industrially Important
Courses (for Job)
•Pharmaceutics
•Formulation R & D
•NDDS
•Drug Metabolism & P’ kinetics
•Pharma. Analysis
•Quality Control
(Instrumentation)
•Analytical R n D
•Quality Assurance
•Medicinal Chemistry
•Drug Design & Synthesis
•Process Development
•Pharmacology
•Clinical Research
•Drug safety
23. MBA-An Alternative Career Path
General MBA
Scope
• Administrative Officer, Trainer
• Investment Banker
• Brand Management &
Marketing
• Business Consultancies
• Financial & Auditing
• Industrial Houses
• Labor Management Relations
Specialist & HR
• Head of Operations in an MNC
• Entrepreneurship
• Public Sector Units (PSU)
• Tourism Industry
Pharma MBA
Scope
o Marketing (Regional & Territory)
o Project Management like Clinical
Trials, R & D Projects (CROs)
o Consultancy & Marketing Research
o Business Development (Product
Management)
o Corporate Strategy Management
o Entrepreneurship
o Production Management
o Supply Chain Management
(Community Pharmacy)
o International Marketing / Business
o Area Sales Manager
24. Top Colleges to pursue management Education
General MBA Pharma MBA
• NIPER Mohali & Hyderabad (via
GPAT & NIPER JEE)
• Narsee Monjee Institute of
Management Studies (via NMIMS-
NPAT or NMAT)
• Manipal College of Pharmaceutical
Sciences (via MU-OET)
• SIES College of Management
Studies (SIESCOMS)
• SVKM's NMIMS University
• Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved
and Research Institute
• Indian Institute of Education and
Business Management (IIEBM)
• MITCON Institute of Management
(MIMA)
• Stevens School of Business
• IIMR Pharma Business School
Old & New IIMs, FMS, MDI (via CAT)
XLRI, XIMB (via XAT)
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (via
IIFT), TISS (via TISS-NET)
NMIMS (via NMAT) & Symbiosis (via
SNAP)
ISB Hyderabad & SPJIMR (via GMAT)
25. Non-Pharma Courses
Biotechnology
1. GATE-Biotechnology or
2. College Entrance Exams:
• JNU Combined Entrance Examination
(CEEB) for M.Sc Biotechnology
• A.I.I.M.S (All India Institute of Medical
Sciences)Biotech Entrance Examination
• B.H.U (Banaras Hindu University) M.Sc
Biotechnology Entrance Examination
• ICMR (Indian Council of Medical
Research) Entrance Exam
• C.M.C (Christian Medical College)
Biotechnology Entrance Examination
• J.A.M Biotechnology Entrance
Examination of I.I.Ts
• J.N.C.A.S.R (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for
Advanced Scientific Research) Biotech
Entrance Examination
• D.U (University of Delhi) Biotechnology
Entrance Examination
M. Tech or M. Sc Specializations
o Biochemistry & Biophysics
o Genetics
o Microbiology
o Molecular & Receptor Pharmacology
o Physiology
o Zoology & Botany
o Structural & Molecular Biology
o Cell Biology & Development
o Biomedicine
o Animal Breeding & Aquaculture
o Comp. Biology & Bioinformatics
o Infectious Diseases
Note: 4th year B. Pharmacy & degree
holders are eligible to apply for
these programs. Keep checking
their websites for notifications
from November-May.
26. Ph.D and Research
1. Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research (TIFR)
For Ph.D in Biology (Without Masters)
& Integrated Ph.D (M. Sc + PhD)
• Ph.D Program : 5 Years
• Integrated Ph.D. Program : 6 Years
• Institutes: 5 IISERs, CSIR-CCMB, CDFD,
NBRC, NCBS, NII, NCCS, TIFR & NISER.
• Exam: TIFR-GS (National Exam)
• Eligib: 4th year B. Pharm & M. Pharm
• Date: 2nd Week of December
• Regist.: Sept. 2nd week - Oct. 2nd week
• Test Pattern: 100 Q’s in 120 Mins, with
sections in Biology (25Q), Maths
(25Q), Physics (25Q), Chemistry (25Q).
• If Qualified in test: Shortlisted
candidates will be called interviews.
• Fellowship: 25,000 pm for 5 years.
• Website: http://www.tifr.res.in/
2. CSIR-UGC NET
For Ph.D in Biological Sciences
& Chemical Sciences
• Ph.D Program : 5 Years (2 years as JRF
+ 3 years as SRF)
• Institutes: All CSIR Labs, IITs, IISERs,
NITs, UGC approved Universities.
• Exam: CSIR-UGC NET
• Eligib: 4th year B. Pharm & M. Pharm
• Date: June 3rd Week & Dec 3rd Week
(twice a year)
• Regist.: 3 months before the exams.
• Test Pattern: Part A (common
section): Aptitude, Part B: Subject
Paper & Part C: Scientific Concepts.
• If Qualified, Interview at insti. follows.
• Website: http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/
27. INSPIRE Fellowship
• Introduced by DST, INSPIRE fellowship aims at enhancing research
fellowships for doctoral studies (Ph.D).
• This scheme is applicable to Basic and Applied sciences as well as
Medicine, Pharmacy & Agriculture students who are in their PG.
• Eligibility: 1st Rank Holders at University Level Examination (not at
Autonomous College Level examination) of overall full time post-
graduate program in science, pharmacy, technology, engineering, etc.
• This will provide direct entry for the INSPIRE fellow into PhD
Program without requiring qualification in any national entrance tests
like CSIR-UGC-NET, TIFR, JGEEBILS, ICMR or NIPER Ph.D-JEE.
• Students need to apply through the application form along with the
1st ranker certificate offered by the university & screening of eligible
applications by an Internal Committee, followed by final selection
through an Expert Committee will be done.
• Website: http://www.inspire-dst.gov.in/fellowship.html
28. Masters v/s Ph.D
Ask yourself these questions
“Why Should I go for further studies
?”
“What subject area am I really
passionate about ?”
“Do I really have that patience,
perseverance & practical knowledge
for research ?”
“Will I really have financial stability
in future after PhD through a job in
academia or industry ?”
“Will I still be considered as a fresher
to an industry job even after PhD ?”
“Will my family & parents support
me during the hard times of my PhD in
future ?”
“Will the world recognize my
contribution & service to the humanity
through my research ?”
29.
30. 10 Important Criteria When Choosing Your Master’s
Abroad
1. What you are interested in ?
2. Do you have the necessary prerequisites?
3. What can be useful for your future career?
4. Language skills
5. Scholarship possibilities
6. Financial considerations
7. Reputation of the university
8. Will your qualification be transferable?
9. What can complement your bachelor’s degree?
10.Weather and climate
31. Main Tests Required for Pursuing Studies Abroad
GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
• Required by: Graduate schools and departments.
• Purpose: GRE scores are used to assess the suitability of applicants for graduate-level study across many different subject areas.
Some departments may ask applicants to take one of the GRE Subject Tests, while others require the General Test. The Subject
Tests assess knowledge in a particular field, while the General Test assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and
analytical writing.
• Duration: Around three hours and 45 minutes (six sections with a 10-minute break after the third).
• Test content: The GRE General Test (formerly the GRE revised General Test) is divided into three parts Verbal Reasoning,
Quantitative Reasoning & Analytical Writing.
• Cost: US$205 everywhere except China, where it is $220.70.
• Valid for: Five years. (https://www.ets.org/gre/)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• Required by: Institutions offering programs in English. TOEFL results are also accepted as proof of English language proficiency
in countries where this is required to obtain a visa.
• Purpose: To test proficiency in English.
• Duration: Around four hours and 30 minutes, with a mandatory 10-minute break midway through.
• Test content: The test is divided into four parts: Reading, Listening, Speaking &Writing.
• Cost: India US$170
• Valid for: Two years. (https://www.ets.org/toefl)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• Required by: IELTS results are also accepted as proof of English language proficiency in countries where this is required to
obtain a visa. (Australia and all European countries)
• Purpose: To test a proficiency in English, for an academic or general context.
• Duration: Two hours and 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes for the speaking test.
• Test content: There are two versions of the test: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Both are divided into four sections,
with the same content for the Listening and Speaking sections, but different Reading and Writing sections. The Academic
version focuses more on English in a higher education context, while General Training focuses more on workplace and social
situations.
• Cost: Varies depending on location. (India Rs 11300)
• Valid for: Two years. (https://www.britishcouncil.in/exam/ielts/registration)
32. Best online forums or websites for studying abroad
For USA:
1)Stupidsid (stupidsid.com)- Here you can get a detailed and very well written review of some of
the top US universities where most Indian students apply. Also you can view the profile of
students admitted in previous years.
2) MS in US (msinus.com)
3) Edulix (edilix.com)- Premier Site for Scholars - 'Education Crowd-Sourced'
For Canada:
1) Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
For Germany:
1) Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (Daadindia.org)- To access all the courses
available in German universities
2) www.tu9.de - TU9 is a group of 9 German institutes. They are German equivalents of
American Ivy league unis or Indian IITs. You get detailed information of courses available in
English on this website.
For Europe:
1) MastersPortal.eu - You can have information of all the courses available in all the universities
of Europe. Though for German universities prefer Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
36. Medicinal Chemistry: Chemical R & D (API)
• Drug Design or Drug Discovery by Synthetic (Chemicals) or Natural Products.
• Develop novel molecules through chemical reactions, followed by
purification through column or flash chromatography & analyze them via
spectroscopic methods like Mass, NMR etc.
Pharmaceutics: Formulation R n D & DMPK
• Making the produced bulk into a formulation form like capsule or tablet or
into Nanoparticles (NDDS), it can be called as a derivative of Manufacturing
branch.
• Incase of DMPK, you study the developed chemical molecule’s
pharmacokinetic profiling through LC-MS, LC-MS/MS (Biopharmaceutics)
etc.
Pharmaceutical Analysis: Quality Control
• QC is a department which is involved in Analytical research and Quality
team.
• Analytical research team develop new method validation methods for the
samples. Quality control team tests for the purity of the samples produced
or given.
37. Pharmaceutical Analysis: Analytical R & D
Basically Analytical R & D is split into 4 categories:
1. Method development
2. Routine method development
3. Method Validation
4. Development stability department
• When a new product comes to picture, one has to find a method to analyze it. So,
it is the responsibility of method development person to develop method to
analyze the formulation product.
• Method is developed for dissolution (either UV or HPLC), Assay (same assay
method will be used for content uniformity, blend uniformity, etc.) and related
substances.
• Once the method is developed to identify the drug present in the formulation.
The method is checked by validation and simultaneously the product is subjected
to stability meanwhile.
• Meanwhile, the formulation development department works in optimization of
the drug by changing the level of excipients in it. Every time they change
something, a new batch is generated for testing - which would be eventually
analyzed by routine development group, who should follow the method created
by method development team.
38. Pharmaceutical Analysis: Quality Assurance
• Assurance whether all the process and other department are working
with GMP and company's policy.
• Each department will have a separate QA personnel.
Regulatory and Patenting Department
• They are mostly involved in legal operations of the company,
registering a new drug with the regulatory bodies.
39. This is where we fit in
•Mfg + Production
•Formulation
•QC+QA
P’ Cology
Drug
Metabolism
& P’Kinetics
Medicinal
Chemistry
Drug Discovery Process
Basic research
in
Institutes (PhD)
& Industries
41. Sales & Marketing
• Connecting link between the company and medical professionals/hospitals.
42. Pharma Related Govt. Jobs
Post
B. Pharmacy
Hospital
Pharmacist
Railway
Pharmacist
Govt.
Analyst
Govt.
Forensic
Lab
Drug
Inspector
43. Other Govt. Jobs
As a degree holder, you are eligible for all other govt.
jobs including
• Banking Jobs (including RBI)
• Railway Jobs
• Defence Jobs
• Telecom Jobs
• Police Dept. Jobs
• Academics
• Staff Selection Committee (SSC)-CGL Jobs
• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Jobs
Note: Check their respective websites for notifications.
There will be an entrance examination followed by an
interview for the shortlisted candidates.
47. Some very informative websites
1. Massive open online courses (MOOC): Helping you learn
from the comfort of your room
Free Courses
• https://www.khanacademy.org/ : Khan Academy
• https://www.coursera.org/ : Coursera
• https://www.edx.org/ : EdX
• https://www.futurelearn.com/ : Future Learn
• https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm : MIT Open Courseware
• http://oli.cmu.edu/ : Carnegie Mellon Univ. Open Learning Initiative
• http://oyc.yale.edu/ : Yale University Open Yale Courses
Paid Courses
• https://www.udemy.com/ : Udemy
• https://iversity.org/ (Business Management)
48. 2. Learning a New Habit
• https://www.duolingo.com/ : Learning a new language
• https://www.codecademy.com/ : Learn to Code
• https://www.chesscademy.com/ : Learn to play Chess
• https://www.justinguitar.com/ : Learn to play Guitar
• http://lizardpoint.com/ : Geography
• http://www.ted.com/ : Great talks on various subjects
• http://www.lifehacker.co.in/ : Tips and tricks for everyday life
• http://www.addictivetips.com/ : Tips and tricks for the techies
• http://www.instructables.com/ : Make it yourself
Others:
• http://www.letsintern.com/blog/37-best-websites-to-learn-
something-new/
• https://www.quora.com/What-YouTube-channels-are-you-
subscribed-to