Chandigarh College of Pharmacy (CCP) was established in 2005 with an idea to promote pharmaceutical education and research in India. It comes under the Chandigarh Group of Colleges which is set up under Sri Guru Ram Dass Educational Society (Regd.). It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in pharmaceutical discipline.

Giants of Pharmaceutical Sectors like Pfizer, Dr. Reddy’ s, Ranbaxy, Panacea biotech, GlaxoSmithKline etc. have recruited students of the institute into their organizations via campus drives conducted with the coordination of T & P Cell of College. CCP provides admission to its courses on the basis of Entrance Exam (CET conducted by PTU) and Merit-based.

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy’s Highlights:

There are some key points about the college which are shown below in the tabular form: -

Established | Institute Type 2005 | Private
Approved by PCI, AICTE, Government of Punjab
Set by Sri Guru Ram Dass Educational Society (Regd.) 
Entrance Exam CET conducted by PTU
Courses Offered 5 Courses across 1 stream
Popular Courses B. Pharm., B. Pharm.(lateral), M. Pharm., Pharm. D, Pharm. D(Post Baccalaureate)
Application Mode Online and Offline
Admission Criteria Merit-based and Entrance Exam
Top Recruiters Alembic, NOVARTIS, Apollo Hospitals, Panacea Biotech, OMICS International, SENTISS, Abbott, Mankind Serving Life, AstraZeneca, IDS, SUN Pharmaceutical industrial Ltd.
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Sports, Café Coffee Day, Subway/CCD, Cafeteria, Transport, Gymnasium etc.
Official Website http://ccpmohali.org/,  www.cgc.edu.in

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF (Pharmacy) 2022 91
NIRF (Pharmacy) 2021 63

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy’s Courses Offered:

There are five major courses offered by the institute. Details about the courses, subjects, duration and eligibility criteria read the below information.

Course Details
B. Pharm. (Regular) Subjects: Inorganic Chemical, Pharmaceutics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Remedial Biology,etc.
Duration: 4 years
Type: - Full Time
Eligibility: Candidate must have cleared 10+2 with compulsory subjects Physics and Chemistry with additional subjects like Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science with at least 45% marks. Also, the candidates who have done diploma are eligible provided the diploma duly approved by the PCI/AICTE.
B. Pharm.(lateral) Subjects: Human Anatomy and Physiology. Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Remedial Biology, Computer Applications in Pharmacy,Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Industrial Pharmacy etc.
Duration: 3 years
Type: - Full Time
Eligibility: Candidates who are directly enrolled in the 2nd year need to clear all the subjects of first year B. Pharmacy. Also, for the candidate who did diploma from any recognized university must have scored at least 45% marks aggregate.
M. Pharm. Subjects: Molecular Pharmaceutics, Cosmeceuticals, Computer-Aided Drug Delivery System, Design of Dosage Form, Novel Drug Delivery Systems and Pharmacokinetics etc.
Duration: 2 years
Type: - Full Time
Eligibility: Candidates must have scored minimum 55% marks in their Bachelor’s degree of Pharmacy, 33% seats are allotted on the basis of GPAT and other qualifying exams.
Pharm. D Subjects: Pharmaceutical, Biology, Social and Clinical Services for Patients Health Care etc.
Duration: 6 years
Type: - Full Time
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 with at least 60% marks in compulsory subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Pharm. D(Post Baccalaureate) Subjects: High quality pharmaceutical services with special attention to patient care and optimal drug therapy. Moreover, it focuses on the chemical, biological, social and clinical postulates which form the pharmacy domain.
Duration: 3 years
Type: - Full Time
Eligibility: Candidates who have completed their Bachelors of Pharmacy with at least 60% marks from affiliated universities/colleges.

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy’s Admissions:

 The seats are allotted on the basis of the Common Entrance Exam (CET) conducted by the Government of Punjab. CET is an exam for getting admission either in the university itself or in the affiliated colleges under UG and PG programs.

Eligibility Criteria for CET exam: -

  • Candidates appearing for the exam must be of 17 years of age as on 31st December, 2020.
  • Candidates must have cleared Senior Secondary Examinations with at least 50% marks in the science stream from any recognized board.
  • Candidates can apply online for the exam registration form which will be available in the month of May. Application form is available on the official website.
  • All the information filled by the candidate should be correct and according to the original documents. The payment can be done online through credit/debit card or offline through bank draft. It costs INR 500 for General Categories and INR 250 for SC/ST. At the end of Submission of the application form the candidate should take the print out of it.

The candidates who clear the exam can apply for an admission on the basis of the obtained marks.

Applicant can apply online as well as offline for the admission in Chandigarh College of Pharmacy

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy’s Online Admission Procedure:

  • Candidates have to Visit the official website of Chandigarh College of Pharmacy (https://www.cgc.edu.in/).
  • Candidate needs to create a Login ID then after the form filling procedure starts.
  • Fill the details in the form and submit the required documents.
  • After filling the form with all the details, pay the fees for the same.

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy’s Offline Admission Procedure: 

  • Visit the college Campus.
  • Take the Admission Form from the admission desk.
  • Fill the form and submit your original documents along with five passport size photographs.
  • After the form submission and document verification, the candidate needs to submit the fee.

In both ways, The College department will check the eligibility criteria, if the candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria and after the successful submission of the fee, a seat will be allotted to the candidate and admission is confirmed.

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy Placements:

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy has one of the highest placements in pharmacy colleges. Many programs like Group Discussion Practice, Communication Skills Program, Mock Interview Sessions, Personality Development Program and Entrepreneurship program etc. are organized by the Training and Placement (TPP) cell.

 Chandigarh College of Pharmacy has tie up with many good companies who are providing training as well as internship to the students.

Pharmaceutical Companies like LILLY, CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, NOVARTIS, SUN PHARMA, have already come to the institute for the recruitment of students into their organizations.

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy’s Placement Stats of Students pursuing Undergraduate Courses:

No. of students placed Median salary (INR)
36 278000
24 274000
44 286000

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy’s Placement Stats of Students pursuing Postgraduate Courses:

No of students placed Median Salary (INR)
12 278000
16 274000
21 286000

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy Scholarships:

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy itself does not provide any scholarship to the candidates. But there are 13 scholarships available for the SC/ST/ Minorities categories as well as meritorious students provided by government and non- government organizations. Some of the scholarship’s information provided in institute are given below: -

  • Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Professional & Technical Courses: - Students belonging to minorities are given a scholarship of 2.5 lakhs for pursuing their technical courses.
  • Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles: - Students whose parents have served in or are currently serving Indian armed forces, CAPF, Assam Rifles are given a scholarship of 8 lakh for pursuing their studies.
  • Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: - Candidates with at 40% of disabilities certified under Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 are eligible for this scholarship in which they are provided with an amount of 2.5 lakhs for pursuing their studies.

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy Facilities:

There are plenty of facilities provided to the students by the Chandigarh College of Pharmacy. Below are some of the important facilities provided to students:

  • Hostels: Separate hostel facilities are provided for the boys and girls. It provides two-seater, three-seater and four-seater rooms with attached washrooms. Each room has its separate bed, study table, chair etc. for each student.
  • Library: CCP has a big library which contains reference books, textbooks, journals, previous years question papers etc. Also, CCP is provided online access to all these books and resources available in the library. Students can access all the books, e-journals, e-resources etc. by visiting the college website.
  • State-of-art-laboratories: CCP has well-developed laboratories with modern equipment. It provides all the practical skills to the students which are required in getting a better job in the industries.
  • Sports: CCP has a big playground for the students. It provides separate ground for Basketball, volleyball, football, cricket etc.
  • Transport: CCP provides the transport (Bus) facility to the students who are living outside the campus or in the city.
  • Gymnasium: CCP provides a Gym facility with all the students inside the campus. It helps in keeping students fit and fine.
  • Cafeteria: CCP has SIP & SAP cafeteria for fast food. Also, it has Subway/CCD inside the campus along with Café Coffee Day.

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy’s Faculty:

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy has a team of 39 faculty members. Dr. M. Arockia Babu is the Director-Principal and has specialization in the field Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Here is the list of other staff members:

  • HOD (Head of Department): 4
  • Associate Professor: 10
  • Assistant Professor: 2

Chandigarh College of Pharmacy FAQs

Ques. Which is the best Pharmacy College in North India?

Ans. There are a number of colleges available in North India but out of them Chandigarh College of Pharmacy is best because of his unique method of teaching as well as high placement record in the previous years. It also has much collaboration with the foreign universities such as Herzing College Canada, Howest College Belgium and Curtin University, Australia which provide training and internships to the students. Also, it has got the best Pharmacy Private College Award in India by Praxis Media.

Ques. Do students who are residents of J&K State can take admission at Chandigarh College of Pharmacy with scholarship?

Ans. Yes, students who are not the residents of Punjab can take admission. The College itself does not provide any scholarship to the J&K students. But, Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K candidates is available. Candidates must have cleared 10+2 from J&K Board/CBSE board located at J&K, and permanent residents of J&K state with annual income from all sources should 8.0 lakhs are eligible for scholarship. To apply for this scholarship,candidates need to visit the official website of the J&K State https://www.aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in/.

Ques. What is the total number of seats available for Bachelors of Pharmacy in Chandigarh College of Pharmacy?

Ans. CCP is a well- known Pharmacy College in north India due to its quality education and placement. The number of students admitted each year is around 100 on the basis of their Senior Secondary Examination marks and CET exam marks.

Ques. What are options available for the students after completing B. Pharm. from Chandigarh College of Pharmacy?

Ans. There are a lot of options available for the students after graduation in pharmacy. Students can go for higher studies. The students who do not want to pursue higher studies can opt for a job. Pharmacy is a career-oriented field and many professionals’ designations are available such as Drug Inspector, Quality Control Associate, Community Pharmacist, R&D Scientist, Medical Representative and much more.

Ques. How are the staff members working at Chandigarh College of Pharmacy?

Ans. There is a team of 38 Staff members available at CCP excluding the principal. The staff members are very Co-operative and hard-working. All the staff who are working there are either B. Pharm. or M. Pharm. degree of specialization holder. They help the students as much as possible. Different techniques like Quizzes, Discussion and audio & visual methods of teaching are used so that students can learn things easily.