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Sir, I am studying in 10th standard and I want to study Pharmacy in future. After completing my 10th, what should I choose so that I can further study Pharmacy course? Please tell me asap.

To pursue either Diploma or Degree course in Pharmacy, the minimum education required is a Class 12th in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as main subjects from a recognised board of education.

So, being a student of Class 10th, to pursue Diploma or Degree course in Pharmacy, you just need to opt for Science stream with PCM/PCM/PCMB group combination for your intermediate studies i.e; Class 12th.

°°° If you are interested to pursue pharmacy course, then you should opt for physics, chemistry and mathematics / Biology stream in your 11th and 12th standard.
It is very important to pass your 12th standard with good percentage.
in order to get admission in reputed college of India you have to pass the entrance examination that is conducted by the particular University where you want to seek admission.

You should choose PCB combination for your HS studies than you will be eligible for BPharm course.

You can go through PCM also.

You can't go through any other stream for Pharmacy course.

To pursue bachelor degree in pharmacy course is that candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board in PCB as main paper.

Entrance examination is conducted by various institutions for admission in the course.

So, after 12th in PCB, you will become eligible to appear for the entrance examination and get admission in bachelor in pharmacy course.

After completing 10th, you can enroll for 11th and 12th PUC in Science stream. After completing 12th Science, you may choose any one of the following Pharmacy courses –
-Diploma in Pharmacy(3 years course)
-B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) (4 years course)
-Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Certain institutes/university conduct entrance exam to prepare merit list for the students admission

What should I choose to study after 10th to further pursue Pharmacy course?


Pharm D is a Doctoral Degree course. Still, 12th Science passed students are eligible to pursue this course. Top colleges are :

Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute Chennai D.Pharm
Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai B.Pharm
Narasaraopeta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Guntur B.Pharm
Moradabad Institute of Technology Moradabad B.Pharm