Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) programme under its School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, having secured approval from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The university states that admissions for the inaugural 2026–27 academic session are now open, targeting aspirants with interests in pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, research, and innovation.
The PCI‑approved curriculum is designed to produce competent pharmacy professionals equipped with scientific knowledge, practical skills, research aptitude, and ethical values. MUJ emphasizes a blend of strong theoretical foundations, extensive laboratory training, industry exposure, and research‑oriented learning to prepare graduates for roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, drug development, clinical research, hospital pharmacy, regulatory affairs, public health, and healthcare innovation.
The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences will provide state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, including advanced laboratories, smart classrooms, seminar halls, and modern research facilities, to facilitate experiential learning. MUJ highlights its broader commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary learning, industry engagement, and holistic student development, drawing on the Manipal Group’s legacy of over 70 years in healthcare, education, and research.
Speaking at the launch, Prof. (Dr.) N. N. Sharma, President of MUJ, said the PCI‑approved B.Pharm. programme represents an important step in strengthening the university’s commitment to excellence in healthcare education, leveraging the Manipal legacy, world‑class infrastructure, experienced faculty, and a research‑driven learning environment.
Established in 2011 as part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), MUJ is accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC and offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional programmes across engineering, management, law, design, architecture, commerce, arts, science, humanities, journalism, and allied health sciences. The university serves a diverse student body representing almost every Indian state and union territory, as well as international students, and promotes experiential learning, interdisciplinary education, research excellence, innovation, and global engagement.
For further information, prospective students are directed to the official website at jaipur.manipal.edu.