Loknete Appasaheb Rajale College of Pharmacy

Admission Process

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm.) & Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
For Maharashtra State Candidature

Admission to the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm.) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) programmes is conducted as per the rules and regulations prescribed by the Government of Maharashtra, State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and the respective affiliating authorities. The admission process is transparent, merit-based, and designed to provide equal opportunities to all eligible candidates.

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm.)

Passed HSC (10+2) or equivalent examination.
Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
Mathematics or Biology as an optional subject.
Fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the competent authority.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)

Passed HSC (10+2) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject as an optional subject.
Obtained the prescribed qualifying marks.
Secured a non-zero score in MHT-CET (PCM/PCB) or NEET (UG), as applicable.

Step 2: Online Registration

Eligible candidates must register online through the State CET Cell Admission Portal during the notified admission schedule.

Create a candidate account.
Fill personal and academic details.
Enter category and reservation details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Pay the prescribed application fee.

Applications submitted after the last date will not be considered.

Step 3: Document Verification

After successful registration, candidates must complete document verification through the prescribed mode.

Academic qualification verification.
Category verification.
Domicile verification.
Reservation claim verification.
Identity verification.

Step 4: Publication of Merit List

Provisional Merit List.
Grievance submission (if applicable).
Final Merit List.

The merit list is prepared based on eligibility, entrance examination scores, reservation policy and other criteria prescribed by the competent authority.

Step 5: Online Option Form & Choice Filling

Candidates included in the final merit list must submit their online option form.

Select preferred pharmacy colleges.
Select preferred course (D.Pharm./B.Pharm.).
Arrange institute preferences carefully before final submission.

Step 6: CAP Seat Allotment

Admissions are conducted through multiple rounds of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).

Seat allotment is based on:

Candidate merit.
Reservation category.
Seat availability.
Preferences filled in the option form.

Step 7: Seat Acceptance

Accept the allotted seat within the specified period.
Download the Provisional Allotment Letter.
Select the applicable admission option (Freeze / Betterment).

Step 8: Reporting to the Institute

Candidates must report to the allotted institute with original documents and prescribed fees.

Original certificate verification.
Eligibility verification.
Reservation verification.
Identity verification.

Step 9: Payment of Fees

Candidates must pay the prescribed tuition fees and other applicable charges as notified by the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) and the institute. Admission is confirmed only after successful fee payment and document verification.

Step 10: Commencement of Academic Session

Receive admission confirmation.
Complete institute-level enrolment.
Attend orientation programmes.
Begin regular academic classes as per the academic calendar.

Documents Required

Academic Documents

SSC (10th) Mark Sheet
HSC (12th) Mark Sheet
MHT-CET Score Card (B.Pharm.)
NEET (UG) Score Card (if applicable)
School Leaving / Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate (if applicable)

Supporting Documents

Domicile Certificate
Nationality Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card
Caste & Validity Certificate (if applicable)
Non-Creamy Layer / EWS Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate (if required)
Gap Certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size Photographs
Additional documents prescribed by the CET Cell.

Institutional Level (Vacant Seat) Admission

After completion of the CAP rounds, if seats remain vacant, admissions may be conducted at the institutional level as per the guidelines issued by the State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra. Eligible candidates are advised to regularly visit the institute and the CET Cell portal for vacancy notifications and admission schedules.

Important Note

Admission is strictly merit-based and governed by the rules of the State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra, PCI, and the respective affiliating authority.
The admission schedule, eligibility criteria, reservation policy, counselling procedure, and fee structure are subject to revision by the competent authority.
Candidates should regularly visit the official State CET Cell Admission Portal for the latest notifications, CAP schedule, merit lists, and counselling updates.