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Established in the year 1963, Goa College of Pharmacy Panaji is a government institution and is widely renowned as GCP Panaji. To be a leader in the field of pharmacy education and research ,Goa College of Pharmacy develops a culture of excellence through dynamic educational experiences. GCP offers programmes at diploma, UG, PG and doctoral levels.
Courses at Goa College of Pharmacy include Diploma, BPharma, MPharma and PhD programmes. Admissions into diploma and BPharma programmes are given based on the merit of the past academic records. MPharma admissions are given based on GPAT exam scores, and PhD admissions are given based on interviews and competitive exam scores if applicable. The institute has been approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) as well as by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Goa College of Pharmacy is affiliated with Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa. From separate hostels, laboratories, and medicinal plant gardens to sports, library, canteen and animal house, Goa College of Pharmacy facilities make the student's life on campus easier and more comfortable. GCP Panaji placement cell provides overall support required to a student in securing a good job.
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Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji, is ranked 89th in the pharmacy category, as per the NIRF 2025 ranking.
Goa College of Pharmacy Panaji is located at 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa. Panaji Bus Stop is near 3.7 km via Avenida Dom João de Castro and Dayanand Bandodkar Marg. Karmali Railway Station is the nearest, with a distance of 14.9 km via Panaji - Farmagudi - Margao Hwy Bypass Road/Panjim - Belagavi Road/Ponda - Panaji Rd. Goa Dibolim International Airport is the nearest with a distance of 30.1 km via NH 66.
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Established | 1963 |
| Exam | GPAT |
| Courses | 4 Degrees and 7 Courses |
| Institute Type | Affiliated College |
| Approvals | PCI, AICTE |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Student Count | 441 |
| Faculty Count | 31 |
| Gender Percentage | Male 27% and Female 73% |
| Students from Outside the State | 4% |
| Domain | Year | Rank/Rating |
|---|---|---|
| -NA- | undefined |
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| First year total students intake (2022-23) | 60 |
| Total students admitted (2022-23) | 41 |
| Total Graduated Students (2023-24) | 41 |
| Total Placed Students (2023-24) | 35 |
| Placement Percentage (2023-24) | 89.74% |
| Total student gone for higher studies (2023-24) | 2 |
| Median Salary (2023-24) | 2.20 L |
Goa College of Pharmacy, Panaji admissions are offered to students in the disciplines of pharmacy. Goa College Of Pharmacy admissions 2024 are granted to diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes. GCP Panaji admissions are done for a diploma, B.Pharma, M.Pharma, and a PhD programme.
GCP Panaji admission to different level programmes is undertaken by different authorities. GPAT-qualified students with good rank can seek GCP Panaji admission to the PG M.Pharma courses. Eligible candidates can apply for Goa College Of Pharmacy admission 2024 to their desired course offered by the institute.
Visit the GCP Panaji official website.
Register through the admission portal.
Fill in the required details and select the desired course.
Submit the self-attested documents along with the Goa College Of Pharmacy Panaji application form.
Pay the required Goa College Of Pharmacy application fee.
Goa College of Pharmacy Diploma admissions to Diploma programmes are done for eligible students. The exams are conducted by the Board of Examinations, Porvorim Goa. Below mentioned table displays the eligibility criteria and Diploma course seat intake.
Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
60 | 12th in science stream with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. |
Eligible candidates may visit the official website of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa, register on the GCP Panaji admissions portal and submit the form at designated centres.
The forms need to be submitted along with self-attested copies of specified documents and an application fee of Rs 1700.
Candidates are required to appear for the central admission process. GCP Panaji admissions will be strictly based on Merit cum Choice.
The authority will release the Goa College Of Pharmacy cutoffs and candidates meeting the cutoff rank will participate in the counselling process in person at the Admission Centre (DTE) as per scheduled admission rounds along with their Admit Card, documents in original, and GCP Panaji fees.
All the candidates selected for GCP Panaji diploma admissions to diploma courses will be offered provisional admission and will have to get a medical fitness certificate either from Goa Medical College, Bambolim, or any other Medical Attendant, authorised by the Directorate of Health Services.
The decision of the Admission Committee and the Director of Technical Education will be treated as final.
The college offers admission to a 4-year B.Pharma programme to the interested students. As a part of the curriculum students are exposed to 4 weeks of practical training in pharmaceutical units at the end of the third year. The table shows the B.Pharm Seat intake and Eligibility criteria.
Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
100 | 12th with 50% marks with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics or Computer Science or Biotechnology. |
Candidates must meet the GCP Panaji eligibility criteria and visit the official website of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Porvorim, Goa, register on the admissions portal, and submit the form at designated centres.
Applicants seeking admission to B.Pharm, are required to submit a single Form A. Admission to the GCP Panaji course is based on the scores obtained at the common entrance test (GCET).
Fill in the application form, available at the official website with self-attested copies of specified documents.
Appear for the entrance test, score good marks, and participate in the central admission process of DTE Goa.
The authority will release the GCP Panaji cutoff. Candidates meeting the cutoff rank will participate further in the counselling process in person at the Admission Centre (DTE) as per scheduled admission rounds along with their Admit Card, documents in original, and GCP Panaji B.Pharma fees.
The decision of the Admission Committee and the Director of Technical Education will be treated as final.
Goa College of Pharmacy offers a Master’s in Pharmacy in 4 branches. M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, M.Pharm Pharmacology, M.Pharm Pharmacognosy, and M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The duration of the course is 2 years. The below-mentioned table shows the M.Pharm Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria.
Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
15 | A B.Pharma degree or an equivalent with 55% marks + a valid GPAT score. |
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria to seek GCP Panaji M.Pharma admissions.
Candidates have to visit the website and fill in the application form to register themselves.
Pay the application form fee and appear for the GPAT entrance examination.
The college will prepare the merit list and will display it group-wise as per the specified schedule.
Eligible candidates must attend the counselling process in person at the institute, along with the acknowledgement card, documents in original, and Goa College Of Pharmacy M.Pharma fees as per the specified schedule.
Candidates reporting for GCP Panaji admission will get an opportunity to select the branch (Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/ Pharmacognosy/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry) of their choice from the available seats.
The decision of the Admission Committee will be treated as final.
A Ph.D programme has been offered at the Goa College of Pharmacy Panaji (GCP Panaji) since 2014 as approved by Goa University. The course is offered in part-time and full-time mode, as per the guidelines of Goa University. Below mentioned table displays the eligibility criteria for Ph.D at GCP Panaji.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
A master’s degree in the relevant field. + Valid JRF/ M.Phil/ NET/ SET/ GATE/ GPAT/ GU PET score. |
Eligible candidates must visit the official website and apply for the Goa College Of Pharmacy doctoral admissions.
The admissions for Ph.D programmes are held twice a year.
The allocation of seats for JRF/ M.Phil /NET/ SET/ GATE/ GPAT candidates and the remaining seats for those who pass the Goa University – Ph.D Entrance Test (GU-PET) will be determined through interviews.
Applicants must know that only candidates who have qualified JRF/ M.Phil/ NET/ SET/ GATE/ GPAT will be exempted from the Entrance Test.
Shortlisted candidates will have to go through the document verification process and only after paying the required Goa College Of Pharmacy course fee, will they get the seat.
However, the decision of the Admission Committee will be treated as final.
Candidates can get their exam results conducted at the Goa College of Pharmacy Panaji by visiting the Goa College of Pharmacy Panaji results portal through the ‘gcp.goa.gov.in/results’ URL. Furthermore, candidates have to select their course and academic year to download the Goa College of Pharmacy results.
10+2 marksheet and certificate
Entrance exam scorecard
Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
Birth Certificate
School/ college leaving certificate
Income Certificate (for fee concession)
Copy of Aadhaar Card
passport size photos
Graduate/ postgraduate certificate
Caste certificates (if applicable)
Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Income certificate (for availing seat under EWS category)
For any further information regarding GCP Panaji admissions criteria, candidates are required to visit the official website of the college.
Hello Kanishka,
With a score of 206 in NEET 2024, the chances of getting admission to B.Pharm at Goa College of Pharmacy are quite limited. Admission to pharmacy programs, including B.Pharm, generally depends on NEET scores, along with the eligibility criteria set by the college and the overall competition.
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Dear student,
If you want to go for the pharmacy through the NEET the safe score to get for the admission in the top colleges, you have to score the marks in the range of 350-400 .
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Yes the Goa College of Pharmacy Panaji have a placement cell that offers various job opportunities to the students with good pay packages.
The Dabolim airport is the nearest airport to the institute and it is located about 30 km away from the GCP Panaji campus with many transport options such as taxi, cabs, buses easily available at the airport.
You can apply for admission through the GCP Panaji official website of the institution and fill out the application form, required information and documents are to be submitted and then pay the GCP Panaji application fee and submit the application form.
The institute offers a total of 7 programmes consisting of a diploma programme, a UG B.Pharma programme, 4 PG M.Pharma programmes and a doctoral Ph.D programme in the discipline of Pharmacy.
The fee structure of the courses provided by the institute varies depending on the course level, structure and duration and the GCP Panaji M.Pharma fees for 2 years for general category is Rs 1,95,000.
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