Kerala D.Pharm Admissions 2024: Eligibility, Application Form and Selection Process

Among the different paramedical and allied healthcare industries in the nation, the discipline of pharmacy has been one of the fastest-growing and profitable industries. Admission trends suggest that candidates have started to choose Pharmacy courses such as Diploma in Pharmacy or D Pharm and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) courses at the undergraduate level. Kerala D Pharm Part 2 (R/S) theory exam date will be out soon.

Kerala is one of the states where there is a large number of applications for pharmacy courses across medical colleges in the state. In this article, we will talk about certain important information regarding Kerala D Pharm admissions 2024 such as eligibility criteria, application and selection processes and other crucial details.

Overview of Kerala D Pharm Admission 2024

The key highlights of the Kerala D Pharm Admission 2024 are mentioned below:

Kerala D Pharm Admission Important Dates 2024

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Kerala D Pharm Eligibility Criteria 2024

In order to successfully register for Kerala D Pharm 2024, all candidates are required to satisfy the eligibility criteria specified for Kerala D Pharm 2024 admission. As published by the Directorate of Medical Education Kerala, the admission guidelines for Kerala D Pharm 2024 are:

• All candidates must have passed their Higher Secondary Exam (10+2) in the Science stream from a recognized board, in the state of Kerala.
• All candidates must have Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics as their core Subjects in their 10+2 or its equivalent. 
• All candidates from outside Kerala who have qualified the required criteria are eligible for Kerala D Pharm Admission 2024 by producing a recognition issued by the Kerala University of Health Sciences. 
• Candidates must be at least 17 years in age as of December 31 of the year of admission, to be eligible for Kerala D Pharm Admission 2024.
• All candidates must be a citizen of India. 

Kerala D Pharm Admission Application Process 2024

To participate in the admission process for the Kerala D Pharm program in 2024, all prospective candidates must initially complete the application procedure. Once candidates have confirmed their eligibility, they should visit the official website of their chosen affiliated colleges. Since all applications are conducted online, candidates must adhere to the specified steps. Here's a breakdown of the D Pharm admission application process:

1. Download the application form from the respective college's official website and print it out.
2. Fill in all required details on the application form, including providing the DD number for the application fee. The applicable fee can be found in the accompanying article.
3. After completing all details, candidates will be prompted to submit the hard copy of the application form to their preferred college.
4. Candidates should retain a copy of the application form and the DD receipt for the application fee.

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Kerala D Pharm Application Form Fee 2024

All applicants who wish to pursue the diploma programme will be required to pay the required Kerala D Pharm application fee. As per the guidelines state by the government, candidates are required to pay the application form fee via a Demand Draft (DD). Here are the steps you need to follow in order to pay the Kerala D Pharm Application Form Fee.

Documents Required for Kerala D Pharm Admissions 2024

It is important to note that all candidates are required to produce a set of important documents required for Kerala D Pharm Admission 2024. The following documents are mandatory to be attested by the Gazetted Officer or the Head of the Institution, prior to submitting to the concerned authority.

• Class 10 pass certificate and marksheet 
• Class 12 pass certificate and marksheet 
• Caste Certificate, if applicable 
• Date of Birth Certificate 
•  Address Proof 
• Family Income Proof 
• A Self-Addressed Envelope with an Indian Postage Stamp of 25×12 cm size.
• Few Passport-size Photographs
• Candidate's Signature 

Note: All candidates must submit all necessary documents in the prescribed format and dimensions to avoid application rejection from tge concerned authority. 

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Kerala D Pharm Selection Process 2024

Once the application forms have been received by the respective colleges, candidates will be called in for the Kerala D Pharm selection process 2024. As per the guidelines, candidates will be selected for admission to the programme based purely on the qualifying marks of the candidates. Here are the steps that will be followed for the 2024 D Pharm admissions in Kerala:

• Normalisation: Since it is expected to witness participation from candidates outside the state, a normalisation process will be conducted where the marks obtained by candidates from different boards will be equated to that of the Kerala State Board.

• The Normalisation Process states that the highest marks obtained by the candidates of other boards will be equated to the highest marks obtained by students of Kerala HSC. Based on the equated marks, individual marks obtained by each candidate will then be used as the basis of providing admissions.

• Publication of Ranks: On the basis of these processes, a rank list will be released individually by each specific college, where the applicants have applied for admissions to the D Pharm programmes. The rank list will contain the names of all candidates in descending order after the normalisation process. Candidates will be offered admission on the basis of their ranks in the respective rank list.

• Final Selection: The final steps of selection includes the presentation of all original documents and certificates at the respective college at the time of admission.

• Payment of Fees: Candidates will be asked to pay the entire course fees at the time of admission, as outlined by the specific colleges.

• Along with the rest of the documents, candidates will also be asked to submit Physical Fitness Certificates, Certificate of Conduct, and Transfer or Migration Certificate.

Note: Candidates must ensure that the information that they have provided in the application forms is correct and complete, as false details may lead to immediate cancellation of the admission of the candidates.

Top D Pharm Colleges in Kerala

Check out the following list of top D Pharm colleges in Kerala offering the diploma programme to all aspirants.

If you are interested in taking admission to any one of the colleges that offer admissions to a D Pharm course, then you can fill out the Common Application Form, available on our website. Our Counselors will be able to assist you in taking admission to the course and college of your choice.

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