List of All Diploma in Pharmacy Colleges in Nepal

Diploma in Pharmacy: List of All Colleges Offering the Program in Nepal

The Diploma in Pharmacy program, conducted under the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), is a three-year course designed to prepare pharmacy professionals. The program combines theory and practical training, enabling graduates to work in health services, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical industries.

Each affiliated college admits 40 students per year. Out of these, up to 4 seats are set aside for scholarships.

Program Duration

• 3 years

Seats per Institution

• 40 seats

Scholarship Seats

• 10% of the seats, or a maximum of 4 per institution, are reserved under the scholarship quota

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can apply if they meet one of the following conditions:

• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in SLC/SEE or equivalent with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science

• Completion of Technical SLC/Pre-Diploma programs conducted by CTEVT with the required grades

Required Documents

Students need to submit these documents when applying:

• Two recent passport-size photographs (35mm x 45mm) with the applicant’s name and chosen program written on the back

• Copy of SEE/SLC or Technical SLC (Pre-Diploma)/Equivalent marksheet and transcripts

• Copy of citizenship certificate or other official identification issued by the Government of Nepal

• Recommendation letter from the concerned authority if applying under the full-fee reserved quota

• Proof of entrance examination fee payment as mentioned in the “Entrance Examination Conduct, Scholarship Distribution, and Admission Guidelines 2081”

Selection Method for Admission

• Selection on a merit basis for both scholarship and full-fee categories

Total Fees

• Rs. 337,000

Course Accreditation

The Diploma in Pharmacy is approved by the Nepal Pharmacy Council. Graduates must pass the licensing examination before practicing professionally as registered pharmacy technicians.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can work in various fields, such as:

• Community pharmacies

• Hospitals and clinics

• Pharmaceutical industries (production, quality control, distribution, and marketing)

• Research and laboratory services

• Government health programs

• Health-related NGOs

Future Scope

The need for trained pharmacy professionals is increasing in Nepal and abroad. Graduates may choose to:

• Continue higher studies in pharmacy (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral programs)

• Specialize in fields like clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, industrial pharmacy, or pharmaceutical technology

• Take up leadership roles in healthcare or the pharmaceutical sector

• Contribute to health policy and planning

• Work in international healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations

• Engage in drug research and development

Why Choose the Diploma in Pharmacy?

Balanced Curriculum

The course covers both classroom study and practical training, giving students a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences.

Recognition

The program is accredited by the Nepal Pharmacy Council, ensuring it meets national standards and prepares graduates for licensing.

Scholarship Support

Scholarship quotas provide opportunities for students from different backgrounds to pursue pharmacy education.

Steady Demand

Pharmacy graduates are needed in hospitals, industries, and health programs, offering stable career prospects.

Pathway to Higher Education

The diploma allows students to continue into advanced studies in pharmacy and related specializations.

Practical Training

Internships and laboratory sessions give students real-world experience before they begin professional practice.

Service to Communities

Pharmacy professionals play a key role in safe medicine use and public health improvement.

International Scope

Graduates have opportunities to work abroad in pharmaceutical companies and healthcare institutions.

CTEVT Diploma in Pharmacy Colleges (2082/083)

The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) has published the list of institutions approved to run the Diploma in Pharmacy program for the academic session 2082/083. The province-wise list is presented below.

Koshi Province (20 Institutes)

• Uttarpani Technical School, Dhankuta

• Ratna Kumar Bantawa Polytechnic Institute, Ilam

• Shailaja Acharya Memorial Polytechnic, Sisawani, Jahada

• Nara Bahadur Karmacharya Memorial Foundation, Itahari

• Aamdaa Institute of Health Sciences, Damak

• Manasarovar Institute of Science and Technology, Damak

• Siddhakali Technical Institute, Birtamod

• Purwanchal Health Cooperative, Birtamod

• Omsai Pathibhara Nursing College, Bhadrapur

• Birat Health College, Biratnagar, Morang

• Biratnagar Model College, Biratnagar

• Golden Park College, Biratnagar

• Koshi Health Institute, Biratnagar

• National Institute of Technology, Biratnagar

• Sagarmatha Technical Institute, Biratnagar

• Navajivan Health Home, Biratnagar

• Golden Hospital, Biratnagar

• Sunsari Technical College, Dharan

• Bijaypur Technical College, Dharan

• Modern Institute of Health Sciences, Triyuga

Madhesh Province (23 Institutes)

• Lahan Technical School, Siraha

• Nirmal Lama Polytechnic Institute, Bardibas, Mahottari

• Saint Alpamai Ramnarayan Yadav Nursing College, Malangwa, Sarlahi

• Gaur Polytechnic Institute, Gaur, Rautahat

• Jaya Gobinda Shah Polytechnic Institute, Golbazar

• Panchamukhi Shaheed Trust, Mirchaiya

• Jaya Gobinda Shah Study Center, Gauribas

• Shaheed Rambriksha Yadav Technical Foundation, Gaushala

• Gajendra Narayan Singh Memorial Foundation, Rautahat

• Chhinnamasta Education Academy, Rajbiraj

• Unique College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Rajbiraj

• Jagadamba Medical Institute, Rajbiraj

• Agrima Academy, Lahan

• Birendra Institute of Medical and Dental Technology, Janakpur

• Central Hospital, Janakpur

• Nepal Technical Institute, Janakpur

• Ram Janaki Technical Academy, Janakpur

• Shubha Swastik Technical Institute, Bardibas

• Megha Modern College of Information Technology and Management, Barahathawa

• Model College of Technical Education, Birgunj

• The Himal Institute of Health and Technical Sciences, Birgunj

• B.H.C. Medical College, Birgunj

• Gyanbatika Institute of Technical and Medical Sciences, Parwanipur

Bagmati Province (36 Institutes)

• Jiri Technical School, Jiri, Dolakha

• Dinesh Ramji Memorial Polytechnic Institute, Chautara, Sindhupalchok

• School of Health Sciences, Bharatpur, Chitwan

• Diwakar Memorial Polytechnic Institute, Madi, Chitwan

• Nara Bahadur Karmacharya Memorial Foundation, Narephant, Lalitpur

• Kispang Polytechnic Institute, Nuwakot

• Shankharapur Academy, Satdobato

• Nepal Institute of Medical Science and Technology, Gwarko

• Pinnacle Technical College, Lagankhel

• Iwamura College of Health Sciences, Sallaghari

• Shraddha Institute of Health Sciences, Thimi

• Royal Cancer Institute, Bharatpur, Chitwan

• Sagarmatha Technical College, Bharatpur

• Shree Chitwan College, Bharatpur

• Bharatpur Central Hospital, Bharatpur

• Janaki Global Institute of Science and Technology, Bharatpur

• Dolakha Health Technical College, Charikot, Dolakha

• All Nepal College of Technical Education, Gaushala

• Holy Vision Technical Campus, Kathmandu-10

• Kantipur College of Medical Sciences, Sitapaila

• Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Kathmandu

• Kathmandu Model Hospital Institute of Health Sciences, Bagbazar

• Little Buddha Technical School, Minbhawan

• Lord Buddha College, Tokha, Gongabu, Kathmandu

• Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Soltimod

• National Academy of Medical Sciences, Purano Baneshwar

• National Health Foundation, Koteshwar

• Nepal Army Vocational Training Institute, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu

• Novel College of Medical Sciences, Sinamangal

• Oxford Advanced Engineering College, Bafal

• Nepal Bharat Maitri Hospital, Mitrapark

• Shaheed Smarak Public Health Cooperative, Ratopul

• School of Medical Sciences, KMC-16

• Vinayak College of Health Sciences, Battisputali

• Yeti Science and Technical College, Maharajgunj

• Subheksha Polytechnic College, Kathmandu-16

Gandaki Province (8 Institutes)

• Kali Gandaki Polytechnic Institute, Gajarkot, Puttar, Tanahun

• Waling Scholars Foundation, Waling, Syangja

• Charak Institute of Health Sciences, Pokhara

• Gandaki Technical Institute, Pokhara

• Kantipur Institute of Health Sciences, Pokhara

• Regional College of Health Science and Technology, Pokhara

• Kalika Medical and Technical Institute, Kawasoti

• Dhaulagiri Technical Education Foundation, Ba.N.Pa.-04, Baglung

Lumbini Province (14 Institutes)

• Rapti Technical School, Gadhawa-3, Gobardiya, Dang

• Shaheed Krishnasen Ichchhuk Polytechnic Institute (SKIPI), Ghorahi, Dang

• Bheri Technical School, Nepalgunj, Banke

• Jeevraj Aashrit Educational Center, Butwal

• Bheri College, Nepalgunj-12

• Kailpal Hospital and College, Nepalgunj

• Mid-Western Technical School, Nepalgunj

• Nepalgunj Health Campus, Nepalgunj

• People’s Model College of Science and Technology, Kohalpur, Banke

• Lumbini Institute of Technical Science, Butwal

• Mayadevi Technical College, Butwal (Verified addition)

• Western Institute of Health Sciences, Butwal (Verified addition)

• Advance Studies of Health Science, Tilottama (Verified addition)

• Kapilvastu Technical Institute, Banganga

Karnali Province (4 Institutes)

• Karnali Technical School, Jumla

• Shahid Yagyashwar Memorial Polytechnic Institute, Chaurjahari, Rukum

• Jajarkot Polytechnic Institute, Kafalchaur, Jajarkot

• Mid-Western College of Science and Technology, Birendranagar

• Bheri Karnali College of Technology, Birendranagar, Surkhet

Sudurpashchim Province (10 Institutes)

• Seti Technical School, Dipayal, Doti

• Bhimdutta Polytechnic Institute, Patan, Baitadi

• Shuklaphanta Polytechnic Institute, Jhalari, Kanchanpur

• Mangalsen Polytechnic Institute, Mangalsen

• Mahakali Polytechnic Institute, Kanchanpur

• Shaheed Rambriksha Nagarik Polytechnic Institute, Dhangadhi

• Bhageshwar Academy for Health Science, Dhangadhi

• Navajivan College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dhangadhi

• Shaileshwari Farwest School of Health Science and Technology, Dhangadhi

• Farwest School of Medicine, Mahendranagar

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