Is Birbhum Pharmacy School approved by PCI?

Yes, Birbhum Pharmacy School is approved by Pharmacy Council of India and affiliated with MAKAUT for B.Pharm and M.Pharm courses. The D.Pharm course is recognized by WBSCT&VE&SD. Candidates can check the approval status on the official website: pci.nic.in before applying.

What is the best pharmacy college in Birbhum?

Birbhum Pharmacy School is one of the best pharmacy colleges in Birbhum, West Bengal, approved by PCI, affiliated with MAKAUT, and offering courses in D.Pharm, B.Pharm, B.Pharm Lateral, and M.Pharm courses. The college boasts a high placement record of 74% and separate hostels for students, making it a first choice for students seeking a quality pharmacy education in Birbhum

How can I get admission in Birbhum Pharmacy School through WBJEE?

Candidates can get admission in Birbhum Pharmacy School through WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) by appearing in the WBJEE, completing centralized online counseling, and choosing Birbhum Pharmacy School as their desired college, and finally submitting their documents at the college in Hetampur, Birbhum, and paying the fees for confirmation of their admission in D.Pharm courses under WBSCT&VE&SD norms.

What are the fees for pharmacy courses in a private pharmacy school in Birbhum?

The Birbhum Pharmacy School has transparent and competitive fees for all its programs: D. Pharm, B. Pharm, B. Pharm lateral entry, and M. Pharm. Various scholarship programs, such as SVMCM, OASIS, and WB student credit card scheme, are available. You can reach us at +91 98517 29252 or visit the Fees Structure page on the school website for more information.

Does Birbhum Pharmacy School offer B. Pharm lateral entry for D. Pharm students?

Yes. Birbhum Pharmacy School is a recognized pharmacy lateral entry college in Birbhum. D. Pharm students can take lateral entry in B. Pharm. B. Pharm lateral entry students will have to complete the full course in 3 years instead of 4 years. Lateral entry is available for 30 students through WBJEE lateral entry counseling. Please contact us for more information on your eligibility.

Is there an M. Pharm course in a pharmacy college in Birbhum?

Yes.Birbhum Pharmacy School does offer the 2-year MAKAUT-affiliated postgraduate course in pharmaceutical science. Specializations in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics are available. Eligibility for the course is a B. Pharm degree

Library

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Facilities

Central Library

A modern knowledge hub supporting teaching, learning, and research.

Library Timing

Monday to Friday: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M

The library is designed to provide easy access to books, journals, e-resources, and digital learning tools for students, faculty, and researchers.

5,732+

Books

2,000+

E-Books

100+

Journals

2,000+

Videos

Koha Web Catalogue

Computerized operations with web access to the catalogue.

NDLI Member

National Digital Library of India with 6000+ registered users.

Newspapers & Periodicals

Daily newspapers and 50 periodicals/journals.

Internet Access

8 dedicated computers for digital resources and research.

Vision

Aim

To become one of the pioneer Libraries in Pharmaceutical Education, Pharmaceutical Technology and its applications.

Mission

Service

To provide information resources and excellent services to all stakeholders in an environment that supports access, teaching, learning, and research.

About the Library

Info

The Library System of Birbhum Pharmacy School, Birbhum, WB comprises of a Central Library and collectively supports the teaching, research and extension programmes of the Institute.

The Central Library houses over 10,000 documents including 5732 books, 2000 e-books, 150 thesis, 100 journals, 2000 videos, etc. in the field of Pharmaceutical Education and Research.

All operations are computerized with Koha library management software offering web access to the catalogue. The library is a pioneer in adopting emerging technologies, focused on fulfilling user requirements through innovative services.

It is also a member of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI) with 6000+ registered users. The collection includes daily newspapers and 50 periodicals/journals. Users can access 8 dedicated computers with internet for digital resources.

Library Membership & Loan Period

Loan entitlements & late fine

All students, faculty, and employees are entitled to membership. Alumni and retired employees can also apply. The library currently has ~10,000 members.

Category of Member	No. of Books Issued	Duration	Late Fine
Faculty, Scientific & Academic Staff	08	30 days	Rs. 3/ per book /per day
Visiting/ Adjunct/ Inspire Faculty	04	30 days	Rs. 3/ per book /per day
Emeritus Faculty	04	30 days	Rs. 3/ per book /per day
Research Scholars (M.Pharm)	06	20 days	Rs. 2/ per book /per day
M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ D.Pharm Students	04	14 days	Rs. 2/ per book /per day

Issue & Return Timings

Course-wise circulation schedule

Group	Days & Time
D.Pharm (1st Year)	Thursday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
D.Pharm (2nd Year)	Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
B.Pharm (1st Year)	Mon & Thu, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
B.Pharm (2nd Year)	Mon & Fri, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
B.Pharm (3rd Year)	Wed & Fri, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
B.Pharm (4th Year)	Tue & Wed, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
M.Pharm (1st & 2nd Year)	Monday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Faculty/Research Scholars	Any Time

Borrowing Rules & Policies

Guidelines for smooth access

Borrowing Rules

Important

The readers should check the books thoroughly for missing pages, chapters, etc. while getting them issued.
No book in damaged condition will be accepted from the users on return. Damaged books will have to be replaced with new books by the borrower.
Reference books, Pharmacopoeas, Thesis, dissertations, CDs are not lent out of the library.

Loss of Identity/Library Card

Notice

The loss of Smart patron card should be reported to the Institute Counter of the Library with a copy of GD at local police station. The Institute will issue duplicate card with a fee of Rs. 200/. Borrowers shall be responsible for any loss or misuse of their original/ duplicate card.

Conventions for Issue/Return

Process

General books are issued to all eligible members as per their entitlements.
Reference books and bound volumes are issued to members with special permission. Please contact Incharge, Reader Services/ Librarian for obtaining permission.

Photocopying, Printing, Scanning & Binding Rates

Service charges

Service Details	Rates
Photocopy (Black & White)	1/- per side/per page
Print (Black & White)	2/- per side/per page
Binding (Spiral): 20-30 depending upon the thickness	50/-
Binding (Rexin with Gold print): up to 150 Pages	500/-

Note

Note: General books are issued or returned on days and timings mentioned above (except on holidays) at the circulation counter, however, books can be borrowed/ returned using Manual library card/ Smart card from the self-check-in/ out kiosk till the library.

FAQs

Questions Students Ask Most Often

Clear answers for admissions, fees, scholarships, and courses for Birbhum, West Bengal.

If you still have a query, contact the admissions team for exact eligibility and document requirements.

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Does Birbhum Pharmacy School have a digital library?

Yes. BPS has its own dedicated 'Digital Library & E-Resource Center.' Students can access the digital library from the school.

What online databases would the students of pharmacy courses be able to access in BPS?

Students would be able to access pharmaceutical research databases, PubMed, NPTEL courses, pharmaceutical e-journals, and e-books through the ERP integrated learning portal.

Can students access the digital resources from home in BPS?

Yes. Students of BPS can access the digital resources from home by using their ERP id in cloudcampus.site/login with the help of the internet.

What e-resources are accessible to M. Pharm research students in BPS?

The e-resources accessible to M. Pharm research students in BPS include pharmaceutical research databases, international e-journals, PubMed, and e-reference books.

Is NPTEL accessible to pharmacy students in Birbhum Pharmacy School?

Yes. NPTEL(National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) pharmacy courses are accessible to BPS students via the digital library and ERP portal.