Yes, as per the current regulations set by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) students are required to clear the Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination (DPEE) to officially register as a pharmacist. At KRIMS, our faculty incorporates regular objective-type questions and foundational testing into our daily academic calendar so you feel naturally prepared for this exam by the time you graduate.

A pharmacy qualification opens up major industrial and corporate avenues. Depending on whether you choose our degree or diploma track, career paths include: Quality Assurance (QA) & Quality Control (QC): Testing raw materials and ensuring drug safety in manufacturing plants.Production & Formulation: Overseeing the industrial scaling of tablets, capsules, and liquids. Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance: Monitoring drug side effects for global healthcare IT and pharma firms.Hospital Pharmacist: Managing institutional dispensaries and compounding in healthcare facilities.

​Yes, this is an excellent pathway known as Lateral Entry. If you complete your 2-year D.Pharm program with good academic standings, you can apply for state-level lateral entry counseling (like OJEE). If selected, you get direct admission right into the second year (3rd semester) of our B.Pharm degree program, saving you a full year of study.

​While major manufacturing hubs are traditionally located in states like Gujarat or Himachal Pradesh, top-tier corporate employers recruit nationwide. Our active placement cell at KRIMS brings major retail pharmacy chains (like Apollo Pharmacy and MedPlus), healthcare IT corporations, and medical coding firms directly to Bhubaneswar for campus recruitment drives. For specific manufacturing plant roles, our placement team coordinates directly with industrial units to arrange pool interviews and referrals.

​Graduating with your B.Pharm unlocks several advanced technical and managerial paths: ​M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy): Specializing in core domains like Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, or Chemistry. ​Pharm.D (Post-Baccalaureate): A 3-year clinical doctorate focusing purely on hospital ward rounds and patient medication charts. ​MBA in Pharma Management: Combining your technical base with management skills for corporate roles in pharmaceutical marketing, supply chains, and healthcare branding.

​Yes, we offer separate, fully furnished hostels for both boys and girls. The girls' hostel is located directly inside the campus, while the boys' hostel is in the immediate vicinity. The facilities include basic modern amenities, 24/7 security, and immediate medical assistance on call if a student falls ill.

To be eligible for the B.Pharm programme at KRIMS, candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as core subjects from a recognised board. Minimum aggregate marks requirements as per OPBE/OJEE norms apply. For lateral entry (B.Pharm LE), a D.Pharm degree is required.

KRIMS offers a modern, fully equipped campus with: smart classrooms with ICT tools and Wi-Fi, a well-stocked library and e-library, advanced laboratories, a language lab, gymnasium, yoga centre, sports and fitness facilities, an air-conditioned conference hall, a canteen, and 24×7 security. The campus also has a bank and ATM on-site.

KRIMS students may be eligible for state government scholarships (e.g., Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC categories) and central government schemes like NSP (National Scholarship Portal) scholarships. The institute's administration office can guide students through the application process. Contact info@krims.ac.in for details.

The fee structure for B.Pharm and D.Pharm at KRIMS is regulated by the Odisha Fee Regulatory Committee. For the most current and accurate fee details for 2025–26, please contact the admissions office at 0674-2740133 or email info@krims.ac.in. Scholarship and instalment options may also be available.