Many colleges follow the merit-based admission procedure for the selection of candidates on the basis of the marks they have obtained in class 12th board examination. Some institutes also grant direct admission to the Pharma. D program if the candidates have passed class 12th examination.

Admission for Pharma. D is also carried out on the basis of an entrance test administered either by central medical authorities, state or university authorities. The candidates will be shortlisted for admission on the basis of the scores that they have secured in the entrance exam. After that, shortlisted candidates will have to visit the institute for document verification and further admission procedure.