Selection of branch and college for pursuing M.pharmacy - my views

It is preferable to select a branch based on your interest.  Yes, I do agree that there is a tremendous increase in competition for pharmacy.  One has to try a lot to stand first among others. There is a lot of confusion for selection of branch, college etc.  Some people might be looking to pursue MS (PG in foreign countries) I shall post about the situation in foreign countries later.  The present post is about my views for selection of branch and college. Those students who got good ranks may be looking for admission into various universities like Manipal, BITS.  Keep aside about selection of college or university or degree where you are studying.  The additional advantage of studying in a good college or university is that you may get placement, expose to good infrastructure and professors. College or university has nothing to do with the job.  They need a degree and do not care about college studied. If you study in good college, chances of getting job are easier by references and all.   First decide about the branch in which you may want to pursue PG.  Many people might be worrying about the scope of each branch. Stop thinking about scope.  Of course, it is necessary to know about the scope of branch you want to join.  But, do not change take decision depending on the scope.  First, you think about your interest either it is pharmaceutics, analysis, pharmacology, biotechnology or pharmacognosy. I have already posted about scope of pharmaceutics.  I do agree that there is heavy competition for this branch and at the same time, there are many job opportunities for a pharmaceutics person. After selection of branch, think about stipend.  All colleges are not offering stipend.  You take the initiation along with other GPAT qualified candidates in your college and ask the college principal and management for stipend.  They need not to do anything except knowing the procedure and applying for it.  We cannot say whether stipend will be issued or not even applied, because its up to the Central government under the control of AICTE, MHRA. But application is important.  Do not expect any placements from any college of Andhra Pradesh.  You may get it or not.  No one can say.  If the college principal is interested and have some contact in industries, they will recommend you to an industry and if only he is interested on a specific candidate.  Universities and colleges from other states are doing good in this aspect.  They can bring campus placements and you can show your talent to get through the interview. JSS ooty or Mysore, Manipal, BITS are able to bring campus placements. If you have enough money to join such colleges, go for them.  But do not be under impression, placement is guarantee.  My sincere request is do not join in any college by paying huge amounts of money under donation category if you cannot afford to do so by taking loans.  It will be burden to you later. You think of job opportunities. So, first think of the branch you are interested to join and later the college.  Any comments or suggestions are welcome.  All the best!!!!