As the time for counseling almost started, I would like to share some of my views regarding M.pharmacy. M.pharmacy or post graduation is mainly for entering to the research areas of particular field. After joining in M.pharm, in second year, we come to know about the basics of a research project. It will help us in entering to PhD or jobs in industry where we have to handle research projects. I think some of might be thinking about joining in M.pharmacy after knowing about the scope of M.pharm in different subjects. No one will be ready to hire you immediately after completing M.pharm. But it does not mean joining M.pharm is waste of time. In my view, it adds up another degree and similar is the case with PhD. Industry needs experienced people but not people having degrees. These degrees will help in achieving faster growth in terms of promotions. I know some are people who came back from industry to pursue their PhDs as they are missing promotion chances despite of experience but not a degree. Once you enter into any work or industry, it is difficult to pursue Post graduation. So, I think it is better to do post graduation if any chance and later enter into industry. But at the same time, I say that do not invest more money for doing post graduation. Do not waste the hard work of GPAT or PGCET. Join in any college you get with the rank. It is difficult to enter as a fresher. But once you got some experience, many companies are ready to hire you. This is the case not only with pharmacy sector but also in other sectors like IT. You may have to work along with MSC people or B.pharm people along with you in industry. But, it is true that the person with higher degree will be given preference over the other for higher level positions. Finally, do not end up in a confused situation to join the PG or not. Keep the real situation in mind. Do not be under impression that pursuing M.pharm will secure a job immediately. Just try to be competitive enough in terms of knowledge and hard work. Do not get depressed if you do not get a good college or branch you expected. A good college might provide you stipend and facilities and not more than that. It is the ultimately interest and hard work that may secure results. Go for M.pharm if you qualify in GPAT or PGCET and do not invest more money unnecessarily which may be burden later. Do not put any expectations on job or salary. Just keep in mind the real situation and try to be competitive enough, All the best!!!
