Chitradurga Pharmacy 2026: Apply by Oct 3 for D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD

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SJM College of Pharmacy, established in 1984, offers D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D, and Ph.D. programs.
Aadya College of Pharmacy, founded in 2019, provides B.Pharm and M.Pharm courses.
Dr. NB Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research offers B.Pharm and B.Pharm lateral entry programs.
SJM College of Pharmacy is accredited by NAAC and approved by AICTE and PCI.
A Two-Day International Conference on Latest Advances in Pharmacy Practice will be held at SJM College of Pharmacy on March 27 & 28, 2026.

Chitradurga, Karnataka, is home to several institutions offering pharmacy education, including SJM College of Pharmacy, Aadya College of Pharmacy, and Dr. NB Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research. These colleges provide various programs ranging from diploma to doctoral degrees, catering to students seeking careers in pharmaceutics for the 2026 academic year.

Prospective students considering admission to these colleges may evaluate factors such as accreditation, university affiliation, faculty credentials, and course offerings. Think For Education lists one pharmacy college in Chitradurga, which is a private institution.

SJM College of Pharmacy: Courses and Affiliations

SJM College of Pharmacy, established in 1984, is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangalore and SJM University, Chitradurga. It holds recognition and approval from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, and is accredited by NAAC. The college is also approved by AICTE.

SJM College of Pharmacy offers a detailed range of programs, including D. Pharm (2 years), B. Pharm (4 years/8 Semesters), B. Pharm Lateral Entry (3 Years/6 Semesters), M. Pharm (2 years/4 Semesters), Pharm D (6 years), Pharm D – Post Baccalaureate (3 years), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) (5 years). The institution also features a Research Centre in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and has a Clinical Pharmacy Department established in Basaveshwara Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. Over 5,000 students have graduated from SJM College of Pharmacy.

Eligibility criteria for various courses at SJM College of Pharmacy are detailed below:

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
B.Pharm	Age: 17 years, Cleared 10+2 in PCB or PCM along with English having 40% marks
M.Pharm	Passed B.Pharm with 55% marks (for general), 50% for other category
D.Pharma	NA

Candidates interested in admission to SJM College of Pharmacy should visit the college website, click on the ‘admission’ tab, download the application form, fill it, attach mandatory documents, and email the form at the given email address. Required documents include 10th and 12th marksheets, transfer certificate, migration certificate, conduct certificate, DOB certificate, graduation certificate, Aadhaar card copy, and passport size photos.

Aadya College of Pharmacy and Dr. Nb Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research

Aadya College of Pharmacy, Chitradurga, was established in 2019 under the aegis of Devaraj Urs Education Society, founded in 1983 by Dr. M. Chandrappa. The college offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs.

Dr. NB Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research Chitradurga operates under Ideal Education Society (R) Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore, and the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi. The institute offers a B. Pharm course with a duration of eight semesters (four academic years) and a B. Pharm lateral entry program of six semesters (three academic years).

Eligibility for first-year B. Pharm at Dr. NB Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research Chitradurga requires passing the two-year P.U.C examination of Karnataka P.U.C board or equivalent with a 50% cutoff, or a B. Sc degree with Chemistry as a compulsory subject, or a D. Pharmacy course. For B. Pharm lateral entry (to third semester), a pass in D. Pharm. course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India is required.

SJM College of Pharmacy is scheduled to host a Two-Day International Conference on Latest Advances in Pharmacy Practice on March 27 & 28, 2026. The conference, themed “Advancing Pharmacy Practice – Empowering the Next Generation Pharmacists,” will commence at 9:30 AM at the Bichhugathi Bharamanna Nayaka Auditorium. This event aims to explore recent developments in pharmacy practice, as stated by SJM College of Pharmacy.