Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy (ABMRCP) in Bangalore offers admissions primarily through entrance exams like KCET for UG programs such as B.Pharm and Pharm.D, with eligibility based on 10+2 qualifications. The process involves online applications, merit lists, and counseling via Karnataka state authorities, focusing on 2026 timelines amid ongoing KCET registrations.
Admissions at Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy follow a merit-based system managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for government quota seats via KCET, while management quota uses direct applications or COMEDK scores.
Candidates register online on the KEA or college portal, appear for the entrance exam, and qualify for counseling rounds where seats are allotted based on ranks and preferences.
The steps include:
For management seats, email admissions@acharya.ac.in or apply directly on the Acharya Institutes portal.
Eligibility varies by program but centers on PCI and RGUHS norms.
Program
Eligibility
B.Pharm
10+2 with 40-45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics/Computer Science; minimum age 17 by Dec 31.
D.Pharm
10+2/PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Math/Biology; equivalent boards recognized by AIU.
Pharm.D
10+2 with Physics & Chemistry compulsory, plus Math/Biology; or D.Pharm.
Pharm.D (PB)
B.Pharm with 50% aggregate from PCI/RGUHS-recognized university.
M.Pharm
B.Pharm with 55% aggregate; PGCET or GPAT scores preferred.
SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in marks.
Important Dates for 2026
Important dates for 2026 are tied to KCET for B.Pharm/Pharm.D and PGCET/KEA for PG; some are ongoing as of February 2026.
Event
Date(s)
Details
KCET Application Form
Jan 16 - Feb 22, 2026
Ongoing; extended deadline.
KCET Application Fee Last Date
Feb 24, 2026
Online payment deadline.
KCET Admit Card
Apr 2026 (Tentative)
Download from KEA site.
KCET Exam
Apr 23-24, 2026
For B.Pharm/Pharm.D.
KCET Result
May 2026 (Tentative)
Merit list release.
PGCET Application
May 4th Week, 2026
For M.Pharm.
PGCET Exam
Apr 16, 2026
Or June per some schedules.
KEA Counseling
Jun-Jul 2026 (Tentative)
Post-results rounds.
PGCET deadline: June 3rd Week; verify on kea.kar.nic.in for updates.
Application Fees
Required Documents
Candidates need originals and copies for counseling/verification.
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