Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy (KCP), established in 1985, is a premier pharmaceutical institution in Bangalore affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and AICTE, the college is known for its "Gurukul" system of education. KCP offers a wide spectrum of programs including Diploma (D.Pharm), Undergraduate (B.Pharm, Pharm.D), Postgraduate (M.Pharm), and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees. Admissions for the 2026 academic cycle are merit-based, with significant weightage given to the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) for undergraduate seats.

Admission Process

Admissions at Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy are conducted through both government and management quotas.

• Government Quota (UG): Candidates seeking admission under the government quota for B.Pharm and Pharm.D must participate in the centralized counseling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) based on their KCET 2026 rank.

• Management Quota (UG/PG): Direct admissions are available for eligible candidates. The process involves:

  1. Application: Filling out the form online via the official website or offline by downloading the PDF.

  2. Shortlisting: Selection is based on academic merit in the qualifying examination (10+2/B.Pharm) and entrance scores where applicable.

  3. Interview & Verification: Selected students are notified for a personal interview and document verification.

  4. Seat Confirmation: Admission is finalized upon the payment of the prescribed tuition fees.

• PG Admissions: M.Pharm admissions are based on B.Pharm aggregate marks, with preference often given to GPAT or Karnataka PGCET qualified candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for the 2026-2027 academic session:

• B.Pharm / Pharm.D Eligibility:

  • Pass in 10+2 / PUC or equivalent with English as one of the subjects.

  • Compulsory subjects: Physics and Chemistry.

  • Optional subjects: Mathematics or Biology.

  • Minimum aggregate: 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC category candidates).

  • Age: Must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.

• M.Pharm Eligibility:

  • A B.Pharm degree from an institution recognized by the PCI.

  • Minimum aggregate: 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Category-I candidates).

• D.Pharm Eligibility:

  • Pass in 10+2 / PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics.

Important Dates (2026 Tentative)

The 2026 admission schedule follows the timeline set by KEA and RGUHS.

Application Fees

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of submission.

• Undergraduate & Postgraduate (B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Pharm.D): INR 1,000

• Diploma (D.Pharm): INR 500

• Mode of Payment: Online via the admission portal or through a Demand Draft (DD) for offline applications

Required Documents

During the admission and counseling phases, the following original documents (with attested photocopies) are required:

• Class 10 (SSLC) and 12 (PUC) Marksheets

• KCET / GPAT / PGCET Scorecard (as applicable)

• Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last attended institution

• Migration Certificate (for non-Karnataka/other board students)

• Eligibility Certificate from RGUHS (for non-Karnataka students)

• Caste and Income Certificate (if claiming reservation)

• Aadhar Card or other valid Government ID proof

• Recent Passport-size Photographs (6–10 copies)

• Bachelor’s Degree Marksheets (for PG applicants)

For the most recent updates on seat availability and revised fee structures for 2026, candidates should regularly visit the official college website at pharmacy.krupanidhi.edu.in.