L.M. College of Pharmacy (LMCP), established in 1947 in Ahmedabad, stands as one of India's oldest and most prestigious institutions for pharmaceutical education. Consistently ranked among the top 50 pharmacy colleges in India by NIRF, it serves as a benchmark for excellence in Gujarat.
Admission to LMCP is highly sought after, with cut-offs reflecting its status as a top-tier government-aided institution.
Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs is primarily entrance-based and moderated by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat.
B.Pharm: Candidates must have cleared 10+2 (Science Stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics. The merit list is prepared using a 60:40 weightage—60% from Class 12 board marks and 40% from the GUJCET score.
D.Pharm: Based on merit derived from 10+2 marks and GUJCET.
Pharm.D: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCB/PCM or hold a D.Pharm degree. Admission is conducted via Gujarat Technological University (GTU).
M.Pharm: Requires a B.Pharm degree with a minimum of 55–60% marks. Primary selection is through GPAT scores; remaining seats may be filled via the Gujarat PGCET.
The cut-offs for LMCP are typically the highest in Gujarat. A "closing rank" indicates the last rank to secure a seat in a specific round.
LMCP follows the state reservation policy. Below are the 2024 closing ranks for the B.Pharm program, showing how competition varies across different demographics.
For postgraduate studies, specialization significantly impacts the cut-off. Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology typically close much earlier than other branches.
Rank Tightening: Over the last three years, closing ranks for the General category have shifted from the 400s to the 150s, indicating a significant increase in competition.
GUJCET Importance: To secure a seat in the B.Pharm program at LMCP, students generally need a GUJCET percentile of 99+.
Fee Structure: As a government-aided college, the fees are extremely nominal. For B.Pharm, the annual fee is approximately INR 8,400, making it one of the most cost-effective high-value degrees in the country.
Placement Excellence: The college boasts a 90% placement rate. In the 2025-26 season, the average package was INR 5.3 LPA, with the highest packages reaching INR 15 LPA from top recruiters like Zydus, Torrent Pharma, and Sun Pharma.
For the 2026 cycle, students should register on the ACPC portal immediately following the release of the GUJCET results in April. The first round of counseling typically concludes by late May.
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