About Acharya and BM Reddy College of Pharmacy
Acharya Institutes in Bangalore runs two RGUHS-affiliated pharmacy colleges — an unusual arrangement for a single campus group. Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy (established 1992, ID 518 on this site) is the older institution. This college (established 2000, ID 1790) is a second pharmacy institution under the same Acharya group on the Soladevanahalli campus. Both are RGUHS-affiliated, both are PCI-approved, and both admit through KCET. Verify the institution code in the KEA brochure to select the correct college during option entry.
Two Acharya Pharmacy Colleges — Key Facts
| Factor | ID 518 (Older) | ID 1790 (This College) |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1992 | 2000 |
| Affiliation | RGUHS | RGUHS |
| Degree awarded | RGUHS B.Pharm | RGUHS B.Pharm |
| Website | acharya.ac.in | acharya.ac.in (same group) |
| KCET GM rank range | 25,000–50,000 | 40,000–80,000 (newer, slightly accessible) |
Courses Offered
| Programme | Duration | Seats (Approx.) | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 60–100 | KCET |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | 15–30 | PGCET / GPAT |
| Pharm.D | 6 years | Varies | KCET / RGUHS |
Acharya Campus Advantage
The Acharya Institutions campus in Soladevanahalli, north-west Bangalore, hosts engineering, architecture, pharmacy, and management colleges together. For pharmacy students, the multi-disciplinary campus means shared library infrastructure, sports facilities, and an active student ecosystem. The Hesaraghatta Road industrial corridor — with pharmaceutical manufacturing and chemical companies — is nearby for B.Pharm industrial training requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy (ID 518)?
No — they are two separate RGUHS-affiliated institutions under the Acharya group. ID 518 was established in 1992; this college (ID 1790) in 2000. Both are on the same Soladevanahalli campus but have separate institution codes in the KEA system. Verify the code in the KEA KCET brochure before filling option entry.
What KCET rank is needed for this Acharya pharmacy college?
General Merit closing ranks typically fall in the 40,000–80,000 range. For exact 2025 round-wise data, check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and confirm the institution code.
Which Acharya pharmacy college should I prefer?
If your KCET rank reaches ID 518 (established 1992), prefer it — longer track record and typically tighter demand signal. ID 1790 (established 2000) is the practical alternative if you don't get the older institution but want to stay on the Acharya campus. Both award the same RGUHS B.Pharm.