About Poornaprajna College of Pharmacy
Poornaprajna College of Pharmacy — Udupi
Poornaprajna College of Pharmacy in Udupi has been running B.Pharm under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) since 2004, with PCI approval and 60 seats. It's part of the Poornaprajna Education Trust, a Udupi-based group that runs engineering and science colleges in the district.
For students from Udupi and coastal Karnataka who want to study pharmacy close to home, Poornaprajna offers an RGUHS-affiliated degree without the need to travel to Mangaluru or Bangalore. RGUHS affiliation means graduates qualify for Karnataka state government pharmacist recruitment and drug store licensing.
Udupi Pharmacy Options
| College | Affiliation | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Poornaprajna College of Pharmacy | RGUHS | 60 |
| Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Manipal Academy (Deemed) | Large intake |
Manipal is larger and older but under a deemed university. Karnataka govt job eligibility differs — verify if that's a priority.
College at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | RGUHS |
| Approval | PCI |
| B.Pharm Seats | 60 |
| Established | 2004 |
| Location | Udupi, Karnataka |
FAQs
Is Poornaprajna College of Pharmacy degree valid for Karnataka government pharmacist jobs?
Yes. RGUHS B.Pharm holders from this college are eligible for Karnataka state government pharmacist exams and drug store licensing.
How does Poornaprajna compare to Manipal pharmacy?
Manipal's pharmacy programmes are well-resourced but under Manipal Academy of Higher Education (deemed). Poornaprajna is smaller but RGUHS-affiliated — better suited if Karnataka state government employment or local drug store licensing is your goal.