About Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy Mangalore
The NITTE group now runs three pharmacy colleges in Mangaluru — and this is the newest of the three, established in 2005. NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1996, ID 531) and Nitte College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2000, ID 1216) are the older two. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy (2005, this college) is the most recently established. All three are on NITTE's Deralakatte campus area and all three carry the same critical question: confirm with the admissions office whether your B.Pharm degree will be awarded by RGUHS or NITTE Deemed to be University before paying fees. KCET applies for RGUHS-affiliated seats only.
Three NITTE Pharmacy Colleges in Mangaluru — How to Choose
| College | Est. | Hospital Access | KCET GM Rank (B.Pharm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NGSM IPS (ID 531) | 1996 | Justice K.S. Hegde Hospital — on campus | 40,000–1,00,000 |
| Nitte College of Pharma Sci (ID 1216) | 2000 | Confirm with college | 60,000–1,40,000 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy (ID 1469) | 2005 | Confirm with college | 80,000–1,80,000+ |
The clear ranking: if your KCET rank reaches NGSM IPS, choose it — it has the longest track record and on-campus hospital access. The newer colleges are practical fallbacks within the NITTE group. For all three, verify the degree-issuing body before committing.
Courses Offered
| Programme | Duration | Seats (Approx.) | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 60–100 | KCET |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | 15–30 | PGCET / GPAT |
Fees and KCET Cutoff
KCET-quota B.Pharm fees follow the Karnataka fee committee structure — typically ₹50,000–₹90,000 per year. General Merit KCET closing ranks are typically in the 80,000–1,80,000+ range — more accessible than the older NITTE colleges. For exact 2025 round-wise data, check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NITTE pharmacy colleges are there in Mangaluru?
Three: NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1996), Nitte College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2000), and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy (2005). All are on or near the Deralakatte campus. All carry the RGUHS vs NITTE University degree question — confirm with each one separately.
Is Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy named after the former Prime Minister?
The college is named in memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, established under the NITTE group. It is not a government institution despite the name — it is a private college under the NITTE Educational Trust.
What KCET rank is needed for Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy Mangalore?
General Merit closing ranks are typically in the 80,000–1,80,000+ range. For exact 2025 data, check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.