About Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy Mandya
Adichunchanagiri runs two pharmacy colleges on its B.G. Nagara campus — and this is the original one, established in 1988. The RGUHS-affiliated Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy (ID 533 on this site, established 1995) is the second institution. This college (established 1988) is affiliated to Adichunchanagiri University — a deemed-to-be university — and awards ACU degrees, not RGUHS degrees. KCET does not apply here. Admission is through Adichunchanagiri University's own process at acu.edu.in. This is the same structural distinction as Manipal (MAHE degrees) and KLE (KLE University degrees).
Two Adichunchanagiri Pharmacy Colleges — The Full Distinction
| Factor | ID 1725 (This College) | ID 533 |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1988 | 1995 |
| Affiliation | Adichunchanagiri University (Deemed) | RGUHS |
| Degree awarded | ACU B.Pharm | RGUHS B.Pharm |
| Admission route | ACU entrance / merit | KCET |
| KPSC pharmacist eligibility | Verify with KPSC | Valid (RGUHS) |
If you need an RGUHS degree for Karnataka state government pharmacist exams, choose ID 533 (KCET route). If an ACU degree suits your career path — private sector, research, or states outside Karnataka — the older 1988 institution is the more research-developed option with a longer track record and AIMS Hospital on campus.
Programmes Offered
| Programme | Duration | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | ACU entrance / merit |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | ACU entrance / GPAT |
| Pharm.D | 6 years | ACU entrance |
| Ph.D (Pharmaceutical Sciences) | 3–5 years | ACU Ph.D entrance |
AIMS Hospital — Clinical Training
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) hospital is on the same B.G. Nagara campus. Pharm.D and M.Pharm (pharmacology) students have structured clinical training access here — a genuine research and clinical pharmacy advantage. The rural hospital setting exposes students to a broad disease profile from Mandya, Hassan, and Mysuru district catchment populations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy (ID 1725) the same as the one in ID 533?
No. ID 1725 (established 1988) is affiliated to Adichunchanagiri University and awards ACU degrees. ID 533 (established 1995) is affiliated to RGUHS and awards RGUHS degrees. Both are on the same B.G. Nagara campus but are separate institutions with different regulatory affiliations.
Can I apply through KCET for this college?
No — KCET is for RGUHS-affiliated colleges. This college is under Adichunchanagiri University (deemed). Apply through ACU's own admission process at acu.edu.in.
Is an ACU pharmacy degree valid for Karnataka government pharmacist exams?
Verify directly with KPSC and the Karnataka State Pharmacy Council before enrolling. Deemed university degrees are nationally recognised but some state government exams specify RGUHS affiliation for eligibility.