About Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy
Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy — BG Nagara, Mandya
Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy in BG Nagara, Mandya district, is one of the oldest pharmacy colleges in Karnataka, established in 1985 under the Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math. With 100 B.Pharm seats, it's a large institution with decades of alumni in Karnataka's pharmacy workforce.
Important: This college operates under Adichunchanagiri University, a deemed-to-be university, not RGUHS. Deemed university pharmacy degrees have historically faced eligibility challenges for Karnataka state government pharmacist recruitment exams and drug store licensing. Verify the current position with the Karnataka Drugs Control Department before you commit to admission.
Deemed University — What It Means for You
| Factor | RGUHS Colleges | Adichunchanagiri University (Deemed) |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka govt pharmacist exam | Generally eligible | Eligibility disputed — verify |
| Drug store license (Karnataka) | Generally accepted | Check with Drugs Control Dept |
| Private sector / hospital pharmacy | Accepted | Accepted |
| Central govt / other states | Generally accepted | Generally accepted |
College at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Adichunchanagiri University (Deemed) |
| Approval | Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) |
| B.Pharm Seats | 100 |
| Established | 1985 |
| Location | BG Nagara, Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya District |
FAQs
Is Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy degree valid for Karnataka government pharmacist jobs?
This college is under Adichunchanagiri University (deemed), not RGUHS. Karnataka state government pharmacist exams and drug store licensing typically require RGUHS or statutory university degrees. Confirm with the Karnataka Drugs Control Department before admission.
Is Adichunchanagiri University a government university?
No. It's a deemed-to-be university under the Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, not a statutory government university like RGUHS.