Pharmacy Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27
Karnataka has 73 pharmacy colleges offering B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm and D.Pharm programmes. Pharmacy in Karnataka is KCET-based for B.Pharm government and aided college seats — one of the few professional programmes where your KCET rank directly determines admission to affordable colleges. Here is what the pharmacy stream delivers and how admissions work in 2026-27.
Pharmacy Admission in Karnataka 2026-27
B.Pharm (4-year degree) seats at government and aided colleges are filled through KCET conducted by KEA. The same KCET rank used for engineering qualifies for pharmacy. D.Pharm (2-year diploma) is a separate process — not through KCET. Pharmacist registration requires D.Pharm or B.Pharm plus Karnataka Pharmacy Council (KPC) registration.
Pharmacy Colleges in Karnataka — KCET Closing Ranks
| College | City | B.Pharm KCET Rank | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy | Bangalore | Top 5,000 | Rs 40,000-60,000 |
| JSS College of Pharmacy | Mysuru | Top 8,000 | Rs 80,000-1,20,000 |
| KLE College of Pharmacy | Belagavi | 15,000-35,000 | Rs 60,000-90,000 |
| Govt College of Pharmacy | Bangalore | Competitive | Rs 20,000-30,000 |
Career Outcomes After Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical industry: Biocon, Strides Pharma, Syngene International and API manufacturers around Bangalore and Mysuru recruit B.Pharm and M.Pharm graduates. Starting salaries Rs 3-5 lakh.
Hospital pharmacy: Apollo, Manipal Hospitals, Narayana Health and government hospitals employ clinical pharmacists. Pharm.D specifically prepares graduates for clinical pharmacy roles.
Drug regulatory: Drug Inspector posts in Karnataka Drug Control Department filled through KPSC. B.Pharm required. Salary Rs 40,000-60,000 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
KCET is required for government and aided B.Pharm seats under KEA counselling. D.Pharm diploma admissions are separate — through Karnataka Diploma Pharmacy entrance or direct merit. Contact individual colleges for 2026-27 specifics.
B.Pharm is a 4-year degree for pharmaceutical industry, retail pharmacy and drug regulatory roles. Pharm.D is a 6-year programme for clinical pharmacy — patient care, medication management, hospital pharmacy. If clinical patient care is your goal, Pharm.D is the better investment despite the longer duration.
Shree Devi College of Pharmacy
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Srinivas College of Pharmacy
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Poornaprajna College of Pharmacy
Udupi, Karnataka
Rajiv Gandhi College of Pharmacy
Bangalore, Karnataka
Suresh Gyan Vihar College of Pharmacy Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
Nitte College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Subbaiah College of Pharmacy
Shivamogga, Karnataka
Alva College of Pharmacy Moodbidri
Moodbidri, Karnataka
Sri Devaraj Urs College of Pharmacy Kolar
Kolar, Karnataka
Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka