Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy — Pharmacy Fees & Admission 2026
📌 Soladevanahalli, Bangalore · Estd 1992 · NIRF Pharmacy rank #82 · Pharmacy Colleges in Bangalore
Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy offers B.Pharm, Pharm D in Bangalore. Below are the indicative 2026-27 fees, eligibility and admission process. No NEET required.
By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor · Reviewed by Shijin Joy, Admissions Lead · Updated 27 June 2026
About Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy
Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy (ABMRCP), established in 1992, is a leading pharmacy institution in Bengaluru, located on the Acharya campus at Soladevanahalli. Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by PCI and AICTE, it is NAAC A+ accredited and NBA accredited. The college offers D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Post Baccalaureate Pharm.D, M.Pharm (multiple specialisations) and PhD programmes. Consistently ranked among the top 100 pharmacy institutions in NIRF, it is regarded as one of the strongest RGUHS-affiliated pharmacy colleges in Karnataka.
Affiliation / approval: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru; PCI, AICTE, NBA, NAAC A+.
Acharya pharmacy fees in Bangalore (2026-27)
Indicative pharmacy course fees at Acharya & B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, collated from 2026-27 announcements:
| Course | Duration | Indicative fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | ₹2,35,000 + ₹2,10,000×3 (total ₹8,85,000) |
| Pharm D | 6 years | ₹16,85,000 |
💡 Fees are indicative (2026-27) and may exclude hostel, exam, university and one-time charges. Always confirm the exact current fee — and the merit vs management-quota split — directly with the college before paying.
Eligibility
- B.Pharm: For B.Pharm: pass in 10+2 (PUC) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Biology or Mathematics, securing a minimum of 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories), with the candidate being at least 17 years of age.
- Pharm D: 10+2 with PCB/PCM, or a D.Pharm holder (lateral entry to 4th year).
- Indian nationals; age and category norms as per RGUHS / Karnataka rules.
How to get admission
Admission to B.Pharm is primarily through Karnataka KEA (KCET) counselling and COMEDK UGET for the merit/CET quota, with the remaining seats filled via management quota; M.Pharm admission is through Karnataka PGCET, with all programmes conducted under RGUHS regulations.
Career & scope
B.Pharm and Pharm D graduates work as hospital and community pharmacists, in pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical research (CRO), drug regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, medical writing and quality control. Pharm D graduates can also pursue clinical-pharmacist and drug-information roles and the 'Dr.' prefix; many continue to M.Pharm or roles abroad (after the relevant licensing exam).
Frequently asked questions
Fees, scholarships & funding the pharmacy programme at Acharya & B.M. Reddy
Official fee tiers for Acharya & B.M. Reddy are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at Acharya & B.M. Reddy and is allotted purely on merit — so a strong rank is the single best way to cut your cost. For management or NRI seats, plan funding early: education loans are available from SBI (Scholar Loan), HDFC Credila, Axis and most banks via the Vidya Lakshmi portal, often covering tuition plus hostel. Reserved-category students (SC/ST/OBC/Category-1) can claim Karnataka fee-reimbursement and post-matric scholarships through the Social Welfare / Backward Classes departments, and EWS and central-sector scholarships further reduce the net cost. Budget separately for hostel, mess and one-time charges in Bangalore, which are billed over and above the tuition shown above.
The pharmacy programme admission 2026 at Acharya & B.M. Reddy: step by step
- Meet the eligibility (10+2 with the required subjects).
- Register for KEA (KCET), COMEDK counselling and pay the counselling fee/deposit.
- Fill your choice list carefully — list Acharya & B.M. Reddy at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
- Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to Acharya & B.M. Reddy within the deadline.
- Carry originals: 10th/12th marksheets, ID, category & domicile certificates and the fee payment.
Admission is through KEA (KCET), COMEDK and management quota. A round-by-round upgrade plan matters — many applicants lose a better seat by mis-ordering choices, so shortlist with the actual cut-off trend in mind.
Why choose Acharya & B.M. Reddy, Bangalore?
Acharya & B.M. Reddy gives students hands-on clinical/practical exposure through its attached teaching facilities and a structured internship, which is what employers and PG-entrance examiners value most. Studying in Bangalore adds the advantage of a established healthcare-education ecosystem, peer hospitals for postings, coaching for licensure/PG entrances, and good transport connectivity for students from across Karnataka and other states. When you shortlist Acharya & B.M. Reddy, weigh the fee tier you qualify for, the campus and hospital infrastructure, faculty strength and the internship stipend — not just the brand name.
After the pharmacy programme: internship, registration & higher studies
The programme includes a compulsory rotating internship, after which graduates register with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) / state pharmacy council to practise. From there the common paths are M.Pharm, Pharm D (post-baccalaureate) or an MBA in pharma management, or going straight into work — typical roles include hospital and community pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing and QA/QC, clinical research (CRO), drug regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, medical writing and academia. Many Acharya & B.M. Reddy graduates also prepare during internship for PG-entrance exams or overseas licensure, so it pays to plan that timeline from the first year rather than the last.
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