Gautham College of Pharmacy — Pharmacy Fees & Admission 2026
📌 Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, R.T. Nagar (Sultanpalya), Bangalore · Estd 1985 · Pharmacy Colleges in Bangalore
Gautham College of Pharmacy offers 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 Gautham College of Pharmacy
Gautham College of Pharmacy is a private pharmacy institution in Bengaluru, established in 1985 and located at Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, R.T. Nagar Post (Sultanpalya). Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and AICTE, it offers Pharm D, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and D.Pharm programmes. The college has departments spanning Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacy Practice, supported by laboratories and an experienced faculty serving students across north Bengaluru.
Affiliation / approval: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru; PCI, AICTE, RGUHS (affiliation).
Gautham pharmacy fees in Bangalore (2026-27)
Indicative pharmacy course fees at Gautham College of Pharmacy, collated from 2026-27 announcements:
| Course | Duration | Indicative fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|
| Pharm D | 6 years | ₹12,00,000 |
💡 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
- Pharm D: For Pharm D (6 years), candidates must have passed 2nd PUC / 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Mathematics), or hold a D.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution, typically with the qualifying minimum aggregate marks prescribed by RGUHS.
- 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 is via Karnataka CET (KEA) merit counselling and COMEDK, with remaining seats filled through the management quota; the course is affiliated to RGUHS and approved by PCI.
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 Gautham
Official fee tiers for Gautham are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at Gautham 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 Gautham: 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 Gautham at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
- Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to Gautham 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 Gautham, Bangalore?
Gautham 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 Gautham, 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 Gautham 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.
Documents, key dates & admission tips for Gautham
To secure a pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm D) seat at Gautham, Bangalore, prepare both your rank and your paperwork. Government and KEA-merit seats are awarded purely on merit, so your single biggest lever is a strong rank; management and NRI seats need funding planned in advance. Verify your eligibility, category and domicile documents early so a technicality never costs you a seat, and track the official counselling calendar round by round.
More frequently asked questions
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