Hillside College of Pharmacy and Research Centre — Pharmacy Fees & Admission 2026
📌 Raghuvanahalli, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore · Estd 2005 · Pharmacy Colleges in Bangalore
Hillside College of Pharmacy and Research Centre 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 Hillside College of Pharmacy and Research Centre
Hillside College of Pharmacy and Research Centre is a private pharmacy institution in Bengaluru, established in 2005 under the Bheemchandra Educational Trust (Hillside group). Located at Raghuvanahalli on Kanakapura Main Road, it is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and AICTE. The college offers D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology) and Pharm D programmes, supported by instrumentation labs, a digital library and separate hostels. Clinical training for Pharm D students is arranged through an attached teaching hospital.
Affiliation / approval: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru; Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), AICTE.
Hillside pharmacy fees in Bangalore (2026-27)
Indicative pharmacy course fees at Hillside College of Pharmacy and Research Centre, collated from 2026-27 announcements:
| Course | Duration | Indicative fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | ₹2,49,000 + ₹90,000×3 (total ₹5,19,000) |
| Pharm D | 6 years | ₹12,34,000 |
💡 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, candidates must have passed 10+2 (2nd PUC) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Biology or Mathematics, securing a minimum of 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories in Karnataka).
- 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 via Karnataka KEA (KCET) counselling and COMEDK UGET for merit seats, with remaining seats through management/NRI quota; Pharm D is filled at college level per RGUHS norms.
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 Hillside
Official fee tiers for Hillside are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at Hillside 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 Hillside: 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 Hillside at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
- Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to Hillside 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 Hillside, Bangalore?
Hillside 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 Hillside, 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 Hillside 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 Hillside
To secure a pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm D) seat at Hillside, 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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