About

Anand Pharmacy College (APC) is a pharmacy-focused higher education institution located in Anand, Gujarat. The college was established in 1998 under the aegis of Shri Ramkrishna Seva Mandal (SRKSM). The institution was established with the objective of promoting excellence in pharmacy education and preparing students to meet professional challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, education, research and development. The college emphasizes contemporary pharmaceutical education, practical training, research, innovation and the use of advanced technologies. It has also been granted autonomous college status by the UGC for ten years from 2024, according to the institution.

Anand Pharmacy College is located at Opposite Town Hall, SRKSM Campus, Anand, Gujarat – 388001. The institution is situated in the heart of Anand and forms part of the Shri Ramkrishna Seva Mandal educational campus. The trust's wider educational campus extends over more than 23 acres and includes multiple institutions and facilities. The college is approximately 3 km from Anand Railway Station, with buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis available for local connectivity. Its central Anand location provides convenient access for students travelling from nearby towns and villages.

Anand Pharmacy College has been associated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad, and its Ph.D. programme is conducted according to GTU norms. The institution has approvals/recognition from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and has historically conducted AICTE-approved programmes. Its B.Pharm programme was accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) from July 2014 to June 2022. The college has received NAAC A+ accreditation with a CGPA of 3.38 in its third cycle. It has also been recognized as an autonomous college under UGC provisions from 2024. The college's website lists NIRF, ARIIA and GSIRF among its ranking/accreditation sections; it reports GSIRF Rank 4 in the Pharmacy category in 2021. The NBA accreditation period mentioned above has ended, so it should not be presented as a current NBA accreditation without checking the latest status.

Anand Pharmacy College functions as a specialized pharmacy institution within the broader Shri Ramkrishna Seva Mandal educational campus. The college offers academic departments and faculty areas covering Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Pharmaceutical Analysis, along with doctoral research. The campus includes dedicated buildings for B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D education, classrooms, laboratories, research facilities and student-support infrastructure. The institution also has a collaboration with Shree Krishna Hospital and Pramukh Swami Medical College, Karamsad, providing an academic and clinical connection particularly relevant to Pharm.D education.

The college's principal academic stream is Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with programmes offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The programmes include B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate), M.Pharm and Ph.D. M.Pharm specializations listed by the college include Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmaceutical Analysis.

For B.Pharm, candidates generally need to pass the required HSC/Class 12 Science qualification with Physics and Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology, and admission is regulated through the applicable Gujarat professional-course admission process. The college states that the current B.Pharm merit process uses the prescribed board percentile and GUJCET criteria. For Pharm.D, candidates require the prescribed 10+2 qualification with Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics or Biology and must fulfil the applicable admission requirements, including GUJCET provisions for the relevant category. For M.Pharm, a recognized B.Pharm qualification and the applicable ACPC/PCI requirements are required. The Ph.D. programme follows GTU norms.

Anand Pharmacy College provides infrastructure designed for pharmacy teaching, laboratory practice, research and professional development. The campus has well-equipped laboratories, sophisticated instruments, dedicated instrument rooms, an animal house, smart classrooms, LCD/projector-supported teaching facilities, Wi-Fi and research facilities. The institution has also established a Ph.D. research centre and provides students with opportunities to participate in research and innovation activities. Its infrastructure includes an auditorium, computer-enabled library, reprographic facilities and internet access. The college also conducts seminars, workshops, conferences, industrial training and skill-development programmes to supplement classroom education.

Anand Pharmacy College has a dedicated placement system and maintains placement records for different academic years. The college states that it provides campus interview opportunities and reports a 100% student placement record as one of its institutional features. It also reports MoUs with 26 pharmaceutical companies and hospitals, industrial training, industrial visits and soft-skill development activities. Placement preparation is supported through interaction with pharmaceutical organizations and professional training. The college has published placement records, including a 2022–23 placement record, on its official website. Placement outcomes can vary by batch, programme and recruitment cycle, so students should verify the latest programme-wise placement statistics directly with the institution.

Anand Pharmacy College is an established pharmacy education institution in Anand with a focus on pharmaceutical education, practical training, research, innovation and professional development. Established in 1998 under Shri Ramkrishna Seva Mandal, the college offers B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Pharm.D (PB), M.Pharm specializations and Ph.D. programmes. Its NAAC A+ accreditation, UGC autonomous status, laboratory infrastructure, research facilities, hospital association, industrial training and career-development initiatives form important components of its academic environment. The college's location within the SRKSM campus in Anand also provides students with access to a broader educational ecosystem and residential facilities.

Established Legacy in Pharmacy Education

Anand Pharmacy College, Anand, has been providing pharmacy education since 1998 under the aegis of Shri Ramkrishna Seva Mandal. The institution was established with a focus on developing professionally capable pharmacy graduates and supporting pharmaceutical education, research and innovation. Over the years, the college has developed academic programmes, laboratory infrastructure, research facilities and industry-oriented activities to support students pursuing careers in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

Recognized Academic Environment

The college provides an established academic environment with recognition and accreditation associated with pharmacy education. It has received NAAC A+ accreditation with a CGPA of 3.38 in its third cycle, while its B.Pharm programme previously held NBA accreditation from July 2014 to June 2022. The institution is also recognized as an autonomous college under UGC for ten years from 2024, giving it an academic framework for developing and implementing its autonomous curriculum.

Wide Range of Pharmacy Programmes

Students can pursue different levels of pharmaceutical education at Anand Pharmacy College. The institution offers B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate), M.Pharm and Ph.D. programmes, with postgraduate specializations covering areas such as Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Pharmaceutical Analysis. This range provides students with opportunities to continue their education from undergraduate study through postgraduate and doctoral research.

Strong Practical and Laboratory Exposure

Practical learning is an important part of pharmacy education, and Anand Pharmacy College provides specialized laboratory infrastructure for this purpose. The institution has Pharmaceutics laboratories, Pharmaceutical Chemistry laboratories, Pharmacology laboratories, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry laboratories, Microbiology and Biotechnology facilities, research laboratories and a central sophisticated instrumentation facility. Students can gain practical exposure alongside theoretical classroom learning, helping them understand pharmaceutical processes, analysis, formulation and laboratory procedures.

Advanced Instrumentation and Research Facilities

The college provides access to sophisticated instruments used for pharmaceutical analysis and research. Its instrumentation facilities include equipment such as HPLC, HPTLC, FTIR, spectrofluorimeter, spray dryer, freeze dryer, Brookfield viscometer and other specialized research equipment. Dedicated research laboratories are available for areas including Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Industrial Pharmacy. These facilities provide students and researchers with opportunities to participate in research-oriented academic work.

Opportunities for Undergraduate Research

Anand Pharmacy College promotes research exposure not only for postgraduate and doctoral scholars but also for undergraduate students. The institution highlights opportunities for students to participate in research and innovation activities, while its academic environment encourages scientific thinking, problem-solving and project-based learning. Its stated programme outcomes also include research, entrepreneurship, lifelong learning and the ability to contribute to pharmaceutical industries and healthcare-related activities.

Vision

To become the foremost Pharmacy college globally, through superior delivery of Pharmaceutical & Pharmacy Practice education and to foster pharmaceutical research program through creation of a scientific research community pursuing advanced research and utilizing leading-edge technology, for the greater benefit of mankind.

Mission

• To facilitate educational advancement for its students through imbibing a combination of advanced teaching & learning methods and evolving industry and healthcare partnership program
  

• To promote and aid pharmaceutical research & innovation programs through use of state-of-the-art scientific and computing equipment, research and incubation facilities
  

• To encourage development and interaction of multidisciplinary research activities, through creation of interdisciplinary partnership and encouraging

• intensive interactions between research and industry
  To focus on multi-pronged development of students, and to prepare them for becoming future leaders in the global community.

For B.Pharm, candidates generally need to pass the required HSC/Class 12 Science qualification with Physics and Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology, and admission is regulated through the applicable Gujarat professional-course admission process. The college states that the current B.Pharm merit process uses the prescribed board percentile and GUJCET criteria.

Admission Criteria

B.Pharm

Admission Process

• Candidates should first satisfy the applicable Gujarat pharmacy admission requirements.

• Admission is conducted through the applicable Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) process and prevailing pharmacy admission rules.

• Candidates need to complete the prescribed online registration and counselling/application process.

• Merit and seat allotment are carried out according to the prevailing admission rules and applicable entrance/qualifying criteria.

• After seat allotment, the candidate must report for document verification and complete the college admission formalities.

• The college's current B.Pharm information specifically refers to ACPC regulations and the prevailing pharmacy admission rules.

Eligibility

• Pass in HSC/10+2 Science Stream, with the subjects prescribed under the prevailing PCI and Gujarat admission rules.

• Physics and Chemistry are required along with Mathematics or Biology as applicable.

• Candidates must fulfil the current PCI and ACPC eligibility requirements.

• B.Pharm lateral entry to the third semester is available for eligible D.Pharm candidates from PCI-approved institutions, subject to applicable rules.

Pharm.D

Admission Process

• Admission is carried out according to the prevailing Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and pharmacy admission rules.

• Candidates should complete the prescribed application/registration procedure.

• Required academic and supporting documents must be submitted during the admission process.

• Selection and seat allotment are carried out according to the applicable admission norms.

• Selected candidates complete document verification, fee payment and college joining formalities.

Eligibility

• Pass in 10+2/Higher Secondary examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics or Biology.

• A candidate with a qualifying Diploma in Pharmacy from a PCI-approved institution may also be eligible under the applicable rules.

• The candidate must satisfy the prevailing PCI/GTU requirements.

• The official APC information specifies that the candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December of the admission year.

M.Pharm

Admission Process

• Complete the applicable ACPC/Gujarat postgraduate pharmacy admission procedure.

• Submit the required B.Pharm documents and entrance-score details where applicable.

• Participate in counselling/seat allotment according to prevailing rules.

• Complete document verification and admission formalities at APC.

Eligibility

• Pass B.Pharm from a recognized/PCI-approved institution.

• Meet the prevailing ACPC and PCI postgraduate admission requirements.

• State Pharmacy Council registration requirements applicable to M.Pharm admission must be fulfilled.

Ph.D. Admission Process

Admission Process

• Anand Pharmacy College has a GTU-recognized full-time Ph.D. research centre in Pharmaceutical Science with specialization in Pharmaceutics.

• Candidates should follow the Ph.D. admission notification issued by the concerned university/institution.

• Submit the prescribed application and academic/research documents.

• Candidates may be required to participate in the applicable entrance examination and/or interview as prescribed by the university regulations.

• Final admission is subject to the prevailing Ph.D. regulations, research-supervisor availability and institutional requirements.

Eligibility

• Candidates should possess the required postgraduate qualification in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences or an accepted related discipline as specified by the prevailing university Ph.D. regulations.

• Candidates must satisfy the current GTU/Ph.D. admission requirements.

• Research proposal, entrance examination and interview requirements, wherever applicable, should be verified from the current admission notification.

The institute is offering its own Institutional scholarship and also help the eligible students to get the scholarship from the state and central government. The objective of this is to provide financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses.

1. Government scholarship
   1. SC, ST & SEBC Scholarship (Freeship Card Available only SC & ST Category)
   2. Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana – MYSY
   3. AICTE Scholarship
      1. Minority Scholarship

1. Institutional scholarship
   1. Meritorious Student Scholarship
   2. Deserving Student Scholarship
   3. Institute admission Scholarship
   4. Anand Pharmacy College Alumni Association(APAA) Alumni Scholarship Program
   5. IPA

Training and Placement is an essential part of a developed and competitive institution, which is accepted as one of the most important department of pharmacy institution. Training & Placement Cell is having a team of committed experts who always come forward to impart invaluable suggestions for the betterment of the students. The Training & Placement Cell of College is well networked with Industries. It seeks guidance from the industry on regular basis and ensures requisite polishing of the students so that they can carve a niche in their professional career. The active placement cell prepares a strategy for its students for training and placement with the primary aim to find a suitable and lucrative job in reputed companies. The placement cell has an excellent placement record and most of the students have their careers started out well before they complete graduation.

The placement cell is committed to developing dynamism, strong human values, technocratic and good leadership qualities in all our students. The main function of this cell is to accomplish the basic needs of the corporate world. The T & P Cell provides not only placements but it gives emphasis to make the students ready to cope up with the current challenges of the Industry by making them aware about the recent market trends. Eminent experts from different Pharma industries are being invited on a regular basis who can share their experience and knowledge with the students. By this students not only get the knowledge but also get motivated towards the practical life and become aware about the Industry demands as well. We keep arranging the Educational tours and Industrial visits so that students can get the practical exposure of the working environment.

The placement cell aims at making students as the part of planning, formatting and executing the day-to-day activities of Training and Placement. This makes them a part of the procedural set-up, which goes a long way in building their responsible character and helps them to be good planners, confident individuals, promising leaders and better human beings. The placement cell will provide an opportunity to the best students to make their career in the pharmaceutical industry. It is our responsibility to coach the students to prepare for the interview with Multi National Pharmaceutical Companies.

The class rooms are well aided with comfortable seating and latest teaching audio-visual tools to facilitate smooth kinetic of knowledge. The clear understanding and focused discussions are dynamics of most conducive atmosphere of class rooms. The institute has highly sophisticated laboratories, well equipped machine rooms; central instrumentation facility which satisfies the practical and research need of the students. Common Playgrounds for Cricket, Volleyball and other games are available in the SRKSM campus. Also, facilities for Indoor games like table tennis, Chess, Carrom have also been created in sports room.

A library is a treasure of knowledge. At our college, the Library plays a vital role in the collection, development and dissemination of scientific and technical information to meet the present and future academic and research needs of all users. It includes a wide range of text books and reference books for different branches of Pharmacy and allied subjects. It also provides extensive access to National and International Scientific Research Journals and periodicals. The auditorium managed by Shri Ram Krishna Seva Mandal (SRKSM) and located in campus itself is extensively used by the institute for hosting various extra-curricular activities, conferences/seminar and other functions of the College. The auditorium has a seating capacity of about 300 people. It has an advanced light and sound system that is managed by specially designated support staff along with the students. It is equipped with a large stage, LCD display, comfortable seating, carpeting, wall paneling for acoustic effects, air-conditioners, washrooms, and a podium.

Residential experience at hostel of Anand Pharmacy College is memorable for the students as it is in the beautiful lush green campus in the heart of the city. Whether it is planning for cultural events or exam preparation, the learning experiences adds value to the holistic development of the students. At APC hostel, students find a second home, as they can have the assistance of a rector and warden in each block whose untiring efforts ensure that the students’ stay at the hostel is good, and all their needs are met promptly. All civil works and electrical works are created, supported and maintained by PWD at hostel campus.

Students are helped to adjust with fellow students and to the individuality that all students bring with them. Apart from this, students are trained in the orderly arrangement of their personal belongings in the dormitories, and the maintenance of proper hygiene and cleanliness.

A warm and affable environment in the hostel ensures that students interact among themselves freely, learn to extend mutual support when required, and develop close friendly relations.

The college is situated at Opp. Town Hall, Anand, Gujarat – 388001, in the city area, making the campus accessible from different parts of Anand. Students can use the available local commuting options to reach the institution. Specific current college-operated bus routes or transport charges are not clearly detailed on the official APC pages reviewed, so students should confirm any dedicated college transport facility directly with the college before admission.