About

R.K. College of Pharmacy (RKCP), Mandya is a private pharmacy institution located in Mandya, Karnataka. Established with the objective of delivering quality pharmaceutical education, the college functions under the management of the R.K. Educational Trust. The institution is dedicated to nurturing skilled pharmacists through academic excellence, practical training, ethical values, research, and community healthcare initiatives. Its primary goal is to prepare students for rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical, clinical, and healthcare sectors while promoting lifelong learning and professional integrity.

R.K. College of Pharmacy is situated in Mandya, Karnataka, offering a peaceful and academically conducive environment for higher education. The campus is well connected by road and can be conveniently accessed from Mysuru, Bengaluru, and nearby towns through regular public and private transport services. The spacious campus provides modern academic blocks, laboratories, green surroundings, and student amenities that support both learning and extracurricular activities.

The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. Its pharmacy programmes are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, and recognized by the Government of Karnataka. The institution follows the curriculum and academic regulations prescribed by RGUHS and PCI to ensure quality pharmacy education. Through its commitment to academic standards and professional training, the college has built a positive reputation among pharmacy institutions in Karnataka.

R.K. College of Pharmacy offers a student-centric academic environment supported by experienced faculty members from various pharmaceutical disciplines, including Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmacy Practice. The institution emphasizes practical learning through laboratory sessions, seminars, workshops, industrial visits, research activities, and professional development programmes that enhance students' technical knowledge and leadership skills.

The college offers pharmacy education at diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels through programmes such as D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, and M.Pharm (subject to approvals). Admissions are conducted according to the eligibility norms prescribed by RGUHS, PCI, and the Government of Karnataka. Candidates seeking admission should possess the required academic qualifications, while postgraduate applicants may be considered based on GPAT or university regulations wherever applicable. Eligible students can also apply for various government and institutional scholarship schemes.

The college provides excellent infrastructure to support academic excellence and professional development. Students have access to modern pharmaceutical laboratories, smart classrooms, computer laboratories with internet connectivity, a well-stocked library, seminar halls, medicinal plant garden, research facilities, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, cafeteria, separate hostels for boys and girls, transportation services, sports facilities, and healthcare support. These facilities create a comfortable and productive learning environment.

R.K. College of Pharmacy has a dedicated placement and career guidance cell that helps students prepare for employment through placement training, aptitude sessions, personality development programmes, internships, industrial exposure, and campus recruitment activities. Graduates are placed in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, hospitals, clinical research organizations, retail pharmacy chains, quality assurance departments, regulatory affairs, and healthcare institutions, while many also pursue higher studies.

R.K. College of Pharmacy, Mandya, is committed to providing quality pharmacy education through experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, industry-oriented training, and student-focused learning. With recognized academic programmes, practical exposure, placement assistance, and comprehensive campus facilities, the college offers an excellent platform for students aspiring to build successful careers in pharmacy, healthcare, research, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Vision

To be a recognized institution for excellence in pharmacy education and research, contributing to public health.

Mission

To educate and empower students with scientific knowledge, ethical practice and community responsibility

Admissions are conducted according to the eligibility norms prescribed by RGUHS, PCI, and the Government of Karnataka. Candidates seeking admission should possess the required academic qualifications, while postgraduate applicants may be considered based on GPAT or university regulations wherever applicable. Eligible students can also apply for various government and institutional scholarship schemes.

Admission Criteria

D.Pharm

Admission Process

• Obtain the admission application from the college.
• Fill in the application form with accurate details.
• Submit academic documents and passport-size photographs.
• Attend document verification.
• Admission is granted based on merit and eligibility.
• Complete fee payment to confirm admission.

Eligibility

• Pass in 10+2/PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
• Must satisfy PCI and Government of Karnataka eligibility norms.

B.Pharm

Admission Process

• Collect or apply through the admission application.
• Submit the completed application with required certificates.
• Admission is based on qualifying examination marks.
• Complete document verification.
• Pay the prescribed fees to secure admission.

Eligibility

• Pass in 10+2/PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
• Must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by RGUHS and PCI.

M.Pharm

Admission Process

• Submit the postgraduate admission application.
• Produce B.Pharm degree certificates and supporting documents.
• Merit and applicable entrance norms are considered.
• Attend document verification.
• Confirm admission after fee payment.

Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
• Registered Pharmacist wherever applicable.
• GPAT-qualified candidates may receive preference as per prevailing regulations.

Eligible students can avail scholarships offered by the Government of Karnataka and various statutory agencies. Financial assistance is available for SC, ST, OBC, Minority, EWS, and meritorious students based on eligibility criteria and government regulations.

The Placement and Training Cell assists students through campus recruitment drives, industrial visits, internship opportunities, communication skill development, aptitude training, resume preparation, mock interviews, and career guidance. Graduates find employment opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, hospitals, clinical research organizations, quality assurance departments, regulatory affairs, community pharmacies, and healthcare sectors.

R.K. College of Pharmacy provides a modern learning environment with spacious classrooms, advanced pharmaceutical laboratories, computer labs with internet connectivity, seminar halls, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, research facilities, medicinal plant garden, auditorium, hygienic cafeteria, separate hostels, transportation services, sports amenities, and healthcare support. The institution focuses on providing students with both academic excellence and holistic development through quality infrastructure.  The college library contains a comprehensive collection of pharmacy textbooks, reference books, national and international journals, magazines, dissertations, research publications, and digital learning resources. Students have access to reading halls, online databases, e-journals, previous years' question papers, and internet-enabled learning facilities that support academics and research.

The campus cafeteria serves hygienic, nutritious, and affordable meals, snacks, beverages, and refreshments. It provides a pleasant environment where students and staff can relax, socialize, and enjoy quality food during breaks. R.K. College of Pharmacy encourages students to participate in sports and fitness activities to promote physical and mental well-being. The campus supports indoor and outdoor games such as cricket, volleyball, badminton, throwball, football, table tennis, chess, carrom, and athletics. Students actively participate in annual sports meets and intercollegiate competitions that foster teamwork, leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship. The college offers transportation services connecting Mandya and nearby towns and villages. College buses provide safe and convenient daily commuting facilities for students and faculty, ensuring easy accessibility to the campus.

Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls within or near the campus. The hostels provide furnished rooms, nutritious meals, purified drinking water, Wi-Fi access, study areas, security, recreation facilities, and resident wardens, ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment for students.

The college offers transportation services connecting Mandya and nearby towns and villages. College buses provide safe and convenient daily commuting facilities for students and faculty, ensuring easy accessibility to the campus.