About Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy
Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy (ABMRCP) has been running pharmacy programmes in Bangalore since 1992. It's part of the Acharya Institutes group, located at Soladevanahalli, off Hesaraghatta Road in north-west Bangalore. Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), approved by PCI and AICTE, it offers the full range of pharmacy programmes. KCET is the admission route for B.Pharm government-quota seats.
Courses Offered
| Programme | Duration | Intake (Approx.) | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 60–100 seats | KCET |
| D.Pharm | 2 years | 30–60 seats | KCET / Direct |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | 15–30 seats | PGCET / GPAT |
| Pharm.D | 6 years | Varies | KCET / RGUHS |
Fees
KCET-quota seats at private unaided colleges follow the Karnataka fee committee structure. B.Pharm fees at ABMRCP typically run ₹60,000–₹1,00,000 per year. Management-quota seats cost more. Verify the current-year fee from the KEA brochure before finalising your choice.
KCET Cutoff
ABMRCP is a private unaided college. KCET 2025 closing ranks for private pharmacy colleges in Bangalore's KCET 25,000–50,000 range typically include ABMRCP alongside Dayananda Sagar, PES, and Ramaiah pharmacy colleges. Category-wise, SC/ST students often find seats here at higher ranks. Check CETop cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for the exact 2025 round-wise data.
Campus and Labs
The college is on the Acharya Institutes campus, which houses engineering, architecture, and management programmes alongside pharmacy. Shared campus facilities include a library and sports areas. Pharmacy-specific labs — pharmacology animal house, pharmaceutical chemistry lab, pharmacognosy lab, and computer-aided drug design (CADD) — are PCI-mandated and available on campus.
Placements
Graduates from ABMRCP find work in Bangalore's pharmaceutical manufacturing companies (Peenya industrial area, Bommasandra), hospital pharmacy at private hospitals in north Bangalore, and retail pharmacy chains. The proximity to Hesaraghatta Road's industrial corridor is useful for internship placement. Starting B.Pharm packages run ₹2.5–4 lakh per annum; M.Pharm graduates typically start at ₹3.5–5 lakh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy approved by PCI?
Yes. ABMRCP is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and AICTE, and affiliated to RGUHS — the required approvals for a recognised pharmacy degree in Karnataka.
What is the KCET closing rank for ABMRCP?
ABMRCP falls in the 25,000–50,000 rank range for General Merit candidates based on recent KCET data. For the exact round-wise 2025 cutoff, check the official KEA allotment PDFs at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Does the college offer Pharm.D?
Yes, Pharm.D is offered alongside B.Pharm, D.Pharm, and M.Pharm. Pharm.D is a 6-year integrated clinical pharmacy programme — suitable if you're targeting hospital pharmacy careers.