About BLDEA Pharmacy College Vijayapur PG
BLDE Association runs two pharmacy institutions in Vijayapur — the undergraduate college (ID 535 on this site) and this postgraduate wing. Both were established in 1991, both are RGUHS-affiliated, and both are on the BLDE campus alongside Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre. The PG college offers M.Pharm through PGCET and GPAT. For B.Pharm students from north Karnataka who want to stay in the region for postgraduate study, BLDEA PG Vijayapur is the most established M.Pharm option in the Vijayapur-Bagalkot belt.
What This College Offers
| Programme | Duration | Seats (Approx.) | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics) | 2 years | 15 | PGCET / GPAT |
| M.Pharm (Pharmacology) | 2 years | 15 | PGCET / GPAT |
| M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) | 2 years | 15 | PGCET / GPAT |
Confirm exact specialisations and current intake with BLDEA admissions or the RGUHS affiliation list — seats vary by year.
Shri B.M. Patil Hospital — M.Pharm Research Access
Shri B.M. Patil Medical College Hospital is a major tertiary care hospital on the BLDE campus serving the Vijayapur and north Karnataka-Marathwada border region. For M.Pharm students in pharmacology, the hospital provides patient access for drug pharmacokinetics studies and adverse drug reaction monitoring — core components of quality M.Pharm research. This on-campus hospital access gives BLDEA PG an advantage over standalone M.Pharm colleges that rely entirely on external tie-ups for research data collection.
Why M.Pharm in Vijayapur
Vijayapur's cost of living is low. For B.Pharm graduates from Vijayapur, Bagalkot, Belagavi, or Yadgir districts who want M.Pharm without the expense of relocating to Bangalore, BLDEA PG offers RGUHS M.Pharm at fraction of the total cost. The Maharashtra border proximity also means M.Pharm graduates can access Pune and Aurangabad's pharmaceutical research institutions for postdoctoral work or industry roles after graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BLDEA Pharmacy College (ID 535) and BLDEA Pharmacy College PG (ID 1090)?
ID 535 is the undergraduate college — B.Pharm through KCET. ID 1090 is the postgraduate wing — M.Pharm through PGCET and GPAT. Both are on the BLDE campus in Vijayapur, both RGUHS-affiliated, both established 1991.
How do I apply for M.Pharm at BLDEA PG Vijayapur?
Apply through Karnataka PGCET at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for government-quota seats, or through GPAT at gpat.nta.nic.in for merit-based seats and RGUHS scholarship eligibility.
Is BLDE University the same as BLDEA for pharmacy?
Not exactly. BLDE Association (BLDEA) runs the pharmacy colleges under RGUHS affiliation. BLDE University (now Shri B.M. Patil University) is a separate deemed university entity for medical sciences. Confirm which body issues your M.Pharm degree — RGUHS or BLDE University — directly with the admissions office, as this affects national recognition and state exam eligibility.