About SDM College of Pharmacy Dharwad
SDM College of Pharmacy — Dharwad
SDM College of Pharmacy in Dharwad was established in 1981, making it one of the oldest pharmacy colleges in Karnataka. Run by the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Education Society and affiliated to Karnataka University, it offers 100 B.Pharm seats with PCI approval.
The affiliation to Karnataka University — a statutory state university established by Act of the Karnataka Legislature — means SDM College of Pharmacy graduates are eligible for Karnataka state government pharmacist recruitment exams and drug store licensing, on par with RGUHS-affiliated colleges. Karnataka University, Dharwad is one of Karnataka's older universities with a pharmacy faculty dating back decades.
College at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Karnataka University, Dharwad |
| Approval | Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) |
| B.Pharm Seats | 100 |
| Established | 1981 |
| Location | Dharwad, Karnataka |
FAQs
Is SDM College of Pharmacy Dharwad degree valid for Karnataka government pharmacist jobs?
Yes. Karnataka University is a statutory state university, and its B.Pharm degrees are accepted for Karnataka state government pharmacist exams and drug store licensing — the same as RGUHS-affiliated degrees.
Is Karnataka University the same as RGUHS?
No. RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) is a dedicated health sciences university covering all medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing colleges across Karnataka. Karnataka University, Dharwad is a general university covering arts, science, commerce, and affiliated professional colleges in its jurisdiction. Both are statutory universities.