About SET's College of Pharmacy Dharwad
SET's College of Pharmacy opened in Dharwad in 1991 — three years before SDM College of Pharmacy arrived in the same city. That makes it one of the earlier private pharmacy colleges to establish in north Karnataka. Affiliated to RGUHS, PCI-approved. B.Pharm seats through KCET. Dharwad now has two RGUHS-affiliated private pharmacy colleges — SDM (1994) and SET's (1991) — which means students from this region have a genuine choice to make.
SET's vs SDM — Choosing Between Dharwad's Two Private Pharmacy Colleges
| Factor | SET's College of Pharmacy | SDM College of Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1991 | 1994 |
| Type | Private unaided | Private aided |
| Hospital on campus | External tie-up | SDM Medical College Hospital — on campus |
| KCET GM rank range (B.Pharm) | 1,00,000–2,00,000+ | 30,000–80,000 |
| Pharm.D strength | Moderate | Strong (on-campus hospital) |
| Annual fees (KCET quota) | ₹50,000–₹85,000 | ₹40,000–₹70,000 (aided, lower) |
SDM is the stronger choice on most metrics — lower fees (aided status), better KCET rank signal, and on-campus hospital for Pharm.D. SET's is the practical fallback for students whose KCET rank doesn't get them into SDM but who want to stay in Dharwad. The RGUHS B.Pharm degree is identical in regulatory standing from both colleges.
Courses Offered
| Programme | Duration | Seats (Approx.) | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 60–100 | KCET |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | 15–30 | PGCET / GPAT |
Location and Placements
Dharwad's pharmaceutical job market is anchored to the Hubballi-Dharwad twin city industrial zone and the broader north Karnataka hospital network. Graduates from SET's College of Pharmacy find work in pharmaceutical companies in Hubli's KIADB industrial area, in retail pharmacy chains operating across north Karnataka, and in government district hospital pharmacy roles. Starting B.Pharm salaries in Dharwad and Hubli: ₹2–3.5 lakh per annum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SET's College of Pharmacy better than SDM Pharmacy Dharwad?
SDM Pharmacy Dharwad has lower fees (aided status), a tighter KCET rank signal indicating higher demand, and on-campus hospital access for Pharm.D training. SET's is a valid fallback if your KCET rank doesn't get you into SDM and you want to stay in Dharwad. Both award the same RGUHS B.Pharm.
What KCET rank is needed for SET's College of Pharmacy Dharwad?
General Merit closing ranks are typically in the 1,00,000–2,00,000+ range — more accessible than SDM Dharwad. For the exact 2025 round-wise figure, check the KEA official allotment data at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
What does SET stand for in SET's College of Pharmacy?
SET stands for the trust name behind this institution. Confirm the full trust name directly with the college — the abbreviation is commonly used locally but the registered name is on all RGUHS affiliation documents.