About Sri Siddhartha Pharmacy College Tumkur
Tumkur sits 70 km from Bangalore on the NH-48 — close enough that pharmacy graduates here have direct access to Bangalore's pharmaceutical industry without paying Bangalore-level rents during college. Sri Siddhartha Pharmacy College, established in 1999, is part of the Sri Siddhartha group — the same trust behind Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology and Sri Siddhartha Medical College in Tumkur. The group holds deemed university status as Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education. That creates the same affiliation question as NGSM, Yenepoya, and Srinivas Mangaluru: confirm directly with the admissions office whether your B.Pharm will be awarded by RGUHS or Sri Siddhartha University — the answer affects Karnataka state government pharmacist exam eligibility.
Courses Offered
| Programme | Duration | Seats (Approx.) | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 60–100 | KCET |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | 15–30 | PGCET / GPAT |
The Tumkur Advantage
Private pharmacy college fees in Tumkur follow the Karnataka fee committee structure — typically ₹50,000–₹85,000 per year. Tumkur's cost of living is 30–40% lower than Bangalore. That combination means students here spend significantly less over 4 years than at a comparable Bangalore private pharmacy college, while still being close enough to Bangalore to attend placement drives, job fairs, and industrial training at Peenya or Bommasandra. Sri Siddhartha Medical College on the same campus also provides clinical training access relevant for M.Pharm and any Pharm.D programme the college may offer.
KCET Cutoff
General Merit KCET closing ranks for B.Pharm at Sri Siddhartha Pharmacy College typically fall in the 60,000–1,40,000 range. For the exact 2025 round-wise figure, check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Note: if the B.Pharm is under Sri Siddhartha University rather than KCET-RGUHS route, the admission process may differ — confirm before applying through KEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sri Siddhartha Pharmacy College Tumkur affiliated to RGUHS or Sri Siddhartha University?
The Sri Siddhartha group has deemed university status. Confirm directly with the admissions office which body awards your B.Pharm — RGUHS or Sri Siddhartha University. This matters for KPSC and other state government pharmacist exam eligibility.
What KCET rank is needed for Sri Siddhartha Pharmacy College?
General Merit closing ranks for B.Pharm typically fall in the 60,000–1,40,000 range. For the exact 2025 round-wise data, check the KEA official allotment list at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Why choose Tumkur over Bangalore for a pharmacy degree?
Lower cost of living (30–40% less than Bangalore), more accessible KCET ranks at private colleges, and still within 70 km of Bangalore's pharmaceutical job market. For budget-conscious students who want Bangalore-area employment without Bangalore-area expenses, Tumkur is a practical middle ground.