Pharmacy Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27
Karnataka has 73 pharmacy colleges offering B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm and D.Pharm programmes. Pharmacy in Karnataka is KCET-based for B.Pharm government and aided college seats — one of the few professional programmes where your KCET rank directly determines admission to affordable colleges. Here is what the pharmacy stream delivers and how admissions work in 2026-27.
Pharmacy Admission in Karnataka 2026-27
B.Pharm (4-year degree) seats at government and aided colleges are filled through KCET conducted by KEA. The same KCET rank used for engineering qualifies for pharmacy. D.Pharm (2-year diploma) is a separate process — not through KCET. Pharmacist registration requires D.Pharm or B.Pharm plus Karnataka Pharmacy Council (KPC) registration.
Pharmacy Colleges in Karnataka — KCET Closing Ranks
| College | City | B.Pharm KCET Rank | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy | Bangalore | Top 5,000 | Rs 40,000-60,000 |
| JSS College of Pharmacy | Mysuru | Top 8,000 | Rs 80,000-1,20,000 |
| KLE College of Pharmacy | Belagavi | 15,000-35,000 | Rs 60,000-90,000 |
| Govt College of Pharmacy | Bangalore | Competitive | Rs 20,000-30,000 |
Career Outcomes After Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical industry: Biocon, Strides Pharma, Syngene International and API manufacturers around Bangalore and Mysuru recruit B.Pharm and M.Pharm graduates. Starting salaries Rs 3-5 lakh.
Hospital pharmacy: Apollo, Manipal Hospitals, Narayana Health and government hospitals employ clinical pharmacists. Pharm.D specifically prepares graduates for clinical pharmacy roles.
Drug regulatory: Drug Inspector posts in Karnataka Drug Control Department filled through KPSC. B.Pharm required. Salary Rs 40,000-60,000 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
KCET is required for government and aided B.Pharm seats under KEA counselling. D.Pharm diploma admissions are separate — through Karnataka Diploma Pharmacy entrance or direct merit. Contact individual colleges for 2026-27 specifics.
B.Pharm is a 4-year degree for pharmaceutical industry, retail pharmacy and drug regulatory roles. Pharm.D is a 6-year programme for clinical pharmacy — patient care, medication management, hospital pharmacy. If clinical patient care is your goal, Pharm.D is the better investment despite the longer duration.
Government Pharmacy College Gulbarga
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Government Pharmacy College Hassan
Hassan, Karnataka
Government Pharmacy College Raichur
Raichur, Karnataka
Government Pharmacy College Shimoga
Shimoga, Karnataka
HKDET Pharmacy College Gulbarga
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
HKDET Pharmacy College Gulbarga PG
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
HKES College of Pharmacy
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
JSS College of Pharmacy Mysore
Mysore, Karnataka
KLE College of Pharmacy Belagavi
Belagavi, Karnataka
KLE College of Pharmacy Belgaum
Belagavi, Karnataka
KLE College of Pharmacy Hubli
Hubli, Karnataka
KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum PG
Belagavi, Karnataka
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy
Bangalore, Karnataka
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy PG
Bangalore, Karnataka
KVG College of Pharmacy Sullia
Sullia, Karnataka
KVG Pharmacy College Sullia
Sullia, Karnataka
Luqman College of Pharmacy
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Manipal, Karnataka
MS Ramaiah College of Pharmacy
Bangalore, Karnataka
Nargund College of Pharmacy
Gadag, Karnataka