E.R.K. College of Pharmacy Erumiyampatti

E.R.K. College of Pharmacy, established in 2019, is a private institution located in Erumiyampatti, Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu, and is part of the E.R.K. Group of Institutions founded in 1994. The college is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi and the Government of Tamil Nadu. It offers a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program with an intake of 100 students and a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with 60 seats. Spread over a 2-acre campus, the college boasts well-equipped laboratories, a well-stocked library with digital access, a 200 Mbps internet-enabled IT lab, an auditorium, medical and cafeteria facilities, and separate hostels for boys and girls. Additionally, the college provides transport facilities to nearby villages and emphasizes student development through placement training, communication skill programs, and industry-linked practical exposure.

Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) will conduct counseling for Pharmacy in Tamil Nadu

The online application for admission to Paramedical Degree Courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges and Government quota seats in Self-Financing Colleges affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, is available at www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in and www.tnmedicalselection.org. Candidates must regularly visit these websites for updates throughout the admission process, as the Selection Committee will not be held responsible for any consequences arising from failure to follow updates, notifications, or announcements published online. Those unable to access the online application can visit the nearest Government Medical College, Government Dental College, or Tamil Nadu Facilitation Centre (TFC) in districts without medical colleges, along with their parent or guardian and original certificates, to use the available facilities to apply. Applicants are strongly advised to download and carefully read the prospectus with their parents or guardians before completing the application, ensuring that all mandatory fields are properly filled. Incomplete or incorrectly filled applications will be rejected, and no requests for reconsideration will be entertained. In case of any confusion, candidates should refer to both Tamil and English versions of the prospectus for clarity.

B.Pharm Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for admission to the B.Pharm course in Tamil Nadu under the Government quota for the 2024–25 session, candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Course examination conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board or any other equivalent board with English as one of the subjects and a combination of Physics and Chemistry with either Biology, Botany and Zoology, or Mathematics. Candidates belonging to the OC, BC, BCM, and MBC/DNC categories must have secured a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the specified subjects, while candidates from SC, SCA, and ST categories need only a pass in the qualifying subjects.

Procedure for Filling and Submitting the Online Application: Candidates must log in to either of the official websites www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in or www.tnmedicalselection.org to access and submit the online application. The application fee is Rs. 500/- and must be paid through the designated bank portal. Candidates are required to fill in all mandatory fields accurately and upload the necessary certificates as specified. Once the application is submitted, no request for changes in any of the details will be entertained under any circumstances. Only one application should be submitted; in case multiple applications are submitted, only one will be considered. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct at the time of submission.

The following documents must be uploaded in the specified sections of the application form:

1. Class X Mark Sheet
2. H.S.C. or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet (both sides, endorsed by the competent authority)
3. Transfer Certificate obtained after completion of H.S.C. or Equivalent Course
4. Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
5. Community Certificate
6. Certificates for claiming Special Category seats, issued by the appropriate authorities in the prescribed format (refer to Annexure-I & Annexure-II (A) & (B))
7. Proof of Study Certificate from 6th to 12th standard (for those who studied in Tamil Nadu)
8. First Graduate Certificate (if claiming first graduate status in the family)
9. Parent's Community Certificate issued by the Revenue Authority of the Government of Tamil Nadu
10. Candidates must ensure that all required certificates are uploaded in the correct format and location while filling out the application.

Online Counselling Procedure: The schedule for online counselling will be published exclusively on the official websites, and candidates are required to lock their choices of colleges and courses within the specified timeframe. Admission to Paramedical Degree courses will be conducted through online counselling based on merit and in accordance with the rule of reservation. Counselling for Special Categories, such as Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities, will be conducted prior to the General Category counselling. Please note that there will be no re-allotment or change of college for candidates under the Special Category. To participate in online counselling, candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 250/- through the bank payment portal. During the choice-filling process, candidates can select any number of eligible courses and colleges. Allotments will be made based on the candidate's merit, preferences, and applicable reservation policies.

Reporting: Candidates who are allotted a seat must download their provisional allotment order and report to the assigned Medical College/Institution in person, along with the original certificates and copies, before the date and time specified in the allotment order. Only those candidates who have joined their course during the 1st phase of counselling will be eligible to participate in subsequent phases for re-allotment. The dates for such counselling will be published on the official websites and communicated to the Dean/Principal of the respective colleges. No individual notifications will be sent to candidates.

D.Pharm: candidate must have completed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with either Biology or Mathematics. The minimum age requirement is 17 years as of 31st December of the admission year. There is no entrance exam for D.Pharm admissions in Tamil Nadu, and selection is typically based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. The course duration is 2 years, followed by 500 hours of practical training over a period of 3 months in a recognized pharmacy, as per the norms of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The course is regulated by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, and is approved by PCI.