GITAM Institute of Pharmacy, formerly known as the College of Pharmacy, is a prominent constituent of GITAM (Deemed to be University), established in 2006 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the institute offers B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical sciences. It features modern infrastructure, including 16 advanced laboratories, a comprehensive library with thousands of books and digital resources, and a pilot plant for hands-on industrial training. The campus also includes spacious classrooms, a digital library, well-maintained hostels, a cafeteria, a health center, and extensive sports and recreational facilities such as an indoor stadium and a large playground. With a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and holistic student development, GITAM Institute of Pharmacy provides an enriching environment for aspiring pharmacists.
Courses | Duration |
B. Pharm | 4 Years |
M. Pharm
| 2 Years |
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) conducts and manages admissions to Pharmacy courses in the state through the AP EAPCET exam. It ensures a transparent, merit-based process for B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D admissions in government and private colleges across Andhra Pradesh.
The admission procedure is divided into two categories: Government seats and Management seats.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) conducts the AP EAPCET counseling for admissions to pharmacy programs.
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will be doing Counseling for 100% seats for Government Colleges, and 70% seats for private colleges as per rank secured in AP EAPCET ( Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test ) entrance examination https://eapcet-sche.aptonline.in/EAPCET/. The remaining 30% of seats, known as the Management Quota, are filled by the respective colleges.
B. Pharm – Bachelor in Pharmacy | |
Government seat in Private colleges(AP EAPCET ) | NRI / Management Seats |
70% | 30% |
The candidate gets a chance to select the specializations like Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, a and Biopharmaceutics, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Bulk Drugs, Medicinal Natural Products, Pharmaceutical Administration, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmaceutical Marketing Management, Phytopharmaceuticals, and Natural products, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry as per the availability in the applying college.
Admissions to the College are made along with the other Pharmacy Colleges in the state through a common entrance test (AP PGECET https://pgecet-sche1.aptonline.in/PGECET /GPAT https://gpat.nta.nic.in/ )
M. Pharm – Master of Pharmacy | |
Government seat in Private colleges -AP PGECET/GPAT | NRI/Management candidates (B-Category). |
70% | 30% |
Copies of certificates to be Submitted for M.Pharma:
Candidates who had qualified in AP EAPCET-2025 and secured 50% (for OC) and 45% (for Others) in group subjects of Intermediate or its equivalent examination.
Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.
Q9JH+M22, Gitam institute of pharmacy, GITAM University, Gandhi Nagar,
Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - 530045
phone: 8884984000
website: https://www.gitam.edu/