Gokula Krishna College of Pharmacy

Gokula Krishna College of Pharmacy, located in Sullurpet, Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, is a reputed institution established in 2007 and affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur. Approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in pharmacy with a focus on academic excellence and industry relevance. Situated on a 30-acre campus along NH16, the college boasts modern infrastructure including spacious classrooms, advanced laboratories, a digital library with access to global journals, and Wi-Fi-enabled hostels. It also provides recreational facilities, a medical center, and an auditorium with video conferencing. GKCP maintains strong industry linkages with pharmaceutical companies in nearby industrial zones, supporting student placements and practical exposure. The institution is committed to empowering students, especially from rural backgrounds, with quality education and ethical values to prepare them for successful careers in the pharmaceutical sector.

Admission Process of Gokula Krishna College of Pharmacy conducts counseling by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for Pharmacy Courses.

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.

B. Pharm–Bachelor in Pharmacy (4 years – 8 semesters)
Eligibility:

• Candidates should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as optional subjects.
• A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is generally required. However, some institutions may have different cutoffs, especially for reserved categories.
• Students who have completed a 3-year Diploma in Pharmacy are also eligible to apply for B.Pharmacy in some cases.

Admission Process:

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.

M. Pharm(Master of Pharmacy)- 2 years- 4 semesters:

Eligibility:

1. The candidate should have passed B. Pharm degree examination PCI recognized University with 50% (45% in case of SC/ST/ OBC candidates) aggregate marks.
2. Selected candidate for admission to post graduate pharmacy program in any PCI approved institutions should have obtained registration with the State Pharmacy Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission
3. It is mandatory to submit a migration certificate obtained from the respective University where the candidate had passed his/her qualifying degree (B. Pharm).
4. Admission to the PGPs shall be made subject to eligibility, qualification and specializations prescribed by the University from time to time, for each specialization under each M.Pharm. programme.
5. Admission to the post graduate programme shall be made on the basis of either the merit rank or Percentile obtained by the qualified student in the relevant qualifying GPAT Examination/ the merit rank obtained by the qualified student in an entrance test conducted by Telangana State Government (PGECET) for M.Pharm. programmes.

Admission Process:

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/ )

• 70% of the seats are allotted by the Convener, based on merit in the (A-Category).
• 30% of the seats are earmarked for NRI/Management candidates (B-Category).

Copies of certificates to be Submitted for M.Pharma:

• AP PGECET – 2024 Rank Card
• Memorandum of marks of SSC or equivalent
• Memorandum of marks of Intermediate or equivalent
• Provisional & Consolidated Marks Memorandum of Qualifying Examination, in any faculty.
• Integrated Community Certificate (Caste Certificate) issued by Revenue Department. Govt. of Telangana
• Migration, Study and Conduct Certificates (for Other State Universities)

Reservation Policy:

• SC: Scheduled Castes typically have a reservation of 15%.
• ST: Scheduled Tribes typically have a reservation of 6%.
• BC: Backward Classes are further divided into sub-categories (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, and BC-E), with varying percentages totaling 29%.
• EWS: Economically Weaker Sections have a reservation of 10%.
• Women: A horizontal reservation of 33 1/3% of seats is provided for women candidates in each category.

Step wise process of AP EAPCET Counselling:

• AP EAPCET - Notification
• AP EAPCET - Information Bulletin
• AP EAPCET- Schedule
• AP EAPCET - Online Application
• AP EAPCET Uploading of documents
• Applied list
• Verification of documents
• Verified list
• Seat matrix & Fee structure (The separate seat matrix for Government seats, Private seats, NRI seats, and other quotas)
• Option entry
• Result
• Reporting

Rounds of Counselling:

• 1st round
• 2nd round
• MOP-UP round

Who Can Apply:

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.

Documents Required for Verification:

1. 10th Std / SLC / ‘O’ Level Certificate
2. 12th Std / HSC / 10+2 / ‘A’ Level Certificate
3. B.Pharm Certificate (for M.Pharm admission)
4. EAMCET Rank Card
5. Transfer / Leaving Certificate
6. Study Cum Conduct Certificate
7. 10 Passport Size Photos
8. Blood Group Certificate
9. Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner
10. Adhaar Card