Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK), Andhra Pradesh, is a prestigious institution offering quality education and research in pharmaceutical sciences. It provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs including Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) with specializations in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, along with Ph.D. research opportunities. The college features modern infrastructure with digitally enabled classrooms, well-equipped laboratories for drug formulation, analysis, and pharmacological studies, a comprehensive library, and advanced research facilities with sophisticated instruments like HPLC and UV-Vis spectrophotometers. With a focus on practical training, innovation, and industry collaboration, the school prepares students for diverse careers in pharmaceutical industries, healthcare, and research sectors.
Courses | Duration |
B. Pharm | 4 Years |
B. Pharm (Lateral Entry) | 3 Years |
M. Pharm
| 2 Years |
Pharm. D (Doctor of Pharmacy) | 6 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% |
For Pharm –D Course (50% seats for M.P.C and 50% seats for Bi. P.C. candidates):
For admission to the professional course like Pharm.D, the State Government conducts an entrance exam called AP EAPCET every year in the month of April/ May. The students are given ranks based on the marks obtained in the test and the percentage of marks at the intermediate level (Bi.P.C)/M.P.C or 10 + 2 level.
70% of seats are filled through the AP EAPCET rank by the Convenor, and 30% seats are filled by the management, based on merit at the Intermediate or as per the State government-prescribed rules from time to time.
Admissions to the College are made along with the other Pharmacy Colleges in the State through a common entrance test (AP EAPCET) ( https://eapcet-sche.aptonline.in/EAPCET/ ) conducted by the Govt of Andhra Pradesh.
Pharm.D | |
Government seat in Private colleges- AP EAPCET (A-Category). | NRI/Management candidates (B-Category). |
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.
533003, 67-20-1/2A, 5th Cross Rd, Lalbahadur Nagar,
Rajeshwari Nagar, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh - 533003
phone: 8842300900 | 884 230 0901
email: [email protected]
website: https://www.jntuk.edu.in/sopst