K.V. Virani Institute of Pharmacy and Research Centre

K.V. Virani Institute of Pharmacy and Research Centre, located in Amreli, Gujarat, is a distinguished institution committed to excellence in pharmaceutical education, research, and professional development. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU). With modern laboratories, advanced research facilities, and experienced faculty, the college provides a conducive environment for academic rigor, practical training, and innovation. Emphasizing research, industry collaboration, and community engagement, K.V. Virani Institute of Pharmacy and Research Centre aims to develop competent, ethical, and socially responsible pharmacy professionals capable of contributing effectively to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat conduct counseling for Pharmacy and Other courses for admission 2025-26

The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat, was established by the Government of Gujarat under the “Gujarat Professional Technical Educational Colleges or Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fees) Act, 2007” (Act No. 2 of 2008) to regulate the admission and fee-fixation processes for professional technical education in the state. Tasked with ensuring a fair, transparent and merit-based counselling process for admissions into degree and diploma professional courses, ACPC gives students the opportunity to secure seats in engineering, pharmacy, architecture, management and other allied disciplines strictly on the basis of their academic credentials and preferences.

Eligibility Criteria:

B. Pharm- Candidates must have completed 10+2 (Class 12) in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Biology as core subjects from a recognized board. Most institutions require a minimum aggregate of around 50%, though this percentage may vary depending on the institute's specific criteria. Additionally, admission is typically based on performance in a relevant entrance examination conducted at the state or university level.

Online Admission Process carried out by ACPC consists of three phases: The admission process, including online registration, will be conducted through the official website www.gujacpc.nic.in. The procedure involves the preparation and declaration of merit lists followed by online choice filling for course and institute selection. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official websites regularly at least once a day to stay updated on the latest notifications, announcements, schedules, and activities related to the entire admission process.

Registration Process:

Merit Declaration, Choice Filling and Admission Confirmation: After the registration process, ACPC will release the merit list of all eligible candidates. Candidates must verify their merit number and category as mentioned in their registration details. Once the merit list is declared, the online choice-filling process will begin. Candidates are advised to fill in the maximum number of available choices to improve their chances of securing admission. The first round of choice filling will be a mock round, allowing candidates to analyze the results and make necessary modifications or add more choices if they are unable to secure admission in the actual round. After the actual round of choice filling, ACPC will allot admissions based on merit and the choices submitted by the candidates. Those who wish to confirm their admission must pay the token fee through the online payment system. It is mandatory to download and print the online admission slip after paying the token fee to confirm the allotted admission.

Guideline for Cancellation of Admission and Fee Refund As per the prevailing Admission rule of State :

1. Fee Refund Guideline During Online Admission Process: During the online admission process, if a candidate withdraws their confirmed admission through the ACPC online portal and follows the prescribed procedure for management seats, they are eligible for a full refund of the fees. Candidates must retain the withdrawal slip issued by the Admission Committee for the online admission process. Similarly, candidates withdrawing admission from management seats are required to keep the acknowledgement copy for their records.
2. Fee Refund Guideline After Online Admission Process: After completion of the online admission process and before or during the admission process for vacant seats, if any candidate withdraws their admission, the fees paid will be refunded provided that the vacated seat is subsequently filled by the institution, in accordance with the directions of the Admission Committee and prevailing AICTE rules. However, if a candidate wishes to withdraw their admission after the completion of the vacant seat admission process, they must submit a written request in person to the respective college or institution, but no refund of fees will be granted in such cases. In the event of admission cancellation at the college or institute level upon the student’s request, the student shall be liable to pay the fees for the current semester only, and the institution shall not demand fees for any subsequent semesters.