Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER), established in 2002 in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, is an autonomous institution affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur (JNTUA) and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and UGC, with NAAC 'A' grade and NBA accreditation. The college offers a wide range of pharmacy programs including D. Pharm, B. Pharm, M. Pharm (with multiple specializations), Pharm.D, and Ph.D. courses. Located on a 12-acre eco-friendly campus, RIPER boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure with smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, research centers, a digital library, high-speed Wi-Fi, and modern computer labs. The institute provides separate hostels for boys and girls, a hygienic cafeteria, medical care, transportation, and extensive sports facilities including cricket and football grounds, courts for badminton and tennis, indoor games, and a gym. Known for its academic excellence and consistent NIRF rankings, RIPER offers a comprehensive and industry-aligned educational environment for future pharmacy professionals.
Courses | Duration |
B. Pharm | 4 Years |
D. Pharm | 2 Years |
M. Pharm | 2 Years |
Pharm. D (Doctor of Pharmacy) | 6 Years |
Pharm.D (Baccalaureate) | 3 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% |
Admission Process:
The admission procedure is divided into two categories, i.e., Government seat and Management seat.
State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh (SBTET) 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.
D. Pharm – Diploma 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:
The admission procedure is divided into two categories, i.e., Government seat and Management seat.
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 PGECET ( Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test ) entrance examination https://pgecet-sche1.aptonline.in/PGECET The remaining 30% of seats, known as the Management Quota, are filled by the respective colleges.
Pharm.D (Post Bacuralueate) | |
Government seat in Private colleges- AP EAPCET(A-Category). | NRI/Management candidates (B-Category). |
70% | 30% |
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.
K.R.Palli Cross, Dist Anantapuramu, Chiyyedu, Andhra Pradesh
Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh - 515721
phone: +91 9866 098322 | 9107916663
email: [email protected]
website: https://riper.ac.in/