S. A. Raja Pharmacy College is one of the very few foremost colleges of the Rajas Group of Colleges, Vadakangulam, which had been established 25 years back in 1988 by Sardhar Dr. S. A. Raja, the Founder of Rajas Group of Colleges. And it is the only traditional Pharmacy College available for the three districts of Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli in Tamilnadu. The college is located in Raja Nagar, Vadakangulam. It's just 8 km from Kavalkinaru junction. The college is situated amidst wind mills that extend a few kilometers around Aralvaimozhi. The college is affiliated with Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The institution has 8 spacious, fresh, ventilated, well-lighted, and well-furnished lecture halls. The institution has 20 laboratories and a Machine room in total. Training at Hospital Pharmacy and for Patient, Counselling is provided for the students at Sardhar Raja Mission Hospital, Kavalkinaru. Hostels for boys and girls are available on separate campuses.
COURSES | Duration |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) | 4 Years |
Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) | 2 Years |
Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) | 6 Years |
Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) | 2 Years |
The online application for admission to Paramedical Degree Courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges and Government quota seats in Self-Financing Colleges affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, is available at www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in and www.tnmedicalselection.org. Candidates must regularly visit these websites for updates throughout the admission process, as the Selection Committee will not be held responsible for any consequences arising from failure to follow updates, notifications, or announcements published online. Those unable to access the online application can visit the nearest Government Medical College, Government Dental College, or Tamil Nadu Facilitation Centre (TFC) in districts without medical colleges, along with their parent or guardian and original certificates, to use the available facilities to apply. Applicants are strongly advised to download and carefully read the prospectus with their parents or guardians before completing the application, ensuring that all mandatory fields are properly filled. Incomplete or incorrectly filled applications will be rejected, and no requests for reconsideration will be entertained. In case of any confusion, candidates should refer to both Tamil and English versions of the prospectus for clarity.
B.Pharm Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for admission to the B.Pharm course in Tamil Nadu under the Government quota for the 2024–25 session, candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Course examination conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board or any other equivalent board with English as one of the subjects and a combination of Physics and Chemistry with either Biology, Botany and Zoology, or Mathematics. Candidates belonging to the OC, BC, BCM, and MBC/DNC categories must have secured a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the specified subjects, while candidates from SC, SCA, and ST categories need only a pass in the qualifying subjects.
Procedure for Filling and Submitting the Online Application: Candidates must log in to either of the official websites www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in or www.tnmedicalselection.org to access and submit the online application. The application fee is Rs. 500/- and must be paid through the designated bank portal. Candidates are required to fill in all mandatory fields accurately and upload the necessary certificates as specified. Once the application is submitted, no request for changes in any of the details will be entertained under any circumstances. Only one application should be submitted; in case multiple applications are submitted, only one will be considered. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct at the time of submission.
The following documents must be uploaded in the specified sections of the application form:
Online Counselling Procedure: The schedule for online counselling will be published exclusively on the official websites, and candidates are required to lock their choices of colleges and courses within the specified timeframe. Admission to Paramedical Degree courses will be conducted through online counselling based on merit and in accordance with the rule of reservation. Counselling for Special Categories, such as Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disabilities, will be conducted prior to the General Category counselling. Please note that there will be no re-allotment or change of college for candidates under the Special Category. To participate in online counselling, candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 250/- through the bank payment portal. During the choice-filling process, candidates can select any number of eligible courses and colleges. Allotments will be made based on the candidate's merit, preferences, and applicable reservation policies.
Reporting: Candidates who are allotted a seat must download their provisional allotment order and report to the assigned Medical College/Institution in person, along with the original certificates and copies, before the date and time specified in the allotment order. Only those candidates who have joined their course during the 1st phase of counselling will be eligible to participate in subsequent phases for re-allotment. The dates for such counselling will be published on the official websites and communicated to the Dean/Principal of the respective colleges. No individual notifications will be sent to candidates.
Method of Selection & Admission: The selection of candidates will be based on merit and by applying the reservation rules as prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu: | |
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Category | Reservation Percentage |
Open Competition (OC) | 31% |
Backward Class (BC) | 30% |
Most Backward Class (MBC) | 20% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 18% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
Pharm.D Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must be Indian citizens and natives of Tamil Nadu. They should have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2024. The candidate must have passed the Higher Secondary Course (10+2) or its equivalent with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with either Mathematics or Biology. Candidates who have completed a D.Pharm course are also eligible, but their admission will be based on their Higher Secondary marks, and the course duration will remain six years. For candidates from OC, BC, BCM, MBC, and DNC categories, a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the qualifying subjects is required, whereas SC, SCA, and ST candidates need only a pass. Candidates who have studied under other equivalent boards must produce an eligibility certificate from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University before admission.
Procedure for Online Application Submission:
Required Documents:
Important Points: Scheduled Tribe candidates must upload the community certificate from the Revenue Divisional Officer or higher authority; failure to do so will treat them as open category candidates. Providing false documents will lead to expulsion and legal action. Community certificates must be verified for authenticity before the candidate can proceed to the second year. Certificates from other states will not be accepted for reservation claims.
Merit List: The merit list is prepared based on normalized marks from the qualifying examination in relevant science subjects, calculated on a scale of 200. The weighted total is computed using either (Biology + Physics & Chemistry), (Botany & Zoology + Physics & Chemistry), or (Mathematics + Physics & Chemistry), whichever combination gives the highest score, accurate to two decimal places. Only marks obtained in the first appearance of the qualifying exam are considered; improvement or part-wise appearances are not valid. In case of a tie in total marks, the ranking is determined by marks in Biology or Botany & Zoology, then Chemistry, Physics, fourth optional subject, age (older preferred), and finally, a higher computerized random number. For candidates with a degree, marks from all years are converted to a base of 100, and tie-breaking is based on fewer final-year attempts, higher final-year marks, and age seniority. The merit list will be published online, and candidates will be called for counselling based on their merit rank.
Online Counselling Procedure (Single Window System):
REPORTING:
M.Pharm Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must be Indian citizens and should possess a B.Pharm degree awarded by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University or any other university recognized as equivalent by the same or the Pharmacy Council of India. Those who graduated from other universities must obtain an eligibility certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University at the time of admission. General category candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in all semesters of B.Pharm, while SC, SCA, and ST candidates require at least 50%. Candidates who have already completed or are pursuing another postgraduate M.Pharm course, or who discontinued after the cutoff date, are not eligible to apply for two years. Applicants must upload relevant nativity and community certificates, Aadhaar card, and other supporting documents as specified. Service candidates applying under reserved seats must have completed two years of service by July 31, 2024. Those serving in private sectors or central government bodies will be considered under open quota. Additionally, differently-abled candidates with 40%–80% locomotor disability of lower limbs may apply under the reserved category.
Here is the procedure for filling the online application for admission to the M.Pharmacy course (as per the Tamil Nadu 2024–2025 prospectus):
Application Access: Visit the official websites: www.tnmedicalselection.org or www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in to fill and submit the application.
Upload Requirements: Upload recent passport-size photograph (taken after August 1, 2024) with a placard showing name and date. Upload all necessary enclosures (degree certificates, mark sheets, community certificate, etc.).
Application Fee:
Form Submission Guidelines: Only one application per candidate is allowed. Fill the application carefully incomplete/incorrect forms or missing documents will be rejected without notice.
Service Candidates: Must upload their service particulars signed and sealed by the forwarding authority, confirming two years of regular service as of 31.07.2024.
Documents to Upload:
Postal Address: Ensure correct and complete postal address is entered. Any change must be immediately informed to the Selection Committee.
COUNSELLING PROCEDURE:
D.Pharm: candidate must have completed 10+2 (HSC) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with either Biology or Mathematics. The minimum age requirement is 17 years as of 31st December of the admission year. There is no entrance exam for D.Pharm admissions in Tamil Nadu, and selection is typically based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. The course duration is 2 years, followed by 500 hours of practical training over a period of 3 months in a recognized pharmacy, as per the norms of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The course is regulated by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, and is approved by PCI.
Note: The Admission Process is written as per the ordinance of the official Counselling Agency.