Sir Madanlal Institute of Pharmacy

Sir Madanlal Institute of Pharmacy (SMIP), a constituent of the esteemed Sir Madanlal Group of Institutions (SMGI), is committed to delivering high-quality education in pharmaceutical sciences. Located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, the institute aims to develop skilled pharmacy professionals equipped to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. SMIP emphasizes building a strong academic foundation in biosciences, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and related disciplines, enabling students to contribute meaningfully to drug discovery, development, and production. The curriculum is designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in research, industry, clinical practice, and regulatory affairs. The college is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Lucknow (APJAKTU) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) and Pharmacy Council of India(PCI), New Delhi.

Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) Conduct counseling for Pharmacy and Other courses

The admission and counselling process for degree-level engineering institutions and other professional colleges affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, has been entrusted to the University itself. The Executive Council of AKTU has approved the formation of a Central Admission Board (CAB), chaired by the Vice Chancellor of AKTU, to oversee and manage the UPTAC-2025 counselling process. The CAB is fully authorized to make all decisions related to the conduct of counselling and admissions through UPTAC-2025.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

B Pharma:- Candidates eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) program, candidates must have successfully completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as core subjects. A minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying examination is typically required. Additionally, some institutions may mandate a valid score in relevant entrance examinations such as NEET, GPAT, or MHT CET, depending on their specific admission criteria.

D Pharma :- Candidates Passed a minimum three-year or two-year Diploma in Pharmacy with at least 45% marks (or 40% marks for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category) from an institution recognized by the Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, or an equivalent authority.

M Pharma:- Candidates eligible for admission to the Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.) program, candidates must hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) degree from a recognized institution. A minimum aggregate score of 55% is generally required, with a relaxation to 50% for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. Admission may also be based on performance in national-level entrance exams such as GPAT, or through institution-specific entrance tests, depending on the university’s admission policy.

Education Qualification-Candidates must submit the mark sheet of the qualifying examination clearly indicating that they have passed. At the time of registration, there must not be any Repeat-in-Theory or Compartment (that remains uncleared) in the subjects considered for eligibility. Passing the qualifying examination means the candidate has passed with or without grace marks and has no Compartment/Repeat-in-Theory in the relevant subjects. The aggregate percentage of marks in the 12th or equivalent examination will be calculated as per the method prescribed by the respective Board/University/Council. If the mark sheet contains letter grades without an equivalent percentage, the candidate must obtain and upload a certificate from the respective Board/University/Council providing the percentage conversion formula at the time of online registration. In the absence of such a certificate, the decision of the Central Admission Board (CAB) regarding eligibility will be considered final.

MODE OF ADMISSION: The counselling for admission to the first year of the following courses, offered by institutions affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, as well as select universities within the state of Uttar Pradesh, for the academic session 2025–26, shall be conducted by AKTU, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.

ELIGIBILITY FOR DIRECT ADMISSION TO FIRST YEAR IN PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS AT INSTITUTE LEVEL UNDER MANAGEMENT QUOTA/NRI CANDIDATES

The 15% seats in private institutions shall be filled under the Management/NRI quota at the institute level, in accordance with the eligibility criteria specified. These seats must be filled within fifteen days from the last date of counselling or by the deadline specified by the respective regulatory authority, whichever is earlier. Institutions must invite applications for these seats through advertisements published in at least two leading state-level newspapers and on the institute's official website, providing a minimum of one week for candidates to submit their applications via the University Portal. Admissions under the Management/NRI quota shall be strictly based on the prescribed qualifications and merit.

RESERVATION OF SEATS

COUNSELLING: Information regarding the counselling procedure and tentative schedule for UPTAC-2025 (for all programmes M. Pharm, B Pharma/ Pharm D and D Pharma (Lateral) ) will be published separately on the official website: https://uptac.admissions.nic.in.

The Counselling is proposed in four main rounds (R1, R2, R3, R4), one internal sliding round (R5). The details of each Round of Counselling shall be as follows:

Round 1

Eligible candidates who wish to participate in the counselling process must register online at https://uptac.admissions.nic.in by paying a non-refundable registration fee of ₹1000. After registration, candidates are required to upload the necessary documents, which will be verified online by the Central Document Verification Team. Once the verification is successfully completed, candidates will receive an SMS or email notification. Upon receiving this, they can proceed to fill in their preferred choices of institutions and branches based on their eligibility. It is strongly advised that candidates carefully select the institutes and branches they genuinely wish to join. After the choice filling window closes as per the schedule (available on the official website), an automated seat allotment process will be conducted based on merit and the preferences submitted. The seat allotment results will be published online, accessible through the candidate’s login credentials. Once a seat is allotted, the candidate must pay a Seat Acceptance Fee of ₹20,000 for General and OBC categories, or ₹12,000 for SC and ST categories. After this payment, the candidate can choose to either "Freeze" (confirm the seat) or "Float" (wait for a better option in the next round) their allotted seat. A seat acceptance report will then be generated, also reflecting the candidate's willingness for the next round of counselling.

Round 2

Candidates who have registered and paid the registration fee but did not submit any choices in the earlier round will not be allowed to submit fresh choices or modify them. Their previously allotted seat, if any, will be retained, although their category may be upgraded as per the applicable rules. Candidates who were allotted a seat in the earlier round will retain their seat and will be eligible for upgradation. They will be allowed to modify their choices; however, if no changes are made, the choices submitted in Round 1 will be considered final for Round 2. Similarly, candidates who registered, paid the fee, and submitted choices but were not allotted any seat in the previous round will also be permitted to modify their choices. If no modifications are made, the choices submitted during Round 1 will automatically be treated as final for Round 2.

Round 3

Candidates who have registered and paid the registration fee but did not submit any choices in the earlier round will not be permitted to modify or submit choices in the current round. Their previously allotted seat, if any, will be retained, although their allotted category may be upgraded as per the applicable rules. Candidates who were allotted a seat in the earlier round will also retain their seat and will be eligible for upgradation. These candidates will be allowed to modify their choices, and if no modifications are made, the choices submitted in the earlier round will be considered final for Round 3. Similarly, candidates who registered, paid the registration fee, and submitted choices but were not allotted any seat will be allowed to modify their earlier submitted choices. If no changes are made, their previous choices will be treated as final for Round 3.

Round 4

Candidates who have been allotted a seat in the earlier round but did not submit or modify their choices will not be allowed to make any changes at this stage. Their previously allotted seat will be retained, and they will be considered for category upgradation, if applicable. Candidates who registered, paid the fee, and submitted choices but were not allotted any seat in the earlier round will be considered for seat allotment based on their existing choices. A candidate who has frozen a seat in Round 1, 2, or 3 may still be eligible for category upgradation on the same seat. Meanwhile, candidates who opted for the float option may be upgraded to a higher-preference seat based on the final choices submitted. Additionally, candidates who were not allotted any seat in the previous rounds may receive a seat allotment in this round, depending on availability and merit.

Round 5 (Internal Sliding)

All candidates who have opted for Internal Sliding will be considered for seat upgradation within their allotted institution. If a candidate is allotted an upgraded seat through this process, they will not be allowed to withdraw or revert to the previously allotted seat. Therefore, candidates are advised to opt for Internal Sliding only after careful consideration.

Candidates eligible for counselling as per the UPTAC Information Brochure -2025, can appear in Counselling. The Counselling Procedure will consist of mainly the following Steps:

Verification Process:- Candidates are required to present their original documents along with photocopies for verification. The authorities will cross-check the submitted documents with the details provided in the application form to ensure authenticity and accuracy.

Merit List:- Based on your entrance exam score and Class 12 marks, a merit list will be prepared.