Courses Offered at V.V. Pura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences: UG, PG & PhD Programs- Tumkur

Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers over 6 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels in the streams of Pharmacy. The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is the flagship course of Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, a key offering, provided based on competitive KCET and COMEDK scores. Besides, Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences also offers additional programs like the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), the specialized Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) across 5 distinct specializations, and the comprehensive Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), including a Post Baccalaureate option. The institute, often referred to as VIPS, consistently ranked 25th by a regional survey and 38th by a national educational body in recent years, also boasts 15+ tie-ups with renowned pharmaceutical companies and research institutions for extensive industry exposure.

Students can choose from flagship programs such as the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) with 100 seats and the advanced Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), which has 74 seats total across its various specializations. These, along with other specialized courses like the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), are designed for the modern pharmaceutical landscape. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (VIPS Bengaluru Urban) ensures students are well-prepared in their respective courses, upholding its reputation as a premier college.

At Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet following criteria:

UG Programs

• Eligibility: Completion of 10+2 / 2nd PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCM) with minimum 45% marks in aggregate for General Merit candidates (40% for SC/ST, Category-I and OBC candidates), with English as a compulsory subject.
• Entrance Exams: Admission to programs like B.Pharm typically requires entrance exams such as KCET, COMEDK, JEE, or NEET. For Pharm.D, a Common Entrance Test (CET) is usually required.

PG Programs

• Eligibility: A recognized B.Pharm degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST Cat-I candidates) in a relevant field. This includes the Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) program for B.Pharm graduates.
• Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests such as the Entrance test conducted by Entrance Test Cell, RGUHS, GPAT, or Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET).

PhD Programs

• Eligibility: A Master's degree in Pharmacy (M.Pharm degree) with 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST Cat-I candidates).
• Research Proposal: A research proposal outlining your intended research area, subject to faculty approval, is often a prerequisite.
• Entrance Exams/Interviews: Admission to the Ph.D. program (which has 10 seats for Ph.D. in Pharmacy Practice) requires the Ph. D. Entrance Test conducted by RGUHS.