Approved by AICTE, PCI and DTE Maharashtra. Affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
Government College of Pharmacy campus, Karad

Karad, since 1964

Maharashtra’s first Government College of Pharmacy

D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Ph.D on an eight-acre campus by the Krishna and Koyana rivers. Affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Founded with the blessings of Late Yashwantraoji Chavan to bring technical education to rural Maharashtra.

What began as a small diploma department in 1964 became an independent post-graduate research institute in 1995. As the first Government institution of its kind in the state, the college has always held a distinguished place in pharmacy education.

About the college
1964Year the first pharmacy course began
8 acresRiverside campus at Vidyanagar
4Programs, diploma to doctorate
1995Became a post-graduate research institute
Student working in a pharmacy laboratory

Learning at the laboratory bench

Students train in pharmaceutics, chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacognosy laboratories, with a computer lab, a 200-seat auditorium, a library and the Dhanwantary medicinal plant garden on campus.

Campus and facilities

Dr. U. A. Deokate
“Govt. College of Pharmacy, Karad saw the light of the day in 1964, under the blessings of Late Hon. Shri Yashwantraoji Chavan.”
Dr. U. A. DeokateI/C Principal

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D.Pharm

Diploma in Pharmacy

The program the college began with in 1964. Prepares registered pharmacists for hospitals, community pharmacy and industry.

Duration
2 years
Affiliated to
MSBTE, Mumbai

B.Pharm

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacognosy, with laboratory training and a final-year project. Admission through MHT-CET.

Duration
4 years
Affiliated to
Shivaji University, Kolhapur

M.Pharm

Master of Pharmacy

Postgraduate specialisation with a research dissertation, in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biopharmaceutics.

Duration
2 years
Affiliated to
Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Ph.D

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy

Doctoral research in pharmaceutical sciences at the college’s research centre, with course work prescribed by the university.

Duration
As per university rules
Affiliated to
Shivaji University, Kolhapur

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