Do you like taking care of people? Are you interested in knowing about medicines? If yes, then pharmacy is the best option for you. Pharmacists are those who create, use and prescribe medicines to patients. It is among the top courses for those who are looking to make a career in the pharmaceutical field. Karnataka is the state with the most number of pharmacy colleges. Now, I will share more information about KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum.

KLE College of Pharmacy Overview

KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum was started by the KLE Education Society in 1968. It was formed by an esteemed group of academicians who have dedicated their lives to the promotion of education and research. It aims to provide standard education in pharmacy.  The main purpose of the trust is to enhance and entrust professionals with knowledge so that they contribute the society. For more than 5 decades, it has been the pioneering leader in the sector. 

It comes under the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research. The courses offered are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) as well as by AICTE. It has got NBA and NAAC Accreditation. The College has got 37th rank in the NIRF Ranking in 2020. The institution is acknowledged as the Centre for Quality Improvement as well as Continuing education centre for pharmacy.

Key Highlights

Name	KLE College of Pharmacy
Email	principal@klepharm.eduprincipal@klepharm.edupri  principal@klepharm.edu
Address	KLEU College of Pharmacy, JNMC Campus, Belgaum 590010
Website	http://klepharm.edu/
Establishment year	1968
Country	India
State	Karnataka
City	Belgaum
College type	Private
Affiliated to	KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research
Approved by	Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), AICTE
Accreditation	NBA, NAAC Accreditation
Study Mode	Regular/ Full time
Hostel	Both boys and girls

KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum began its Diploma in Pharmacy in the year 1968, B Pharm in the year 1975, M Pharm in 1988 and Ph  D Program in the year 2000. After which M Sc Pharma began in 2013, followed by Pharm D in 2014. It has 200 active members in alumni who are present across various sectors of education, research, the industry as well as business. Dr S Jalapure is the Principal of the institution.

Vision

The vision of the college is to become a centre of excellence in the field of pharmacy education by creating professional pharmacists who are recognised globally.

Mission

The mission of the institution is to provide training in various programs, to become a pioneer in the pharmaceutical industry as well as meet the pharmacy needs of the pharmacy industry.

Why Choose KLE Pharmacy College?

During the last few years, pharmacy has gained popularity among medical aspirants. Some of the reasons to study at KLE College of Pharmacy are:

• The course curriculum is structured as per the standards set by the Pharmacy Council of India.
• Faculties are well-educated, experienced and knowledgeable in the pharmaceutical sector.
• KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum has got accreditation from NBA and NAAC.
• Infrastructure facilities provided to students are as per internal standards.
• The institution offers placements and internships in the top companies, hospitals and research institutions.

Admissions to KLE Pharmacy College

Admission Procedure

The admission procedure for the various courses offered at the institution is:

Step 1: Go to the admissions link.

Step 2: Fill in the application form.

Step 3: Upload the necessary documents.

Step 4: Pay the application fees using the options.

Step 5: Take a printout of the completed documents for future reference.

Eligibility for UG Courses

The eligibility criteria for D Pharm and B Pharm are mentioned below:

D Pharm(Diploma in Pharmacy)

The eligibility criteria for getting admission to D Pharm are:

• Candidates should have completed 12th or PUC with the Science stream.
• Should have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths as the subjects.
• The minimum aggregate score must be 50%.
• Any other course must be approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.

B Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)

You must fulfil the eligibility criteria to get admission to B Pharm:

• Aspirants should have passed 12th Standard or PUC or anyother equivalent examination.
• Must have studied Physics and Chemistry as the mandatory subjects along with any of the two subjects from Physics/Mathematics, Biology/Microbiology, Biotechnology/Computer Science or Electronics/Zoology.
• Should have scored a minimum aggregate score of 45%.
• Students belonging to SC/ST and OBC categories must have a score of 40%.
• Candidates who have passed D Pharm with 50% are also eligible for admission to the course.

Documents Required for UG

The documents required for D Pharm and B Pharm are given below:

 Documents which you must carry during the time of admission are:

• 10th Standard Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
• 12th Standard or PUC Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
• Domicile Certificate.
• Certificate of Transfer.
• SC/ST/caste Certificate.
• Caste Validity Certificate.
• Aadhar Card.
• Income Certificate.
• Bank passbook or income statement.
• Passport-size photos.
• D Pharm Marksheet (for admission to B Pharm).

Eligibility Criteria for PG

The eligibility criteria for Pharm D, Ph D Pharmacy, M Sc Clinical Research, PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology and M Pharm are listed below.

Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

The eligibility criteria for admissions to Pharm D are:

• Candidate must have passed 12th Standard or anyother equivalent examination.
• Must have studied Chemistry and Physics along with either Mathematics or Biology.
• Should have passed D Pharm from a recognised institution under the Pharmacy Council of India. (same for Pharm D Post Baccalaureate).
• Must be a minimum of 17 years as on 31 December in the year of admissions.

Documents Required for Pharm D

The following documents are required during admissions:

• 10th and 12th Marksheet.
• D Pharm Completion Certificate.
• Yearwise Marksheets of D Pharm.
• Migration Certificate.
• Certificate of Transfer.
• Caste Certificate.
• Domicile Certificate.
• Birth Certificate.
• Recent passport-size photos.
• Identification Proof.
• Recent passport-size photos.

Eligibility Criteria for Ph D Pharmacy

You are required to fulfil the following eligibility criteria for Ph D Pharmacy admissions:

• Candidates must have passed M Pharm in Pharmacy from KLE Group of Institutions or any other recognised institution.
• Must have scored 55% in aggregate.
• For SC/ST/OBC students the aggregate must be 50%.

Documents required for Ph D Pharmacy

Documents required for admissions to Ph D Pharmacy are:

• Yearwise Marksheets of M Pharm.
• Passing Certificate of M Pharm.
• Migration Certificate.
• Transfer Certificate.
• Recent passport-size photos.
• Caste Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria for MSc Clinical Research

Eligibility Criteria for admissions to MSc Clinical Research are:

• Aspirants must have completed bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, toxicology, microbiology, zoology, botany, nursing, physiotherapy as well as a pharmacy.
• Must have obtained post-graduation from a recognised college.
• Should have scored a minimum of 55%.

Documents required for M Sc Clinical Research

Documents which you need to carry along with you during admissions are:

• Bachelor’s Degree Passing Certificate and Marksheet.
• Post Graduate Degree Certificate.
• Transfer Certificate.
• Migration Certificate.
• Passport-size photos.

Eligibility for PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology

Eligibility to get admission to PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology is:

• Aspirants who have completed a graduate degree in life sciences or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, Doctor in Pharmacy or Bachelor of Technology are eligible for admission.
• Working professionals in other sectors such as the cosmetic industry, food, cosmetics, clinical research, homoeopathy etc can benefit from the course. 

Documents required for PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology

Documents required for the course are:

• Graduation Course Completion Certificate.
• Yearwise Marksheets of bachelor’s degree.
• Transfer Certificate.
• Migration Certificate.
• Identity Proof.
• Passport-size photos.

Eligibility Criteria for M Pharm (Master of Pharmacy)

The eligibility criteria for getting admission to M Pharm are:

• Must have passed the B Pharm program from any college or university which is recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India.
• The candidate should have scored a minimum of 55%.
• He/She must have secured eligibility from any Pharmacy Council of the State, within a month of admission.
• For the reserved category, a relaxation of 5% is given to satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Documents required for M Pharm

You need to carry the following documents while going for admission to M Pharm:

• Yearwise Marksheets of B Pharm.
• B Pharm Passing Certificate.
• Migration Certificate.
• Certificate of Transfer.
• Eligibility certificate from State Pharmacy Council.
• Caste Certificate.

Pharmacy Courses Offered

KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum offers the following courses:

• D Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy).
• B Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy).
• M Pharm(Master of Pharmacy).
• Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy).
• Ph D (Doctoral Program).
• MSc in Clinical Research (Master of Science in Clinical Research).
• PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology (Post Graduate Diploma in Cosmetic Technology).

D Pharm

D Pharm is also known as Diploma in Pharmacy. It is a program for 2 years. It is apt for aspirants who are looking to make a career in the pharma sector, starting from entry-level positions. After completion of the course, you will work under a licensed pharmacist.

B Pharm

The course is also referred to as Bachelor of Pharmacy. It is an undergraduate-level program for 4 years. Suitable for those interested in learning more about the manufacturing and usage of medicines. 

M Pharm

M Pharm or Master of Pharmacy is a postgraduate level course for 2 years. It aims to enhance the knowledge and skills required for a pharmacist. Course curriculum includes covering both theoretical and practical aspects.

Pharm D

The other name of the course is Doctor of Pharmacy. It is a professional degree which can be pursued after B Pharm. Graduates can get lateral entry to Pharm D Post Baccalaureate. The duration of the course is 6 years, which comprises 5 years of academics followed by 1 year of internship.   

PhD Pharmacy

Ph D Pharmacy is a doctoral program which is offered full-time as well as part-time. The course duration for full-time is 3 years and part-time is 4 years. The maximum time for completion is 6 years. Specialisations offered are:

• Pharmaceutics.
• Pharmacology.
• Pharmacy Practise.
• Quality Assurance in Pharmacy.
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
• Psychotochemistry and Pharmacognosy.

MSc Clinical Research

MSc Clinical Research is also called Master of Science in Clinical Research. It is a postgraduate level for those aspirants who are inclined towards medicines and related products. A few of the subjects in the course are Genetics, Epidemiology, Patient Research as well as translation research.

PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology

Post Graduate Diploma in Cosmetic Technology is a program for 1 year. The short course provides in-depth information about creating, manufacturing and supplying cosmetics. It develops an understanding of the procurement of materials, preparing and testing the effects of dermatology.

KLE Pharmacy College Fees

The fees structure for the various course offered at KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum is given below:

Course	Fees/Yr	Duration
D Pharm	Rs 68,000/-	2 years
B Pharm	Rs 1,33,000/-	4 years
M Pharm	–	2 years
Pharm D	Rs 1,84,000/-	6 years
Pharm D (Post Baccalaureate)	Rs 1,84,000/-	3 years
MSc Clinical Research	–	2 years
PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology	–	1 year

• Fees for examinations, convocation and other expenses have to be borne by the students.
• Aspirants from other states, NRIs as well as foreign citizens are required to produce certificates of eligibility from KLE University.

Payment Method Options

What are how I can pay the tuition fees? Will I be able to make large amounts of payments? These are some questions which always come to the mind of worried parents. Let me answer your queries. Yes, there are different ways in which you can make the payment of your fees. All these methods are safe and secure. Some of the options for fees payment are:

• Online Banking.
• Debit and Credit Card.
• NEFT/ RTGS.
• Demand Draft.
• Payment made through UPI.

Scholarships

KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum awards scholarships for students who require financial assistance. The institution chooses the eligible candidates through its selection process. Scholarship Committee provides the list based on academic performance as well as participation in extracurricular activities. Deserving candidates are given monetary assistance.

Apart from the above, there are National and State scholarships. Some of the scholarships for pharmacy courses are:

• Department of Drug Control under the Government of Karnataka: 

This scholarship is available for the 1st and 2nd year D Pharm students. Each pharmacy college submits a list of deserving candidates to the State Pharmacy Board. If the mentioned criteria are fulfilled, then the names are forwarded to the national committee.

• Scholarships from the Karnataka State Pharmacy Council

Karnataka Pharmacy Council scholarships are given to the legal heirs of pharmacists who belong to the state. He/she must be currently studying courses in pharmacy in colleges recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India. Marks in the 12th Standard or PUC are considered for selection.

Education Loans

Getting quality education in India is very expensive at current times. Due to this reason, it is not affordable for many aspirants. The institution supports such students by arranging loans at cheaper rates of interest. You are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria for availing of the loan facility. Once, he/she becomes eligible, you must visit the nearest branch and finish the rest of the procedure. The loan is disbursed in around 1 or 2 months.

  

Career and Placements

Placements at KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum are handled by the placement department. It takes care of grooming and training the students according to the industry’s requirements. Placement-related programs are organised within the campus. Experts from the pharmaceutical field are called to keep them updated with the current happenings.

Job opportunities in Pharmacy

Pharmacy is a sector which is growing these days. Job options are available across diversified sectors. The companies offer attractive job offers with additional incentives. Earnings will increase as you have more experience in the field. Job opportunities available are:

• Health Inspector.
• Clinical Pharmacist.
• Quality Control Associate.
• Medical Underwriter.
• Healthcare Administrator.
• Research Scientist.
• Drug Therapist.

Top Recruiters

Pharmacy students get placements across various industries such as education, nursing, pharmaceutical companies and research institutions. A few of the top recruiters are:

• Sun Pharmaceuticals.
• Dr Reddy Laboratories.
• Cadila Healthcare.
• Cipla.
• Torrent  Pharmaceuticals.
• Lupin.
• Glaxosmith Kline.
• Johnson and Johnson.

Salary Package

The average salary package after the B Pharm course starts from Rs 2 LPA to a maximum of Rs 5 LPA. Various salary packages are:

Package	Amount
Minimum salary package	INR 2 LPA
Average salary package	INR 1.5 LPA
Maximum salary package	INR 5 LPA

Rankings and Recognitions

KLE Group of Institutions is ranked among the best colleges in Karnataka. The institution is affiliated with the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research. The courses are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as well as AICTE. Students get placements in the top pharmaceutical companies. 

• The college has a good rating as it has NAAC A+  Accreditation.
• Ranked 40th position in the NIRF Ratings 2022.
• NABH has accredited KLE University for following ethical standards.
• 3rd cleanest campus ranked by MHRD.
• Ranked 66th in the QS India Ranking 2020.

Some of the recognitions received by the faculty are:

• Best Research Article Award by IDMA Mumbai.
• The Youngest Primary Teacher award was given by APTI.
• Award for a lifetime given by APTI.
• Rajanibhai and Patel Trust Award for best thesis.

On-Campus Facilities Offered

KLE College of Pharmacy is located in Belagavi. The city is also known as Belgaum. It is located in the northwestern part of Karnataka. The place is well connected with rail, road and air transport. Known as the hub of educational institutions. The lush green and landscaped campus of 110 acres are surrounded by the western ghats. The atmosphere is conducive to a residence and stay. Facilities offered to the students are:

Hostels

The campus houses different blocks for girls and boys. Hostel fees are charged separately apart from the college fees. Warden is in charge of taking care of the hostel. Rooms are well-ventilated, neat and clean. Safety and security is the topmost priority for the college.

Mess facility

Each hostel has a separate mess for the hostilities. There is a dining hall where the students can have their food. The kitchen is modernised and well-equipped with kitchen types of equipment. Food is prepared as per the tastes and preferences of the students.

Convention centre

The convention centre has 4 auditoriums which are considered to be of world standard. It hosts conferences, seminars, workshops and extracurricular activities as well as cultural fests. Each auditorium can accommodate around 100 people.

Sports Facilities

KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum encourages students to stay healthy and fit. Sports and extracurricular activities are given a lot of importance. Students participate in various inter-college and state-level tournaments.

College Contact Details

Address: JNMC CAMPUS, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010.

• Email:  principal@klepharm.edu.
• Phone:  094489 64057.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the programs offered by the college?

The College offers D Pharm, B Pharm, Pharm D, Ph D Pharmacy, M Pharm, MSc Clinical Research and PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology.

2. How much time does it take to complete a B Pharm course?

B Pharm is a course for 4 years.

3. Are the courses recognised?

Yes, the courses are recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India and AICTE.

4. Does the college have NAAC Accreditation?

Yes, the college has NAAC A+ Accreditation.

5. What is the NIRF Ranking of the institution?

The institution got the 40th position in NIRF Ranking 2022.

6. How much is the maximum salary package of a B Pharm graduate?

B Pharm graduates can earn a maximum salary of INR 5 LPA.

7. Where is the location of college?

The College is located at JNMC CAMPUS, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010.

8. Are job opportunities available for B Pharm graduates?

Yes, lots of job opportunities are available for B Pharm graduates across various sectors.

9. Does the college provide a hostel facility?

Yes, the college provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

10. Are placements arranged for the students?

Yes, the college arranges placements for all the students.

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I would like you to do me a small favour. If you are an alumnus or currently studying in the college, please write to us about what you think about KLE Pharmacy College Belgaum. Your views can aid to someone’s future.