Acharya & B M Reddy College of Pharmacy
Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research, patents & pharma R&D at a budget-friendly Bengaluru campus
Key numbers
Program Duration
36 months
Total Fees
₹3.0L
NIRF Pharmacy Rank
#86
Cohort Size
8 seats
Campus Perks
On-campus stay and financial aid are both on the table.
Investment
₹3.0L total
~₹1.0L per year
- Annual Tuition Fee₹1,00,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Requirement
You need a valid M.Pharmacy degree to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
NET/GATE qualification gives you an edge, though the college also conducts its own entrance test.
Entrance exams
Your 3-Year PhD Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1: Foundations
Coursework in research methodology & advanced pharmaceutical sciences
Year +1
Year 2: Research & Publish
Independent thesis work, peer-reviewed publications, and patent filing
Year +2
Year 3: Collaborate & Defend
Industry collaborative projects, thesis submission, and placement prep
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Public Data is Limited
Our confidence score for this program's public details sits at 40%. Before you apply, definitely ping the admissions office to double-check current fees, scholarship rules, and lab facilities. Don't just trust the brochure vibes.
The verdict
Worth considering
This Ph.D. is a steal at ₹3L total for 3 years in Bengaluru, especially with an 85% placement track and recruiters like Biocon and Dr. Reddy's. The 8-seat cohort means you won't get lost in the crowd. That said, the 40% data confidence score is a yellow flag—lab quality, exact scholarship amounts, and supervisor research alignment need to be verified via a campus call or visit before you lock in.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Budget-friendly doctorate
- ✓ Industry-facing research
- ✓ Small cohort & mentorship
- ✓ Hostel & scholarship availability
Doesn't match
- ✗ High public data transparency
- ✗ Premium brand value (NIRF #86 is mid-tier)