Acharya & B M Reddy College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru
M.Pharmacy Pharmacognosy
A 2-year PG deep-dive into herbal drug tech, phytochemistry, and natural product research — basically turning plants into legit medicine.
Key numbers
Programme Duration
24 months
Total Fees
₹3.0 Lakh
NIRF Pharmacy Rank
#86
Seats per Batch
6
Average CTC (2025 Batch)
Entry-level herbal pharma packages — R&D roles tend to scale well with experience.
Investment
₹3.0L total
~₹1.5L per year
- Tuition Fee₹1,50,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
70%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
You need a completed B.Pharmacy degree to be eligible.
Entrance exams
Your 2-Year Journey
Year +0
Year 1
Core coursework: Advanced Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Herbal Drug Technology.
Year +1
Year 2
Specialization kicks in — Standardization of Herbal Drugs, Natural Product Research, and Ayurvedic Medicine.
Year +2
Project & Placement
Dissertation submission plus campus placements with top herbal and Ayurvedic brands.
Hostel & Scholarships Available
Bengaluru rent can drain your budget fast. Good news: hostel facilities and scholarships are on offer, so you can focus on the lab instead of landlord drama.
The verdict
Good fit
This is a solid, budget-friendly pick if you are obsessed with herbal formulations and Ayurvedic R&D. The 6-seat batch means real mentorship, and recruiters like Himalaya and Dabur are legit players in this space. It is not a flashy corporate synthetic-pharma track, but if your vibe is natural products and traditional medicine, it fits well.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Ayurvedic & herbal drug research
- ✓ Affordable PG fees at ₹3L total
- ✓ Small cohort with hostel access
Doesn't match
- ✗ Broad synthetic pharma corporate exposure
- ✗ High brand recognition outside natural-product circles
- ✗ Extensive public data transparency