Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP) is a private, PCI and AICTE-approved institute located in Changa, Anand, Gujarat, established in 2004. It is a constituent of Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) and offers B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical sciences. The college is ranked 90th in NIRF Pharmacy (2024) and has an intake of approximately 100 seats for B.Pharm annually. RPCP is known for its strong industry connections, especially with Zydus Cadila, and attracts students nationwide for its research-driven curriculum and modern facilities.
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Admission Deadlines
Admissions at RPCP Anand typically open in April–July for the upcoming academic year, with B.Pharm applications closing around early July and M.Pharm applications by late June–early July. Entrance exams like GUJCET (UG) and GPAT (PG) are required, and counseling is conducted by ACPC Gujarat for government quota seats. The application fee ranges from INR 1,000–1,200 depending on the program and quota.
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Program |
Application Window |
Entrance Exam |
Counseling/Quota |
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B.Pharm |
April–July 2025 |
GUJCET |
ACPC/Management/NRI |
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M.Pharm |
June–July 2025 |
GPAT/ACPC Merit |
ACPC/Management/NRI |
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Ph.D. |
May–July 2025 |
Institute Test/Interview |
Direct/University |
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy UG Admission
The undergraduate B.Pharm program at RPCP Anand admits students primarily through the GUJCET entrance exam, with a total intake of 100 seats per year. The annual tuition fee is approximately INR 1.3 Lakh, and the total program fee is in the range of INR 5.2–5.4 Lakh. Admissions are conducted via ACPC Gujarat for government quota seats, while management and NRI quota seats are filled directly by the university. The typical cutoff for GUJCET is in the 85–92 percentile range.
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Course |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Annual Fee (INR) |
Total Fee (INR) |
|
B.Pharm |
4 Years |
100 |
10+2 (Science, PCM/B) |
GUJCET |
1,30,000 |
5,20,000–5,40,000 |
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy PG Admission
RPCP Anand offers M.Pharm programs in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance. The annual fee for M.Pharm is about INR 1.89–2.00 Lakh, with a typical intake of 15 seats per specialization. Admissions are based on GPAT scores and ACPC counseling, with merit-based selection for management quota. The application window is generally June–July and the cutoff percentile for GPAT is usually 65–75.
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Specialization |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Annual Fee (INR) |
Total Fee (INR) |
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Pharmacology |
2 Years |
15 |
B.Pharm |
GPAT/ACPC Merit |
1,89,000–2,00,000 |
3,78,000–4,00,000 |
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Pharmaceutical Technology |
2 Years |
15 |
B.Pharm |
GPAT/ACPC Merit |
1,89,000–2,00,000 |
3,78,000–4,00,000 |
|
Regulatory Affairs |
2 Years |
15 |
B.Pharm |
GPAT/ACPC Merit |
1,89,000–2,00,000 |
3,78,000–4,00,000 |
|
Pharmacy Practice |
2 Years |
15 |
B.Pharm |
GPAT/ACPC Merit |
1,89,000–2,00,000 |
3,78,000–4,00,000 |
|
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance |
2 Years |
15 |
B.Pharm |
GPAT/ACPC Merit |
1,89,000–2,00,000 |
3,78,000–4,00,000 |
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy PhD Admission
The Ph.D. program at RPCP Anand covers diverse research areas such as Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Analytical Method Development, Phytochemistry, Cancer Research, and Pharmacy Practice. Admissions are open to candidates with a postgraduate degree in pharmacy or related sciences, typically between May–July each year. Selection is based on an institute-level entrance test and interview. The annual fee for Ph.D. is about INR 60,000, with total fees depending on the duration and research progress. Intake varies by specialization and faculty availability.
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Specialization/Area |
Eligibility |
Entrance |
Annual Fee (INR) |
Intake |
|
Pharmaceutical Sciences (multiple areas) |
Postgraduate (M.Pharm or allied) |
Institute Test/Interview |
60,000 |
NA |
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Application Process
RPCP Anand accepts applications both online and offline, with the process typically starting in April–May for UG and June for PG. Applicants must register on the official CHARUSAT portal or download the form, fill in details, and submit required documents. The application fee is usually INR 1,000–1,200 per program. For government quota, candidates must participate in ACPC Gujarat counseling, while management/NRI quotas are handled directly by the college.
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Register online at the official CHARUSAT/RPCP portal.
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Fill out the application form and upload/attach required documents.
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Pay the application fee (INR 1,000–1,200).
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Participate in ACPC counseling (for government quota) or submit directly for management/NRI quota.
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Submit attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, and photographs.
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Step |
Details |
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Online Registration |
Via CHARUSAT/RPCP portal |
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Form Submission |
Upload/attach documents, fill details |
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Application Fee |
INR 1,000–1,200 (per program/quota) |
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Document Verification |
Mark sheets, certificates, photographs |
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Counseling/Selection |
ACPC (Govt. quota), Direct (Mgmt/NRI) |
