Pharmacy College Azamgarh (PCA) was established in the year 1999. It is located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The college is affiliated to AKTU (Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) and is approved by AICTE, New Delhi as well as Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi. The college has a lush and green campus of 40 acres.

The college provides 5 courses in the domain of pharmacy and many more in different medical domains (Dental Sciences, Paramedical Sciences, Nursing Courses). These 5 pharmacy courses include 2 undergraduate courses and 3 postgraduate courses. 

Admissions to all these courses are based on the score obtained by students in UPSEE which is a state-level entrance examination for colleges affiliated to AKTU.

Pharmacy College Azamgarh Highlights

Following are the highlights of Pharmacy College Azamgarh (PCA):

Established 1999
Type Private
Affiliation AKTU Lucknow
Approved by AICTE and PCI, New Delhi
Courses Offered UG & PG
Admission Criteria Entrance Test
Entrance Test UPSEE
Application Mode Online
Facilities Available Library, Computer Lab, Hostel, Sports, Medical

Pharmacy College Azamgarh Courses

The institute offers 5 courses in different domains of Pharmacy. Under UG courses it provides B.Pharm and B.Pharm - Lateral, and Under PG courses it offers M.Pharm programs into 3 specializations. This section will deal with detailed information about these courses:

Course Details
B.Pharma (UG) Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have completed Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics as their subjects, securing a minimum of 50% in these science subjects and merit in the UPSEE.
M.Pharma (PG) Duration: 2 Years
Specialization: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in B.Pharm.

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Pharmacy College Azamgarh Admissions

Selection criteria:

  • Students seeking admission in the college must fulfil the eligibility criteria as per the required courses. 
  • The college takes its admissions through UPSEE. Students should appear in UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) and clear the exam to get admission at PCA. 
  • Apart from admission through UPSEE counselling, the college also takes admission in management quota and lapsed seats as per the prescribed norms. 
  • The student must fill the registration form in such cases which is available with the college in offline mode.

How to apply?

There are two methods of getting admission at PCA, either through UPSEE counselling or direct admission through management seats. For direct admissions, it is advisable to contact the college.

UPSEE Counseling

  • The student needs to apply to the institute by filling the online UPSEE application form along with the application fee.
  • The students will then have to appear for UPSEE.
  • After the declaration of UPSEE result, students would be called for counselling.
  • The students must carry the following given list of documents at the time of final admission.

Documents Required

  • Seat allotment letter in original.
  • Rank card of the qualifying examination.
  • Fee submission receipt in the original.
  • Transfer/ Migration certificate in original.
  • High school & Intermediate original mark sheets.
  • Graduation mark sheet in the original for Masters course.
  • Character certificate from last school/ college in the original.
  • Medical certificate by the competent authority.
  • Caste certificate in the original (for SC/ST/OBC only).
  • Domicile certificate.
  • Passport size eight-colour & two black & white photographs (write name & course on the backside of the photographs).
  • Three sets of all the above documents photocopy (except photographs).
  • The undertaking of Rs 10/- stamp paper as Gap certificate.
  • Latest parent income certificate (if income is less than 2 lakhs).

Pharmacy College Azamgarh Cutoffs

The following table represents the B.Pharma Cutoff 2022:

Category Seat Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN Both Male and Female Seats 3313 22582
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The following table represents the B.Pharma (Lateral Entry) Cutoff 2022:

Category Seat Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
OPEN Both Male and Female Seats 1208 3270
OPEN(GIRL) Female Seats 3520 3520
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The following table illustrates the latest 2020 UPSEE cut-off for PCA.

Course Name Open (AI) Opening rank – Closing rank
Bachelor of Pharmacy 1450 – 8200 (Round 1)
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Lateral Entry 175 - 450 (Round 1)

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Pharmacy College Azamgarh Placements

PCA has a dedicated training and placement cell which was founded in the year 1999 along with the foundation of the college. The college boasts 100% placement its students. Over the years, the students of this college have found placements at companies like Mankind Pharma, Ranbaxy Pharma, Agog Pharmaceutical company, CIPLA, Logos Pharma and many more. Pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Piramal Healthcare, Dr Reddy's, Blue Cross, Dabur actively recruit from this college. The college also takes care to provide the 2nd year students with appropriate internship opportunities to groom them in industrial practices.

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Pharmacy College Azamgarh Scholarships

The students can avail various scholarships that the college provides to the deserving students. Scholarships are provided based on academic performance as well as financial needs. The institute also provides 100% loan assistance if required.

Pharmacy College Azamgarh Facilities

Apart from an excellent education, the college also provides the student with important facilities such as:

Library: The college houses a very capable Library that caters to almost all the educational needs of the students.

Computer Lab: The college has a computer lab with an active 10mbps internet connection.

Conference Room: Conference room equipped with LCD/OHP projector for organizing conferences, seminars and other activities.

Cafeteria: A well-furnished & beautifully architecture cafeteria is functioning in the campus with refreshment facilities to cater to the taste of students, faculty members, staff & visitors.

Hostel: Separate hostel for boys & girls are available with all basic amenities like 24 hours of electricity supply, water supply, security etc., common room, mess, indoor games, gym and medical facilities. Full-time warden is available for maintaining discipline.

Laboratories: All the labs are as per the prescribed norms.

Transportation: Bus facility is available for students as well as faculty members to provide comfortable conveyance from each corner of the city as well as nearby villages.

Security: In-house professionally trained guards and CCTV in the institutes, campus as well as the hostels to maintain discipline.

ATM facility: ATM facility of the AXIS BANK is in-housed in the premises which provide round the clock banking services in the campus for the students, staff members, guardians etc.

Animal House: The institute has well-maintained animal house facilities approved by CPCSEA for conducting research work on laboratory animals.

Sports facility: The college has a sprawling campus. Playground facilities are available for sports like basketball, football, volleyball, cricket besides the indoor games for the students as well as faculty.

Petrol pump: Facility of a petrol pump to cater to the need of not only students but also of the staff members residing inside the campus.

Pharmacy College Azamgarh Faculty

The college has an excellent team of faculty members in each department to guide and advise students and give them a brilliant future. All the teachers are postgraduate or Ph.D. qualified from the top-notch universities in India.

Prof. Dr. Emdad Hossain - PRINCIPAL

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Pharmacy College Azamgarh FAQs

Ques. What is the location of Pharmacy College Azamgarh (PCA)?

Ans.  Itaura, Chandeshwar, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh 276128. The phone number of the college - 098392 96340

Ques. Does the Pharmacy College Azamgarh have a website?

Ans. http://schoolofpharmacyazamgarh.aicceds.org/ is the website of the college, interested students can take a virtual tour of the college from the website.

Ques. What is the fee structure for B.Pharm at PCA?

Ans. B.Pharm course fee at PCA is 63,300 INR per annum (updated as for 2020-21 academic session), making a total of 2,53,200 INR for the 4 years.

Ques. Does the Pharmacy College Azamgarh (PCA) have separate hostel facilities for boys and girls? What is the fee structure for the campus hostel?

Ans. Yes, the college provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The fee of the hostel is 60-70k INR per annum.

Ques. Does the hostel provide with mess facilities at Pharmacy College Azamgarh (PCA)?

Ans. Yes, the hostel provides both lodging and food, students reviews state that the mess facility is good and hygienic.

Ques. How much annual intake at Pharmacy College Azamgarh (PCA)?

Ans. Annual intake at Pharmacy College Azamgarh (PCA):

  • B. Pharma Annual Intake: 100
  • M. Pharm Annual Intake: 54