Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharm]

The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) at RR College of Pharmacy (RRCP), part of RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore, is a two-year diploma programme approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka. The institute holds NAAC A+ accreditation. The programme covers pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, biochemistry, and hospital and clinical pharmacy, providing a foundation for pharmacy practice. Admission is through KCET 2026 (pharmacy stream) or direct merit.

📋 Admission Status: RRCP Bangalore D.Pharm admissions for 2026-27: KCET 2026 results were declared on May 28, 2026 (kea.kar.nic.in). KEA coordinates Karnataka pharmacy diploma admissions; management-quota applications are accepted at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.

Key Points

• RR College of Pharmacy (RRCP) offers a PCI-approved, RGUHS-affiliated two-year D.Pharm at a NAAC A+ accredited institute.
• Programme covers pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, biochemistry, and hospital and clinical pharmacy over two academic years.
• Total fees: INR 1,42,000 for the two-year programme (INR 71,000 per year); verify latest at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.
• Admission through KCET 2026 (pharmacy stream; result May 28, 2026; kea.kar.nic.in) or management-quota direct application.
• D.Pharm graduates are eligible to register with the State Pharmacy Council and work as registered pharmacists in retail and hospital pharmacies.

RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharma] Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee	INR 71,000
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 1,42,000

• Verify the latest fee at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com before enrolment.
• Hostel charges are separate from tuition fees.
• Karnataka SC/ST domicile students may be eligible for government fee reimbursement.

RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharma] Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
KCET 2026 Exam	April 23 and 24, 2026 (Conducted); kea.kar.nic.in
KCET 2026 Result	May 28, 2026 (Declared); kea.kar.nic.in
KEA Pharmacy Counselling 2026	June to August 2026 (Tentative); kea.kar.nic.in
RRCP Direct Application Window	Open; pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com
Classes Commence	August to September 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
KCET 2026	April 23 and 24, 2026 (Conducted); Result May 28, 2026	kea.kar.nic.in

• KCET 2026: result May 28, 2026; kea.kar.nic.in.
• KEA pharmacy counselling: June to August 2026 (tentative); kea.kar.nic.in.
• Direct/management-quota applications: pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as core subjects, securing a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks in PCB/PCM (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per RGUHS norms).
• A valid KCET 2026 score (pharmacy stream; kea.kar.nic.in) is required for KEA counselling seats. Management-quota seats are available without a mandatory KCET rank at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.

Admission Process

• Register for KEA pharmacy counselling 2026 at kea.kar.nic.in using your KCET 2026 rank (result May 28, 2026).
• Select RRCP Bangalore in the option-entry during KEA counselling (June to August 2026).
• Alternatively, apply directly at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com for management-quota seats.
• After allotment, report to RR College of Pharmacy with 10+2 mark sheets, KCET score card, transfer certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and ID proof.
• Complete fee payment and enrolment formalities to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• 10+2 PCB/PCM students targeting pharmacy practice careers at lowest fee in Bangalore
• Students seeking PCI-approved diploma to work as registered pharmacists quickly
• Karnataka-domicile KCET 2026 qualifiers for pharmacy stream at affordable fee
• Planning to pursue B.Pharm (lateral entry) for degree-level upgrade after D.Pharm
• Interested in retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, or dispensary roles in Karnataka

✗ Skip if

• Students expecting a four-year B.Pharm degree programme from the start
• Targeting pharmaceutical R&D, formulation, or regulatory affairs careers
• Seeking pharmacy college with strong industry placement for MNC pharma hiring
• Planning to pursue M.Pharm or Pharm.D directly without the diploma route

RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharma] Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement	Full tuition reimbursement	SC/ST Karnataka-domicile; state scholarship portal
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per NSP norms	OBC/minority diploma students; family income below INR 2,50,000; scholarships.gov.in

• Karnataka SC/ST domicile: fee reimbursement through state government portal.
• NSP Post-Matric Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.

RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharma] FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for D.Pharm at RR College of Pharmacy, Bangalore?

Ans. The total fee for D.Pharm at RR College of Pharmacy is INR 1,42,000 for the two-year programme (INR 71,000 per year). Verify the latest fee at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com before enrolment.

Ques. What is the eligibility for D.Pharm at RRCP Bangalore?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC as per RGUHS norms). A valid KCET 2026 score (pharmacy stream) is required for KEA counselling seats.

Ques. How is admission to D.Pharm at RRCP Bangalore done?

Ans. Admission is through KEA pharmacy counselling 2026 (kea.kar.nic.in; June to August 2026) based on KCET 2026 rank. Management-quota seats are available through direct application at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.

Ques. What career options are available after D.Pharm?

Ans. D.Pharm graduates can register as pharmacists with the State Pharmacy Council and work as retail pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, and dispensary assistants. Further qualifications include B.Pharm (lateral entry in the second year) for degree-level pharmacy education and expanded career options.

Ques. What scholarships are available for D.Pharm at RRCP Bangalore?

Ans. Karnataka SC/ST domicile students may claim fee reimbursement through the state government scholarship portal. The NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (scholarships.gov.in) supports OBC and minority diploma students with family income below INR 2,50,000 per year. Verify current scholarship options at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.