National College of Pharmacy Shimoga B Pharma : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual fee at National College of Pharmacy, Shimoga for B.Pharm is INR 40,000 per year, making the total 4-year program cost INR 1,60,000. This covers the college fee and does not include RGUHS university examination fees or hostel and mess charges. Students should confirm the latest fee structure with the college admissions office, as fees are subject to annual revision by the college and RGUHS.

Ans. Admission to B.Pharm at NCP Shimoga is through KCET 2026, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). KCET 2026 was held from Apr 22 to Apr 24, 2026 and the result was declared on Jun 6, 2026. KEA conducts centralized counselling in multiple rounds for B.Pharm seats. Candidates register on the KEA portal, enter college preferences, and are allotted seats based on KCET rank and domicile category. Round 2 counselling is expected in August 2026.

Ans. National College of Pharmacy, Shimoga, is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. The institute is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, and also by AICTE. Established in 1967, NCP Shimoga is one of Karnataka’s oldest pharmacy colleges with more than five decades of pharmacy education and training. Graduates are eligible to register as pharmacists with the Karnataka State Pharmacy Council.

Ans. B.Pharm students at NCP Shimoga can apply for multiple scholarships. NSP Post Matric Scholarships are available for SC/ST/OBC students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year through scholarships.gov.in. The AICTE PRAGATI scheme offers INR 50,000 per year to first-year girl students in AICTE-approved programs. Government of Karnataka merit scholarships and PM YASASVI scholarships for OBC and EBC students are also accessible through the national scholarship portal.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics from a recognized board. General category candidates require a minimum 45% aggregate and SC/ST candidates require 40% aggregate. The minimum age is 17 years as of December 31, 2025 with no upper age limit. A valid KCET 2026 rank and Karnataka domicile or parent-domicile certificate are required for state quota seats through KEA counselling.

Ans. National College of Pharmacy, Shimoga, has an approved intake of 60 seats for the B.Pharm program as per the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approval. Of these, a majority of seats fall under the Government (KEA) quota and are filled through centralized KCET counselling. A small proportion may be available under management quota. Candidates should confirm the seat matrix from the KEA website before the Round 2 option entry window for the most accurate availability.