The Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] (Pharmacognosy) at RR College of Pharmacy (RRCP), part of RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore, is a two-year postgraduate 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 plant-based drug discovery, phytochemistry, herbal medicine standardisation, natural product pharmacology, and ethnopharmacology. Admission is based on a valid GPAT 2026 score or merit.
📋 Admission Status: RRCP Bangalore M.Pharm Pharmacognosy admissions for 2026-27: GPAT 2026 results were declared on April 7, 2026 (gpat.nta.nic.in). RGUHS coordinates state-level PG pharmacy admissions; applications are also accepted directly at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.
Key Points
- RR College of Pharmacy (RRCP) offers a PCI-approved, RGUHS-affiliated two-year M.Pharm Pharmacognosy at a NAAC A+ accredited institute.
- Programme covers phytochemistry, plant-based drug extraction and standardisation, herbal formulation development, natural product pharmacology, and ethnopharmacology.
- Total fees: INR 1,47,000 for the two-year programme (INR 73,500 per year); verify latest at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.
- Admission based on GPAT 2026 score (result April 7, 2026; gpat.nta.nic.in) through RGUHS state counselling.
- Phytochemist roles are in demand across herbal and Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies, natural product R&D labs, cosmeceutical firms, and research institutions.
RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] (Pharmacognosy) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee | INR 73,500 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | INR 1,47,000 |
- Verify the latest fee at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com before enrolment.
- Hostel charges are separate from tuition fees.
- GPAT-qualified students may be eligible for AICTE-linked scholarships.
RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] (Pharmacognosy) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GPAT 2026 Exam | March 7, 2026 (Conducted); gpat.nta.nic.in |
| GPAT 2026 Result | April 7, 2026 (Declared); gpat.nta.nic.in |
| RGUHS PG Pharmacy Counselling 2026 | July to August 2026 (Tentative); rguhs.ac.in |
| RRCP Direct Application Window | Open; pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com |
| Classes Commence | August to September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GPAT 2026 | March 7, 2026 (Conducted); Result April 7, 2026 | gpat.nta.nic.in |
- GPAT 2026: result April 7, 2026; gpat.nta.nic.in.
- RGUHS PG pharmacy counselling: July to August 2026 (tentative); rguhs.ac.in.
- Direct/management-quota applications: pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.Pharm degree from a PCI/UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per RGUHS norms).
- A valid GPAT 2026 score (gpat.nta.nic.in) is preferred for admission through RGUHS state counselling. Management-quota applications are accepted without a mandatory GPAT score at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com.
Admission Process
- Check your GPAT 2026 result (declared April 7, 2026) at gpat.nta.nic.in.
- Register for RGUHS PG pharmacy counselling 2026 at rguhs.ac.in when the schedule is announced (July to August 2026).
- Alternatively, apply at pharmacy.rrinstitutions.com for management-quota seats.
- After seat allotment, report to RR College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, with B.Pharm mark sheets, GPAT 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
- Interested in herbal and natural product research careers
- Targeting Ayurvedic and nutraceutical industry roles in Karnataka
- Seeking lower-fee PG pharmacy option with NAAC A+ affiliation
- Planning careers in herbal QA or phytochemical R&D
- B.Pharm graduates from RGUHS-affiliated colleges (Karnataka domicile)
✗ Skip if
- Expecting high-salary placements in global pharma MNCs immediately
- Targeting regulatory affairs or clinical research roles primarily
- Seeking a campus with strong placement cell for core pharma industry
- Planning M.Pharm abroad or at a top research university next
RR Group of Institutions, Bangalore Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] (Pharmacognosy) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST Karnataka-domicile; apply via state scholarship portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per NSP norms | Merit PG students; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
- Karnataka SC/ST domicile: fee reimbursement through state government portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
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