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.
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