H.K. College of Pharmacy Mumbai: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

HKCP Mumbai Admission Dates 2026

Admissions to HKCP’s B.Pharm and M.Pharm programmes for the 2026 academic session are governed by Maharashtra DTE CET Cell. B.Pharm seats are filled through the centralised CAP using NEET-UG or MHT-CET PCB scores. M.Pharm seats follow GPAT scores through the M.Pharm CAP.

The table below shows the entrance exams accepted programme-wise for the 2026 intake.

HKCP Mumbai Courses and Fees

HKCP Mumbai offers three pharmacy programmes spanning undergraduate and postgraduate levels. All programmes are University of Mumbai-affiliated and PCI-approved. Total fees below are general-category figures from the 2026 fee cycle.

The B.Pharm curriculum covers pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, and clinical pharmacy across eight semesters. M.Pharm specialisations include Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. As a government-aided institution, HKCP’s fees are regulated under Maharashtra’s fee structure for pharmacy colleges.

HKCP Mumbai Admission Process

B.Pharm Admission

B.Pharm admission at HKCP is through the Maharashtra DTE CET Cell CAP. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, with a non-zero score in NEET-UG or MHT-CET PCB.

• Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB or PCM; Indian citizenship mandatory
• Exam: NEET-UG is given preference over MHT-CET PCB in the merit pool
• Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell pharmacy CAP portal after result declaration
• Complete e-scrutiny (online document verification) with marksheet and scorecard
• Fill college preferences and complete CAP choice-filling window
• Allotment through CAP Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3
• Report to HKCP with original documents and fee after allotment

Maharashtra state reservation norms apply (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, VJ, NT, SBC, PwD categories). Non-Maharashtra domicile candidates may apply under the 15% All India Quota seats.

B.Pharm Lateral Entry Admission

D.Pharm graduates from PCI-approved institutions can seek lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharm at HKCP. Admission is through a separate Maharashtra DTE lateral entry CAP based on D.Pharm aggregate marks.

M.Pharm Admission

M.Pharm eligibility requires B.Pharm with a minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST candidates) from a PCI-approved institution. Admission uses the GPAT score through Maharashtra DTE CET Cell M.Pharm CAP rounds. Candidates without GPAT may apply under the non-GPAT category as per DTE Maharashtra norms.

• Register on the Maharashtra DTE M.Pharm CAP portal after GPAT result
• Complete document verification with B.Pharm marksheet and GPAT scorecard
• Fill M.Pharm specialisation and college preferences
• Allotment through CAP rounds based on GPAT merit

HKCP Mumbai Placements and Career Outcomes

HKCP Mumbai pharmacy graduates are placed into pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, regulatory affairs, clinical research, and hospital pharmacy roles. The college’s location in Jogeshwari West, close to Mumbai’s western pharmaceutical corridor, supports internship tie-ups and recruitment.

Companies from the pharmaceutical sector that recruit HKCP graduates include Cipla, Ipca Laboratories, Bharat Serums and Vaccines, and Fresenius Kabi. M.Pharm graduates also pursue research roles, academic careers, and NIPER entrance pathways for further specialisation.

GPAT-qualified M.Pharm students at HKCP are eligible for the AICTE scholarship of INR 8,000 per month for the duration of the programme, which can offset a significant portion of the total fee of INR 3,11,500.

HKCP Mumbai Scholarships

HKCP Mumbai students can access Maharashtra government scholarships and central government schemes. Applications for most schemes are processed through the Mahadbt portal for Maharashtra-domicile students.

HKCP Mumbai Campus and Infrastructure

HKCP Mumbai’s campus is in Jogeshwari West, one of Mumbai’s well-connected western suburbs. Jogeshwari railway station on the Western Railway line is within walking distance, making the college accessible from Andheri, Borivali, and Dadar without a long commute. The campus spans over 2 acres.

Campus facilities include pharmacy laboratories for pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutics practicals, a digital library, and dedicated classrooms. The college’s lab infrastructure supports both B.Pharm and M.Pharm research work. Hostel availability and current fees should be confirmed directly with the college at hkcp.edu.in, as centrally published hostel fee data is not available for the current cycle.

HKCP vs Bombay College of Pharmacy vs KM Kundnani College of Pharmacy

Aspirants shortlisting Mumbai government-aided pharmacy colleges often compare HKCP with Bombay College of Pharmacy (BCP) in Matunga and Principal K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy (KMK) in Cuffe Parade. All three are University of Mumbai-affiliated, PCI-approved, and serve the same Maharashtra CAP admission pool.

HKCP’s Jogeshwari location suits students commuting from the western suburbs of Mumbai. BCP in Matunga is historically among Mumbai’s most recognised pharmacy colleges and draws from the central-line commuter belt. KMK in Cuffe Parade offers proximity to south Mumbai’s clinical and hospital pharmacy network. All three serve similar academic outcomes and are appropriate for aspirants targeting government-aided pharmacy education in Mumbai.