17 Sep, 2026 KL University Admission 2027-28 begins. Apply by Dec 2@kluniversity.in. University Entrance Exams are scheduled from Dec 3 to 7, 2026. Check details.
KL University offers a six-year, full-time Pharm.D at its campus in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, with 30 seats. The last year is an internship in a hospital. The Pharmacy Council of India approves the course. KLU holds NAAC A++ and ranks #26 in the NIRF 2025 university list. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.76 Lakhs, and INR 26.50 Lakhs with the lowest hostel room. You get a seat through the KLSAT entrance test or an AP EAPCET, TS EAPCET or NEET score, with 60% in Class 12. KLU's 2025 average pay across all courses was INR 8.1 LPA. The university does not publish a separate figure for the Pharm.D batch.
KL University Pharm.D Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 26.50 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 18.76 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 18.60 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee every semester, 12 times in all. The admission fee of INR 16,000 is paid once. KLU fixes these fees, and the hostel fee changes with the room you pick.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 18.60 Lakhs
INR 1.55 Lakhs a semester, 12 semesters
Admission fee
INR 16,000
One time
Hostel, lowest room
INR 7.74 Lakhs
INR 1.29 Lakhs a year, 6 years
Total, no hostel
INR 18.76 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 26.50 Lakhs
Full course
KL University Pharm.D Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on the 2026 cycle, and the Phase 1 form is expected to close in Dec 2026. If you miss one phase, you can apply in the next one. Keep your Class 12 mark sheet and score card ready.
Event
Date
Status
Phase 1 application, last date to apply
Dec 2026
Tentative
KLSAT Phase 1 exam
Dec 2026
Tentative
Phase 1 result and rank
Jan 2027
Tentative
Phase 2 application and KLSAT exam
Feb 2027
Tentative
Phase 3 application and KLSAT exam
Mar 2027
Tentative
Counselling and seat allotment
May 2027
Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date
Jun 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
KL University Pharm.D Eligibility
You need 60% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths. A D.Pharm pass also counts. You also need a KLSAT rank or an AP EAPCET, TS EAPCET or NEET score. If your marks are below 60%, you cannot join Pharm.D here.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths
Class 12 marks
60% in all
Other route
A D.Pharm pass
Entrance
KLSAT rank, or AP EAPCET, TS EAPCET or NEET score
KL University Pharm.D Admission Process
You apply online and write KLSAT, or you send your EAPCET or NEET score. KLU then calls you for counselling and offers a seat by rank. You pay the admission fee by the date in your offer letter. If you miss that date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the KLU form in any phase
2. Write KLSAT
Or send your EAPCET or NEET score
3. Counselling
KLU offers seats by rank in each phase
4. Pay the fee
Pay the admission fee by the offer letter date
5. Report
Bring original mark sheets for the document check
KL University Pharm.D Cutoff
KLU does not publish a closing rank or score for Pharm.D. The one fixed rule is 60% in Class 12 in your science subjects. KLU offers seats by rank in each phase, so apply in an early phase.
Category
Closing rank or score
Round and year
General
Not published
2026 cycle
OBC, SC and ST
Not published
2026 cycle
Class 12 marks, all
60%
Every year
KL University Pharm.D Placements
KLU placed 4,806 students across all courses in 2025, at an average of INR 8.1 LPA. The highest offer was INR 75 LPA and 480 companies came to campus. These are university figures. KLU does not publish Pharm.D placement figures on their own. Pharm.D graduates can work as clinical pharmacists in hospitals or in clinical research.
Metric
Value
Average pay, all courses
INR 8.1 LPA, 2025
Highest offer, all courses
INR 75 LPA, 2025
Students placed
4,806
Companies on campus
480
Pharm.D batch figures
Not published
KL University Pharm.D Scholarships
KLU cuts the tuition fee by 10% to 30% on your Class 12 marks. That is worth INR 1.86 Lakhs to INR 5.58 Lakhs over the course. The Central Sector Scheme adds INR 76,000 if your family earns up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year. You keep the KLU waiver only with a CGPA of 8.0 from year 2.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
KLU merit, 90% or more
Class 12, AP or Telangana board
30% of tuition, INR 5.58 Lakhs
KLU merit, 75% or more
Class 12, AP or Telangana board
25% of tuition, INR 4.65 Lakhs
KLU merit, 65% or more
Class 12, AP or Telangana board
20% of tuition, INR 3.72 Lakhs
KLU merit, 60% or more
Class 12, AP or Telangana board
10% of tuition, INR 1.86 Lakhs
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile of your board, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year
INR 76,000 over five years
KL University Pharm.D Ranking
KLU ranks #26 in the NIRF 2025 university list, #46 overall and #35 in engineering. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and graduate results that the university reports every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#26
NIRF Overall
2025
#46
NIRF Engineering
2025
#35
NAAC
Current
A++
KL University Pharm.D Course Structure
Years 1 to 5 are class and lab years, and year 6 is a full internship in a hospital. Year 1 covers anatomy, biochemistry and pharmaceutics. Clinical subjects start in year 2 and grow each year. In year 5 you work on hospital wards and do a project.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Anatomy, biochemistry, pharmaceutics, chemistry
Year 2
Pharmacology, pathophysiology, microbiology, community pharmacy
Year 3
Pharmacology, drug analysis, pharmacy law, medicine formulation
The hostel fee is INR 1.29 Lakhs to INR 1.57 Lakhs a year, based on the room type. The hostel is optional. The campus is at Vaddeswaram in Guntur district, between Vijayawada and Guntur.
Item
Detail
Hostel fee
INR 1.29 Lakhs to INR 1.57 Lakhs a year
Room type
Decides the fee within that range
Hostel rule
Optional, you can live outside
Campus
Vaddeswaram, Guntur district
Should you pick Pharm.D at KL University?
This course suits students who want to work with patients and medicines in hospitals and can study for six years.
Pick it if:
You want a big university name on your degree: KLU holds NAAC A++ and ranks #26 in the NIRF 2025 university list.
You scored high in Class 12: KLU cuts the tuition fee by up to 30% on your marks, if you keep a CGPA of 8.0.
You want a small class: the Pharm.D batch has only 30 seats, so you study with the same small group for five years.
You already have an EAPCET or NEET score: KLU takes it in place of KLSAT, so you do not need to write one more test.
Skip it if:
You want Pharm.D placement numbers before you pay: KLU publishes only its all-course average of INR 8.1 LPA, not a Pharm.D figure.
You want to start work sooner: the B.Pharm at KLU takes four years, while Pharm.D takes six years with a hospital internship.
You are paying the full fee from savings: the fee without hostel is INR 18.76 Lakhs, and the lowest hostel room adds INR 7.74 Lakhs.
Your Class 12 marks are below 60%: KLU does not take you into Pharm.D, and no entrance score changes that.
Counsellor's advice
If KLU offers you a seat with a 25% or 30% waiver, take it early. If your marks give no waiver, check the full fee against your other offers before you pay.
Pharm.D Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths.
Class 12 marks: At least 60% in these subjects.
D.Pharm route: A D.Pharm pass also lets you apply.
Entrance score: A KLSAT rank, or an AP EAPCET, TS EAPCET or NEET score.
Pharm.D Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the KLU admission form in any phase.
Write KLSAT: KLSAT (KLU's own science test) is held in phases. An EAPCET or NEET score can take its place.
Counselling: KLU offers seats by rank in each phase.
Pay the admission fee: Pay by the date in your offer letter or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring original mark sheets for the document check.
Pharm.D Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Phase 1 application, last date to apply
The Phase 1 form is expected to close in early Dec 2026.
Tentative
Dec 2026
KLSAT Phase 1 exam
Expected right after the Phase 1 form closes.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Phase 1 result and rank
Expected a few weeks after the test.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Phase 2 application and KLSAT exam
A second chance if you miss Phase 1.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Phase 3 application and KLSAT exam
In 2026 this phase was held from 28 to 31 Mar.
Tentative
May 2027
Counselling and seat allotment
KLU offers seats by rank; in 2026 this was in May and June.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date in your offer letter.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets and your score card.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
Expected in the same month as the 2026 batch.
Source: KL University admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
KL University Pharm.D Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 6-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 12, INR 1.55 Lakhs a semester
INR 18.60 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 16,000
Add hostel
Hostel, lowest room
Per year × 6, INR 1.29 Lakhs a year, other rooms cost more
INR 7.74 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 18.76 Lakhs
6 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 26.50 Lakhs
6 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel
Education loan EMI
INR 31,631
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Tuition a year
INR 3.10 Lakhs
two semesters of INR 1.55 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 44,678
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Hostel a year
INR 1.29 Lakhs
lowest room type
Source: KL University UG and PG fee structure 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you a Pharm.D seat at KL University?
Pick your Class 12 marks and your entrance route. KLU does not publish a closing rank, so this checks the fixed rules.
Class 12 marks
Entrance route
60% or more · KLSAT rank
Yes, you can get in. KLU offers Pharm.D seats by KLSAT rank in each phase, so apply in an early phase.
60% or more · EAPCET or NEET score
Yes, you can get in. KLU takes your EAPCET or NEET score in place of KLSAT. Add it to your form.
60% or more · No score yet
Almost there. Your marks clear the 60% rule, but you still need a KLSAT rank or an EAPCET or NEET score. Write KLSAT in the next phase.
Below 60% · KLSAT rank
Not this year. Pharm.D here needs 60% in Class 12, and no entrance score changes that. Ask the Admission Cell about other pharmacy courses.
Below 60% · EAPCET or NEET score
Not this year. Pharm.D here needs 60% in Class 12, and no entrance score changes that. Ask the Admission Cell about other pharmacy courses.
Below 60% · No score yet
Not this year. Pharm.D here needs 60% in Class 12, and no entrance score changes that. Ask the Admission Cell about other pharmacy courses.
EDITOR'S NOTE
KLU does not publish a Pharm.D closing rank for any phase. With 30 seats, a rank that got a seat in one phase tells you little about the next, so apply early.
KL University Pharm.D Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Class 12 marks
Top 20 percentile and income up to 4.5L
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme. Only one KLU merit scholarship applies at a time.
KLU merit scholarship, 30%
INR 5.58 Lakhs
KL University
Takes 30% off the tuition fee. You keep it only with a CGPA of 8.0 from year 2.
Who qualifies: 90% or more in Class 12, AP or Telangana boardApply by the admission fee date
Not eligible on your answers
KLU merit scholarship, 25%
INR 4.65 Lakhs
KL University
Takes 25% off the tuition fee. You keep it only with a CGPA of 8.0 from year 2.
Who qualifies: 75% or more in Class 12, AP or Telangana boardApply by the admission fee date
Not eligible on your answers
KLU merit scholarship, 20%
INR 3.72 Lakhs
KL University
Takes 20% off the tuition fee. You keep it only with a CGPA of 8.0 from year 2.
Who qualifies: 65% or more in Class 12, AP or Telangana boardApply by the admission fee date
Not eligible on your answers
KLU merit scholarship, 10%
INR 1.86 Lakhs
KL University
Takes 10% off the tuition fee. You keep it only with a CGPA of 8.0 from year 2.
Who qualifies: 60% or more in Class 12, AP or Telangana boardApply by the admission fee date
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 76,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Pays INR 12,000 a year for three years and INR 20,000 a year for two more.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile of your board and family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct, on NSP
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 6.34 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 12.42 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.58 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.41 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.35 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 4.65 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 4.48 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.28 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.72 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 15.04 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.62 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 16.14 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.86 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 16.90 Lakhs
KL University Pharm.D vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to KL University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more seats, a higher rank.
Compare with
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KL University
Guntur
Compared with
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Mysuru
Compared with
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
Compared with
Chitkara University
Rajpura, Punjab
Compared with
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
Total fees6 years, no hostel
INR 18.76 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 20.96 Lakhs
INR 2.20 Lakhs more
INR 30 Lakhs
INR 11.24 Lakhs more
INR 15.60 Lakhs
INR 3.16 Lakhs less, tuition
INR 9 Lakhs
INR 9.76 Lakhs less, tuition only
Hostel6 years, lowest room
INR 7.74 Lakhs
6 years
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
SeatsPharm.D intake
30
PCI approved
30
Same
30
Same
15
15 fewer
30
Same
NIRF rankUniversity list, 2025
#26
2025
#21
5 places higher
#11
15 places higher
#78
52 places lower
#60
34 places lower
Course lengthyears, internship included
6
6
Same
6
Same
6
Same
6
Same
In short
JSS costs INR 2.20 Lakhs more and ranks a little higher among universities, with the same 30 seats. If you get both offers and can pay more, take JSS; if the fee matters, take KL University.
In short
SRM costs INR 11.24 Lakhs more over six years for the same 30 seats. If your family can pay that gap, weigh its higher rank; if not, KL University gives the same degree for much less.
In short
Chitkara costs INR 3.16 Lakhs less in tuition but has half the seats and a lower university rank. If you want to study in the south, take KL University; if Punjab suits you and the fee matters most, pick Chitkara.
In short
Sri Ramachandra charges INR 9.76 Lakhs less in tuition and ranks lower among universities. If you get a seat there, it saves money, but check its exam and hostel fees first, because its figure is tuition only.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on KL University Pharm.D
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Pharm.D at KL University worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want a clinical job in a hospital. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.76 Lakhs over six years. KLU does not publish Pharm.D pay, only its all-course average of INR 8.1 LPA. So ask the Admission Cell for the last Pharm.D batch's jobs before you pay.
What job will I get after Pharm.D?▾
Most Pharm.D graduates work as clinical pharmacists in hospitals, or in clinical research and drug safety. The sixth year is a full hospital internship, so you finish with ward experience. KLU does not publish where its Pharm.D batch went, so ask the Admission Cell for a list of recent employers.
Should I take Pharm.D or B.Pharm at KL University?▾
Take B.Pharm if you want to start work in four years or join a drug company. Take Pharm.D if you want to work with doctors and patients in a hospital. Pharm.D takes six years, including the internship. Pick by the job you want, not by the title on the degree.
Who should not take Pharm.D here?▾
Skip it if your Class 12 marks are below 60%, because KLU will not take you into Pharm.D. Skip it too if six years is too long for your family's budget. The fee without hostel is INR 18.76 Lakhs, and the lowest hostel room adds INR 7.74 Lakhs.
Should I wait for my EAPCET or NEET score or write KLSAT?▾
Write KLSAT in an early phase if you can. KLU also takes EAPCET and NEET scores, but seats go phase by phase and the batch has only 30 seats. A KLSAT rank in hand keeps your chance open while you wait for the other results.
Is Pharm.D good for higher studies abroad?▾
Yes, it can help if you plan for it early. Pharm.D gives you six years of study and a hospital internship. Other countries set their own licence rules for pharmacists, so check the rules of the country you want before year 5, while you still choose your project.
Is the fee at KL University high for Pharm.D?▾
It sits in the middle of its group. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.76 Lakhs. In the compare block above, some colleges charge more and some charge much less. If the fee worries you, look at the scholarship calculator first, because good Class 12 marks cut the tuition fee by up to 30%.
Will my Class 12 marks get me a scholarship?▾
Yes, if you scored 60% or more on the AP or Telangana board. KLU cuts the tuition fee by 10% to 30% based on your marks. You keep it only with a CGPA of 8.0 from year 2, so plan to study steadily from the first year.
How do I get admission to Pharm.D at KL University?▾
Fill the KLU form online in any phase, then write KLSAT or send your EAPCET or NEET score. KLU calls you for counselling and offers a seat by rank. Pay the admission fee by the date in your offer letter, or you lose the seat.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, INR 1.55 Lakhs each time, so the full amount is never due at once. For a loan, the fee block above shows the monthly EMI on the full fee.
Is the hostel compulsory for Pharm.D students?▾
No, the hostel is optional. The fee is INR 1.29 Lakhs to INR 1.57 Lakhs a year, based on the room type. If you live near the campus at Vaddeswaram, you can save that amount, but check the travel time before you decide.
The college offers a comprehensive academic and placement program with exams conducted digitally, allowing students to take remedial and supplementary exams until they pass. It boasts a 100% placement rate, organizing students by CGPA to enhance job opportunities. The credit-based system permits CSE Honors students to earn 20 credits and Research students 32 credits.
Internships are accessible to all students, supported by strong ties with multinational companies that lead to numerous placements and Pre-Placement Offers (PPO). Scholarships cover various university costs, including infrastructure, campus environment, furniture, development fees, and library management.
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