Ankerite College of Pharmacy, Lucknow: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Relatively new, Ankerite College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, will soon become a part of Uttar Pradesh's pharmaceutical education scenario. It is an academic establishment that is affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, has been recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education, and offers two full-time pharmacy-related programs along with a simple admission procedure for all aspirants of pharmacy education at Ankerite College of Pharmacy.

The college has a new intake of students into its D.Pharma and B.Pharma programme circuits. Interested individuals should continue checking on the same for mention of the dates and the method of application.

The usual eligibility criteria for seeking admission into the above programmes at Ankerite College of Pharmacy include the completion of the 10+2 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology as core subjects.

Application Process

1. Beginning of Admission: The college would announce the opening of the admission procedure probably through the official channels.

2. Application Form: Essentially, interested individuals will have to obtain the application form and fill it out. This can usually be secured either online or in person through the college campus.

3. Document Submission: The candidates generally attach required documents with the filled applications that are specified:

• Mark sheets of the 10th and 12th standard

• School leaving certificate

• Character certificate

• Score card from the relevant entrance exams (if applicable)

• Passport-size photographs

• Any other documents specified by the college

4. Application Fee: In general, candidates are expected to pay application fees, although the mode of payment and amount specified will be declared by the college.

5. Entrance Test/Interview: This may be required as per the college's admissions guidelines.

6. Merit List: The college will most probably have a merit list prepared according to an admission policy based on the performance of candidates at the level of academics, entrance examinations (if any), and interview.

7. Counseling and Allotment of Seats: Shortlisted students would be gathered for counseling, where seats would be allotted according to merit and availability.

8. Payment of Fees and Confirmation of Admission: Selected candidates need to pay the fees for the course and undertake the other such formalities of admission to secure their seat.

Degree-wise Admission Process 

D.Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy):
A D.Pharma program is a two-year full-time curriculum leading to a diploma conferred by Ankerite College of Pharmacy, with an admitted cohort of 60 students. Candidates are likely eligible for this program based on merit in the 10+2 standard examination result or a relevant entrance test. Such a program would be the foundation level toward imparting knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences in order to employ individuals in entry-level positions in the pharmacy industry.

B.Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy):
It is an undergraduate course conducted over 4 years on a full-time basis, also subject to a ceiling of 60 students. For a seat in this program, a candidate is expected to attain a higher standard in the 10+2 examination or to perform well in a pharmacy-specific entrance examination. B.Pharma, on the other hand, provides a broader focus on the pharmaceutical sciences, thereby training students to have advanced knowledge and skills in various positions within the pharmaceutical sector.

Both these programs aim at giving students knowledge of theory and practical exposure in pharmaceutical sciences through which they can gain access to multiple careers in the pharmacy sector once they graduate.