Est. 1992 · Erode, Tamil Nadu

From D.Pharm to Ph.D., under one roof since 1992.

Founded under the patronage of the Erode Educational Trust and located at Veppampalayam, about 8 km west of Erode bus stand and railway junction. Recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu, affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and the AICTE, New Delhi.

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Accredited byNBA, New Delhi

Institutional particulars Rev. 2026-08

Established: 1992 · Erode Educational Trust
Accreditation: NBA, New Delhi — three years
Approvals: Pharmacy Council of India · AICTE
Affiliation: The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
Also recognised by: Govt. of Tamil Nadu · DME, Chennai

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About the institute

Thirty-four years of pharmacy education in Erode

The college began modestly with a small intake in the Degree in Pharmacy and has grown steadily since. It now offers D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Pharm.D [PB], M.Pharm across seven specialisations and Ph.D.

Teaching is supported by smart classrooms with Wi-Fi enabled projectors, a central instrumentation room, an English communication lab, a central library with digital archives and open-access e-resources, and a CPCSEA-approved central animal house established in 2017.

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1992Year established

21Scientific laboratories

400+Seat air-conditioned auditorium

15Faculty with a doctorate

Programmes

Six routes into pharmacy practice

Every programme is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and taught on the Perundurai Main Road campus.

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DIPLOMA

D.Pharm

Diploma in Pharmacy — the entry qualification for registration as a pharmacist in India.

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: HSC
Minimum age: 17 years

BACHELOR

B.Pharm

Bachelor of Pharmacy — a four-year semester programme covering the full pharmaceutical sciences.

Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: HSC
Minimum age: 17 years

DOCTORATE

Pharm.D

Doctor of Pharmacy — a six-year professional doctorate with clinical training and internship.

Duration: 6 years
Eligibility: HSC
Minimum age: 17 years

DOCTORATE / PB

Pharm.D [Post Baccalaureate]

The lateral route into Pharm.D for candidates who already hold a B.Pharm degree.

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: B.Pharm
Minimum age: 21 years

MASTER × 7

M.Pharm

Master of Pharmacy, offered in seven specialisations:

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: B.Pharm
Minimum age: 21 years

RESEARCH

Ph.D.

Doctoral research in pharmaceutical sciences, supervised by recognised guides on campus.

Duration: 4–5 years
Eligibility: M.Pharm
Minimum age: 21 years

Departments

Seven teaching departments

Each department runs its own laboratories, projects and postgraduate specialisation.

Pharmaceutics

Formulation design, drug delivery and dosage-form development.

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Instrumental analysis, method development and quality control.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Synthesis, medicinal chemistry and structure–activity studies.

Pharmacology

Pre-clinical research using the CPCSEA-approved animal house.

Pharmacognosy

Natural products, phytochemistry and the campus herbal garden.

Pharmacy Practice

Clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapeutics and drug information.

Regulatory Affairs

Drug regulatory systems, dossiers and compliance.

From the management

Secretary & Correspondent

Mr. S. N. Pravin Kumar

B.E.

Focused on placement opportunities, industry collaboration and raising the college towards international standards.

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Principal

Dr. R. Sambathkumar

M.Pharm., Ph.D.

Honoured with the Best Researcher Award 2025 by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

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Notices & events

What’s happening on campus

Feb 2026
NBA accreditation granted Accreditation
The National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi, has accredited the college for a period of three years.
15 Feb 2026
29th Graduation Day & Alumni Meet
Held for B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D graduates who completed their degrees.
3 Feb 2026
Farewell for the 8th semester B.Pharm students
Organised by the 7th semester students.
26 Jan 2026
77th Republic Day celebrated on campus
Marked with management members, faculty, non-teaching staff and students in attendance.
8 Jan 2026
National-level Continuing Education Programme CEP
One-day programme conducted at the college.
3 Jan 2026
NAKSHATRA — 64th National Pharmacy Week & 33rd College Day
Cultural programmes inaugurated in the college auditorium.
17 Dec 2025
“The Power of Time: Master Your Minutes”
One-day awareness workshop arranged by the Department of Pharmacognosy.
12 Nov 2025
Health check-up awareness programme
Conducted at the college premises.
8 Nov 2025
EDII–TN MSME awareness programme
By the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and the Institution Innovation Council.
30 Oct 2025
International Conclave 2025 Placement
Organised by the Placement Cell with Eazy Link Academy, Coimbatore — 560 students and 28 faculty from colleges across Tamil Nadu took part.
Oct 2025
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Observed as part of the UGC and Ministry of Education programme.
27 Sep 2025
World Rabies Day 2025 — “Act Now: You, Me, Community”
Awareness programme by the Department of Pharmacy Practice in the seminar hall.
26 Sep 2025
Principal receives Best Researcher Award 2025 Award
Dr. R. Sambathkumar honoured by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University for contributions to research and innovation.
18 Sep 2025
Dental check-up camp
By the NSS unit with KSR Dental College, Tiruchengode — free screening and oral-health awareness.
Aug 2025
Students’ Achievement Awards 2024–25
25 Pharm.D students recognised for university ranks, attendance, publications, NPTEL courses, sports and cultural activities.
1–3 Jul 2025
PharmaNext Global 2025 Conference
The college’s first international conference — over 700 participants from 32 institutions, 589 in person and 115 online.
21 Jun 2025
International Yoga Day
More than 200 students plus faculty and non-teaching staff took part in the auditorium.