Eligibility criteria for B.Pharm, D.Pharm, and B.Pharm Lateral Entry at Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy. All programs are PCI Approved. B.Pharm and Lateral Entry are RGUHS Affiliated. D.Pharm is affiliated to Karnataka State Board of Pharmacy.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Passed 10+2 (PUC / Intermediate / equivalent) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry + Biology OR Mathematics |
| Minimum aggregate | 45% (General) · 40% (SC/ST/OBC and reserved categories) |
| Age limit | No upper age limit; must have completed 17 years by 31 December 2026 |
| Entrance exam | Not required (merit-based on 12th marks) |
| Annual intake | 60 seats |
| Affiliation | PCI Approved + RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) Affiliated |
You must have studied both:
And at least one of:
Most pharmacy career paths (especially clinical / hospital) favour Biology; Mathematics is preferred for industry-side pharma roles.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Passed 10+2 (PUC / Intermediate / equivalent) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry + Biology OR Mathematics |
| Minimum aggregate | 40% (no category-wise variation) |
| Age limit | Must have completed 17 years by 31 December 2026 |
| Entrance exam | Not required |
| Annual intake | 60 seats |
| Affiliation | PCI Approved + Karnataka State Board of Pharmacy |
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | D.Pharm (PCI Approved diploma) |
| Minimum aggregate in D.Pharm | 50% |
| Entrance exam | Not required at this college (some states require state lateral entry exams — Karnataka does not) |
| Duration | 3 years (you skip directly to Year 2 of B.Pharm) |
| Annual intake | 10 lateral entry seats (additional to regular B.Pharm intake) |
| Affiliation | PCI Approved + RGUHS Affiliated (same degree as 4-year B.Pharm) |
We welcome applications from international students who have completed equivalent secondary qualifications. International applicants must:
Contact admissions@vidyasiricop.edu.in for international admission specifics.
We follow the Karnataka state reservation matrix:
If you fall just below the cut-off, contact our admissions team — there may be options including:
Phone +91 98095 65758 for honest one-on-one guidance.
Yes. Both PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) students are eligible for B.Pharm and D.Pharm in Karnataka. The Biology gap is covered in the first year curriculum.
Not directly into B.Pharm year 1 (you’d need to apply with 12th marks). However, B.Sc graduates may consider Pharm.D (6-year doctorate, separate eligibility) or M.Pharm post-PG routes.
No upper age limit. You must have completed 17 years by 31 December of the admission year — this is the only age requirement.
Yes. We accept students with academic gaps. You may be asked about the reason for the gap during counselling, but a gap does not automatically disqualify you.
Per Karnataka regulations, a portion of seats are filled via management quota under PCI and AICTE guidelines. Specifics including counselling for these seats are discussed individually with eligible applicants.
Not sure if you qualify? Send us your 10+2 marks card and we’ll confirm within 24 hours.