Campus Facilities & Labs

Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy maintains 16 dedicated labs + modern academic infrastructure on our 1.5-acre campus in Chikkakannalli, Off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore. PCI Approved + RGUHS Affiliated facilities cover the full pharmacy curriculum — from Pharmaceutics formulation labs to Clinical Pharmacy practice rooms.

Laboratory Infrastructure (PCI Approved)

Our laboratories are equipped per the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) infrastructure norms for B.Pharm and D.Pharm programs. Equipment is functional, modern, and accessible to students — not just for inspection.

1. Pharmaceutics Lab

Formulation development, dosage form preparation, packaging trials. Equipment: tablet compression machines, capsule filling units, dissolution apparatus, friability testers, disintegration testers, hardness testers.

2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab

Organic + inorganic chemistry experiments, qualitative + quantitative analysis. Equipment: distillation units, melting point apparatus, refractometers, polarimeters, conductivity meters.

3. Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab

Drug analysis using modern instrumental techniques. Equipment: UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography), Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, IR Spectrophotometer.

4. Pharmacology Lab

Drug action studies, pharmacological screening. Equipment: kymographs, sherrington recorders, dynamometers, organ bath setup, ECG machines (teaching units).

5. Pharmacognosy Lab

Crude drug identification, plant-based medicine analysis. Equipment: compound microscopes, soxhlet extraction units, dryers, sieves, herbarium specimens.

6. Microbiology Lab

Microbial identification, sterility testing, antimicrobial assays. Equipment: laminar airflow units, autoclaves, incubators, hot air ovens, BOD incubators, colony counters.

7. Biochemistry Lab

Enzyme studies, biochemical analysis of body fluids. Equipment: colorimeters, centrifuges, water baths, spectrophotometers.

8. Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab

Body systems study via models, charts, microscopes. Equipment: anatomy models (full skeletal + organ systems), physiology demonstration kits.

9. Pharmaceutical Engineering Lab

Unit operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Equipment: ball mills, fluid bed dryers, filter presses, evaporators, mixing units.

10. Industrial Pharmacy Lab

Scale-up of formulations, GMP compliance training. Equipment: granulators, coating pans, blister packaging units, scale-up tabling presses.

11. Pharmacy Practice Lab

Clinical pharmacy + community pharmacy simulation. Setup: mock pharmacy dispensing counter, prescription log systems, patient counselling simulation room.

12. Hospital Pharmacy Lab

IV admixture preparation, drug interaction simulations. Equipment: aseptic dispensing area, infusion preparation setups.

13. Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Research Lab

ADR reporting workflows, clinical trial documentation. Setup: software training units for Argus Safety, ARISg, sponsor portals.

14. Computer Lab

Pharmacy software training, biostatistics computing, regulatory submission practice. Equipment: 30+ desktop workstations with pharmacy software (SPSS, GraphPad, regulatory writing tools).

15. Animal House (per PCI norms)

Pre-clinical studies with regulatory-compliant animal handling. CCSEA (formerly CPCSEA) compliant.

16. Herbal / Medicinal Garden

Live botanical specimens for Pharmacognosy training. Includes Tulsi, Aloe vera, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Neem, and other commonly used medicinal plants.

Library

The Vidya Siri library maintains:

  • 5,000+ pharmacy textbooks across all PCI-prescribed subjects
  • Reference books — Indian Pharmacopoeia, US Pharmacopoeia, Goodman & Gilman, Remington’s, Martindale
  • Journals + periodicals — Indian Drugs, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IPA Newsletter
  • e-Resources access — Delphi, ProQuest, online pharmacy databases
  • Quiet study area with individual reading carrels
  • Reading hall for group study + discussions
  • Computer access for literature search

Academic Facilities

Classrooms

Air-conditioned classrooms equipped with projectors, smart boards, and modern audio-visual aids. Layout accommodates 60+ students comfortably with line-of-sight to the blackboard and screen.

Seminar Hall

200-seater seminar hall for guest lectures, college events, conferences, parent meetings, and academic seminars. Equipped with PA system, projection, recording facilities.

Conference Rooms

Smaller meeting rooms for faculty meetings, research discussions, student presentations, and industry collaborations.

Student Support Facilities

Cafeteria & Canteen

On-campus food service offering vegetarian + non-vegetarian South Indian and North Indian meals. Hygienic, affordable, and accessible during all teaching hours.

Common Rooms

Separate boys’ and girls’ common rooms for relaxation between classes.

Sports & Recreation

Indoor games (table tennis, carrom, chess) + outdoor sports access (volleyball, badminton). Annual sports day brings the campus together.

Medical Room

First-aid room with basic medical supplies. Tie-up with local clinics for student healthcare needs.

Drinking Water

RO + UV purified drinking water available across the campus.

Washrooms

Modern washrooms maintained for cleanliness on every floor; separate boys’ and girls’ facilities.

Connectivity & Tech Infrastructure

  • High-speed Wi-Fi across academic blocks
  • CCTV surveillance in common areas for student safety
  • Generator backup for uninterrupted power during outages
  • Fire safety equipment per regulatory requirements

Transport

The campus is connected by BMTC buses (routes 360, 365A, 376, AS-9) — Chikkakannalli stop is a 5-minute walk. Auto-rickshaw + cab services readily available. Outer Ring Road + Sarjapur Road connectivity puts the entire Bangalore East corridor within 30-40 minute commute.

Hostel & Accommodation

While we don’t operate on-campus hostels, we have tie-ups with secure boys’ and girls’ hostels and PG accommodations within 1-2 km of campus — in Chikkakannalli, Carmelaram, and Sarjapur Road areas. Hostel details discussed individually during admission counselling.

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Visit Our Campus In Person

The best way to verify facilities is in person. Schedule a free campus visit:

  • Walk through all 16 labs
  • See equipment in use during scheduled lab hours
  • Visit the library + reading hall
  • Meet faculty + current students
  • Get a detailed fee + accommodation breakdown

Schedule a Campus Visit

Bring your 12th marks card — we’ll confirm eligibility in 10 minutes. Lab demos available on weekdays.

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