Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldhana

1. Basic Information

2. Location & Campus

Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy is located at Malvihir on Botha–Khamgaon Road in Buldhana. The college was established in 2012 with the aim of providing professional pharmacy education and training to students from Buldhana and surrounding areas.

The college has developed its academic offerings from the B.Pharm programme to postgraduate M.Pharm education and doctoral research. Its campus combines classroom teaching with practical laboratory training, research facilities and student-development activities.

The location provides students from Buldhana district with access to undergraduate, postgraduate and research opportunities in pharmaceutical sciences.

3. Admission Information

For the 2027–28 admission cycle, students seeking admission to B.Pharm should follow the latest Maharashtra State CET Cell notification and Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

B.Pharm Admission

Admission to first-year B.Pharm is generally based on the applicable Maharashtra pharmacy admission rules and requires students to meet the prescribed academic and entrance requirements.

Students should generally have:

• Passed HSC or an equivalent examination
• Studied the required science subjects
• Met the minimum percentage prescribed for their category
• Appeared for the applicable entrance examination
• Participated in the Maharashtra CAP process

The latest Maharashtra CET institute record lists 100 B.Pharm seats, along with 5 TFWS seats.

Direct Second Year B.Pharm

Students holding a qualifying D.Pharm diploma can apply for direct admission to the second year of B.Pharm through the applicable Maharashtra admission process.

M.Pharm Admission

Candidates who have completed B.Pharm and meet the applicable postgraduate eligibility requirements can apply for M.Pharm admission through the Maharashtra postgraduate admission process.

Admission rules, entrance requirements and seat availability can change, so students should check the latest notification for 2027–28 before applying.

4. Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

• Duration: 4 years
• Intake: 100 seats
• TFWS: 5 seats
• Level: Undergraduate
• Mode: Full-time

The B.Pharm programme provides students with a combination of pharmaceutical science, laboratory training and practical knowledge related to medicines and healthcare.

Students study areas such as pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical analysis and pharmacy practice.

5. Postgraduate Programmes

Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy offers M.Pharm programmes in three major specialisations.

M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics

This specialisation focuses on drug formulation, dosage forms, drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical product development.

M.Pharm in Pharmacology

Students study the effects of drugs on biological systems, drug action, therapeutic applications and related areas of pharmaceutical research.

M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

This programme focuses on quality systems, quality management, validation, regulatory requirements and maintaining standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The college has historically had 15 seats in each of these three M.Pharm specialisations, subject to the applicable approval for the academic year.

6. Ph.D. / Research Programmes

The college offers doctoral research in Pharmaceutical Science through its Ph.D. programme affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.

Research specialisations currently listed by the college include:

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacognosy

The Ph.D. programme provides research scholars with opportunities to undertake advanced study, scientific investigation, project work and thesis research in pharmaceutical sciences.

The college’s Ph.D. programme has been running since 2019.

7. Departments & Academic Areas

The academic departments cover the major disciplines of pharmaceutical education and research.

Major Academic Areas

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacognosy
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
• Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Regulatory Affairs

The college has faculty members with postgraduate and doctoral qualifications across these areas, supporting undergraduate teaching, postgraduate education and research.

8. Campus & Facilities

Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy has developed infrastructure for both academic learning and practical pharmaceutical training.

Major facilities include:

• Modern pharmacy laboratories
• Pharmaceutics laboratory
• Pharmacology laboratory
• Pharmaceutical chemistry facilities
• Quality assurance facilities
• Central instrumentation facilities
• Smart classrooms
• Seminar hall
• Library
• Pilot plant
• Drug Information Centre
• Medicinal garden
• Animal house
• Hostel
• Playground
• Gymnasium
• Canteen
• Transportation facilities
• Language laboratory
• Medical facilities
• NSS activities
• Student support facilities

The college also conducts workshops, seminars, cultural activities, sports activities and skill-development programmes to provide students with opportunities beyond regular classroom learning.

9. Affiliation / Student Life / Career Opportunities

Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy is affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University and is approved by the relevant pharmacy and technical education authorities.

The college has a dedicated Training, Placement and Entrepreneurship Development Cell that works with students and industry representatives to support career opportunities.

Recruiters listed by the college include pharmaceutical and technology organisations such as IPCA, Lupin, Macleods, Mankind, Mylan, Wockhardt, Ajanta Pharma, AstraZeneca and TCS.

For the 2024–25 graduating batch, the college reports:

• B.Pharm: 26 students placed and 42 students pursuing higher education, out of 95 students
• M.Pharm: 38 students placed out of 43 students

These are institution-reported placement and higher-education figures.

Students can explore careers in:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Production
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory affairs
• Research and development
• Pharmaceutical marketing
• Clinical and healthcare sectors
• Hospital and community pharmacy
• Higher education and research
• Government pharmacy services

The college also has a competitive examination cell supporting preparation for examinations and career paths such as GPAT, NIPER and government pharmacy-related opportunities.

10. Fees

The college publishes separate fee structures for B.Pharm and M.Pharm for different academic years.

The latest fee section available from the college includes the 2025–26 fee structure, but the exact amount is provided through the college’s fee documents rather than as searchable text.

For 2027–28, students should refer to the latest approved fee before admission because tuition and development fees can be revised.

Category-based concessions, scholarships and government fee benefits may also affect the amount payable by eligible students.

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy located?

The college is located at Malvihir, Botha–Khamgaon Road, Buldhana, Maharashtra.

When was Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy established?

The college was established in 2012.

What courses are offered at Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy?

The college offers B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Ph.D. programmes in pharmaceutical sciences.

How many B.Pharm seats are available?

The latest Maharashtra CET data lists 100 regular B.Pharm seats and 5 TFWS seats.

What M.Pharm specialisations are available?

The college offers M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.

Does the college offer Ph.D.?

Yes. The college offers Ph.D. research in Pharmaceutical Science with specialisations including Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.

What is the duration of B.Pharm?

B.Pharm is a four-year undergraduate programme.

Can D.Pharm students apply for B.Pharm?

Eligible D.Pharm holders can apply for direct second-year B.Pharm admission through the applicable Maharashtra admission process.

Is Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy a government college?

No. It is a private unaided, non-minority pharmacy college.

What are the career options after B.Pharm?

B.Pharm graduates can pursue careers in pharmaceutical production, quality control, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, research, pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare and pharmacy practice, as well as higher studies.