1. Basic Information
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| College Name | Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy, Malkapur |
| Established | 2005 |
| Location | Malkapur, District Buldhana, Maharashtra |
| Ownership | Private, Un-Aided |
| Management | Indira Bahuuddeshiya Shikshan Sanstha (IBSS), Buldhana |
| Affiliated University | Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), Amravati |
| D.Pharm Affiliation | Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) |
| Approvals | Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Government of Maharashtra |
| Autonomy Status | Non-Autonomous |
| Minority Status | Non-Minority |
| Gender | Co-Educational |
| MHT-CET Institute Code | 01136 |
| B.Pharm Intake | 100 seats |
| Campus Area | Approximately 3 acres |
| Accreditation | NAAC accredited; college sources report B+ grade |
| Official Website | drgcop.ac.in |
The college was founded in 2005 by Late Hon. Dr. Rajendra Gode under Indira Bahuuddeshiya Shikshan Sanstha. The institution focuses exclusively on pharmaceutical education, training and research.
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell lists the institute under code 01136, as an un-aided, non-autonomous and non-minority co-educational institution affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University. The 2025–26 B.Pharm intake is listed as 100 seats, with an additional 5-seat choice code.
2. Location & Campus
Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy is located in Malkapur, Buldhana district, in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The college’s current website gives its address as Near Nimbari Phata, Malkapur, District Buldhana, Maharashtra – 443101. Maharashtra CET records also identify the institution as being at Hanuman Nagar, Malkapur.
The college has developed an approximately 3-acre campus with a built-up infrastructure designed around pharmaceutical education, practical training and research. The institution describes its campus as having laboratories, medicinal gardens, tutorial rooms and research facilities.
3. Admission Information
Current Admission Cycle: 2027–28
Admissions to the college are conducted according to the applicable Maharashtra admission rules and the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) wherever applicable.
For B.Pharm, students generally enter through the Maharashtra pharmacy admission process based on the prescribed eligibility criteria and MHT-CET requirements. The Maharashtra CET Cell lists B.Pharm under institute code 01136 with an intake of 100 seats.
The college also offers D.Pharm and postgraduate M.Pharm programmes. The college website provides admission-related information and lists documents such as identity proof, photographs, income certificate where applicable, gap certificate, D.Pharm marksheet for direct second-year admission and GPAT documentation where applicable.
Typical admission routes
- D.Pharm: Admission as per applicable Maharashtra D.Pharm admission rules.
- B.Pharm: Maharashtra pharmacy admission/CAP process and MHT-CET as applicable.
- B.Pharm Direct Second Year: Admission for eligible diploma holders as per Maharashtra rules.
- M.Pharm: Admission through the applicable postgraduate pharmacy admission process; GPAT is relevant where prescribed.
- Ph.D.: Admission through the Ph.D. process of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, including the university’s Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET), subject to applicable exemptions and rules.
Students should verify the latest Maharashtra CET Cell notification and college admission notice before applying because eligibility, schedules and admission rules can change from one academic cycle to another.
4. Undergraduate Programmes
D.Pharm – Diploma in Pharmacy
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: 60 seats
- Designed for students seeking a diploma-level qualification in pharmacy.
- The programme provides foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, medicines, dispensing and pharmacy practice.
B.Pharm – Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Duration: 4 years
- Intake: 100 seats
- Affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.
- Approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
- Admission is linked to the Maharashtra pharmacy admission process and MHT-CET as applicable.
The B.Pharm programme covers areas such as pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical analysis and related pharmaceutical sciences.
5. Postgraduate Programmes
The college offers M.Pharm programmes in pharmaceutical specialisations.
M.Pharm – Pharmaceutics
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: 15 seats
M.Pharm – Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: 15 seats
M.Pharm – Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: 15 seats
The three specialisations and 15-seat intake for each are listed in current course information, while Maharashtra’s postgraduate pharmacy admission records also confirm M.Pharm programmes at the institution.
6. Ph.D. / Research Programmes
Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy has a Ph.D. research centre affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University. The college’s current website lists Ph.D. opportunities, and a 2025 institutional announcement records the award of a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science through its research centre.
The college’s Ph.D. admission information states that candidates generally require the prescribed postgraduate qualification and 55% marks, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories. Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the university is applicable as per university rules, with provisions for exemption for candidates meeting the prescribed GPAT criteria.
Research activities at the institution cover pharmaceutical sciences, including areas connected with drug delivery, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical chemistry and related disciplines.
7. Departments & Academic Areas
The academic activities of the college are centred around pharmaceutical sciences, with major areas including:
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Pharmaceutical sciences and research
The college’s academic resources and library collections cover major branches including pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacognosy.
The institution also has an active research orientation, with faculty publications, books, research projects and postgraduate research activities.
8. Campus & Facilities
Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy has developed its campus around practical pharmaceutical education and research.
Laboratories & Practical Learning
The college provides pharmaceutical laboratories and specialised research infrastructure. Its campus development has included facilities for experimental work, computer-based learning and research activities.
Library
The college has an exclusive pharmacy library with 12,520+ resources covering pharmaceutical sciences. The library provides textbooks, reference material, journals, project reports and digital resources. It also offers:
- OPAC
- Internet facilities
- Online databases
- Reading room
- Book bank
- Question bank
- Digital library
- E-books
- DELNET
- National Digital Library access
- Remote access to e-resources
The college also reports subscriptions to national and international journals.
Centre of Excellence
In 2026, the college inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for 3D Printing Technology, including a dedicated 3D Printing Laboratory. The initiative focuses on applications of additive manufacturing in pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, engineering, prototyping and innovation.
Other Facilities
The institution also highlights:
- Medicinal garden
- Tutorial rooms
- Research facilities
- Computer facilities
- Animal house/research-related infrastructure
- Internet-enabled learning
- Training and industry-oriented activities
- Student development programmes
- NSS and extracurricular activities
The college describes its campus infrastructure as being developed according to AICTE and PCI norms.
9. Affiliation / Student Life / Career Opportunities
Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy is affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University for its degree-level programmes and is recognised/approved by the relevant pharmacy and Maharashtra authorities. The D.Pharm programme is associated with MSBTE.
Student activities include academic seminars, guest lectures, orientation programmes, field visits, hospital visits, NSS activities, cultural events and professional development programmes. Recent college updates also show activities focused on GPAT preparation, soft skills, entrepreneurship and career readiness.
Career Opportunities
Pharmacy graduates can explore careers in:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Production
- Research and development
- Regulatory affairs
- Clinical research
- Pharmacovigilance
- Hospital pharmacy
- Community pharmacy
- Medical sales and marketing
- Drug and pharmaceutical analysis
- Higher education and research
The college maintains training and placement activities and publishes campus placement-related updates. However, a specific current average or highest salary figure has not been used here because a sufficiently reliable current placement statistic was not verified.
10. Fees
Fees can change according to the approved fee structure and academic year.
Available published course information currently indicates the following approximate total course fees:
| Programme | Approx. Total Fees* |
|---|---|
| D.Pharm | ₹1.31 lakh |
| B.Pharm | ₹4.10 lakh |
| M.Pharm – Pharmaceutics | ₹1.72 lakh |
| M.Pharm – Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance | ₹1.72 lakh |
| M.Pharm – Pharmaceutical Chemistry | ₹1.72 lakh |
*These figures are based on currently available secondary-source course data and should not be treated as the final 2027–28 fee structure. The actual payable fee may vary by category, approved fee notifications and other charges.
For Admission Katta, the 2027–28 fee should be updated from the latest approved college/FRA fee document when released.
11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where is Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy located?
Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy is located in Malkapur, District Buldhana, Maharashtra, near Nimbari Phata.
2. Is Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy private or government?
It is a private, unaided pharmacy college managed by Indira Bahuuddeshiya Shikshan Sanstha.
3. Which university is Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy affiliated with?
The college is affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), Amravati for its degree programmes.
4. What is the B.Pharm intake at Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy?
The Maharashtra CET Cell lists 100 B.Pharm seats for the institute.
5. Does the college offer D.Pharm?
Yes. The college offers a two-year D.Pharm programme, with available course information listing 60 seats.
6. Which M.Pharm specialisations are available?
The college offers M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with 15 seats reported for each programme.
7. Does the college offer Ph.D. programmes?
Yes. The institution has a Ph.D. research centre affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University and offers research opportunities in Pharmaceutical Science.
8. What is the MHT-CET institute code of the college?
The Maharashtra CET Cell institute code is 01136.