Shri Gurudatta Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s Institute of Pharmacy, Akola

1. Basic Information

The institute is managed by Shri Gurudatta Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha, which was registered with the Government of Maharashtra in 1991. The institute’s current website states that it provides diploma, degree and postgraduate pharmacy education and is affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.

The Maharashtra State CET Cell classifies the institution as Un-Aided, Non-Autonomous and Non-Minority, with 60 B.Pharm seats under the main choice code and 3 additional seats under a separate choice code in its 2025–26 institute summary.

2. Location & Campus

Shri Gurudatta Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s Institute of Pharmacy is located at Shivshakti Pratishthan, Hingna Road, Kaulkhed, Akola, in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The institute’s official contact page gives the address as Kaulkhed, Akola – 444004.

The college is situated in a relatively compact campus of approximately 3.09 acres. The institute describes its surroundings as a peaceful campus near the Morna River and highlights its focus on pharmacy education, laboratory training and research.

3. Admission Information

Current Admission Cycle: 2027–28

Admission dates, eligibility, fees, seat intake and cutoff scores should be updated every academic year according to the latest Maharashtra State CET Cell and institute notifications.

For B.Pharm admission, the college participates in the Maharashtra State CET Cell’s Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

The 2025–26 CET Cell institute summary records:

• Institute Code: 01135
• Status: Un-Aided
• Autonomy: Non-Autonomous
• Minority Status: Non-Minority
• Affiliated University: Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
• B.Pharm intake: 60 + 3 seats under a separate choice code

B.Pharm Admission

The institute’s admission information states that eligible candidates are admitted through the applicable merit and CAP process.

The college’s admission page states that 80% of seats are filled through the CAP process, while the remaining seats and seats vacant after CAP are filled at institute level according to merit, subject to applicable rules.

For Admission Katta, maintain these fields year-wise:

• Entrance examination
• Eligibility
• Maharashtra State / All India candidature
• Category-wise seat matrix
• CAP Round 1 cutoff
• CAP Round 2 cutoff
• CAP Round 3 cutoff
• Further CAP/ACAP vacancies
• Institute-level admission
• Annual fees

4. Undergraduate Programmes

Diploma in Pharmacy — D.Pharm

The institute offers a two-year D.Pharm programme with an intake of 60 students.

The programme provides foundational education in pharmaceutical sciences, dispensing, drug formulation, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacy practice. The institute’s current programme information lists D.Pharm as a two-year English-medium course.

Bachelor of Pharmacy — B.Pharm

The institute offers a four-year B.Pharm programme comprising eight semesters.

The current college website lists an intake of 60 students, while the Maharashtra CET Cell’s 2025–26 institute summary records 60 seats under the main B.Pharm choice code and 3 additional seats under a separate choice code.

Major areas of pharmacy education include:

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Pharmacology
• Pharmacognosy
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Industrial Pharmacy

5. Postgraduate Programmes

The institute currently offers M.Pharm programmes in specialised areas of pharmaceutical sciences.

M.Pharm Specialisations

The current institute website lists:

• M.Pharm Pharmaceutics — 15 seats
• M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance — 15 seats

Both are two-year, four-semester, English-medium programmes.

The institute also publishes notices relating to vacant M.Pharm seats and postgraduate admissions.

6. Ph.D. / Research Programmes

The current official programme listing identifies D.Pharm, B.Pharm and M.Pharm as the institute’s active academic offerings. It does not clearly list a current Ph.D. programme on the main programme page.

Therefore, Admission Katta should not currently list Ph.D. as an active programme without a current official notification confirming it.

The institute does, however, highlight research and development as an important part of pharmacy education and maintains sophisticated laboratory and research infrastructure.

7. Departments & Academic Areas

The institute’s academic structure is centred on pharmaceutical sciences.

Major Academic Areas

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Pharmacology
• Pharmacognosy
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Industrial Pharmacy

The faculty includes professors, associate professors and assistant professors across pharmacy disciplines. The current faculty directory lists 27 teaching faculty members, including the Principal and senior faculty members.

8. Campus & Facilities

The institute describes its infrastructure as focused on practical pharmacy education, laboratory training and research.

Academic Facilities

• Pharmacy laboratories
• Sophisticated scientific instrumentation
• Classrooms
• Library
• Internet-enabled learning resources
• Teaching-learning aids
• Seminar and guest-lecture facilities
• Research facilities

The institute specifically highlights excellent laboratory facilities, sophisticated instrumentation and an updated library with internet access among its key features.

Student Development

The institute also highlights:

• Guest lectures
• Seminars
• Training programmes
• Industry-oriented learning
• Training and placement activities

The college describes its environment as student-friendly and focused on preparing students for pharmaceutical industry, marketing, education and research careers.

9. Affiliation / Student Life / Career Opportunities

Affiliated University

Shri Gurudatta Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s Institute of Pharmacy is affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati. The affiliation is stated on the institute’s official website and confirmed by the Maharashtra State CET Cell.

For Admission Katta, the relationship should be structured as:

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University → Pharmacy → Affiliated Colleges → SGSPS Institute of Pharmacy, Kaulkhed

Student Life

Students participate in practical laboratory education, seminars, guest lectures, academic activities, training programmes and other student-development activities.

The institute also highlights a student-friendly academic environment and routine academic seminars and guest lectures.

Career Opportunities

Pharmacy graduates can pursue careers in:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory affairs
• Pharmaceutical marketing
• Clinical research
• Pharmacovigilance
• Hospital pharmacy
• Community pharmacy
• Research and development
• Academia
• Higher education

The institute itself highlights career opportunities in pharmaceutical industries, manufacturing, quality control, regulatory areas, marketing and academics.

10. Fees

The institute’s current website displays a notice for its FRA Final Fee for A.Y. 2025–26, but the searchable page does not expose the actual approved fee amount.

Therefore, Admission Katta should not publish an unverified fee figure for the current cycle.

Store fees in the database as:

11. Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shri Gurudatta Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s Institute of Pharmacy a government college?
No. The Maharashtra State CET Cell classifies the institute as an Un-Aided, Non-Autonomous and Non-Minority institution.

Which university is SGSPS Institute of Pharmacy affiliated with?
The institute is affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati.

Where is SGSPS Institute of Pharmacy located?
The institute is located at Shivshakti Pratishthan, Hingna Road, Kaulkhed, Akola, Maharashtra – 444004.

What courses are offered at SGSPS Institute of Pharmacy?
The current official website lists D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm Pharmaceutics and M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.

What is the B.Pharm intake at SGSPS Institute of Pharmacy?
The 2025–26 Maharashtra CET Cell institute summary lists 60 seats under the main B.Pharm choice code and 3 additional seats under a separate choice code.

Does the college offer M.Pharm?
Yes. The current programme listing includes M.Pharm Pharmaceutics and M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, with 15 seats listed for each.

Does SGSPS Institute of Pharmacy offer D.Pharm?
Yes. The institute offers a two-year D.Pharm programme with an intake of 60 students.

What is the admission process for B.Pharm?
Admission is conducted through the applicable Maharashtra pharmacy admission and CAP process. The institute’s admission page also describes institute-level admissions for seats remaining vacant after CAP, according to applicable rules.

Is SGSPS Institute of Pharmacy PCI approved?
The institute’s official website states that it is approved and recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), along with AICTE, Government of Maharashtra and the Directorate of Technical Education.

Does the institute offer Ph.D.?
The current official programme listing does not clearly show Ph.D. as an active programme, so students should verify the latest institute/university notification before considering doctoral admission.