APC Anand Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Anand Pharmacy College (APC), is a well-known institution situated in Anand, Gujarat. The college has several undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in pharmacy. APC's admission process is tailored to choose meritorious students through a combination of national-level entrance tests and state-level admissions.

The process of admission to APC is mostly handled by the Joint Admission Committee for Professional Courses (JACPC), which is formed by the Government of Gujarat. Admissions to undergraduate courses are made on the basis of the test held by JACPC. Admissions to postgraduate courses take into account either the valid GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) scores or the Common Entrance Test (CET) held by JACPC.

The APC academic year normally starts in August-September, with the application process commencing a few months earlier. It is recommended that applicants visit the official APC site and the JACPC portal for exact dates and deadlines as they can change from one program to another or from one year to another.

Application Process

Anand Pharmacy College application is different for every course:

For B.Pharma:

1. Apply for JACPC exam.
2. Complete the application form on the JACPC portal.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Attend the JACPC examination.
5. If eligible, undergo the JACPC counseling procedure.
6. If a seat is allocated in APC, join the college for document verification and admission procedure.

For M.Pharma:

1. Attend GPAT or enroll for the JACPC CET.
2. Complete the application form on the JACPC portal.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. If using GPAT scores, submit the scorecard during the application process.
5. If taking the CET, appear for the examination.
6. Participate in the JACPC counseling process.
7. If allotted a seat, complete the admission process at APC.

For Pharm.D:

1. Register for the admission process through Gujarat Technological University (GTU).
2. Fill out the application form on the GTU portal.
3. Pay the required application fee.
4. Attend the admission process according to GTU regulations.
5. In case of selection, report to APC for document verification and admission.

For Ph.D Pharmacy:

1. Visit the APC website for Ph.D admission notifications.
2. Fill in the application form with necessary documents.
3. Deposit the application fee.
4. Attend the entrance test and/or interview as notified by the institute.
5. In case of selection, finalize the admission formalities at APC.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Pharma: The B.Pharma course at APC has an intake of 100 seats. Admission is through the JACPC examination. Candidates with 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology are eligible to apply. The selection is strictly merit-based, as per JACPC guidelines.

M.Pharma: APC conducts M.Pharma courses in some specializations, such as Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Pharmacy, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance. There are 15 seats available in each of these specializations. Admissions are made according to valid scores in GPAT or the JACPC conducting CET. Admission requires a degree in B.Pharma.

Pharm.D: Intake for Pharm.D at APC is 30 seats. GTU conducts the admission process. The candidates need to have a 10+2 degree in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.

Ph.D Pharmacy: APC is also offering the Ph.D courses in Pharmacy. Though no clear admission information is given, interested candidates usually possess a master's degree in Pharmacy or a allied field. Admissions can require an entrance examination and/or personal interview by the institute.

Documents required for admission usually are:

• 12th and 10th mark sheets and certificates
• Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate (for PG and Ph.D. candidates)
• Valid GPAT scorecard (for M.Pharma candidates, if applicable)
• Admit card and result of entrance exam
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Migration certificate
• Character certificate
• Recent passport-size photographs