Ankerite College of Pharmacy, Lucknow: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Ankerite College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, was established in the year 2019, which is a new entity among the pharmaceutical education scenario in Uttar Pradesh. This affiliated college at Sausir Khera, Vill-Parvar Purab, Post-Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, is affiliated with and approved by All India Council for Technical Education. The institute offers two full-time programs in pharmacy: a 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy, D.Pharma, and a 4-year undergraduate degree course, Bachelor of Pharmacy, B.Pharma. Both courses have an approved intake capacity of 60 students. While specific ranking data is not available due to its recent establishment, Ankerite College of Pharmacy is working steadily toward building its reputation in pharmaceutical education. 

The college has various facilities, from which one is the Ankerite Library, one of the biggest in Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. It consists of approximately 10,000 books, with sitting accommodation for about 100 students. There are subscriptions for 15 journals, 10 periodicals, and 6 newspapers to help students avail rich resources for their academic and general knowledge. The college has well-maintained, fully equipped modern laboratories that include a machine room, central instrument room, Pharma analysis lab, and many more specialized labs related to different aspects of pharmaceutical studies. Besides these, a fully air-conditioned IT infrastructure helps the students stay in touch with the latest trends in information technology. 

It is currently offering two courses to students in the field of pharmacy. The D. Pharma runs for 2 years, while the B. Pharma stretches to 4 years. Both the courses are full-time with approved intake of 60 each. Thus, there will be a total of 120 seats for these two courses. The courses are designed in a way that at the end of the course(s), the students shall be equipped with complete knowledge and practical exposure in pharmaceutical sciences, which enable them to find placement in different sectors of the pharmacy industry.

The admission process at Ankerite College of Pharmacy is designed to be easy and hassle-free for the aspiring student of pharmacy. Although specific admission dates and details of exams taken are not mentioned here, prospective students are invited to keep watching the website of the college (http://pharmacy.ankeritegroup.com/) from time to time for updates regarding how to apply and closing dates. Probably, the college insists on good academic performance in relevant subjects but may conduct its independent admission test or accept scores taken in recognized exams as a means of entry into the study of pharmacy. Further information with respect to the admission process, eligibility criteria, and important dates may be obtained directly from the college at below-mentioned contact nos: 07570006545, 08400700188 and email: ankeritecp@gmail.com. Ankerite College of Pharmacy is committed to providing an appropriate environment for pharmaceutical education. 

These facilities on campus include a cafeteria that serves all types of food at reasonable prices, a gym house with all the necessary equipment to keep one physically fit, medical facilities with a medical officer who can help in times of any health emergency, and separate hostels for boys and girls that greatly enhance the total academic ambience. Being a young institution, much importance is given at Ankerite College of Pharmacy to building a strong foundation in the area of pharmacy education and preparing students for successful careers in the pharmaceutical industry.