Dr Samuel George Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Markapur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

The Dr. Samuel George Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Markapur is a private co-educational institution located at Markapur in Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India. This pharmacy-focused institute was founded in the year 2001 and offers 4 courses at the 2 degree levels. The institute is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur. The institute's campus is about 5.13 acres, with a total student intake of 280 and a faculty strength of 48. The main specialized courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are offered by the Dr. SGIPS in the field of Pharmacy with an emphasis on Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Analysis.

The institute feels proud to provide facilities for all departments for students to enhance their learning experience. Separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls have been made available on the campus so that out-station students can board in a comfortable environment. Dr. SGIPS library is an effort and a pool of knowledge with physical and electronic resources in the form of a rich collection of reference books and textbooks, along with national and international journals as a part of its digital resource repository. The institute has tried to adhere to a holistic development approach and hence made available sports facilities for many indoor and outdoor games. This is augmented by a well-equipped gym. The IT infrastructure is modern; students are well equipped with computer labs and the latest software and hardware. Extremely modern technology is accessible to the students. There are also a cafeteria, auditorium, and a medical center catering to the varied needs of the campus community. It also keeps Wi-fi connectivity for all around the campus, ensuring smooth access to the different online resources.

Dr. SGIPS offers in total only 4 courses, and every course is a full-time program undertaken. The college holds one undergraduate course, that is, B.Pharma, of 4 years duration with an intake of 100 seats. At the postgraduate level, the institution offers three specializations at M. Pharma. in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology, each for a duration of 2 years and an intake of 15 per specialization. This takes the total postgraduate intake to 45 seats. The cumulative student intake across all courses thus comes to 145, thereby adhering to the institute's commitment to maintain education of quality through class sizes that can be managed effectively.

The admission process to both B.Pharma and M.Pharma programs at Dr. Samuel George Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is based purely on merit. Although no specific dates for the examination are mentioned, students have been asked to keep an eye on the institute's official website from time to time for admission procedures and important dates. With the motto to disseminate knowledge in the field of pharmacy, this institution becomes a great option for students who want to build their career in the pharmaceutical sector. Dr. SGIPS also maintains a vibrant alumni network whereby the students and pass-outs keep connected, helping each other toward the path of better career guidance and industry exposure. The APSRTC Bus Stand is located at a distance of 1.2 km and Markapur Railway Station is at a distance of 6.5 km, which makes the campus quite commutable for the students and staff.