Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Proddatur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

One such institution is the Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, started working in 2008 as a co-educational institute. The affiliation of the institute is to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, and the programs are approved by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi. SLVIPS offers various programs in pharmaceutical sciences: 1 diploma, 1 undergraduate, 3 postgraduate, and 1 doctoral course. The institute occupies an area of 2 acres, with a total student intake of 504 students and a faculty strength of 54. SLVIPS is committed to imparting quality education in the field of pharmacy and making students succeed in their careers in the pharmaceutical industry.

The institution takes pride in its state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance the learning experience of the students. The campus has well-equipped, industry-standard laboratories that provide practical exposure in different pharmaceutical disciplines to students. A modern library stocked with an adequate number of books and journals, along with e-resources, would cater to all the academic and research needs of the students and faculty. Its IT infrastructure comprises well-equipped computer laboratories with high-speed internet connectivity and campus-wide Wi-Fi to help students connect with online resources and learning platforms. Medical Centre: For the health and wellness of its community, SLVIPS maintains a medical center staffed by professional medical personnel who extend primary healthcare services and emergency assistance.

SLVIPS offers courses spanning the pharmaceutical sector in all its comprehensiveness. The institute offers 6 full-time courses at the diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels: D.Pharma, B.Pharma, M.Pharma with Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance, and Pharm.D. All these programs add up to a total approved intake of 262, out of which B.Pharma has the highest intake of 100 seats. While the exact number of its graduates in the latest year is not given, the total enrollment at the institute equals its approved intake capacity of 504 students, meaning all the available seats are occupied.

Admission to SLVIPS is different for all courses. Admissions to the undergraduate and doctoral courses are based on eligibility and a selection process. Particularly, for admissions at the postgraduate level to M.Pharm. courses, national-level entrance exams are required, such as the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test conducted by National Board of Examinations and the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test. These examinations are usually conducted in the first half of the year, with GPAT usually conducted in January and AP PGECET conducted in May or June. Candidates who find themselves eligible for the test need to get registered for the counselling process in order to seek admission.

SLVIPS aims to provide financial assistance to students, but there is no information regarding scholarships. The quality of its education is set by the experienced and qualified faculty, which comes with a view of developing future professionals within the pharmaceutical world. Notable alumni information is not available, but the working alumni association of the institute keeps up the ties between the former students and the institution strong, therefore providing networking and building up the students at large.

Located in Kothapeta, Peddasetty Palli, Proddatur, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, SLVIPS enjoys good connectivity. The campus is located 5.2 km from the APSRTC Bus stop, 2.2 km from Proddatur Railway Station, and 47.4 km from Ka