Post Independence, the Pharmacy profession and education have undergone a tremendous change as a provider of healthcare services in India. Currently, the pharmaceutical industry is also undergoing unprecedented changes. Kumaun University took a great initiative in 1997 to start the Pharmacy course at the undergraduate level catering to the needs of one of the remotest and most difficult hilly terrains, with a temporary setup at Chemistry PG Block at Nainital and subsequently shifted over to Bhimtal in October 2004.

1. Name of the College/Institute: KUDOPS- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumaun University

2. Vision:To produce professionals imparting authentic information and advice on medicine and management of disease, we envisage opening avenues for intelligent youth of the nascent Uttarakhand state by establishing a “centre of excellence” providing quality education with strong ethical values.

3. Mission: To optimize health of all members of society through the promotion of quality education in the field of disease management through pharmaceutical care.

4. Affiliated to Kumaun University

5. NAAC Accredation A
   Getting NIRF Ranking for three consecutive year
   2022-61
   2021-58
   2020-75
   Top 1 University in Uttarakhand in Pharmacy

6. Location: Ramleela Maidan, Bhimtal, Tallital PIN: 263136, Uttarakhand

7. Website link: https://www.kunainital.ac.in/

8. Instagram Handle: KUDOPS

9. Email: officekudops@gmail.com

10. Nearest City: Haldwani (28.5 km)

11. Nearest airport/railway station: Kathgodam, Haldwani (28.5km)

12. Courses offered:

    • Bachelor of Pharmacy – Four year graduate degree program

    • Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology) – Two year postgraduate degree program

    • Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) – Two year postgraduate degree program

    • Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) – Two year postgraduate degree program

    • Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) – Two year postgraduate degree program

    • Doctorate in Pharmacy – Ph. D program

Admission Criteria:

B.Pharm Course: Qualifying exam (Intermediate/10+2 examinations) order of merit or as otherwise determined by Kumaun University from time to time.

M. Pharm Course: Merit list is prepared on the basis of the result of B. Pharm or as otherwise determined from time to time by Kumaun University, students are admitted through counseling.

Ph.D. (Pharmacy): According to university policies, candidates for the pharmacy PhD programme will be admitted after passing an entrance exam administered by the Directorate of Research & Extension.

Major highlights and Achievements of the Department:-

1. The first educational institution in the state to launch postgraduate courses in four disciplines of pharmacy (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharm. Chemistry, Pharmacognosy)

2. The first educational institution in the state to launch a Ph. D. programme in pharmacy in order to facilitate research endeavours.

3. State Pharmacy Council, Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun, has designated the Department as a Center for Continuing Education Program.

4. All of the students have been placed successfully in MNCs or elite companies.

5. The majority of students attended reputable universities in the nation to complete their education or continue their studies.

6. Books published – 05

7. Papers published in International Journals–29, National Journals – 149

8. Research projects awarded by AICTE : 03 Funds approved Rs. 20.9 lakhs, UGC: 01 Funds approved Rs. 6.19 lakhs

9. 63 students have qualified GATE, 12 students have qualified MAT and 28 candidates have qualified GPAT till date.

All the respective information is taken from Kumaun University Official Website.

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