East Point College of Pharmacy was established in the year 2004 by M. G. Charitable Trust Bangalore. The College is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore and Drugs Control Department, Bangalore. The College offers D. Pharm., B. Pharm., M. Pharm., and Pharm. D., Programs. The programs are approved by PCI and Govt of Karnataka. There are 101 students studying D. Pharm., 324 studying B. Pharm., 172 studying Pharm. D., and 27 students doing their M. Pharm., program. There are 46 members of faculty involved in Teaching and Research. A 20% among the faculty have PhD qualification. Students of B. Pharm., have been securing ranks in University Examinations. During 2018, a student of B. Pharm., secured 7th Rank in the examination conducted by RGUHS and for previous years also such evidences are there. A minimum of 10 papers are being published annually in reputed Journals by the faculty members and PG students. Almost all students get placements at the end of the program in companies like Cipla, Dr. Reddys, Meadow Pharm and Green Chem etc. A few students pursue higher education abroad.
The College has sufficient class rooms, laboratories and Library to run the classes. There are more than 15 well equipped advanced laboratories in the college to train students. College has created a computer Lab to train students on simulations and have procured a number of softwares like Lexicomp. College has an excellent Museum with anatomical models and physiological organs. There is a very big animal house with rat, mice and rabbit.
The library has more than 10000 books and subscribed 17 national and international journals. College encourages faculty members to attend seminar, conferences organised by other Colleges and industries. Also, faculty have been given the freedom to organise seminars, conferences and faculty development programs annually. Every year at least 5-6 seminars/conferences/FDP are being conducted. A separate seminar hall is available within the college for organising seminars and conferences.
The College has entered into MoU with a number of Pharmaceutical Industries. On Campus, a 750 bedded
East Point hospital is located. Students are provided with the opportunity do their internship and training at this hospital. Students are trained to operate the Pharmacy section of the hospital. Almost all students undergo internship in well-known Pharma companies in and around Bangalore. Since the College is located on a multi college campus, students have opportunities to interact with students of engineering, medical, nursing, management, commerce and Science. Students have transport, hostel and sports facilities. There are more than 15 students clubs for students to participate in various activities and experience.
The College organizes Freshers Day, Pharmacy Week and Farewell day, Teacher’s Day and College Day in addition to Cultural Day and Sports Day for the benefit of students. East Point College of Pharmacy also offers a two year Diploma Program in Pharmacy with an intake of 60. The College is located in the eastern part of Bangalore at Bidarahalli, Virgo Nagar Post, off old Madras Road.
The East Point College of Pharmacy aspires to be a globally acclaimed institution, recognized for excellence in pharmaceutical education, research and nurturing students for holistic development.
M1 - Create pharmacy graduates through quality education.
M2 - Promote innovation, creativity, and excellence in teaching, learning, and research.
M3 - Inspire integrity, teamwork, critical thinking, personal development, and ethics in students and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
M4 - Serve the healthcare, technological, scientific, and economic needs of then society.
