The Vinayaka Mission’s College of Pharmacy (VMCP), Salem, established in the year 1982 is the pioneer institution of the Thirumuruga Kirupananda Variyar Thavathiru Sundara Swamigal (TKVTSS) Medical Educational and Charitable Trust. It plays a vital role in the field of Pharmacy education and caters to the needs of society by meeting the ever-increasing demand for pharmacists in India and abroad. The college that started with the Diploma in Pharmacy program now also offers B.Pharm (from 1993), M.Pharm (from 2003) in 7 specializations, Pharm.D, Pharm.D (PB) (from 2009) and the Doctoral Program in Pharmacy (from 2004). The college is a constituent college of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation Deemed to be University, Salem and is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. Several hundreds of students have graduated from the college successfully and are practicing the profession of Pharmacy across the globe and serving the community at large. The college has its own, independent, multi-storeyed, well-designed building located at the scenic foothills of Yercaud (a hill resort) with excellent infrastructural facilities including classrooms, laboratories, library and an auditorium. The departments are well-equipped with modern and sophisticated equipment.
Candidate must have passed in 10+2/ H.Sc/ CBSE Examinations or its equivalent. Must have the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or (Botany & Zoology) or Mathematics and English individually and must have obtained marks as per the Pharmacy Council Norms and Regulations.
Must have passed the Competitive Entrance Examinations conducted by the University
Boys Hostel Hostel accommodation is available for boys for 200 students. The hostel is located in a serene place conducive to learning. Well-ventilated rooms furnished with a cot, table and chair, a common TV room, phone facilities, and recreation facilities are available for the students. A common mess is provided for boys in the hostel premises. Delectable vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is served under the supervision of a qualified dietician.
Girls Hostel Hostel accommodation is available for girls 200 students. The hostel is located in a serene place conducive to learning. Well-ventilated rooms furnished with a cot, table and chair, a common TV room, phone facilities and recreation facilities are available for the students. A common mess is provided for girls in the hostel premises. Delectable vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is served under the supervision of a qualified dietician.
Library A full-fledged library working from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm with more than 1239 titles and 5568 volumes of books. Approximately 200 volumes and 100 titles are added every year. A hard copy of 49 national and 12 international journals and 106 national and international E-journals are subscribed.
Sports Playgrounds with well-maintained courts for basketball, volleyball, and shuttle are available on the campus. A qualified Physical Education Director has been appointed to tap the budding sports talent in the student community.
Cafeteria Canteen facilities and refreshment stalls are available for the benefit of students.
Auditorium The auditorium is highly modern with a seating capacity of 300 people for conducting seminars and meetings. The auditorium is a highly extravagant one with a seating capacity of 300 people for conducting seminars and meetings.
Medical/Hospital The Star Allied Health Insurance Scheme has been implemented for the staff and students to provide free medical treatment in various corporate hospitals.
Wifi The college has a wifi facility for the students and staff.
IT Infrastructure A well-designed computer lab with internet and Wi-fi facilities are available in the campus. Free internet facility and other modern communication technologies are provided to students and staff members.
Transport A college bus is available to provide transport for the students and staff.
Laboratories The college has a departmental based laboratories facility for the students.