NCOPS houses a well-equipped pilot-scale plant that bridges formulation research with industrial-scale production.
- Equipped with modern and advanced equipment such as an Automated Tablet Compression Machine, Fluidized Bed Dryer, High-Speed Homogenizer and the Shakti Multi-Drive System with attachments like a Planetary Mixer, Double Cone Blender, Colloid Mill and Liquid Filling Machine. These facilities provide students with experiential learning opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing and formulation.
- Furthermore, it provides analytical training using sophisticated instruments such as HPLC, UV Spectrophotometer, Lami Viscometer, USP Dissolution Apparatus and Stability Chambers. This exposure enables students to develop analytical expertise in line with pharmaceutical industry requirements.
NCOPS has established a Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals approved animal house facility, enabling extensive preclinical studies such as in vivo and ex vivo experiments. The facility is supported by advanced equipment, including ELISA readers, passive avoidance apparatus, high-speed ultracentrifuges, automated biochemical analyzers, auto analyzers, spectrophotometers, data acquisition systems, behavior analyzers and incubators.
All instruments are calibrated, enabling Good Laboratory Practice standards compliant in vivo and ex vivo research. These facilities collectively support rigorous research, credible and reproducible outcomes and provide comprehensive training for students.
The Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) serves as a center for advanced research, skill development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Equipped with advanced research facilities such as spectrofluorometer, dissolved oxygen meter, probe sonicator, luminometer and nanoparticle formulation systems, it enables high impact research in the field of drug discovery and delivery. CIF promotes hands-on training for students and faculty, supports joint research proposals and facilitates cutting-edge studies in nanotechnology, environmental science and biotechnology.
The herbal garden with over 80 medicinal plant species provides students with hands-on learning in plant identification and crude drug study, bridging theory with practical outcomes. It enriches practical skills and fosters awareness of medicinal plant conservation.
The pharmacy museum provides a walk-through experience with detailed pictorial displays, educational models and patient information leaflets. These resources help students visually understand the history and evolution of pharmacy, important pharmaceutical regulations and patient care practices. It also exhibits various dosage formulations, cosmetics, medical devices, crude drugs and specimens, offering students a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical science and its practical applications.
NCOPS has an active Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), recognized with a prestigious 3-Star Rating by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), Government of India. The IIC at NCOPS plays a vital role in promoting a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the campus. Through workshops, hackathons and expert mentorship, students turn ideas into real solutions. Our students competed in various prestigious platforms and received the awards at Manipal Hackathon, KRUPACON, RIPER Innovation expo and MSME Hackathon.
Among the two outgoing batches of B.Pharm, Significant Number (4) of our students have qualified in the GPAT examination with All India ranks. NCOPS Provides Special training, including classes and mock tests, from the very beginning of the B.Pharm course to help students achieve this success. The institute has also collaborated with reputed GPAT training centers such as GDC and Pharma Sapience to further strengthen student preparation.
Students gained the opportunity to learn and explore various real-world problems through exposureship and internships at different companies and hospitals. B.Pharm students are sent to industries in the 3rd year, helping them connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience.
- Auxochromofours Solutions Pvt. Ltd
- Poornayu Research Labs
- Steriscience Specialties Pvt. Ltd
- Manipal Natural Extracts Pvt. Ltd
- Cymbio Pharma Pvt. Ltd
- Embiotic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd
- Ce-Chem Pharma Pvt. Ltd
- Senses Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd
- Cytecare Cancer Hospital
- Kaveri Hospital
NCOPS Collaborates with industry experts and leaders from companies and research institutes to enhance student learning and research quality. These collaborations provide valuable professional exposure, skill development and opportunities for researchers to strengthen their scientific knowledge, experimental expertise and scientific writing abilities.
- Dr. Neeraj Kumar Patel, Chief Scientific Officer, Bombay Hemp Company Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.
- Dr. Ramesh A R, Director, Flow CHEM Pvt. Ltd.
- Dr. G. Jagadeesh, Formerly Senior Expert Pharmacologist under Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, US FDA.
- Dr. Balakumar Pitachi, Professor and Director of Research training and Publications, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Tanjore.
- Dr. Srinivasa Raju Datla, Senior Pharmacologist, Office of New Drugs, CDER, FDA, USA.
- Dr. Jayadev S Patil, Asst. Vice President FR&D Arizest Pharma Private Limited, Bengaluru.
- Mr. S Nawaz Ahammed, Area Sales Manager, SUN Pharma Laboratories Limited, Bengaluru.
- Manoj Kumar Yadava, Vibe coder, AI Generalist, Pharmacist, Medical Writer, Digital Strategist and Trainer.
NCOPS has established international collaborations with reputed academic institutions. These partnerships enhance global exposure, academic exchange along with research opportunities for students and faculty.
- Marshal University
- Wellcare Pharmacy
- University of Texas
- University of California
Faculty at NCOPS have received multiple research grants from prestigious funding agencies such as RGUHS, KSPC, fostering a strong culture of in depth learning and solving scientific problems. The students are actively engaged in collaborative projects with reputed institutions including Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru , JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru and Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Bengaluru, further strengthening the research environment. Strategic partnerships with Neuberg Anand Diagnostics, Cytecare Hospital, Aveksha Hospital and Bombay Hemp Company, provide valuable clinical, research and industry exposure enhancing translational outcomes and real-world impact.
NCOPS has established strong collaborations with industry and hospitals to enhance learning, improve the quality and standards of research projects, and provide overall professional exposure. Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the companies listed below play an integral role in the training and skill development of NCOPS students.
- Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd.
- Medoc Life Pvt. Ltd.
- Flowchem Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
- Cytecare Hospitals
- Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd.
- Bombay Hemp Company
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms
- Neuberg Anand Diagnostics
- FRLHT-TDU
- Aveksha Hospital
The Placement supports students in securing employment opportunities while also focusing on overall personality development and communication skills. Training sessions are conducted by reputed organizations such as Empsis solutions global, English Roots and Magic Bus, which help students enhance their speaking abilities, resume-building skills, and overall professional confidence.
In addition to personality development, students are provided exposure to various value-added programs that enhance their knowledge and awareness of current developments in the dynamic pharmaceutical field. These include specialized sessions on Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research by Clini launch Research Institute and Intellectual Property Rights by Prof. Dr. Umesh Banakar. These experiences significantly improve the employability of students, making them highly preferred by leading pharmaceutical companies and research organizations. Several reputed companies have offered training and placement support, recognizing the consistent performance and professional growth of the students.
Companies offered training and placement support to students :
- Medreich Ltd
- Micro Labs Ltd
- Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd
- BioExtract Pvt. Ltd
- Star Hi Herbs Pvt. Ltd
- Atrimed Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
- Omega Healthcare Management Services Pvt. Ltd
- Medoc Life Pvt. Ltd
- Medtronic
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals
- Viatris (formerly Mylan)
- Cortis Medtech Pvt. Ltd
In Karnataka, only two pharmacy colleges have Jan Aushadhi Kendras, and NCOPS is one among them. NCOPS has established international collaborations with reputed academic institutions. These partnerships enhance global exposure, academic exchange and provide expanded research opportunities for students and faculty.
