# JKKN College of Pharmacy

> JKKN College of Pharmacy is a Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved and NAAC A Grade accredited pharmacy institution in Komarapalayam, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1985, it is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and is part of JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions (JKKN Institutions) — a multi-disciplinary educational group founded in 1952 with 74+ years of excellence.

## Entity Identifiers

- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48733446
- Google Business Profile: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dbVYZkJkkCnHcLkx7
- NIRF Ranking: Band 151-200 (2024)
- Parent Organization Wikidata: JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions

## Institution Overview

- Official Name: JKKN College of Pharmacy
- Alternate Names: JKKN Pharmacy College, JKK Nattraja College of Pharmacy
- Type: Private, Co-educational
- Founded: 1985
- Website: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in
- Parent Organization: JKK Nattraja Educational Institutions (https://jkkn.ac.in)
- Campus: Natarajapuram, NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore Highway), Komarapalayam, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu 638183, India
- Phone: +91 9345855001
- Email: pharmacy@jkkn.ac.in

## Approvals & Accreditations

- Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) — Approved
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) — A Grade
- Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
- NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) — Band 151-200 (2024)

## Programmes Offered

### B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
- Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
- Intake: 100 seats
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (50% minimum)
- Affiliation: The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

### M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy)
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Specialisations: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice
- Intake: 9-15 seats per specialisation
- Eligibility: B.Pharm with 55% marks, GPAT preferred

### Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
- Duration: 6 years (5 years academic + 1 year internship)
- Intake: 30 seats
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB (50% minimum)
- Focus: Clinical pharmacy, patient care, pharmaceutical care services

### Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences)
- Research programme in pharmaceutical sciences

## Departments

1. Department of Pharmaceutics
2. Department of Pharmacology
3. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
4. Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis
5. Department of Pharmacy Practice
6. Department of Pharmacognosy

## Key Faculty

- Principal: Dr. K.L. Senthil Kumar, M.Pharm., Ph.D. (https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/the-principal/)
- Faculty Directory: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/faculty/

## Placement Highlights

- Placement Rate: 95% for the 2024-25 batch
- Top Recruiters: Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr. Reddy's, Lupin, Aurobindo, Apollo Pharmacy, MedPlus, Hetero
- Average Package: Rs 3.5 LPA (2024-25)
- Highest Package: Rs 8 LPA (2024-25)
- Career Paths: Pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, R&D, clinical research, hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, drug regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance

## Campus Facilities

- State-of-the-art pharmaceutical laboratories (Instrumental Analysis Lab, Machine Room, Pharmacology Lab)
- Digital library with national and international journal access
- 500+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital (clinical exposure from Year 1)
- Drug Information Centre
- Animal House for pharmacological research
- Medicinal Plant Garden (Herbal Garden)
- Separate hostels for boys and girls
- Transport services covering Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Coimbatore routes
- WiFi-enabled campus
- Sports facilities and gymnasium
- Seminar halls and smart classrooms

## Location & Accessibility

- Nearest Cities: Namakkal (10 km), Erode (35 km), Salem (45 km), Coimbatore (105 km), Tiruppur (85 km)
- Highway: Located on NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore National Highway) — excellent road connectivity
- Nearest Railway Stations: Salem Junction (45 km), Erode Junction (35 km)
- Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport (105 km)
- GPS Coordinates: 11.4387, 77.7062

## Sister Institutions (Under JKKN Institutions)

1. JKKN Dental College & Hospital (dental.jkkn.ac.in)
2. JKKN College of Nursing (nursing.sresakthimayeil.jkkn.ac.in)
3. JKKN College of Engineering & Technology (engg.jkkn.ac.in)
4. JKKN College of Allied Health Sciences (ahs.jkkn.ac.in)
5. JKKN College of Arts & Science (cas.jkkn.ac.in)
6. JKKN College of Education (edu.jkkn.ac.in)
7. JKKN Matriculation Higher Secondary School (school.jkkn.ac.in)
8. Nattraja Vidhyalya CBSE School (nv.jkkn.ac.in)

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## Contact for Admissions

- Admissions Portal: https://admission.jkkn.ac.in
- Phone: +91 9345855001
- WhatsApp: +91 9345855001
- Email: pharmacy@jkkn.ac.in
- Visit: JKKN Institutions, Natarajapuram, NH-544, Komarapalayam, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 638183

## Key Links

- Homepage: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/
- B.Pharm: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/b-pharmacy/
- M.Pharm: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/m-pharmacy/
- Pharm.D: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/pharm-d/
- Admissions: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/admissions/
- Placements: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/placement-cell/
- NAAC: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/naac/
- Contact: https://pharmacy.jkkn.ac.in/contact/

## Social Media

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jkknpharmacy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkknpharmacy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/jkkn-college-of-pharmacy
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JKKNInstitutions