Welcome to Al Shifa College of Pharmacy

Established in 2002 in the serene village of Kizhattur, Malappuram District, Perinthalmanna, Kerala, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy began its journey with a B.Pharm course. Today, we proudly offer Pharm.D, Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate), M.Pharm in eight branches, and D.Pharm under the visionary leadership of Dr. P. Unneen, Managing Trustee of Shifa Medicare Trust. Our college is nestled within a lush 55-acre campus, providing a tranquil environment conducive to focused education.

Accreditation and Growth: Al Shifa College of Pharmacy stands as a beacon of quality education, being the first college in the Malabar region of Kerala to receive ISO 9001:2008 certification. Our B.Pharm course holds the distinction of being accredited by the National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi, making us the youngest college in Kerala to achieve this status. Additionally, the institution is accredited with NAAC, UGC 2(F), and KUHS QAS A+ status.

Rankings and Achievements: Since 2017, we have consistently been ranked first in Kerala under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), and we have been placed between 51 and 75 at the national level. This reflects our robust infrastructure, strong faculty, active research programs, and dynamic co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Research and Grants: Our dedicated faculty have secured grants totaling 80 lakhs since the college’s inception. We boast over 400 published research papers, 15 book chapters, and five authored books. An exclusive research lab for postgraduate students underscores our commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences. The institution is a recognized research center under KUHS and holds seven patents.

Facilities and Campus: Our expansive campus is among the largest in South India and one of the top three in India. We offer over 20 laboratories, a language lab, two seminar halls, a 1000-seat auditorium cum indoor stadium, a 250-seat auditorium, and exclusive R&D labs. These facilities significantly exceed statutory requirements, providing our students with unparalleled resources. Separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls are available on campus, with the girls’ hostel being partially air-conditioned.

Faculty Excellence: Our faculty members are encouraged and supported to pursue PhDs and engage in research projects. With the highest number of PhD-qualified faculty, our college surpasses statutory body requirements. We also support our faculty in attending seminars and presenting research papers, recognizing their achievements and contributions.

Student Support and Placements: We offer a fee waiver scheme where top-ranked students receive a 50% scholarship in tuition fees for the subsequent year, extending to final-year students who join our postgraduate programs. Our training and placement cell ensures that nearly 50% of our students secure positions in reputed organizations annually.

Collaborations and MoUs: We have signed MoUs with AIMST University, Malaysia, and maintain partnerships with leading institutions such as KIMS Al Shifa Hospital (P) Ltd. and M/s. Chethana Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. Additionally, we collaborate with Saveetha University, Chennai, for student exchanges and research. Our international ties include Albany College of Pharmacy, USA; National University of Oman; Quest International University, Malaysia; AIMST University, Malaysia; and Sherman School of Pharmacy, Canada. The institution is associated with many pharmaceutical industries and has industrial collaborations with Labindus, Sance Laboratories, Vaidyaratnam Oushadashala Research Center, etc.

Commitment to Excellence: At Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing outstanding education and practical training in the pharmacy field. We offer ample opportunities for students to express their literary, creative, artistic, and athletic talents. Our interaction with alumni continues to uplift our professional activities, ensuring our students are well-educated, well-trained, and responsible citizens.

We welcome all students and wish them a pleasant and enriching stay during their time at Al Shifa College of Pharmacy.

Sincerely,

Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Chandrasekhar
Principal

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