Safa College of Pharmacy, B. Thandrapadu

Safa College of Pharmacy, Kurnool (Established-2004): Among the premier institutions in pharmaceutical education in Andhra Pradesh, this affiliated college is located at B. Thandrapadu, Kurnool. It is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. The campus area is 3. 57 acres with a strength of 83 students; its pharmacy programmes cover a wide array of programmes.

The institution boasts of a faculty of 24 members, to provide a favorable student-to-teacher ratio. Aspiring to provide pharmaceutical education, the institution offers four courses across two degree levels by catering to both under and post-graduate aspirants in the field of study related to pharmacy.

Safa College of Pharmacy, boasts of offering a comprehensive set of facilities, improving the learning experience of the students. The library has been housed in a big building in a hall all of its own and holds a large number of books, national journals, and periodicals in different scientific and technical subjects.

To assure practical exposure to the concepts learned, the college has a complete, fully equipped laboratory facility in each department. There is an auditorium with seats for 500 people, especially constructed for scientific seminars and other functions. Safa College of Pharmacy has a health centre in the institution with first aid facilities to look into its students' welfare.

In addition, there are sports facilities within the college grounds to encourage physical activities and promote students leading a balanced lifestyle. Other facilities within this institution include a cafeteria, parking lots, and transport facilities for the students as well as staff within the college compound for further convenience.

Safa College of Pharmacy operates four courses in total, and each is a full-time course. It possesses an undergraduate programme, B. Pharma and three postgraduate courses, M. Pharma in Pharmaceutical Analysis , Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology. The total intake in all four courses of the institution amounts to 72 seats.

The admission at Safa College of Pharmacy is primarily based on Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test ( AP EAMCET ). The college has a concrete policy for structured admissions to B. Pharma; 75% of the available seats are under convener quota (A category), and 25% are under management quota (B category).

This system guarantees that both minority and non-minority communities are given a fair share of chances. The Safa College of Pharmacy has a Training and Placement Cell, and there is an ongoing relationship with recruiting companies. It assists the outgoing students who are seeking employment in the organisations in which they work out industrial training.