H. K. College of Pharmacy

What H. K. College of Pharmacy does

H. K. College of Pharmacy (HKCP) is a private pharmacy education institution located in Jogeshwari West, Mumbai, India. Founded in 2006 by Prof. Javed Khan, former Education Minister of Maharashtra, the college operates under the Maharashtra Educational Society (MES), a non-profit parent entity, and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. HKCP offers three core academic programs — a four-year B.Pharm undergraduate degree (PCI-approved intake of 100 students per year from AY 2020-21), a two-year M.Pharm postgraduate degree, and a PhD research program — alongside certificate and short-term professional development courses.

The college holds concurrent regulatory approvals from the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra, and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and maintains ISO 9001:2008 certification. Its technology stack is modest: a WordPress-based public website, an internal E-governance platform, and the proprietary HK Knowledge Base content platform used to disseminate updated pharmaceutical sciences material. Infrastructure includes laboratories, a library, computer and language labs, a medicinal plants garden, and hospital/industry-visit arrangements with partners including KEM Hospital, IPCA Pharmaceuticals, Abhinav Health Care, Ideal Cures, and BUCHI India.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees structured per DTE and University of Mumbai guidelines, supplemented by certificate/short-term course fees and industrial training programs. Student acquisition is routed through the Maharashtra DTE centralized counseling process and University of Mumbai affiliation, with supplementary top-of-funnel marketing via Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, X, and free career guidance seminars. The college places graduates in companies including TCS, Nestle, and Advantmed, and produces recurring GPAT qualifiers and university rank holders — outcomes that feed back into admissions demand.

Name

H. K. College of Pharmacy

Legal name

Maharashtra Educational Society's H.K. College of Pharmacy

Website

https://hkcp.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

H. K. College of Pharmacy is a Mumbai-based private pharmacy education institution founded in 2006 under the Maharashtra Educational Society. It serves B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PhD students with PCI, AICTE, DTE, and UGC-approved programs affiliated with the University of Mumbai.

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Product category

Higher Education - Pharmacy

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (EDABALAU)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education programs
• Undergraduate pharmacy degree
• Postgraduate pharmaceutical studies
• Doctoral pharmaceutical research
• Pharmaceutical sciences training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PhD programs through tuition fees structured according to University of Mumbai and DTE guidelines
2. Certificate and Short-term Courses: Revenue from professional development and skill enhancement certificate programs offered by the college
3. Industrial Training Programs: Programs arranged in partnership with pharmaceutical companies for practical training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

H. K. College of Pharmacy is a private pharmacy college established in 2006, offering a four-year B.Pharm undergraduate program (PCI-approved intake of 100 students from AY 2020-21), a two-year M.Pharm postgraduate program with specializations, and a PhD doctoral research program in pharmaceutical sciences, all affiliated with the University of Mumbai and approved by PCI, AICTE, UGC, and DTE. The college supplements degree education with certificate/short-term courses, industrial training programs, and an internal HK Knowledge Base platform for updated pharmaceutical knowledge.

Product overview

H. K. College of Pharmacy is an educational institution offering a portfolio of pharmacy education programs including a B. Pharm undergraduate degree (intake capacity 100), M. Pharm postgraduate degree with specializations, and PhD doctoral research programs. All programs are approved by regulatory bodies (PCI, AICTE, UGC, DTE) and affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The institution also provides supporting infrastructure including laboratories, library services, placement assistance, and continuing education through certificate and short-term courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) Four-year undergraduate degree program in pharmacy approved by PCI, AICTE, and affiliated with University of Mumbai, with PCI-approved intake of 100 students from AY 2020-21. Designed for students with a 10+2 science background seeking industry-ready pharmacy education with campus placement opportunities.
• M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy) Two-year postgraduate degree program in pharmacy with specializations, approved by PCI and affiliated with University of Mumbai. Targeted at graduate pharmacists seeking advanced research opportunities and specialized domain knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences.
• PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral research program in pharmaceutical sciences offered in collaboration with University of Mumbai for advanced researchers and academic advancement, providing research infrastructure, expert faculty guidance, and publication support.
• Certificate and Short-term Courses Professional development and skill enhancement certificate programs offered for working professionals and students seeking additional certifications, addressing career advancement and industry-relevant skill gaps.
• Industrial Training and Internship Programs Programs arranged in partnership with pharmaceutical companies for mandatory practical training, enabling B.Pharm and M.Pharm students to undertake industrial internships at sites including Abhinav Health Care Products and IPCA Pharmaceutical.

Quantifiable outcome

• Regular GPAT qualifying students year over year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ideal CuresminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2022MOU signing for collaborative activities between HKCP and Ideal Cures in pharmaceutical research and development
• AICTEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2017AICTE signs MOUs for student internships, enabling HKCP students to undertake mandatory industrial training as part of curriculum
• IPCA Pharmaceutical IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial visit destination for pharmacy students to understand pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Abhinav Health Care Products Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry visit arranged for T.Y. B.Pharm and M.Pharm students to Wada manufacturing facility covering raw material storage, extract storage, dispensing, mixing, granulation, tablet, capsule, packaging, and quality control departments

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR): Government pharmacy institution in Delhi offering B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PhD programs. Comparable program mix and regulatory positioning but serves the NCR region, not directly competing with HKCP for the same student catchment.
• LM College of Pharmacy: Ahmedabad-based PCI-approved pharmacy college offering undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy programs. Regional peer with comparable program structure but operating in a different geography (Gujarat) than HKCP's Maharashtra focus.

Direct peers

• Poona College of Pharmacy (Bharati Vidyapeeth): PCI-approved pharmacy college in Pune offering undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy education. Comparable program portfolio and Maharashtra-based student recruitment through DTE, making it a near-substitute for HKCP applicants.
• SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy: Mumbai-based private pharmacy college offering B.Pharm and M.Pharm under Mumbai University affiliation. Direct competitor in the same geographic catchment and regulatory framework as HKCP.
• Government College of Pharmacy, Mumbai: Government-run pharmacy institution affiliated with the University of Mumbai offering B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs. Direct competitor with the advantage of government-subsidized fees, which can compress HKCP's pricing on government quota seats.
• Bombay College of Pharmacy: Mumbai-based PCI-approved pharmacy college offering B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PhD programs. Direct peer competing for the same Maharashtra student pool and faculty talent, with a longer institutional history and stronger brand in pharmaceutical research.
• AISSMS College of Pharmacy: Pune-based PCI and AICTE approved pharmacy college under Savitribai Phule Pune University. Comparable in scale and program mix (B.Pharm, M.Pharm) and competes for Maharashtra pharmacy students through the same DTE admission process.

Broad incumbents

• Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai: Premier government-funded deemed university in Mumbai with a top-ranked pharmacy department offering B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PhD. Competes for the highest-quality Maharashtra students and faculty, often setting the NIRF benchmark HKCP references.
• JSS College of Pharmacy: Multi-campus pharmacy institution under JSS Academy of Higher Education with locations in Mysuru and Ooty. Larger and more established player offering comparable degree programs plus research and industry partnership depth that exceeds HKCP's current scale.
• Manipal College of Pharmacy: Constituent college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education offering B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and PhD programs with strong industry placement. National brand that competes for top out-of-state students considering HKCP's Maharashtra-based programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HKCPharmacy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hkcposhiwara/about
• Facebookfacebook.com/HKCPharmacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h-k-college-of-pharmacy-mumbai
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkcpharmacy

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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