Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Anantapur

Name

Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Anantapur

Legal name

Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Website

https://riper.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Education

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Drug Discovery (Target ID/Validation & Hit Discovery) (HLAIALAA)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical education
• Pharmacy degree programs
• Drug testing services
• Pharmacy research
• Clinical pharmacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Anantapuramu

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The institute generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in pharmaceutical sciences.

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RIPER is a private pharmaceutical education institution offering diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral pharmacy programs (D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm, Ph.D), supported by specialized research facilities including a CDSCO-approved drug testing laboratory, DST-FIST facility, CPCSEA-approved animal house, zebrafish facility, and cell culture facility. The institute also operates the RERDS Centre for Pharmaceutical Research (CPR) and a Poison and Drug Information Centre (PDIC).

Product overview

RIPER is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of pharmacy education programs. It operates on a single-institution model with multiple academic programs ranging from diploma to doctoral levels. The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), established in 2002, serves as the foundational program. Postgraduate offerings include Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) with seven specializations (Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical Chemistry). Doctoral programs include Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) regular and post-baccalaureate tracks, as well as Ph.D. Research activities are supported through the RERDS Centre for Pharmaceutical Research (CPR) with specialized laboratory facilities including sophisticated instruments, drug testing, animal house, zebrafish facility, and cell culture facility. The institution also provides the Poison And Drug Information Centre (PDIC) as a community service.

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Products and services

• Diploma In Pharmacy (D.Pharm) A diploma-level pharmacy education program for students who have completed 10+2 with science subjects, providing foundational training in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) An undergraduate pharmacy degree program established in 2002, serving as the foundational program of RIPER, designed for 10+2 science students seeking comprehensive training in pharmaceutical sciences.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) A 5-year undergraduate plus 1-year residency clinical pharmacy doctoral program focused on patient care, clinical pharmacy practice, and healthcare team collaboration.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) Post-Baccalaureate A post-baccalaureate doctoral pharmacy program for B.Pharm graduates seeking advanced clinical pharmacy training and the Pharm.D credential.
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) A postgraduate pharmacy program offered across seven specializations: Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, designed for B.Pharm graduates seeking advanced specialization and research competency.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) A doctoral research program in pharmaceutical sciences for M.Pharm graduates and research professionals, supported by the institute's specialized research facilities and the RERDS Centre for Pharmaceutical Research (CPR).
• RERDS Centre for Pharmaceutical Research (CPR) The institute's research division providing access to a Sophisticated Instrument Laboratory, CDSCO Approved Drug Testing Laboratory, DST-FIST Facility (Level-0), CPCSEA Approved Animal House, Zebrafish Facility, and Cell Culture Facility for pharmaceutical research, testing, and consultancy.
• Poison and Drug Information Centre (PDIC) An information center providing poison- and drug-related information to healthcare professionals, students, and the community as a public service function of the institute.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves7 records

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Direct peers

• Manipal College of Pharmacy: Premier private pharmacy college offering B.Pharm, M.Pharm (multiple specializations), Pharm.D, and Ph.D. Comparable in full-stack pharmacy education portfolio and active research; stronger national brand and placement track record than RIPER.
• Bombay College of Pharmacy: Heritage Mumbai-based pharmacy college with B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. programs and a strong research culture. Comparable in academic depth and accreditations; differs in metro location and old-alumni network.
• SRM College of Pharmacy: Chennai-based pharmacy college within SRM Institute of Science and Technology, offering B.Pharm, M.Pharm (multiple specializations), Pharm.D, and Ph.D. Comparable in private-university-affiliated full-stack pharmacy education; much larger parent university.
• JSS College of Pharmacy: Well-established Indian pharmacy college offering D.Pharm through Ph.D. with multiple specializations and significant research infrastructure (incl. industry-funded projects). Directly comparable to RIPER in program breadth, regulatory accreditations, and research focus.
• Sri Ramachandra College of Pharmacy: Chennai-based pharmacy college under Sri Ramachandra Institute with Pharm.D, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. Comparable in full-stack pharmacy education and clinical pharmacy orientation; larger hospital ecosystem for Pharm.D training.
• KLE College of Pharmacy: Belgaum-based pharmacy college offering D.Pharm through Ph.D. with active research and PCI/AICTE approvals. Comparable to RIPER in tier-2 Indian private pharmacy education positioning and regional anchoring.
• Poona College of Pharmacy: Pune-based pharmacy college under PCER and Marathwada Mitra Mandal with B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, and Ph.D. Comparable in private-sector full-stack pharmacy education with significant research output.
• LM College of Pharmacy: Gujarat-based pharmacy college offering D.Pharm through Ph.D. with NAAC accreditation and active research. Comparable to RIPER in program structure and tier-2 Indian private pharmacy education positioning.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER): India's flagship network of pharmaceutical research and education institutes under the Department of Pharmaceuticals. Directly comparable in core pharmacy education and research mandate, but operates at much larger scale, scope, and brand recognition than RIPER.

Regional players

• Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Public-sector pharmacy college within Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, offering the full D.Pharm to Ph.D. stack. Comparable to RIPER by program breadth and Andhra Pradesh footprint, but competes as a public/government institution within RIPER's home state.

Market position

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Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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