ABOUT KALINGA UNIVERSITY

Kalinga University, Raipur has emerged as a centre of excellence of higher education in Central India. Strategically located in the Smart City of New Raipur, this University has started carving a niche for itself in the education domain and is rising as a shining star on the horizon of quality education.

About Raipur - Raipur is the Capital of Chhattisgarh and New Raipur is the New Capital of CG in the making. New Raipur is the fourth planned city of India with wide roads and miles of greenery and is pollution free . It is the first integrated and smart city of the country. A cosmopolitan city which is also the hub of higher education hosts IIM, IIT, IIIT, National Law University, CIPET, NIT and AllMS. In addition it also hosts most National and International Brands of Food and Retail Outlets.

Establishment - Established in 2013, this University has been able to win the confidence of over 7000 students. Meritorious students from all over the country and various foreign countries like Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe etc. have chosen this University for their education and career

Schools of Excellence - A centre for Doctoral Research Programmes in various fields. Currently the University is serving the student community through various schools offering UG and PG programs namely Arts & Humanities, Biotechnology, Commerce & Management, Design, Engineering, Fashion Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Library Science, Pharmacy, Science, Yoga

Academics and Faculty - All schools are headed by senior professors having excellent academic credentials and experience of teaching, publications and research. They are ably supported by the well qualified faculty members who come from top educational institutions and the Industry. Students also get an opportunity to learn from a distinguished panel of experts drawn from various industries, who regularly come for guest lectures.

Infrastructure - Kalinga boasts of World Class Infrastructure and student facilities with student centric approach. Highest attention is paid to hands on learning approach and students are encouraged to come up with innovative ideas for projects and practicals. The University has more than 75 laboratories and workshops, all well equipped with the latest, state of the art apparatus and tools. Special emphasis is given to the development of communication skills through the language lab. More than 1000 computers are available for the use of the students.

The Library has a collection of over 80,000 books and also offers digital content through membership of DELNET, National Digital Library and NPTEL. Various magazines and journals are available for the use of the faculty and students. Infrastructure consists of Student Hostel facilities, Green Acres, Canteen, Food Mess, Gymnasium, Fully Wi-Fi Campus, ATM, Mini Market, Student hangout Areas, Sports Complex, Recreation Halls with Indoor Games and Music and recreation activities.

Industry Orientation and Leadership - Industry interaction is an integral part of the curriculum and industrial visits, internships on live projects and mentoring by the Industry leaders are regular features. The University has developed excellent connections with the top Industries of the region by taking memberships of leading industrial associations like Confederation of Indian Industries, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indian Importers Chamber of Commerce and Industry etc. The University has an active chapter of Young Indians in which students get an opportunity to interact extensively with the Industry leaders and attend various corporate seminars and events.

Life Changing Experience - Kalinga is a Life Changing Experience where the focus is on over all development of students . NCC, NSS and various other clubs and societies offer opportunities to students to showcase their talent and learn under the guidance of experts. Music, Dance and Martial Arts trainers are available for the students. Coaches of different games and sports like Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Athletics are also available for sharpening the skills of the students.

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

Our mission as Faculty of Pharmacy of Kalinga University is to raise qualified pharmacists and scientists, who have conceived principles and ethical concept of pharmacy profession, have owned top-level international fit out that can serve as first-step health advisor in community health, and have earned property of pursuing the latest scientific and technological progresses in this profession. To contribute to the scientific research in our scope at universal and regional levels. To use the obtained knowledge for benefit of the community through pharmacy professional service. To become the best and most respected Faculty of Pharmacy in our region under the roof of a faculty which is able to pass on knowledge necessary for obtaining employment in international drug industry and the other branches of this profession.

Our vision is to grow excellent individuals, who are appropriate with universal criteria of pharmacy profession, respectful to his/her job, conscientious, helpful to society, owning analytical thinking, inclined to teamwork, and who have earned internationally toplevel education and instruction in the scope of pharmaceutical sciences, as well as to serve to exact science and community health. The faculty has student laboratories equipped with the latest technological and educational infrastructure necessary for pharmaceutical sciences.

PHARMACY STREAM

The vast majority of pharmacy graduates work as pharmacists in large retail chains or independent pharmacies but there are other job options available within academia, regulatory bodies and the pharmaceutical industry. Studying pharmacy enables you to develop skills specific to the role including:

• Knowledge of facts and theories relating to the design and manufacture of medicines
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients & other healthcare professionals
• Production of pharmacy-specific scientific documentation
• Operation of pharmaceutical instrumentation
• Knowledge of the law and ethical concerns relating to the supply of medicines
• Analysis of medicines

You also develop a broad range of skills that are attractive to employers in other sectors as well. These include:

• Interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Numeracy and computation
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think clearly and methodically Time management and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness.

After completing pharmacy, a student is well prepared to sustain as an employee or as an entrepreneur. Pharmacy degree can boost your career prospects, and in many industries having a pharmacy degree will give you the edge over competition. On the other hand, if the student chooses to start his/her own business, he/she can run it successfully and professionally.

PROGRAMS & ELIGIBILITY

CAREER OPTIONS

Some Employment Options in Pharmacy are: