Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Pharmacy
Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Pune (abbreviated MMCOP) is a pharmacy education and research institution in Thergaon, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Established in 2006, the college is managed by the Marathwada Mitra Mandal trust and offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and doctoral programmes in pharmaceutical sciences. It is permanently affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University and approved by statutory regulatory bodies in India.
History
Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Pharmacy was established in 2006 by the Marathwada Mitra Mandal trust to provide professional education and training in pharmaceutical sciences. Since its formation, the college has broadened its academic offerings and infrastructure to support teaching, research, innovation and industry engagement in pharmacy education.
Campus and facilities
MMCOP’s campus is located in Thergaon, Kalewadi, Pune, and includes academic buildings, laboratories, research facilities, a central library, and student amenities. The infrastructure supports curricular instruction, practical training and student activities.
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Academic programmes
Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Pharmacy offers the following full-time programmes:
- Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) – two-year diploma programme.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) – four-year undergraduate degree.
- Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) – postgraduate programmes in multiple specialisations.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) – professional doctoral programme.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) – research-based doctoral programme.
All programmes are governed by academic regulations and examination systems prescribed by Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Accreditation and recognition
MMCOP holds permanent affiliation with Savitribai Phule Pune University. The college is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and recognised by the Government of Maharashtra.
The institution has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ grade and has been included in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) under the Pharmacy category since 2020.
MMCOP is rated 3.5 stars by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and has been recognised as a startup institute by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Reports also note institutional awards including recognition for industry linkage and excellence by professional bodies.
Research and industry interaction
MMCOP promotes research activities among faculty members and students and supports research projects, workshops, seminars and industry linkages to enhance practical exposure and innovation in pharmaceutical science fields.
Training and placements
Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Pharmacy operates a placement cell that coordinates internships, industrial training and campus recruitment opportunities for students. The placement cell works with pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organisations to facilitate job offers, industry internships and career guidance for final-year students. Top recruiters visiting the campus include pharmaceutical and healthcare firms that hire graduates for roles in pharmaceutical production, quality assurance, clinical services and related areas.