NAAC Accredited Grade B++ | PCI Approved | Affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University
Admission Codes 2026-27  |  EAMCET / B.Pharm / Pharm.D / M.Pharm Code: HICP  |  GPAT / PGECET Code: HICP1
Departments

Pharmacognosy

Natural products, phytochemistry and herbal drug technology.

Pharmacognosy

Vision

Fostering excellence in the study of plant-based compounds to unravel their therapeutic potential, driving advancements in natural healthcare and drug discovery.

Mission

Our mission is to educate and inspire students in the fields of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, conduct cutting-edge research to unlock the healing power of plants, and contribute to the development of evidence-based herbal medicines and sustainable healthcare solutions for the betterment of society.

About the Department

Pharmacognosy is the science of bioactive natural substances found in plants, animals, microbes and minerals. Researchers in this field investigate natural compounds, new therapeutic agents and also medicinal plants that include the subjects of botany, chemistry, and pharmacology.

Department of Pharmacognosy is dedicated to the training of outstanding scientists in the natural product sciences and aims to contribute to the multidisciplinary drug research and development from natural products, using the rich flora of Andhra Pradesh, India. Currently, the department has a complement of 3 faculty members including 1 Professor, 1 Associate Professor and 1 Assistant Professor and also 2 laboratory staff.

The teaching and research facilities in the department include standard laboratories with relevant equipment's as per PCI regulations. This department has a great diversity of research areas available to trainees including phytochemistry, bio-assay, Phytopharmacology etc.

Subjects Covered

B.Pharmacy

Pharm.D

D.Pharmacy

Department Activities

Faculty

Dr. U. Neeraja Kamakshi

Dr. U. Neeraja Kamakshi

Professor & HOD

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Mrs. S.P.K.N.V.L. Sarala

Mrs. S.P.K.N.V.L. Sarala

Assistant Professor

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