Student, Support and Progression
LMCP enjoys excellent goodwill as a prime institute of pharmaceutical education and research resulting from the achievements and contributions of its alumni nationally and globally. This is also a matter of responsibility for the institute to keep up the pace. The Institute believes in the holistic integral development of the students and provides ample opportunity for the students to participate in extra- and co-curricular events organized in-house or outside at the State and National levels.
Students’ safety and wellbeing is the first priority that is ensured by the effective functioning of student support committees like anti-ragging, grievance Redressal, etc. Mentoring for competitive exams like GPAT, NIPER-JEE, has carved a niche position for the Institute as exemplified by the success of LMCPians. The National topper of GPAT 2019 is an LMCPian. Other skill developments and enhancement activities include career counselling, soft skill training, personal counselling, Yoga training, etc. Visit to industries, CROs and health settings impart practical dimension to students learning. Placement cell functions effectively by arranging for campus interviews and keeping live contacts with the industry.
A number of sports and cultural events are conducted during the week-long celebration, PARTYCLES. The Institute plays a major role in conducting Tech-fest organized by GTU. Various social, professional and nation-building activities to inculcate ethical and patriotic values among students are organized periodically. A number of scholarship schemes from Government and non-Government sources are facilitated for the welfare of indigent students. Scholarships awarded to students amount to > 1 Crore during the assessment period. Students’ involvement in several activities at varying levels is encouraged and practiced.
A registered Alumni association under the aegis of LMCP Alumni Association and Research Society (LAARS) has kept the connection between the generations of Alumni and the alumni–in–the–making alive with assistance in financial and other means such as placements, training and collaborative projects, expert talks, panel discussions, etc. The Ramanbhai Patel Postgraduate Centre is developed through the assistance extended by Shri Pankajbhai Patel, Chairman, Cadila Healthcare to the tune of Rs. 8.5 Crores. Alumni contributions for the development of the institute amount to about Rs. 12 Crores.