Dr. V. Uma Maheswara Rao, M.Pharm, Ph.D
Academic Director- RIPER

Over 22 years of excellence, RIPER (Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research) is dedicated to shape the student’s career in multi-faceted dimensions. Academics being the back bone of any educational institution, RIPER is proud to have highly qualified and experienced faculty, of which more than 50% faculty are Doctorates with more than 15 years of experience. Infrastructure wise RIPER management never compromise not only in constructing spacious classrooms and laboratories, but also in bringing highly sophisticated instruments in R&D and central instrumentation labs to support and encourage research.
In order to prepare and excel our students in co-curricular activities we organize conferences, workshops, seminars, symposiums and guest lectures at regular intervals. To cater the needs of students all-round development and their contribution in social responsibility, Institution Innovation Cell (IIC), National Social Service (NSS), National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Women empowerment cell (WEC) are very active and effective in organizing various programmes on continuous mode. The placement department of RIPER is instrumental in getting on campus and pooled campus placements from reputed Pharmaceutical industries every year.
In terms of Research and Development, RIPER is actively contributing nearly 60 publications and 5 patents every year. Faculty and students of RIPER participate in state and national level competitions and get top prizes every year.
RIPER management is very supportive and encourage staff and students for their individual professional growth, which in turn contribute to the progress of the institution.
In a nutshell, the continuous and unturned efforts of management, staff and students of RIPER resulted in getting UGC Autonomous Status, NAAC, NBA accreditations and NIRF Ranking since past 15 years.
The achievements and accreditations of our institute are being continuously added as diamonds in the crown of RIPER proving “Success is not a Destination….It is a Journey”.