Shri Harish Chandra Post Graduate College, Institute of Pharmacy (HCPGC Pharmacy), established in 2005, is the oldest pharmacy institute in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Located at the peaceful and lush-green Bawan Beegha Campus on Varanasi-Azamgarh Road (NH-233), 8 km from Varanasi Cantt. Railway Station and approximately 4 km from Pandeypur Crossing, Varanasi — 221007. The campus spreads over 17 acres with state-of-the-art infrastructure including a modern building, pharmaceutical labs, library, canteen, sports playground, uninterrupted power supply, and transportation. HCPGC Pharmacy is approved by AICTE and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow for degree courses and BTE UP for D.Pharm. The institute has emerged as one of the top pharmacy colleges in Uttar Pradesh and is recognized as the leading pharmacy education provider in Eastern UP. Courses: B.Pharm (4 years, 60 seats), B.Pharm Lateral Entry (3 years), D.Pharm (2 years, 30 seats + 30 additional seats), and M.Pharm. Total overall seat intake: up to 124 seats across all courses (Shiksha). 84 students enrolled in B.Pharm and M.Pharm combined. Fee structure (multi-source verified 2025-26): B.Pharm annual fee: Rs.54,000/year (Collegedekho/Careers360 verified); Total 4-year B.Pharm: Rs.2,16,000; D.Pharm total: Rs.1,00,200; Overall fee range: Rs.1,00,200–2,82,000 (Shiksha verified). The institute strongly supports anti-smoking and anti-ragging campaigns as per Supreme Court directives. Faculty includes Dr. Laliteshwar Pratap Singh (Professor Senior), Dr. Ashish K. Sarkar (Professor), Dr. Ravi Bhushan Singh (Professor), Mr. Pradeep Kumar (Associate Professor), Mr. Adesh A. Bawane (Associate Professor), Mr. Brijyog (Associate Professor Senior), and Mr. Dhananjay Rai (Associate Professor Senior). Faculty are dedicated to framing both academic and professional careers of students.