Sri Adichunchanagiri shikshana Trust started in the year 1973 by his Holiness, Jagadguru, Padmabhushana Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji, president of the trust. Under this umbrella there are over 450 institutions including various professional courses like Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing and Engineering were established at different parts of the country. Sri mutt is providing free education, lodging to thousands of students and involved in spiritual , social and environmental activities.

SRI ADICHUNCHANAGIRI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, KARNATAKA was initiated in 1973 under the guidance and management of Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust with the objective of providing quality education to the deserving candidates in the field of pharmacy and runs with the mission of making students competent. The college has been excelling at developing the overall persona of student and instilling the education and knowledge with the global outlook and state of the art facilities. The college helps develop the awareness of the latest technologies by the research facilities and the laboratories. The College strives in gaining global recognition and provide world class education. It has received numerous grants over the years and has a huge reputation in the field of research.