# Bangalore Clinical Research Institute (BCRI)

> BCRI is a clinical research training institute in HSR Layout, Bangalore, India. It offers live online and classroom courses in clinical research, clinical data management (CDM), pharmacovigilance (drug safety), Clinical SAS programming, CRA/CRC operations, regulatory affairs and medical coding. BCRI is an LSSSDC and NSDC training partner (Skill India) and ISO 9001:2015 certified. It has trained 10,000+ students, placed 500+, and is rated 4.6/5 from 987 Google reviews (October 2026). Placement assistance is offered; jobs are not guaranteed.

Key facts:
- Address: 19/19 Chandrodaya Complex, 2nd Floor, 24th Main, Agara Sector 1, HSR Layout, Bangalore 560102, India
- Phone: +91 94038 90582 · WhatsApp: +91 87925 90942 · Email: info@bcri.in
- Diplomas (PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma) and Advanced Certifications include a 3–6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital (paid or unpaid, decided by the host).
- Dual Certification: eligible courses give a BCRI certificate plus an NSQF-aligned LSSSDC certificate after passing LSSSDC's offline assessment. Not offered for Clinical SAS, Medical Coding or Regulatory Affairs.
- Classes run Monday to Friday (no weekend batches). Live online classes are recorded with 3 months' access; classroom (offline) sessions are not recorded.
- Fees are in Indian rupees; international learners can pay in US dollars (amount confirmed by an advisor).
- Trainers have 10 to 20+ years of industry experience. Academic MoUs: Ramaiah College of Arts, Science & Commerce, RIPER (Anantapur), mLAC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), REVA University.
- Legal entity: Prequel Scientific Services LLP (brand: BCRI). LSSSDC affiliated training provider TP329282; ISO 9001:2015 certificate IN123168A (LMS Certifications); MSME Udyam registered.
- [Collaborations & recognitions](https://www.bcri.in/collaborations-credentials/): LSSSDC, ISO and Udyam proof, college MoUs (RIPER, mLAC, Ramaiah, JAIN, REVA), internship and hiring partners, appreciation letters
- [Upcoming batches](https://www.bcri.in/upcoming-batches/): start dates for every BCRI course, online and classroom, grouped by month
- [Verify a certificate](https://www.bcri.in/verify-certificate/): employers can check a BCRI certificate by its code or QR code
- [FAQs](https://www.bcri.in/faqs/): answers about clinical research, careers, salaries, and BCRI courses, fees, batches and certificates
- [Student reviews](https://www.bcri.in/students-review/): student video testimonials, placement stories, written reviews and Google rating
- [Clinical trial phases explained](https://www.bcri.in/learn-more-about-clinical-trial-phases-2/): Phase 0–IV purpose, participants, duration, FDA and BIO success rates, India trial rules
- [Clinical research jobs in Hyderabad](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-research-career-scope-hyderabad/): Hyderabad roles, AmbitionBox salaries, head offices, recruiting trials, online training
- [Free videos and webinars](https://www.bcri.in/free-videos/): free clinical research, data management, pharmacovigilance and SAS videos and webinar recordings
- [Apply for a course](https://www.bcri.in/apply-for-course/): 4-step online course application form; an advisor confirms batch, fee and start date
- [Contact BCRI](https://www.bcri.in/contact-us/): phone, WhatsApp, email, HSR Layout campus address, working hours and map
- [About BCRI](https://www.bcri.in/about-us-bcri-bangalore/): mission, recognitions, how training works, outcomes, college and employer partnerships, campus visits

## Courses
- [All courses and fees](https://www.bcri.in/all-courses/): every BCRI course compared by duration, mode, fee, internship and certification
- [PG Diploma in Clinical Research with Clinical SAS](https://www.bcri.in/pg-diploma-in-clinical-research/): 7.5 months, includes internship
- [PG Diploma in Clinical Research with CRA/CRC](https://www.bcri.in/pg-diploma-in-clinical-research-with-cra-crc/): 5.5 months, includes internship
- [Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research](https://www.bcri.in/advanced-diploma-in-clinical-research/): 4 months — clinical research, CDM, pharmacovigilance, regulatory basics
- [Clinical Data Management Training](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-data-management-training/): 2 months, EDC practice
- [Pharmacovigilance Training](https://www.bcri.in/pharmacovigilance-training/): 2 months, safety database practice
- [Clinical SAS Course](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-sas-course-online/): 3 months, live online
- [SAS clinical programming for the USA & Canada](https://www.bcri.in/master-sas-clinical-programming-in-usa-canada/): same Clinical SAS course for North American learners — live online, time-zone-friendly batches, pay in USD (advisor confirms)
- [CRA Training Program](https://www.bcri.in/cra-training-program/): 1.5 months, CRA and CRC roles
- [Certification in Advanced Regulatory Affairs](https://www.bcri.in/certification-in-advanced-regulatory-affairs/): 1.5 months, drug-safety regulations
- [Pharmacovigilance Database Training](https://www.bcri.in/pharmacovigilance-database-training-course/): 20 hours on the Clinevo Safety database, online or Bangalore
- [MedDRA Coding Training](https://www.bcri.in/meddra-coding-training/): 15 hours, live online, BCRI certificate (fee on request)
- [Medical Coding Certification Course](https://www.bcri.in/medical-coding-certification-course/): 3 months, CPC exam preparation
- [Medical Coding Course in Bangalore](https://www.bcri.in/medical-coding-course-bangalore/): HSR Layout classroom batch, 3 months, ₹25,000, Monday–Friday; AAPC CPC exam = 100 questions, 4 hours, 70% to pass
- [Online PG Diploma for international students and NRIs](https://www.bcri.in/online-pg-diploma-in-clinical-research-in-us-uk-au/)
- [Online clinical research training](https://www.bcri.in/online-clinical-research-training/)
- [CRA, CRC & Clinical Data Management Course in Bangalore](https://www.bcri.in/cra-crc-clinical-data-management-course-in-bangalore/): classroom Advanced Certification at HSR Layout, 4 months, ₹42,500, 3–6 month internship, BCRI + LSSSDC Dual Certification
- [Online Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM](https://www.bcri.in/online-advanced-certification-in-cra-crc-clinical-data-management/): live online, 4 months, ₹41,500, optional 3–6 month internship, BCRI + LSSSDC Dual Certification
- [Offline (classroom) clinical research courses in Bangalore](https://www.bcri.in/offline-clinical-research-courses/): HSR Layout classroom, Monday–Friday
- [Course price list](https://www.bcri.in/course-price-list/)

## Guides
- [CRA training program for USA residents](https://www.bcri.in/cra-training-program-for-usa-residents/): 1.5-month live online CRA course with US-friendly timings, pay in USD, honest guidance on US CRA careers
- [Online clinical data management course for US learners](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-data-management-class-get-the-best-live-online-education-in-the-usa/): 2-month live online CDM course with Clinevo EDC practice, US-friendly timings, US CDM pay data (Payscale)
- [Medical coding and billing careers in the USA](https://www.bcri.in/medical-coding-and-billing-careers-within-the-usa/): BLS 2025 pay and outlook, where coders work, certification, working on US coding from India
- [Clinical research associate salary in USA](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-research-associate-salary-and-careers-in-usa/): Payscale 2026 US CRA, CRC and trial-manager pay, Canada CRA pay, US rules, career path, honest note on work authorisation
- [Pharmacovigilance in Australia](https://www.bcri.in/pharmacovigilance-scope-and-future-in-australia/): TGA sponsor duties, 15-day / 72-hour / 30-day reporting, Black Triangle Scheme, DAEN, careers
- [Pharmacovigilance in USA and Canada](https://www.bcri.in/usa-canada-pharmacovigilance-scope-and-future-growth/): FDA AEMS and E2B(R3) (mandatory 1 Oct 2026), 15-day rules, Health Canada, Vanessa's Law, PV jobs, training from India
- [Current clinical trial trends](https://www.bcri.in/current-clinical-trial-trends/): ICH E6(R3) and Annex 2, decentralised trials, FDA AI guidance, real-world data, EU CTIS, obesity and cell/gene therapy, India's new rules, skills (updated yearly)
- [Clinical research courses for life science graduates](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-research-courses-for-life-science-graduates-bcri/): which BCRI course fits your degree and goal, fees, internships, certificates, entry pay
- [Clinical research in India](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-research-in-india/): 490 recruiting trials analysed (Oct 2026), top sponsors and cities, CDSCO/NDCT rules, CTRI, compensation, CRO registration
- [AI in medical coding](https://www.bcri.in/ai-in-medical-coding-transforming-healthcare/): NLP, computer-assisted vs autonomous coding, what studies show (UCSF, NEJM AI 2024), limits, skills coders need
- [Medical coding for life science graduates](https://www.bcri.in/unlocking-medical-coding-a-guide-for-life-science-graduates-icd-10-cpc-certification/): how your degree maps to coding, CPC vs CCA vs CCS, no standalone "ICD-10 certificate", 12-week plan
- [Contract research organizations (CROs)](https://www.bcri.in/guide-to-contract-research-organizations-cros/): what CROs do, CRO vs SMO vs sponsor, India's CRO registration rule (Form CT-07B, from 1 April 2025), CRO jobs and pay
- [What is clinical data management?](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-data-management-pioneering-excellence-in-health-life-and-pharma-sciences/): CDM process from CRF to database lock, documents, EDC and other systems, CDISC/Part 11, roles, careers
- [Pharmacovigilance career path](https://www.bcri.in/career-aspects-in-pharmacovigilance/): Drug Safety Associate to PV manager, specialist branches, pay at each level (AmbitionBox)
- [Is a medical coding career a good option?](https://www.bcri.in/starting-a-career-in-medical-coding-is-it-a-good-option/): what coders do, India pay (AmbitionBox), US BLS outlook, pros/cons, CPC, how to start
- [Clinical research career guide India 2026](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-research-career-guide-india-2026/): roles, AmbitionBox salaries for 9 roles, who can join, 6-step roadmap, mistakes, courses
- [What is clinical research?](https://www.bcri.in/what-is-clinical-research/): meaning, types, FDA phase table, how trials work in India (CDSCO, NDCT Rules 2019, CTRI), ethics, careers
- [BCRI blog](https://www.bcri.in/blog/): all fact-checked articles by topic
- [How to choose the best clinical research institute in India](https://www.bcri.in/best-clinical-research-institute-in-india/): 8 checks, red flags, questions to ask, and BCRI's verifiable facts
- [Beginner's guide to pharmacovigilance](https://www.bcri.in/learn-more-about-pharmacovigilance/): meaning, process, key terms, regulations, careers
- [Top 21 pharmacovigilance interview questions](https://www.bcri.in/top-21-pharmacovigilance-interview-questions/)
- [CDM vs pharmacovigilance](https://www.bcri.in/cdm-vs-pharmacovigilance-in-2026/): which career fits you — daily work, skills, salary in India, growth, checklist
- [Clinical data management interview questions](https://www.bcri.in/questions-asked-in-clinical-data-management-interview/): 30 Q&As — CRF, EDC, edit checks, queries, SAE reconciliation, database lock, CDISC, Part 11
- [How to become a clinical research associate (CRA) in India](https://www.bcri.in/how-to-become-a-clinical-research-associate-cra-in-india/)
- [Clinical research jobs in Mumbai](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-research-jobs-mumbai-salary-scope/): Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane roles, salaries and hiring companies
- [Scope of Clinical SAS in India](https://www.bcri.in/what-is-the-scope-of-clinical-sas-in-india/)
- [Clinical SAS programming FAQs](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-sas-programming-frequently-asked-questions/): SDTM vs ADaM, FDA CDISC rules, SAS exams A00-231/A00-282, learning time, jobs and pay
- [Free clinical research courses: are they worth it?](https://www.bcri.in/free-clinical-research-certification-options-are-they-worth-it/)
- [Pharmacovigilance career after B.Pharm](https://www.bcri.in/pharmacovigilance-career-after-b-pharmacy-2024/): first job, salary, steps, other careers for pharmacy graduates
- [Regulatory affairs certification guide](https://www.bcri.in/certification-in-regulatory-affairs/): what RA does, certificate types (incl. RAPS RAC), careers and pay in India
- [Pharmacovigilance internship program](https://www.bcri.in/pharmacovigilance-internship-program/)
- [AI in clinical research](https://www.bcri.in/ai-in-clinical-research/)
- [Clinical trial management system (CTMS) guide](https://www.bcri.in/clinical-trial-management-system-training/): what a CTMS tracks, CTMS vs EDC/eTMF/IxRS, users, platforms, rules, pay; CTMS is taught within BCRI's CRA Training Program and PG Diplomas (no standalone CTMS course)

## Outcomes
- [Industry–academia tie-ups for colleges](https://www.bcri.in/industry-academia-tie-ups-for-pharma-healthcare-careers/): MoU-based college programmes — 1-day seminar, 2–4 week bootcamp, 4–8 week hybrid, 6–12 week semester add-on; on campus, online or hybrid
- [Clinical research workshops for colleges](https://www.bcri.in/workshops/): awareness sessions, 1–5 day and hands-on CDM workshops, Value Added Programmes; colleges listed from the Career Hub
- [Clinical research internships in Bangalore](https://www.bcri.in/internships/): 3–6 months with SMOs, CROs and hospitals, included with diplomas and Advanced Certifications
- [Healthcare & clinical research recruitment](https://www.bcri.in/healthcare-recruitment/): employers hire BCRI-trained candidates and alumni (CRC, CRA, CDM, PV, SAS, medical coding, senior specialists) — free for employers
- [Hire from us](https://www.bcri.in/hire-from-us/): employers hire BCRI-trained freshers or host 3–6 month interns, free; day-one skills by track
- [Placements and internships](https://www.bcri.in/placements/): recent placements, internships and student video stories
- [BCRI Career Hub](https://hub.bcri.in/): jobs, internships, student stories, workshops and career guides