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Top Pharmacy Colleges in India
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 has officially released its list of the best pharmacy colleges in India, highlighting institutions that excel in pharmaceutical education and research. Published annually by the Ministry of Education, the NIRF rankings assess colleges across multiple parameters, including teaching and learning resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity.
The top pharmacy colleges in NIRF 2025 represent the highest standards of excellence in the field, offering students modern infrastructure, expert faculty, and strong industry collaborations. For aspiring pharmacists, this list acts as a trusted guide to selecting the right college that combines academic quality, innovative research, and promising career opportunities.
Along with pharmacy, the Ministry has also released rankings for other categories such as universities, engineering, management, medical, law, architecture, agriculture, innovation, and research institutions.
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New Delhi | Established - 1989Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University) was established on May 10, 1989, by late Hakeem Abdul Hameed. It is a Government funded Deemed University re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade.
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Pilani | Established - 1964Established on June 18, 1964, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (commonly known as BITS Pilani), was established by late Mr. G.D. Birla. Since its inception, the institute was registered in 1964 as a society under Rajasthan Societies Registration Act of 1958.
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Chandigarh | Established - 1982Panjab University (PU) has more than 75 teaching and research departments and 15 Centers/Chairs for teaching and research inside the main campus in Chandigarh. It has a total of 188 affiliated colleges across Punjab.
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Mysore | Established - 1973JSS College of Pharmacy was established in 1973 and it is a constituent college of Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara (JSS) University, Mysuru. It is situated at Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara on Mysuru-Bengaluru highway opposite to JSS Institutions campus.
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Hyderabad | Established - 2007Established on October 19, 2007, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad was commonly known as NIPER-Hyderabad and was started its functioning by offering courses 3 disciplines via Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Analysis.
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Mumbai | Established - 1933Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai has been secured 7th Rank in National Institutional Framework Rankings (NIRF) 2022 by MHRD.
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Ooty | Established - 1980JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty has been secured 6th Ranking in National Institutional Framework Rankings (NIRF) 2022 by MHRD.
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Manipal | Established - 1963Established in 1963, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), Manipal is one of the constituent units of Manipal University, Manipal. It was established by offering Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) course but later in 1965, it became a degree college by offering Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
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Mohali | Established - 1998Popularly know as NIPER Mohali, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali was established in 1998. It is an Indian public pharmacy research university, and a part of the seven schools, under India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
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Chennai | Established - 1985Established in 1985, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), was established as SRM Engineering College in Kattankulathur under University of Madras, Chennai.
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11 RANKMumbai | Established - 2006
Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics ranked 37th Best Arts College in India by India Today-MDRA Best College Survey 2020.
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Guwahati | Established - 1987National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati was ranked 11 in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) pharmacy ranking in 2020.
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Phagwara | Established - 2005Lovely Professional University - Government of India has released NIRF Ranking 2022 and LPU appears in Top 100 in is most crucial overall category, which includes IITs and Central Universities. LPU is also ranked 51st in the list of all the government & private universities of the country.
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Coimbatore | Established - 2005Amrita has emerged as the fifth best university in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2022. Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi has been ranked 8th Best in Medicine in NIRF Rankings 2022.
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Mohali | Established - 2008Chandigarh College of Pharmacy, Mohali has been secured 91th ranking under Pharmacy Category in India by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework), 2022.
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Punjab | Established - 2002Chitkara University has been ranked 20th in the list of ‘Top Pharmacy Institutions’, Chitkara College of Planning and Architecture has been ranked 22nd in the list of ‘Top Architectural Institutions’, Chitkara Business School has been ranked 80th in the list of ‘Top Management Institutions’.
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| Established - 2008National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebarelim, UP has secured 27th rank in National Institutional Framework Rankings (NIRF) 2022.
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18 RANKNoida | Established - 1989
Amity University, Noida - The university ranked 63 for overall by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022.
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Kolkata | Established - 1955Jadavpur University in Kolkata has been secured 18th Rank in Pharmacy Category in National Institutional Framework Rankings (NIRF) 2022 by MHRD.
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Bansthali | Established - 1935Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali has been secured 21st Rank in Pharmacy Category in NIRF 2022 (National Institutional Framework Rankings) by MHRD.
NIRF Ranking 2025: Pharmacy Category – Jamia Hamdard Tops the List
According to the NIRF Rankings 2025, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, has secured the first position in the pharmacy category. This recognition reinforces the institution’s consistent commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education and research in India.
Top 5 Pharmacy Colleges in India (NIRF 2025)
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Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad
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Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani
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JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
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Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
NIRF Ranking 2025: Evaluation Parameters
The rankings are based on the overall performance of institutions across the following five broad criteria:
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Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
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Research & Professional Practice (RP)
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Graduation Outcomes (GO)
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Outreach & Inclusivity (OI)
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Perception (PR)
These parameters ensure a transparent and holistic evaluation of pharmacy institutions in India.
Best Pharmacy Colleges in India 2025
The top-ranked pharmacy colleges in India not only focus on dispensing and compounding medicines but also emphasize modern roles such as clinical services, patient counseling, drug safety analysis, and advanced pharmaceutical research.
A degree in pharmacy prepares students to become professional pharmacists, who play a vital role in healthcare by ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines.
Graduates can pursue careers in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research labs, and regulatory agencies, making it a versatile and in-demand profession.
The best pharmacy colleges in India (2025) offer a variety of programs, ranging from undergraduate (B.Pharm) to postgraduate (M.Pharm, Pharm.D) and Ph.D. research opportunities, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.