by The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, publishes annual rankings for higher education institutions across the country. In 2025, NIRF evaluated pharmacy colleges on key parameters such as Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research & Professional Practices, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception.
Here’s an updated list of the Top 25 Pharmacy Colleges in India (2025), followed by insights and trends you should know. All data referenced from https://www.nirfindia.org/
🔍 Top 25 Pharmacy Colleges in India — NIRF 2025
| Rank | Institution | Location |
| 1 | Jamia Hamdard | New Delhi, Delhi |
| 2 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani | Rajasthan |
| 3 | Panjab University | Chandigarh |
| 4 | JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty | Tamil Nadu |
| 5 | NIPER Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 6 | Institute of Chemical Technology | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 7 | JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore | Karnataka |
| 8 | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Manipal |
| 9 | NIPER Mohali | S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab |
| 10 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 11 | NMIMS (SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 12 | NIPER Guwahati | Assam |
| 13 | Lovely Professional University (LPU) | Phagwara, Punjab |
| 14 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 15 | Chandigarh University | Mohali, Punjab |
| 16 | Chitkara University | Rajpura, Punjab |
| 17 | NIPER Raebareli | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 18 | Amity University | Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| 19 | Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University | Delhi |
| 20 | University of Punjab, Bathinda | Punjab |
| 21 | NIPER Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar) | Gujarat |
| 22 | Banasthali Vidyapith | Rajasthan |
| 23 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 24 | Jadavpur University | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| 25 | I.S.F. College of Pharmacy | Moga, Punjab |
Key Highlights & Trends
- Consistency at the top: Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi retains its #1 position with strong research output, excellent teaching resources, and high perception.
- Improvement by some private institutions: BITS, Pilani moved up to rank 2 from 3 in 2024. Panjab University jumped from rank 7 to 3.
- NIPERs are strong performers: Multiple NIPER campuses (Hyderabad, Mohali, Guwahati, Ahmedabad) continue to be among the top-ranked pharma education institutes.
- Emergence of private universities: Lovely Professional University, Chandigarh University, and Chitkara University are climbing up rapidly. This shows increasing competition and improving quality in private sector farma institutions.
- Regional diversity: The list includes colleges from many states — Delhi, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal — indicating that high-quality pharmacy education is not limited to just a few hubs.
Why These Rankings Matter
- Choosing the right college – For students aspiring to enroll in pharmacy courses (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PharmD, etc.), this ranking provides a benchmark to assess infrastructure, faculty, research potential, and career outcome.
- Career & Research Prospects – Colleges ranked higher generally offer better exposure to research, internships, and industrial collaborations.
- Financial Aid & Recognition – Top-ranked colleges often attract better grants, fellowships, and student support.
- Long-term value – Employers, both in India and abroad, may value graduates from well-ranked institutions more.
Source
Data for this post has been adapted from “NIRF Ranking for Pharmacy colleges – 2025 | Top 25 pharmacy colleges of India” published on National Institutional Ranking Framework Ministry of Education Government of India website: https://www.nirfindia.org/
