Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Hi, AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University is the top Pharmacy college in Andhra Pradesh according to NIRF ranking for the year 2024 under the Pharmacy category.

Hi, please refer to the table below for the top Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh according to NIRF 2024 under the Pharmacy category:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University	NA	22	34
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management	49	48	48
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvadiyalayam	66	60	60
Sri Nagarjuna University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences	51	63	63
Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy	68	57	79
Sri Vishnu College of Pharmacy	54	76	92

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Pharmacy in Andhra Pradesg cab be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 2 lakh.

For faculty, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has been rated 3 as per reviews.

No, it would be quite difficult for you to pursue Pharmacy in Andhra Pradesh as most of the colleges require entrance exams score like Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, Andhra Pradesh PGECET, GPAT, etc. for admission to their colleges. 

Hi, please refer below for the top specialisations offered by best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Quality Assurance	30+
Pharmacy Practice	10+
Post Baccalaureate	10+
Pharmacognosy	4
Chemistry	2

Hi, you can refer below for the top courses levels offered by best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

Course Level	No. of Colleges
B Pharma	150+
M Pharma	120+
Pharm D	70+
D Pharma	30+
MD	10+

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Yes, you can surely do Diploma Pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh and you can refer below for some of them:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research	INR 34,000	Merit-Based
JNTUA-Oil Technological & Pharmaceutical Research Institute	INR 1.8 lakh	NEET PG, GPAT, Andhra Pradesh PGECET
Hindu College of Pharmacy Guntur	INR 17,000	Merit-Based
Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam	INR 4,000	AP POLYCET
Sri G. Pulla Reddy Government Polytechnic	INR 4,000	AP POLYCET

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Cut-off for Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam will release course-wise. Generally, the entrance exam test results are announced, and only after that, the university will release the cut-off.

Hello, it is not compulsory to appear in NEET for admission in Bachelor of Pharmacy but all universities or institution provides admission either through NEET or conducts its own entrance examination. NEET exam is necessary for MBBS and BDS courses only.

You can take admission in B.Pharmacy without appearing in NEET but you need to qualify entrance examination of that university or college.

No an Arts graduate student cannot do a Pharmacy course.

Most Pharmacy courses in India have eligibility and candidates should have passed Class 12 in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics) 

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B Pharmacy course gives strong career options in India and abroad and is a gateway to healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. Graduates have options to opt for many job options.

In India, demand is high within growing pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

In abroad, specially in USA, UK, Canada and also Australia, pharmacists are highly paid, respected and also in demand for clinical and community roles. But they need to pass local licensing exams for this.

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Yes, listed below are the top Pharmacy platforms in India that offer courses free of cost to their students:

• Pharmalessons
• Coursera
• Swayam
• NPTEL

Acharya Nagarjuna University has all the available modern facilities. There are CCTV cameras available, wifi, and several other facilities available for students. The university has big and modern classrooms, a library, and others.

Yes, there are about 2,300+ BPharma colleges in India. Some of them are mentionedbelow along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Madras Medical College, Chennai	INR 65,000
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	INR 5 lakh
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	INR 1 Lacs - INR 3 lakh
Panjab University	INR 64,000 - INR 76,000
CMC Vellore	INR 4,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary

Students with a strong background in science (Chemistry/Biology) and an interest on how medicines work are perfect for this course. 

It suits analytical, detail oriented individuals interested in laboratory research, drug development, formulation and improving patient health.

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Yes demand for pharmaceutics professionals is high because of multiple pharmaceutical industry.

Opportunities are there in drug research and formulation and manufacturing, etc. With progress in medicine and biotechnology demand for such professionals is growing. 

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Main subjects that are there in syllabus of Pharmaceutics courses are as follows -

Pharmaceuticals Main Subjects
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Pharmaceutical Technology
Drug Regulatory Affairs
Quality Control and Assurance
Industrial Pharmacy
Microbiology and Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Sri Vishnu College Of Pharmacy is a well-known institution for Pharm.D, B.Pharma, M.Pharma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Sri Vishnu College Of Pharmacy has course specializations in Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Pharmacology.

Mohan Babu University and Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research both are renowned universities for B.E. / B.Tech. However, in terms of affordability, Mohan Babu University is a better option since the total tuition fee for Mohan Babu University is INR 460,000 - INR 1,000,000 and the total tuition fee for B.E. / B.Tech at Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research is INR 620,000 - INR 1,440,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences is considered one of the most renowned colleges for medical students all over India. The institute is situated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India and the institute was created by an act of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. The job placement of the institute is one of its greatest accomplishments. The placements at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences vary in different ranges of salary packages for the BCA students of the institute. Currently one of the top and promising recruiting companies such as Wipro, Byju's, Cognizant and TCS offer the BCA students with the lowest package of 2.5 LPA and the lowest package of 24 LPA. However it would be more helpful for the students if they check the official website of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences or get the most up-to-date detailed information from the institute's office In addition you can read the college reviews from our website to learn more

Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy, Chittoor (SVCP) is a private college, established in 2007. SVCP Chittoor is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur (JNTU, Anantapur) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The college is ranked 79th in the 'Pharmacy' category by the NIRF 2024. Additionally, it is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

SVCOP offer scholarships to meritorious and economically weaker students. SVCOP is a lot more than just studying. The focus is on personality development through various activities and programs throughout the year. SVCOP organizes and conducts Seminars, Workshops, Conferences & Symposia sponsored by various societies and organizations which includes Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi and All India Council for Technical   Education (AICTE), New Delhi.

Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has a Faculty review rating of 4.4 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Yes, there are many insititutes available via APICET at Adikavi Nannaya University. It accepts APICET exam to offer MBA and MCA programs. Considering the Aditya College of Engineering cutoff 2024, the APICET cutoff for the General HS candidates stood at 10963, 11421, 27243, etc., under 7k rank for Adikavi Nannaya University affiliated institutes offering MCA and MBA courses.

The overall fees depend on the course that a student wishes to pursue. Students can check KL University, Vijayawada's fee structure in the table provided below:

Course	Tuition Fees
BE/BTech	5.7 L – 10.4 L
ME/MTech	2.4 L – 2.8 L
MBA/PGDM	5.6 L – 20 L

Apart from the tuition fee, there are other fee components too that are charged by KLU, including application fee, hostel fee, exam fee, etc. KL University offers hostel facilities too, ranging from INR 63K to INR 71K in two installments. The overall cost of living in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh depends on the lifestyle choices and accommodation preferences of the students.

 

Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology has a Faculty review rating of 4.68 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Sri Padmavathi School Of Pharmacy is approximately INR 120000 - INR 210000.

Nirmala College Of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri is a well-known institution for D.Pharma, Pharm.D, B.Pharma, M.Pharma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Nirmala College Of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri has course specializations in Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology.

K.V.S.R. Siddhartha College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a well-known institution for B.Pharma, Pharm.D, M.Pharma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. K.V.S.R. Siddhartha College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences has course specializations in Pharmaceutical, Post Baccalaureate.

For admission to the MD (Doctor of Medicine) program at Sri Venkateswara Medical College (SVMC), Tirupati, the following entrance exam score is accepted:

1. NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates): This is the only entrance exam accepted for MD admissions at SVMC. Your admission is based on your NEET-PG score, followed by participation in the counseling process.

NEET-PG is a nationwide exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and is required for postgraduate medical courses across India.

Yes, the Centurion University of Technology and Management is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and by the ITOT (Institute for Training of Trainers) of the Director General of Employment and the Training (DGET), Ministry of Skill Development, GOI. The university is accredited with A Grade by NAAC, Ministry of HRD. The university is also approved by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).

Vignan Pharmacy College offers Degree courses including 1 UG and 2 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Vignan Pharmacy College has specializations such as M.Pharma specializations in Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance .

Nursing course is not available at The Apollo University. The Apollo University provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various specialisations. At the UG level, the university gives BTech, BBA, BPharmacy, etc. courses to students. At the PG level, the university gives MBA, MSc, etc. courses to students. There are diploma programmes also available in the university. 

According to Shiksha verified reviews, for the faculty Aditya Pharmacy College have rating of 4.43. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.