Best Pharmacy Colleges in Chennai - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Many types of Pharmaceutics courses are offered in India. Pharmaceutics can be studied at UG, PG, Diploma and even Certificate levels in India. Out of these, they choose according to their liking. 

Candidates can see the list of types of courses that are offered below - 

Pharmaceutics Courses UG

UG Pharmaceutics Courses	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Colleges	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Fees (INR)
BSc	Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth	6 Lakh
B Pharma	PRSU	1 Lakh
	Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research	11.2 Lakh
	SIPS	4.48 Lakh
BVoc	Glocal University	1.5 Lakh
	TISS	1.08 Lakh
	IEC University	45,000

Pharmaceutics Courses PG

UG Pharmaceutics Courses	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Colleges	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Fees (INR)
M Pharma	Jamia Hamdard	4 Lakh - 4.8 Lakh
	ICT Mumbai	1.45 Lakh
	JSS College of Pharmacy	5.13 Lakh - 6.13 Lakh
MSc	Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy	1.09 Lakh
	MUHS	1.31 Lakh
	Rayat Bahra University	1.4 Lakh
MBA/PGDM	Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University	1.6 Lakh
	SGT University, Gurgaon	3.29 Lakh
	Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University	7 Lakh

Pharmaceutics Courses for Diploma

UG Pharmaceutics Courses	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Colleges	UG Pharmaceutics Courses Fees (INR)
UG Diploma	IIBM Institute of Business Management, Meerut	52,500 - 68,500
PG Diploma	JSS College of Pharmacy	40,000
	JNTUA	1.8 Lakh
	Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India	65,000 - 1.1 Lakh

 

Pharmaceutics focuses on formulation and design of drugs for masses also teaching students how to create effective medicines in different forms. 

But Pharmacology, on other hand, is study and not process. It is a study of how drugs affect and work with human body. 

Candidates can see skills which are needed for Pharmaceutics courses below - 

• Drug formulation and development skills

• Analytical and research skills

• Pharmaceutical quality control techniques

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) is a private and deemed-to-be-university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It has nine disciplines of studies, including School of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing, and Medical College. Saveetha Engineering College is an Anna University-affiliated institution. Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences was ranked 26 among universities in India in 2022 and 44 overall. 

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research offers many scholarships such as Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Founder-Chancellor Cash Award, Hospital Ward Technician Course, Chancellor Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships, Founder-Chancellor Fellowships for PhD. Candidates and Publication Support Grant. Students can avail of the scholarships only if they meet the eligibility criteria. After meeting the eligibility criteria, students are awarded the scholarship amount. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research scholarship amount is awarded for a fixed period of time, that is, till the completion of the course. The eligibility criteria for SRIHER scholarships are given below:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students should have passed the previous year/semester’s university exam on the first attempt and are pursuing 2nd year UG Paramedical programme
Founder-Chancellor Cash Award	Students who have obtained the highest marks in the 1st-year undergraduate programme university examination

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) was established in 2005 in Kanchipuram. The Institute is approved by UGC and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).Chettinad University is a deemed university that provides Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in several streams. The university conduct the entrance test for the MBBS program. The admission in this programme is based on the merit list of the entrance test. It provides faculty of medicine and home science. Before taking admission to this course, students have to follow the details of the admission process which is available on their official website. Chettinad Academy of Research and Education fees for these courses range from Rs 2 LPA - Rs 13 LPA approximately, depending on the degree level and duration of the course.

The VELS University (VISTAS) is known for its flagship BTech programme with CSE being one of its most popular specialisations, according to the reviews the university is praised for its:

• Placements: The placement percentage ranges around 75-92%. With the highest and the lowest package ranging from INR 40 LPA and INR 3 LPA. Further around 30-70% of students get internships with top roles including software engineer, software developer, web developer, etc.
• Infrastructure: Wi-Fi in labs are provided at very high-speed internet for learning, faculty research, and online resources. Further the computer labs have well-equipped systems with modern hardware and software to support multiple programming languages and other technical activities. 

In short, the univeristy has strong infrastructure but the placement scenario can vary depending on student performance and recruiter turnout.

The above information is taken from verified Shiksha Review of Jai Aadithya B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025

Madras Medical College, Chennai has been rated 4.2 on Infrastructure parameter. Madras Medical College, Chennai has also been rated 4.1 for Campuslife.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

For the academic year 2024, Saveetha University has not specified the deadlines for any of its courses. Nonetheless, there are certain dates for entrance tests such as TANCET for MBA and M.Tech programmes and NEET UG for MBBS that can provide us with an idea. For example, the results of TANCET 2024 are due on June 14, 2041, while NEET UG 2024 is planned for May 5, 2024. Usually, the cutoff is made public following the release of the entrance exam results. It is wise to consult the official university website.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology offers BTech and MBA programmes to students as its popular programmes. These courses are offered to students for a duration of 4 and 2 years, respectively. SIST courses are recognised by the UGC and approved by the AICTE. 

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in Chennai is classified as a Tier 1 institution by Aston University. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital and Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College are combined to form the institute. It has a "A" grade from the NAAC for accreditation, and TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited has certified it with ISO 21001:2018. 
The institute was placed fourth in Chennai and fourth in Tamil Nadu in 2023, out of 312 institutions in India. 
 The institute's pleasant environment, helpful faculty, and excellent facilities. Some claim that the courses are pertinent and help students get ready for the workforce.

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is quite costly with the the highest fee being INR 1.4 crore. The college provides a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral level courses. SRM MCHRC fees range between INR 30,000 and INR 1.4 crore. The most costly courses are MBBS, MD/MS, and MCh. Check out the table below to know about the total tuition fees of popular SRM Medical College courses:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fees (Investment)
BSc	INR 1.5 Lacs – INR 6 lakh
MSc	INR 1.8 Lacs – INR 7.5 lakh
MCh	INR 24 Lacs – INR 45 lakh
MBBS	INR 1.1 crore
MD	INR 1.4 crore
MS	INR 1.4 crore

Note: This information is taken from official sources and is subject to change.

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

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

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur is well-ranked with NIRF 2025 ranking it 11th and 14th under the University and Engineering categories, respectively. SRMIST is also ranked under other categories. It is ranked 18 in the 'Architecture & Planning' and 22 in the 'Overall' categories.

SRMIST has also been ranked under the 1001-1200 band in the 'World University' category in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Bharath University has a dedicated faculty for each of its department. The faculty members are positioned based on designations such as associate professor, and assistant professor. Further, all the faculty members are highly qualifed and experts in their respective subjects. Most of the members are also PhD holders.

College of Pharmcy, Jaya College of Paramedical Sciences have rating of 3.77 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Annai Veilankanni's Pharmacy College provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

Mohamed Sathak AJ College of Pharmacy offers two degree courses at UG and PG levels. The college offers a four-year BPharm at UG and a two-year MPharm course at the PG level. The college offers programmes in affiliation with The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Candidates are selected for admission based on their merit. 

GRT Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Pharma	Candidate must have completed 17 years of age in the admission year on or before 31st December.
D.Pharma	Candidate must have completed 17 years of age in the admission year on or before 31st December.

Stanley Medical College has a Faculty review rating of 4.38 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Sree Sastha Pharmacy College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Pharma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a subject combination of either Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognised board.