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

No, getting into Central University of Rajasthan is completely entrance based on the scores of CUET.  Admissions to UG and PG level programmes are strictly based on CUET scores along with basic academic achievements.

The table below represents the comparative analysis of AIIMS Nagpur placements with AIIMS Patna:

Institute Name	Highest Package	Average Package
AIIMS Nagpur	INR 10 LPA - INR 12 LPA	INR 6 LPA - INR 7 LPA
AIIMS Patna	INR 9 LPA - INR 14.40 LPA (median package)	N/A

NOTE: The AIIMS Patna placement data mentioned above is gathered from the NIRF report 2024 (Overall).

BIT Mesra admissions are entrance-based. The college considers entrance scores for admission in preferred courses, followed by group discussion and personal interview. Check the table below to know the selecton requirement of BIT Mesra courses:

Popular Courses	Selection Criteria
BTech	JEE Main + CSAB/JoSAA counselling
MCA	BIT MCA
MBA	CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT + GD & PI
MSc and Integrated MSc	GPAT/GATE + Counselling
BArch	JEE Main/ NATA
BPharm	JEE-Main or NEET-UG

The expected closing ranks for NEET MDS cutoff for AMU MDS R1 for OBC Category can be anticipated from the last three year cutoff ranges as mentioned below: 

• For MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics it must range around 49
• For MDS0 in Periodontology it must range around 275
• For MDS in Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry it must range around 198
• For MDS5 in Oral Medicine & Radiology it must range around 341

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata offer courses like M.Pharma with the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata offers specializations such as M.Pharma specializations in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical.

The eligibility required for UG courses is Class 12 and graduation for PG programmes. Below is the academic and percentage requirement for top Nirma University courses:

Courses	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 in Science stream with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Information Practice/ Computer/ Technical Vocational subject with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for reserved category)
MBA	Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
MCA	BCA/ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent od BSc/ BCom/ BA with Mathematics at Class 12 or graduation level (with additional bridge courses as per the norms of the concerned university) with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST/ SEBC/ EWSS Category)
BArch	Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% aggregate
BBA (Hons)	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate
MTech	Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology from a recognised university with a minimum percentage of marks as prescribed by AICTE from time to time or equivalent cumulative grade point index
BDes	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences was established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences has been recognised by the NAAC and is approved by MCI, Government of Karnataka, the nursing college under it is recognised by Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka Nursing Council. The college has been ranked 19 by NIRF 2023 among the top Medical colleges in India with a score of 60.49. St John's Medical College offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Super Specialty, and Doctoral courses in the field of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. St John's Medical College is popular for its MBBS course. Candidates can enrol in the MBBS course by taking the NEET exam.

Combined intake across all courses at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur is up to 10. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur offers M.Pharma courses for students to build their careers in Medicine & Health Sciences. These highly regarded programs are available in full-time mode, catering to the needs of students who wish to obtain a comprehensive education in this field.

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

Yes, AIIMS Raipur accepts NEET scores. There is no other entrance exam conducted by AIIMS Raipur or AIIMS institutes for MBBS admission. Although earlier AIIMS used to conduct its own entrance exam, but it was scrapped in 2020. The admission to AIIMS Raipur takes place through NEET counselling, conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. AIIMS Raipur seats are a part of the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Candidates must secure a NEET score above 700 in order to have a chance to get admission to the MBBS course in this coveted medical institute of India. 

Fee for the PG courses at Yenepoya Dental College And Hospital are listed below:

Course	Fees
MDS	8 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
Certification	2.9 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Fellowship	6 Lakhs (Total Fees)
BDS	5.25 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)

The Poona College of Pharmacy highest package details have not released officially. However, the median package is out. The course-wise median package from 2021 to 2023 drives is tabulated below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BPharma	INR 2.90 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.60 LPA
MPharma	INR 3.20 LPA	INR 4.20 LPA	INR 4.10 LPA
PharmD	INR 2.50 LPA	INR 4.50 LPA	INR 4.60 LPA

NOTE: The above salary details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi has been rated 4.5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

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.

Dnyaan Prasad Global University - Dr. D.Y. Patil Unitech Society fee varies from course to course. The tuition fee at DYPDPU SPR ranges between INR 12,000 to INR 5.8 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as tuition fee, application fee, examination fee, security deposit, etc. The fee is taken from the official website, but is still subject to change. Candidates are advised to visit the official website before applying to DYPDPU SPR Pune.

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

MBBS is the top course offered by the KMC.It offers degree and doctoral programs in the discipline of surgery, medicine, super speciality and many more.

Kasturba Medical College is a well-known medical college in India that offers a wide variety of medical courses. Both KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore offer MBBS courses in Medicine & Surgery, apart from a few UG Elective courses. KMC Manipal conducts postgraduate medical courses in 55 disciplines, while KMC Mangalore offers a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine - a diabetes care training program.

 

Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology offers direct admission under Management Quota to BTech, MTech, MBA, PGDM, MCA courses. Candidates have to fill out the form for direct admission on the institute's website. The institute considers merit/ test/ seat availability for admission under Management Quota. The 15% seats out of the total are allotted via direct admission.

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital has been rated 4.2 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

JSS Medical College offers a range of courses in fields like Medicine, Denistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences,  etc.. The college offers courses at the UG, PG, and Doctorate levels. A number of Diploma & Ceritificate courses are also offered by the College.  At the UG level, the college offers five and a half-year MBBS and three-year BSc courses. BSc is offered in multiple streams like Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences,  Forensic Science, Cardiac Care Technology, etc. Bachelor's in Public Health (BPH), BPharma, BDS, BBA are also offered at the UG level by the college.