Best Pharmacy Colleges in Kakinada - 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.

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. 

On the basis of their fees, placements, cutoffs, reviews, seats, courses, and other information, compare the University College of Engineering, Kakinada B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering course with the JNTUA College of Engineering, Pulivendula B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering course. 72 real, confirmed students have rated the University College of Engineering, Kakinada B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering course 3.8 out of 5, whereas 8 students in Shiksha have rated the same course at JNTUA College of Engineering, Pulivendula 4.0 out of 5. Visit Shiksha to compare all course aspects in depth and get free information on eligibility requirements, placement report, admission data, and other topics related to B.Tech admissions.

Government Polytechnic For Women College, Kakinada has been rated 2.5 on placements.

The following is a list of a few top companies that were a part of the recent placement drive at Aditya University:

Aditya University Top Companies
TCS	Hexaware	DXC
Accenture	Deloitte	Tech Mahindra
Yamaha	Jio	ICICI Bank

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

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.

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.

Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) offers a wide range of UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate course across various specialisations, and the university have specified different entrance exams for different courses. Given below are some of the details of which entrance exam is required for which course, along with their application form:

Course	Entrance Exam	Application fee
PG courses	AP PGCET	INR 850
MBA & MCA	APICET	INR 650
BTech	ANUEET	INR 1,200

The median salary granted to students upon a successful placement from the Sri Venkateswara College Of Pharmacy is INR 3.97 LPA, indicating the institution's commitment to fostering prosperous career beginnings, with graduates receiving a commendable financial remuneration.

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.