Best Pharmacy Colleges in Lucknow: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements

NIPER Raebareli is one of the top-ranked pharmacy colleges in the Lucknow, ranked 17th position, followed by other top colleges like BBAU Lucknow and Integral University. 

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

Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital has been rated 3.7 on Infrastructure parameter. Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital provide good facilities all around the campus such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex. Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital has also been rated 3.7 for Campuslife.

Lucknow has around 94 pharmacy colleges offering various programs. This includes B.Pharma, M.Pharma, D.Pharma, and Pharm.D courses. Out of these, only a few are truly government institutes. Most colleges are affiliated with AKTU or the University of Lucknow. This gives students a wide range of choices to pick from.

Yes, many private pharmacy colleges in Lucknow accept students with average marks. Admission mostly depends on management quota or direct entry rather than high cutoffs. Colleges like Qadar Ahmad Khan College of Pharmacy and Seiko College of Pharmacy are good affordable options. You don't need top scores to start your pharmacy journey. Just make sure the college is PCI approved.

Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital stands out with a median salary of INR 13 LPA. Students get strong placement support due to its medical college connection. It's worth checking out if salary is your main focus.

Lucknow University offers good placement annually. The University has achived 81% placements in the academic year 2024-25. The highest and average package secured by the batch 2025 was INR 26 LPA and INR 7.86 LPA. Earlier, the participating recruiters presented 2588 job offers to the students of the batch 2024.

Candidates willing to join the BBAU Amethi Campus must apply on the official website for admissions. While applying for admissions do remember that only eligible students are given an opportunity to study at BBAU Amethi Campus. To join this BBAU centre, register for the accepted entrance exam such as CUET. Appear for the entrance exam and give your best to score well. Then visit the selected and allotted college and pay the admission fee. 

Most colleges in Lucknow accept admission through UPTAC or UPCET counselling. Some university-run programs also accept CUET scores for entry. A few colleges offer direct or management quota admission without any entrance exam. It's best to check the specific requirement of your chosen college. This makes the admission process flexible for different types of students.

BBAU Lucknow offers pharmacy courses at just INR 40,000, making it the most affordable government option. This is much lower compared to other government and private colleges in the city. The University of Lucknow is another good choice with decent fees. T

Yes, there are a total of 32 colleges in Lucknow that provide lateral entry for B.Pharma. Lateral entry is only for those who have a Diploma in D.Pharma or an equivalent qualification. This enables them to continue, from second year of B.Pharma.

The placement trend recorded during BBD University placements over the past three years is mentioned below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2024	Placement Statistics 2025	Placement Statistics 2026
the highest package	INR 11.25 LPA	INR 19.58 LPA	INR 12.25 LPA
Students placed	850	1325	1270
Companies visited	254	308	265

Amity Lucknow is a private university accredited by the BCI, CoA, National Council of Teachers Education, and DEC. Some of the top USPs of Amity University Lucknow are as follows:

• Amity LKO has been ranked 11th and 13th by The Week 2025 in the Design and Law categories, respectively. 
• The the highest and average package offered during the Amity University Lucknow placements were INR 45 LPA and INR 8 LPA.
• Amity Lucknow campus is approved by UGC, PCI, AICTE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA.

Therefore, we can conclude that Amity Lucknow is a good university.

At the postgraduate level, the university offers two-year MTech,  MSc,  MBA, MCom, and various other courses to students. At the undergraduate level, the university offers four-year BTech, three-year BSc, and various other courses to students. M.Tech is provided in five specialisations, namely Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and others. 

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow appoints well-experienced and trained faculty members with years of experience in the related field. The faculty focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge to the students. They engage the students with the latest activities and innovate teaching and quality research.

Yes, the Avadh Institute of Medical Technology and Hospital offers placement assistance to its students. AIMTH conducts various skill enhancement programmes, mock interviews, and communication skills workshops to prepare students for various workplace challenges. In addition to this, the institute also offers internship opportunities to students and organises placement drives for them. AIMTH has a dedicated placement cell to look after all these placement-related activities.

The eligibility for various courses offered at Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management are mentioned below:

Yes, you can enroll in the B.E./B.Tech program at Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology (BBDNIIT) without taking JEE Main. However, state-level entrance exams like UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) are frequently taken into consideration for admission. 

Seats are also distributed on the basis of merit for candidates who do not meet the requirements for JEE Main, usually through counseling sessions conducted by AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University) and other state-level officials. Although entrance exam results are still the favored way of selection, direct admissions based on management quota or 10+2 scores may also be a possibility.

 

Hygia Institute of Pharmacy has been rated 4.5 on Infrastructure parameter. Hygia Institute of Pharmacy has also been rated 4.5 for Campuslife.

Aryakul Group of Colleges has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have completed graduation from a recognised university.
B.Pharma	Candidate must have passed D.Pharma. from any recognised institute/university (from UP).
B.A.	Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any stream (Arts/ Science/ Commerce/ Any Other) from recognised board without any grace marks in required subjects.
BBA	Candidates must have passed 10+2 with mentioned marks from a recognised board.
M.Pharma	Candidates must have passed Graduation in B.Pharm with mentioned marks from a recognised university.
B.J.M.C.	Candidates must have passed 10+2 with mentioned marks from a recognised board.
M.J.M.C.	Candidates must have passed Graduation with mentioned marks from a recognised university.
Certificate	Candidates must have passed Graduation with mentioned marks from a recognised university.
D.Pharma	The minimum age is 14 years as on 1st July 2022, i.e. born on or before 01-07-2009.
B.Ed	Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree examination of this University or a corresponding degree examination of any other University recognised as equivalent thereto with a minimum of mentioned marks in the aggregate at the Bachelor's degree examination and must have offered subjects relating to Secondary/ Higher Secondary level as per the requirements laid down by the State Government in that regard. Relaxation of the minimum percentage of marks at the Bachelor's degree examination for candidates from Reserved Categories and serving teachers will be as per State Government rules made from time to time in that respect. In addition the candidate must have subsequent to his passing the Bachelor's degree examination
B.Com	Candidates must have passed 10+2 with mentioned marks from a recognised board.
M.Com	Candidate must have completed graduation form a recognised university.

Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy 2026 is merit-based. The college accepts score of last qualifying exam for shortlisting students. The candidates should fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for any courses. Lucknow Institute of Pharmacy offers three courses in the field of pharmacy.

Era University UG and PG programs are offered to students. These courses are provided across the Pharmacy,  Optometry, and various other streams. At the UG level, the university offers three-year BCA, four-year BSc,  BPharma, and other courses to students. At the PG level, the university offers MSc,  MCA, and other courses to students. MSc is offered in more than 11 specialisations such as Medical Anatomy, Biotechnology, and others

 As per the latest report, SRMU University has a dedicated cell which helps the students to get good jobs according to their profile. As per the latest report, 194 recruiters participated in the Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University placement drive. The highest package offered is INR 30 LPA. The top recruiters of SRMU Lucknow are Cognizant, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life, Plus Health, AU Bank and others.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Babu Banarasi Das National Institute of Technology and Management is around INR 122400 - INR 333909.

Candidates can check below the total number of seats available at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy:

Course	Seats
DPharma	60
BPharma	100
MPharma	9

Note: This is taken from the official website of college. It may change.

Yes, hostel facilities for male and female students are provided by Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University. Further, according to the official brochure, the institution provides its hostel and mess facilities without any charge, along with zero tuition fees for disabled students. However, non-disabled students have to pay the respective hostel fee, along with other one-time charges as well.