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

Institute of Chemical Technology is the top Pharmacy college in Maharashtra according to NIRF: Pharmacy category for the year 2025. ICT Mumbai was established in 1933 as the University Department of Chemical Technology, a constituent of the University of Bombay. It received the Deemed-to-be-University status from the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India. It holds NAAC grade ‘A+' accreditation and recognition from the University Grants Commission  (UGC). The courses offered at ICT Mumbai are approved by the National Board of Accreditation  (NBA). ICT Mumbai has been ranked 5 by NIRF for Pharmacy in India for the year 2024.

Hi, please refer below for the top Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra according to NIRF ranking 2025 under the Pharmacy category:

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
ICT Mumbai Ranking	56	5	6
Poona College of Pharmacy Ranking	29	35	34
Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Ranking	45	36	35
SVKM's Dr. Bahnuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy Ranking	38	39	38
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Ranking	51	51	54
R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ranking	50	56	52
Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy Ranking	68	61	66

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Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Pharmacy in Maharashtra is quite affordable as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh.

Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai is regarded as one of India's premier specialised universities for chemical engineering, chemical sciences and allied applied disciplines. It has received "Deemed to be University" status from the Ministry of Human Resources. Given below are the major highlights of the institute. The university was ranked 6 in NIRF 2025 rankings under the Pharmacy category.

Hi, given below are the top D Pharma colleges in Maharashtra with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research	-	Merit-Based
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai	-	Merit-Based
DR. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research	INR 12,000	Merit-Based
R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research	INR 12,000	Merit-Based
Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy	INR 12,000	Merit-Based

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Hi, given below are the top specialisations offered by best Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Pharmaceutical	150+
Pharmacology	90+
Quality Assurance	80+
Pharmacognosy	20+
Clinical Data Management	7

Hi, you can refer below for the best BPharma colleges in Maharashtra that accept MHT CET score:

College Name	Tuition Fee
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research	INR 1.66 lakh
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	INR 3.48 lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Akurdi	INR 5.2 lakh
Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth	INR 5.28 lakh
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University	INR 7 lakh

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No, in order to get into ICT Mumbai BPharma asprirants require an entrance exam score. The university admits students to its BPharma courses based on both merit in national level entrance tests including MHT CET and NEET. Interested students can apply for preferred course by visiting the official website of the university.

Yes, DMIHER is a good university. Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), earlier known as Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), is ranked 71st under the Overall category, 42nd under the University category, and 24th under the Dental category by NIRF 2024. DMIHER is accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC and has NABH and NABL-accredited laboratories. This deemed to be university is ISO certified.

Candidates must fulfill the requirements established by the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai in order to be admitted to the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) program. The following are the usual requirements for admission to ICT Mumbai's BPharm program:

1. Academic Requirements: Candidates must have passed class 12 or an equivalent exam from an accredited board, with math, physics, and chemistry required.

2. Minimum Marks: According to ICT Mumbai, candidates must have received a minimum overall score in the qualifying exam.

3. Entrance Exam: Depending on the admissions procedure that ICT Mumbai uses, candidates may be required to take entrance tests at the state or national levels, such as the MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) or JEE Main.

4. Additional Requirements: Extra criteria including residency status, reservation criteria, and specific subject combinations may apply as per the institute's guidelines.

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

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

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.

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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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.

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.

Yes Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University has good ranking, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University excels in academics, have distinguished professors, & great infrastructure is the reason for its high ranks among many ranking bodies. 

As per the NIRF 2025, the institute ranked #54 under Pharmacy category.

Course	Total tuition fees
MPharm	INR 2.81 lakh
BPharm	INR 4.05 lakh
DPharm	INR 12 K

Aspirants must pass Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate to apply for UG courses. Candidates need to complete graduation with at least 60% aggregate for most of the PG programmes.

As per the MIT-WPU, Pune course admission process, the university conducts MIT-WPU, Pune CET for admission to the UG and PG courses particularly. Apart from this, MIT-WPU, Pune admission is also done based on valid scores of national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT and NEET-UG, among others for admission to BTech, MBA and BPharm courses. The common selection criteria for MIT-WPU, Pune admission comprise a Personal Interview (PI) round that evaluates the capabilities of the applicants. 

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.

P. E. Society's Modern 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. P. E. Society's Modern College of Pharmacy has course specializations in Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology, Quality Assurance .

Bombay College of Pharmacy accepts the students on the basis of CET score. All the students applying for BPharm and MPharm are need to appear CET. To apply for CET, candidate must visit the official website of CET Cell.

MHT CET Cutoff 2023 & 2022 for Bombay College of Pharmacy for General category:

Course	2022	2023
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)	93.09	95.66

No, Principal K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy admissions are not merit-based. The college mainly admits students based on scores obtained by them in the accepted test, such as MAH CET. However, the college may offer direct admissions at its discreetion. To get all the latest details, including the admission chances of the desired course, students are advised to keep visiting the official website of the college.

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy is a good institution for Ph.D, B.Pharma, D.Pharma, M.Pharma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy are Pharmacology, Quality Assurance .

Median salary of B.Pharma course is INR 211,392 as per the reports/data available.