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.

ICT Mumbai has well-educated faculty. Most of the faculty members of Institute of Chemical Technology are PhD holders. Not just this but the institute also invites faculty for guest lectures and also extend the opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

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.

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER) offers scholarships, fee waivers, and freeships based on academic merit, financial need, and reserved categories.

• Merit-Based Scholarship: Students with 90% or above in 10th or 12th grade, or 75% or above in an undergraduate degree, can receive an INR 50,000 concession on their first-semester tuition fee.
• Dr. APJ Abdul Scholarship Scheme: Institutional freeship provided to eligible students meeting specific academic or criteria guidelines.
• Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Freeship & Rewards Scheme: Merit and reward-based financial assistance scheme.
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Eligible students can apply for central and state government scholarships via NSP.

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.

No, NEET is not compulsory for B.Pharm in India. Most colleges give admission based on your 12th marks or through other entrance exams like state-level pharmacy tests. NEET is mainly needed for MBBS, BDS, and some other medical courses, not for B.Pharm. Some colleges may still prefer NEET scores or run their own entrance exam, so it's good to check the specific college's requirement.

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.

Hope this helped your doubt! All the best!

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.

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

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.

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University is highly ranked in pharmacy & general categories featuring 54th rank in Pharmacy & 151-200 range in  University category according to NIRF 2025. Institution holds NAAC 'A' grade & is recognised by UGC.

Over the past few years, the Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy (SKBCOP), Kamptee, has been ranked by several ranking bodies, such as NIRF, The Week and India Today, among many others. Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy is ranked 6th by NIRF for Pharmacy in their 2024 rankings. Some of the important Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy rankings are mentioned below:

Publisher	2022	2023	2024
NIRF	53	68	61

MIT World Peace University Pune is a good option for Computer Engineering with modern infrastructure, industry-aligned curriculum & decent placement records. However it is a private institution with a higher fee structure. 

The BTech in Computer Science and Engineering covers foundational topics alongside trending specialisations like AI, Data Science, Cyber Security & Blockchain.

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

Principal K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy generally offers seats based on the entrance exam scores. Hence, direct admissions may not be accepted. However, the college may reserve certain amount of seats for institute-level allotments to the direct second year of BPharma programme. Students seeking to join the college directly can visit the official website to get the latest information about the same.

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.

Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy is a well-known institution for Ph.D, B.Pharma, D.Pharma, M.Pharma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy has course specializations in Quality Assurance , Pharmaceutical.

Each university has its own advantages. KIMS is a highly esteemed university. However, Bharti Vidyapeeth is equally well-known. Bhartiya Vidyapeeth institution, which has two campuses, is a deemed institution in comparison. While KIMS University only provides 100 seats, it offers 156. Bharti Vidyapeeth is one that I will recommend if you choose to choose one. In general, each university is superior at its particular level. Placement is better at Bharti Vidyapeeth.

SVKM's Institute of Pharmacy, Dhule has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Pharma	Candidate must have studied Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the Mathematics/Biology subjects with above mentioned marks in the above subjects taken together from any recognised Board/Council. The mentioned marks of SC/ST and OBC is for the candidate belonging to maharashtra State. Candidates who are appearing at the qualifying examination are also eligible. Maharashtra State candidates must have to appear for MHTCET. All India Candidates need to appear for MHTCET/NEET. However, preference shall be given to the candidate obtaining non zero positive score in NEET over the candidates who obtained non zero score in MHTCET.
D.Pharma	Candidate passed 10+2 (science stream) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics or Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India from any recognised institute/board are eligible to apply
M.Pharma	For sponsored candidates, minimum of two years of fulltime work experience in a registered firm/ company/industry/ educational and/ or research institute/ any Government Department or Government Autonomous Organization in the relevant field in which admission is being sought.

Shriman Sureshdada Jain College of Pharmacy has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Pharma	Candidate must have studied Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the Mathematics/Biology subjects with above mentioned marks in the above subjects taken together from any recognised Board/Council. The mentioned marks of SC/ST and OBC is for the candidate belonging to maharashtra State. Candidates who are appearing at the qualifying examination are also eligible. Maharashtra State candidates must have to appear for MHTCET. All India Candidates need to appear for MHTCET/NEET. However, preference shall be given to the candidate obtaining non zero positive score in NEET over the candidates who obtained non zero score in MHTCET.
M.Pharma	For sponsored candidates, minimum of two years of fulltime work experience in a registered firm/ company/industry/ educational and/ or research institute/ any Government Department or Government Autonomous Organization in the relevant field in which admission is being sought.

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