What are the top specialisations offered by best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh?

Hi, please refer below for the top specialisations offered by best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Top Specialisations No. of Colleges Quality Assurance 30+ Pharmacy Practice 10+ Post Baccalaureate 10+ Pharmacognosy 4 Chemistry 2

What are the top course levels offered by best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh?

Hi, you can refer below for the top courses levels offered by best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Course Level No. of Colleges B Pharma 150+ M Pharma 120+ Pharm D 70+ D Pharma 30+ MD 10+ Hope this helps!

Do Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh offer Diploma courses?

Yes, you can surely do Diploma Pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh and you can refer below for some of them: College Name Tuition Fee Eligibility / Exams Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research INR 34,000 Merit-Based JNTUA-Oil Technological & Pharmaceutical Research Institute INR 1.8 lakh NEET PG, GPAT, Andhra Pradesh PGECET Hindu College of Pharmacy Guntur INR 17,000 Merit-Based Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam INR 4,000 AP POLYCET Sri G. Pulla Reddy Government Polytechnic INR 4,000 AP POLYCET Hope this answered your question!

Can I apply for Pharmacy courses after 12th without NEET?

Hello, it is not compulsory to appear in NEET for admission in Bachelor of Pharmacy but all universities or institution provides admission either through NEET or conducts its own entrance examination. NEET exam is necessary for MBBS and BDS courses only. You can take admission in B.Pharmacy without appearing in NEET but you need to qualify entrance examination of that university or college.

Can an Arts graduate student do a Pharmacy course?

No, an Arts graduate student cannot do a Pharmacy course . In general, most Pharmacy courses in India have specific eligibility criteria, and they often require candidates to have a background in science, particularly in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics at the Class 12 level. While there may be variations among different institutions, Pharmacy courses are typically designed for students with a Science background due to the scientific nature of the curriculum.

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

Q: How many Pharmacy colleges are there in Andhra Pradesh?

There are 190+ best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh of which 40+ colleges are privately and 20+ colleges are owned by the government. AP EAMCET, AP PGECET, GPAT, NEET PG and AP POLYCET are the top entrance exams for admission to best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, GITAM School of Pharmacy, Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam and Acharya Nagarjuna University are the best B Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Q: Which is the No.1 Pharmacy college in Andhra Pradesh?

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.

India is home to many Pharmacy colleges. There are 14 Pharmacy colleges. These 14 colleges can be classified into 4 private owned and 3 public / government owned.

Location wise

Visakhapatnam is home to many Pharmacy colleges. Out of which, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka having maximum no. of Pharmacy colleges. Refer to the table below Visakhapatnam offering Pharmacy colleges in India.

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	1231 Colleges
Maharashtra	837 Colleges
Karnataka	427 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	359 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	334 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	281 Colleges
Rajasthan	257 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	205 Colleges
Telangana	186 Colleges
West Bengal	185 Colleges
Haryana	179 Colleges
Punjab	178 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	155 Colleges
Gujarat	142 Colleges
Uttarakhand	135 Colleges
Bangalore	123 Colleges
Maharashtra - Other	122 Colleges
Pune	120 Colleges
Jharkhand	102 Colleges
Lucknow	92 Colleges

Specializations

The topmost Pharmaceutical is the most popular specialisations followed by Pharmacology in Visakhapatnam. Refer to the table below showing specialisations offered by number of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Pharmaceutical	9 Colleges
Pharmacology	6 Colleges
Quality Assurance	6 Colleges
Pharmacy Practice	2 Colleges
Biotechnology	1 Colleges
Chemistry	1 Colleges
Pharmacognosy	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

AP EAMCET is the most popular exam accepted by Pharmacy colleges in Visakhapatnam. Below is the table showing exams accepted by no. of Pharmacy colleges in Visakhapatnam.

Exam Details	Colleges
AP EAMCET	9 Colleges
AP PGECET	7 Colleges
GPAT	6 Colleges
GITAM GAT	2 Colleges
NEET PG	1 Colleges
CUEE	1 Colleges
CBSE 12th	1 Colleges
ISC	1 Colleges
BIEAP	1 Colleges
AP POLYCET	1 Colleges
CUET-PG	1 Colleges

India is home to many Pharmacy colleges. There are 14 Pharmacy colleges. These 14 colleges can be classified into 4 private owned and 3 public / government owned.

Location wise

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	1231 Colleges
Maharashtra	837 Colleges
Karnataka	427 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	359 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	334 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	281 Colleges
Rajasthan	257 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	205 Colleges
Telangana	186 Colleges
West Bengal	185 Colleges
Haryana	179 Colleges
Punjab	178 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	155 Colleges
Gujarat	142 Colleges
Uttarakhand	135 Colleges
Bangalore	123 Colleges
Maharashtra - Other	122 Colleges
Pune	120 Colleges
Jharkhand	102 Colleges
Lucknow	92 Colleges

Specializations

The topmost Pharmaceutical is the most popular specialisations followed by Pharmacology in Visakhapatnam. Refer to the table below showing specialisations offered by number of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Pharmaceutical	9 Colleges
Pharmacology	6 Colleges
Quality Assurance	6 Colleges
Pharmacy Practice	2 Colleges
Biotechnology	1 Colleges
Chemistry	1 Colleges
Pharmacognosy	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

AP EAMCET is the most popular exam accepted by Pharmacy colleges in Visakhapatnam. Below is the table showing exams accepted by no. of Pharmacy colleges in Visakhapatnam.

Exam Details	Colleges
AP EAMCET	9 Colleges
AP PGECET	7 Colleges
GPAT	6 Colleges
GITAM GAT	2 Colleges
NEET PG	1 Colleges
CUEE	1 Colleges
CBSE 12th	1 Colleges
ISC	1 Colleges
BIEAP	1 Colleges
AP POLYCET	1 Colleges
CUET-PG	1 Colleges

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam

Courses Offered

10 Courses

4.2

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹99 K - 4.08 L

Median Salary

₹4.2 - 4.5 LPA

GITAM School of Pharmacy, Visakhapatnam

VisakhapatnamPvt

Courses Offered

7 Courses

4.3

Exams Accepted

GITAM GAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹4.17 L - 7.51 L

Median Salary

₹3 LPA

Commonly asked questions
On Best Pharmacy Colleges in Visakhapatnam - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Q: How many Pharmacy colleges are there in Andhra Pradesh?

There are 190+ best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh of which 40+ colleges are privately and 20+ colleges are owned by the government. AP EAMCET, AP PGECET, GPAT, NEET PG and AP POLYCET are the top entrance exams for admission to best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, GITAM School of Pharmacy, Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam and Acharya Nagarjuna University are the best B Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Q: Which is the No.1 Pharmacy college in Andhra Pradesh?

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.

Q: What are the top Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh according to NIRF 2024?

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.

Q: Is it expensive to pursue Pharmacy in Andhra Pradesh?

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.

Q: Can I get direct admission to Pharmacy in Andhra Pradesh?

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.