Best Pharmacy Colleges in Visakhapatnam - 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. 

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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Vignan Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology has a Faculty review rating of 4.68 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Srinivasarao College of Pharmacy, Visakhapatnam has a Faculty review rating of 4.67 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Andhra Medical College has been rated 4.4 on placements.

Government Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam have rating of 4.31 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.