How many Pharmacy colleges are there in Maharashtra?

There are 700+ best Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra out of which 400+ colleges are owned privately, 30+ colleges are owned by the government and 20+ colleges are owned by semi government institutions. ICTM, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy and Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth are the best colleges for Pharmacy in Maharashtra. MHT CET, NEET, GPAT, NEET PG and Maharashtra NEET PG are the popular entrance exams for admission to top Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra.

Which is the No.1 Pharmacy college in Maharashtra?

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.

What are the top Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra according to NIRF 2025?

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 Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary. Hope this helps!

Is it expensive to pursue Pharmacy in Maharashtra?

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.

What are the top colleges in Maharashtra that offer D.Phrama?

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 Hope this answered your question!

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

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

Which are the best BPharma colleges in Maharashtra that accept MHT CET score?

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 Hope this helps!

Can I join ICT Mumbai BPharma courses without an entrance exam?

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.

Who is eligible for admission to BPharm at ICT Mumbai?

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.

Diploma in Pharmacy courses in Pune

There are 71 colleges offering Pharmacy in Pune. Among these, split of colleges by ownership is private owned: 59, public / government owned: 3 and public private owned: 1.

Location wise

Major cities across the nation provide a variety of Pharmacy. Of all the cities, Uttar Pradesh has the most Top Pharmacy colleges in India, based on the number of institutions.

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	953 Colleges
Maharashtra	533 Colleges
Karnataka	320 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	271 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	204 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	183 Colleges
Rajasthan	145 Colleges
Punjab	130 Colleges
Haryana	109 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	103 Colleges
Bangalore	90 Colleges
Uttarakhand	77 Colleges
Pune	71 Colleges
Lucknow	66 Colleges
Jharkhand	63 Colleges
Maharashtra - Other	63 Colleges
West Bengal	57 Colleges
Meerut	50 Colleges
Karnataka - Other	49 Colleges
Orissa	46 Colleges

Specializations

Pharmacy offers diversified specialisations like Clinical Data Management, Pharmacology and Clinical Research. Refer the table below showing number of colleges offering each Pharmacy specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Clinical Data Management	4 Colleges
Pharmacology	4 Colleges
Clinical Research	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

CBSE 12th is the most popular exam accepted by Pharmacy in Pune. Refer to the table below showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	59 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	58 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
MHT CET	1 Colleges
VUNET	1 Colleges

There are 71 colleges offering Pharmacy in Pune. Among these, split of colleges by ownership is private owned: 59, public / government owned: 3 and public private owned: 1.

Location wise

Major cities across the nation provide a variety of Pharmacy. Of all the cities, Uttar Pradesh has the most Top Pharmacy colleges in India, based on the number of institutions.

Location Details	Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	953 Colleges
Maharashtra	533 Colleges
Karnataka	320 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh - Other	271 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	204 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	183 Colleges
Rajasthan	145 Colleges
Punjab	130 Colleges
Haryana	109 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	103 Colleges
Bangalore	90 Colleges
Uttarakhand	77 Colleges
Pune	71 Colleges
Lucknow	66 Colleges
Jharkhand	63 Colleges
Maharashtra - Other	63 Colleges
West Bengal	57 Colleges
Meerut	50 Colleges
Karnataka - Other	49 Colleges
Orissa	46 Colleges

Specializations

Pharmacy offers diversified specialisations like Clinical Data Management, Pharmacology and Clinical Research. Refer the table below showing number of colleges offering each Pharmacy specialisation: