Top Pharmacy Colleges in India 2025 Accepting GPAT: NIRF Ranking 2025, Fees, Admission, Placements, Cutoff

A: There are around 14 top Pharmacy colleges in India that accept GPAT of which 7 colleges are government owned and the rest 3 are owned by private entities. NIPER Hyderabad, Panjab University, Central University of Punjab, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow and Central University of Rajasthan are the top Pharmacy colleges in India that accept GPAT.

A: Panjab University is the top Pharmacy college in India that accept score according to NIRF 2025 under the Pharmacy category.

A: The top Pharmacy colleges in India accepting GPAT scores are mentioned in the table below -

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A: The best Private Pharmacy colleges in India accepting GPAT are mentioned in the table below -

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A: The best Pharmacy colleges in India accepting GPAT are mentioned in the table below -

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A: The best Pharmacy colleges in India that accept GPAT scores with the highest Return on Investment are mentioned below -

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A: Pharmacy courses can be pursued at Diploma, UG, PG and PhD levels. The eligibility criteria differ as per the course selected by the candidate. However, given below the broad eligibility criteria for Diploma, UG, PG and PhD Pharmacy courses for the reference of candidates:

• Diploma (DPharma): Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
• UG level(BPharma): Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a combination of either Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured at least 50% aggregate score from a recognised board. The course is of four years duration.
• PG level (MPharma): Candidates must have passed BPharma with at least 50% aggregate score from a pharmacy college as approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The course is of two years- duration.

PhD level:

6-year Pharm D course:

• Candidates must have completed class 12 from every state level of education from any state/national education board. They must have studied Physicsand Chemistry as compulsory subjects with Mathematics or Biology as additional subjects. They must have completed 17 years of age in the year of admission.
• Candidates holding a diploma in pharmacy are also eligible for Pharma Dcourse provided they fulfill all other conditions as well.

3-year Pharm D course (Post Baccalaureate):

• Candidates who passed the Bachelor of Pharmacy course from an institute recognized under Pharmacy Council of India are eligible for Pharma D course.
• They must have completed higher secondary education i.e. class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology subjects.

A: Hi, it can be observed that studying Pharmacy can be quite expensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of more than INR 5 lakh.

A: Some important questions to ask yourself before making the choice -

What is the student-to-faculty ratio in a particular Pharmacy college?
How are the theory & practical aspects in a particular Pharmacy college?
Are there good internships and research opportunities in a particular pharmacy college?
What is the avg. placement rate for graduates in a particular pharmacy college?
What type of companies recruit graduates from a particular Pharmacy college?
How are the scholarship programs in a particular pharmacy college?

The most important thing is to pick a college that goes well with your ambitions, preferences, and objectives. By asking the right questions and conducting proper research, you can make better decisions.