Top 10 Pharmacy Colleges In Maharashtra: Admission Process And Fees – News18

Last Updated:March 14, 2025, 07:41 IST

Maharashtra is considered the best state for studying pharmacy in India, with multiple pharmacy institutes spread across major cities.

Pharmacy remains a popular career path for those seeking a future in the medical field. It involves the science and skill of manufacturing and delivering medications, as well as providing additional clinical services such as vaccinations, health screenings, and advice on quitting smoking or managing illnesses like diabetes and asthma. This profession integrates health and pharmaceutical sciences to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.

Every year, around 4 lakh students graduate in pharmacy, with approximately 40,000 to 50,000 from Maharashtra alone.

India has several reputed pharmacy colleges that offer excellent education in this discipline. However, Maharashtra is widely regarded as the best state for studying pharmacy, with numerous pharmacy institutes spread across major cities.

If you are looking to pursue a pharmacy course after school, here is a list of the top colleges in Maharashtra as per the NIRF rankings.

1. Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Ranked 5th in the NIRF list of top pharmacy colleges in India, this institute offers both B.Pharma and M.Pharma. To be eligible, students must secure a minimum of 45% marks in Class 12 and obtain a good ranking in MHT CET or NEET. The total tuition fee for B.Pharma is approximately Rs 3.50 lakh.

2. Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth

Ranked 35th, this college requires applicants to secure at least 45% aggregate in Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Mathematics or Biology. Additionally, candidates must pass a computer-based entrance test. The total fee for the B.Pharma course is Rs 5.28 lakh.

3. Dr DY Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Holding the 36th rank in NIRF, this institute is a preferred choice for pharmacy students. The eligibility criteria include a minimum of 50% aggregate in Class 12 and a good score in MHT CET or NEET. The tuition fee for B.Pharma is approximately Rs 5.80 lakh.

4. SVKM’s Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy

Ranked 39th, this Mumbai-based institute requires students to achieve a good MHT CET or NEET score along with at least 45% aggregate in Class 12. The total tuition fee for B.Pharma is around Rs 7 lakh.

5. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

This university, ranked 51st, requires a minimum 45% aggregate in Class 12 and participation in entrance exams like MHT CET, NEET, WBCHSE, or Maharashtra HSC. The total tuition fee ranges from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 6.5 lakh.

6. RC Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Ranked 56th, the eligibility criteria for this institute include a minimum 45% aggregate in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics as subjects, along with MHT CET or NEET scores. The total tuition fee is approximately Rs 4.24 lakh.

7. Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy

Ranked 61st, this Nagpur-based college requires a minimum of 50% aggregate in Class 12 and a good score in MHT CET or NEET. The tuition fee is approximately Rs 4.05 lakh.

8. Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth

Ranked 67th, this institute in Satara requires a minimum of 45% aggregate in Class 12 and a good score in KVV, KAIET, or NEET. The tuition fee ranges from Rs 90,000 to Rs 3.2 lakh.

9. MIT WPU, Pune

Holding the 72nd rank, MIT WPU requires candidates to appear for NEET UG, MHT CET, PERA CET, or JEE Main and secure at least 50% in Class 12.

10. Bombay College of Pharmacy

Ranked 73rd, this college requires students to achieve a minimum 50% aggregate and a good score in the MHT CET entrance exam.

Which of these colleges are you considering?