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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Ranked by NIRF India Rankings 2025 10 Colleges
According to NIRF 2025, Karnataka has 8 individually ranked Pharmacy colleges and 2 more in rank-bands (101–300). JSS College of Pharmacy is the top Pharmacy college in Karnataka (national rank #7). Cities include Bengaluru (3), Mysore (1), Udupi (1), Belgaum (1).
8 In India's Top 100
8 Individually Ranked
2 In Rank Bands
#7 Best Rank (National)
73.38 Highest NIRF Score
India # vs 2024 College City Score TLR RPC GO OI PR
7 ▼1 JSS College of Pharmacy Mysore Mysore 73.38 82.7 52.2 90.1 71.7 77.2
8 Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Udupi Udupi 73.25 78.3 66.2 83.3 68.8 63.6
50 ▼8 KLE College of Pharmacy, Belgaum Belgaum Belgaum 52.86 70.5 27.9 64.7 58.9 45.3
51 ▼10 N.G.S.M. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Mangaluru Mangaluru 52.60 68.7 28.9 72.8 57.8 29.9
56 ▲12 M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Bengaluru Bengaluru 50.20 66.2 27.0 64.2 61.6 32.4
80 ▲3 Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy B G Nagar B G Nagar 43.87 66.5 16.6 58.4 61.0 11.8
82 ▲4 Acharya & B M Reddy College of Pharmacy Bengaluru Bengaluru 43.74 60.9 11.3 61.4 70.7 27.1
91 ▲7 Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy Bengaluru Bengaluru 42.63 67.7 8.5 59.7 68.8 9.7

Score colour key: ≥70 strong 35–70 moderate <35 low  · TLR = Teaching & Learning, RPC = Research, GO = Graduation Outcomes, OI = Outreach, PR = Perception

Ranked colleges by city: Bengaluru (3)  ·  Mysore (1)  ·  Udupi (1)  ·  Belgaum (1)  ·  Mangaluru (1)  ·  B G Nagar (1)

Karnataka Pharmacy Colleges in Rank Bands

These colleges appear in NIRF 2025 but are not assigned individual ranks — they fall within the following rank bands. Scores are not published for band colleges.

Rank 102-125
  • KLE College of Pharmacy Bengaluru
  • KLE College of Pharmacy, Hubli Hubballi

How to Use This List

  • The India # column shows the college's national rank among all Pharmacy colleges — useful for comparing Karnataka colleges against the national best.
  • The ▲/▼ vs 2024 column shows rank improvement or decline compared to NIRF 2024. A rising college often signals improving quality.
  • Rank-band colleges (if listed above) are ranked somewhere within that band nationally — they are accredited but NIRF does not release individual ranks for them.
  • Use NIRF score rather than rank alone to compare close-ranked colleges — a difference of 1 rank can mean just 0.1 score points.
  • NIRF rankings reflect academic quality and research output. For placement records, fee structure, and campus facilities, refer to the college's official website and NIRF disclosure reports at nirfindia.org.
Admission route for Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka: GPAT (M.Pharm / PharmD PB) · NIPER JEE (NIPER institutes) · State CET for B.Pharm

There are 8 individually NIRF-ranked Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka as per NIRF 2025. JSS College of Pharmacy is the best Pharmacy college in Karnataka with a national rank of #7 and a score of 73.38. The table below shows all Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka, ranked by their national NIRF position, with score and rank movement (▲/▼) compared to NIRF 2024. Colleges in rank-bands (101–300) are listed separately below the main table.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best Pharmacy college in Karnataka in 2026?

As per NIRF 2025, JSS College of Pharmacy is the top-ranked — and best — Pharmacy college in Karnataka with a national rank of #7 and a score of 73.38.

How many Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka are NIRF ranked?

8 Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka appear individually in the NIRF 2025 national rankings. Additional colleges may appear in rank-bands (101–300) — see the rank-band section on this page.

What is the NIRF score of the top Pharmacy college in Karnataka?

JSS College of Pharmacy (national rank #7) has an NIRF 2025 score of 73.38 out of 100. The parameter scores (TLR, RPC, GO, OI, PR) are shown in the table.

Are Karnataka Pharmacy colleges better ranked than other states?

Rankings vary by stream and state. The national rank in the table shows each college's position among all Pharmacy institutions in India. States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana typically have more top-ranked colleges in engineering.

What does it mean if a Pharmacy college is in a rank band (101–150, 151–200, 201–300)?

NIRF places colleges with very similar scores in bands rather than individual ranks — a rank-band college is ranked within that range but not given a specific position. These are still among the top Pharmacy institutions in India and appear below the individually ranked table on this page.

Which Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka improved their NIRF rank in 2025?

Colleges with a ▲ (green arrow) in the rank change column improved their position compared to NIRF 2024. The number shows by how many positions they moved up. Colleges with ▼ dropped in rank.

How is the NIRF score calculated for Pharmacy colleges?

NIRF evaluates colleges on five parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR); Research & Professional Practice (RPC); Graduation Outcomes (GO); Outreach & Inclusivity (OI); and Perception (PR). Each parameter is scored and weighted to give a final score out of 100. The individual parameter scores for each college in Karnataka are shown in the ranking table above.

What entrance exam is needed for Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka?

Admission to top Pharmacy colleges in Karnataka is typically through national entrance exams as well as state-level tests. Check the admission guide at the bottom of this page for Karnataka-specific entrance exam information.

Last updated: July 2026 · Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Rankings are labeled 2026 for current relevance; data is from NIRF 2025 with rank comparison to NIRF 2024.