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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

Ranked by NIRF India Rankings 2025 21 Colleges
According to NIRF 2025, Maharashtra has 12 individually ranked Pharmacy colleges and 9 more in rank-bands (101–300). Institute of Chemical Technology is the top Pharmacy college in Maharashtra (national rank #6). Cities include Pune (4), Mumbai (3), Nagpur (2), Shirpur (1).
12 In India's Top 100
12 Individually Ranked
9 In Rank Bands
#6 Best Rank (National)
74.77 Highest NIRF Score
India # vs 2024 College City Score TLR RPC GO OI PR
6 ▼1 Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai Mumbai 74.77 79.1 71.1 90.5 57.0 59.2
11 ▼1 SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai Mumbai 70.59 83.1 67.4 84.8 63.8 21.0
34 ▲1 Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune Pune Pune 56.28 73.1 35.6 74.1 58.9 29.9
35 ▲1 Dr D Y Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Pune Pune 56.18 70.5 25.5 73.5 61.9 64.8
38 ▲1 SVKM`s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy Mumbai Mumbai 55.55 70.4 40.6 73.3 53.3 22.6
52 ▲4 R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur Shirpur 52.55 74.0 29.0 65.2 63.6 22.6
54 ▼3 The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Nagpur Nagpur 50.79 61.6 35.5 72.6 48.9 22.6
66 ▼5 Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy Nagpur Nagpur 46.46 69.5 12.3 74.8 53.9 15.7
70 ▲2 Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune Pune 45.76 74.2 16.7 58.6 54.2 13.8
78 ▲2 Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy Kolhapur Kolhapur 43.95 58.2 30.3 46.6 52.5 28.5
88 ▼12 Y. B. Chavan College of Pharmacy Aurangabad Aurangabad 42.76 65.6 15.5 57.6 55.5 13.8
92 ▲4 P. E. Society`s Modern College of Pharmacy Pune Pune 42.58 62.3 12.2 66.1 52.3 17.5

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: Pune (4)  ·  Mumbai (3)  ·  Nagpur (2)  ·  Shirpur (1)  ·  Kolhapur (1)  ·  Aurangabad (1)

Maharashtra 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
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy, Sector 8, C.B.D. Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614 Navi Mumbai
  • Bombay College of Pharmacy Mumbai
  • C.U.Shah College of Pharmacy Mumbai
  • Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy Nagpur
  • Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra Karad
  • Mumbai Education Trust`s College of Pharmacy Nashik
  • Principal K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy Mumbai
  • SNJB's Shriman Suresh Dada Jain College of Pharmacy Chandwad
  • Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute Of Pharmacy, Dhule Dhule

Present in NIRF 2024, Absent from NIRF 2025

  • AISSMS College of Pharmacy (was rank/band 99)
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy, Sector 8, C.B.D. Belapur, Navi Mumbai (was rank/band 101-125)
  • Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (was rank/band 67)
  • Marathwada Mitra Mandal?s College of Pharmacy (was rank/band 101-125)

These colleges participated in NIRF 2024 but did not submit data or qualify for NIRF 2025. This does not necessarily mean the college has closed or declined — participation is voluntary.

How to Use This List

  • The India # column shows the college's national rank among all Pharmacy colleges — useful for comparing Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra: GPAT (M.Pharm / PharmD PB) · NIPER JEE (NIPER institutes) · State CET for B.Pharm

There are 12 individually NIRF-ranked Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra as per NIRF 2025. Institute of Chemical Technology is the best Pharmacy college in Maharashtra with a national rank of #6 and a score of 74.77. The table below shows all Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra, 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 Maharashtra in 2026?

As per NIRF 2025, Institute of Chemical Technology is the top-ranked — and best — Pharmacy college in Maharashtra with a national rank of #6 and a score of 74.77.

How many Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra are NIRF ranked?

12 Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra?

Institute of Chemical Technology (national rank #6) has an NIRF 2025 score of 74.77 out of 100. The parameter scores (TLR, RPC, GO, OI, PR) are shown in the table.

Are Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra are shown in the ranking table above.

What entrance exam is needed for Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra?

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