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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Ranked by NIRF India Rankings 2025 13 Colleges
According to NIRF 2025, Tamil Nadu has 11 individually ranked Pharmacy colleges and 2 more in rank-bands (101–300). JSS College of Pharmacy is the top Pharmacy college in Tamil Nadu (national rank #4). Cities include Chennai (4), Coimbatore (2), Ooty (1), Annamalainagar (1).
11 In India's Top 100
11 Individually Ranked
2 In Rank Bands
#4 Best Rank (National)
76.14 Highest NIRF Score
India # vs 2024 College City Score TLR RPC GO OI PR
4 JSS College of Pharmacy Ooty Ooty 76.14 85.2 50.4 95.5 85.2 78.8
10 ▲1 S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Chennai 70.84 79.0 66.8 82.8 59.4 46.2
14 ▼1 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Coimbatore 68.39 74.5 57.9 81.2 76.5 47.9
36 ▼5 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai Chennai 55.99 74.0 35.0 67.1 56.4 42.4
42 ▼15 Annamalai University Annamalainagar Annamalainagar 54.68 63.9 45.7 65.6 46.3 40.4
61 ▲3 Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai Chennai 49.03 71.6 24.3 63.4 51.9 24.2
65 ▼7 PSG College of Pharmacy Coimbatore Coimbatore 46.96 64.8 6.7 68.9 55.7 61.8
77 ▼12 Nandha College of Pharmacy Erode Erode 44.20 63.6 9.8 64.9 51.7 40.4
94 ▼16 College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College Chennai Chennai 42.34 59.5 2.0 65.1 54.4 54.3
96 ▼14 Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy Srivilliputtur Srivilliputtur 42.15 67.3 3.1 57.7 63.6 31.2
99 ▼10 Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation Salem Salem 41.55 57.9 19.3 55.8 45.2 27.1

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: Chennai (4)  ·  Coimbatore (2)  ·  Ooty (1)  ·  Annamalainagar (1)  ·  Erode (1)  ·  Srivilliputtur (1)  ·  Salem (1)

Tamil Nadu 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
  • B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology Chennai
  • KMCH College of Pharmacy Coimbatore

How to Use This List

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

There are 11 individually NIRF-ranked Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu as per NIRF 2025. JSS College of Pharmacy is the best Pharmacy college in Tamil Nadu with a national rank of #4 and a score of 76.14. The table below shows all Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu, 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 Tamil Nadu in 2026?

As per NIRF 2025, JSS College of Pharmacy is the top-ranked — and best — Pharmacy college in Tamil Nadu with a national rank of #4 and a score of 76.14.

How many Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu are NIRF ranked?

11 Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?

JSS College of Pharmacy (national rank #4) has an NIRF 2025 score of 76.14 out of 100. The parameter scores (TLR, RPC, GO, OI, PR) are shown in the table.

Are Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu are shown in the ranking table above.

What entrance exam is needed for Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu?

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