Pharmacy education in India has grown significantly over the years, with institutions offering cutting-edge research opportunities, advanced curricula, and excellent placement prospects. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, annually evaluates and ranks institutions across various disciplines, including pharmacy. The NIRF 2025 rankings provide valuable insights into the top pharmacy colleges in India, helping students make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released its 2025 rankings, and in the Pharmacy category, the Top 10 institutions are
S.No
Name of the University/College
City
Rank
1.
Jamia Hamdard
New Delhi
1st
2.
Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani
Pilani
2nd
3.
Panjab University
Chandigarh
3rd
4.
JSS College of Pharmacy
Ooty
4th
5.
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hyderabad
Hyderabad
5th
6.
Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai
6th
7.
Mysore
7th
8.
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
Udupi
8th
9.
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali
Mohali
9th
10.
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai
10th
The NIRF Pharmacy Rankings – 2025 reaffirm Jamia Hamdard's leadership in pharmaceutical education while spotlighting dynamic shifts: BITS Pilani rising, Panjab University making an impactful jump, and private universities steadily climbing the ranks.
NIRF continues to play a vital role in guiding decisions made by students and educators. While it provides structured data, it remains essential to interpret rankings alongside qualitative factors like research culture, faculty credentials, innovation, infrastructure, and graduate outcomes.
In essence, the 2025 Pharmacy rankings celebrate India’s top pharmacy institutions and echo a broader narrative—one of evolving excellence, rising competition, and transforming the landscape of pharmacy education across the nation.
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