The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2025 evaluates higher education institutions across several categories, including Pharmacy. According to the provided ranking data, Jamia Hamdard, located in New Delhi, secured the first position in the Pharmacy category with a score of 86.59.
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, ranked second with 82.28 points, followed by Panjab University in third place with 76.39 points. The top 10 list includes pharmacy colleges, universities, and specialised pharmaceutical education and research institutions from different parts of India.
Top 10 Pharmacy Institutions in India Rankings 2025
The following table presents the top 10 institutions in the Pharmacy category, along with their locations, states, scores, and national ranks.
| Rank | Institution | City | State/UT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamia Hamdard | New Delhi | Delhi | 86.59 |
| 2 | Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani | Pilani | Rajasthan | 82.28 |
| 3 | Panjab University | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 76.39 |
| 4 | JSS College of Pharmacy | Ooty | Tamil Nadu | 76.14 |
| 5 | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad | Hyderabad | Telangana | 75.64 |
| 6 | Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 74.77 |
| 7 | JSS College of Pharmacy | Mysuru | Karnataka | 73.38 |
| 8 | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Udupi | Karnataka | 73.25 |
| 9 | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali | Mohali | Punjab | 70.96 |
| 10 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 70.84 |
Source: National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), India Rankings 2025, Pharmacy category.
Jamia Hamdard Secures the Top Position
Jamia Hamdard, located in New Delhi, secured first place with a score of 86.59. The institution is known for its programmes and research in pharmaceutical sciences, health sciences, and related disciplines.
Its leading position highlights its standing in pharmaceutical education and research under the NIRF assessment framework. Jamia Hamdard scored 4.31 points higher than BITS Pilani, which ranked second.
BITS Pilani Ranks Second
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, Rajasthan, secured second place with a score of 82.28.
BITS Pilani offers programmes in pharmaceutical sciences alongside its broader academic portfolio in science, engineering, and technology. Its pharmacy-related academic and research activities contribute to its position among India's leading institutions in this category.
Panjab University Secures Third Place
Panjab University, located in Chandigarh, ranked third with a score of 76.39. Its pharmaceutical education and research activities contribute to its presence among the country's leading pharmacy institutions.
The university offers multidisciplinary academic programmes and has an established role in higher education and scientific research.
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, Ranks Fourth
JSS College of Pharmacy, located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, secured fourth place with a score of 76.14.
The institution is associated with pharmaceutical education, research, and professional training. Its position among the top five highlights its standing in pharmacy education.
The difference between Panjab University and JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, was only 0.25 points.
NIPER Hyderabad Ranks Fifth
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, secured fifth place with a score of 75.64.
NIPER Hyderabad specialises in advanced pharmaceutical education and research. Institutions in the NIPER network contribute to postgraduate education, doctoral research, and specialised training in pharmaceutical sciences.
Its inclusion in the top five reflects the importance of specialised institutions in India's pharmaceutical research and education ecosystem.
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Ranks Sixth
The Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, secured sixth place with a score of 74.77.
ICT is known for its academic and research activities in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical technology, and related disciplines. Its interdisciplinary approach connects pharmaceutical education with chemical sciences and industrial applications.
Karnataka Institutions Feature in the Top Eight
Karnataka is represented by two institutions in the top 10.
JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, ranked seventh with a score of 73.38. It contributes to pharmaceutical education and research through its academic programmes and professional training.
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Udupi, secured eighth place with 73.25 points. The institution offers pharmacy-related education and research opportunities across pharmaceutical disciplines.
The difference between their scores was 0.13 points, indicating closely spaced positions in the rankings.
NIPER Mohali Ranks Ninth
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, Punjab, secured ninth place with a score of 70.96.
The institution contributes to advanced pharmaceutical education and research, including postgraduate and doctoral-level training. Its position among the top 10 demonstrates the role of specialised pharmaceutical research institutions in developing expertise and supporting innovation in the sector.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Completes the Top 10
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ranked tenth with a score of 70.84.
The institution offers multidisciplinary education, including programmes related to pharmaceutical sciences. Its inclusion in the top 10 highlights the presence of private higher education institutions among India's leading pharmacy institutions.
State-Wise Representation Among the Top 10
The top 10 institutions represent several states and administrative regions:
Tamil Nadu: JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, and S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
Karnataka: JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, and Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Udupi.
Delhi: Jamia Hamdard.
Rajasthan: BITS Pilani.
Chandigarh: Panjab University.
Telangana: NIPER Hyderabad.
Maharashtra: Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
Punjab: NIPER Mohali.
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka each have two institutions in the top 10, while the remaining six positions are represented by institutions from six other states or administrative regions.
This distribution describes the geographical representation of the top 10 institutions rather than the overall performance of every pharmacy college in each region.
How NIRF Evaluates Pharmacy Institutions
NIRF uses a structured framework to assess institutional performance across several dimensions. The broad parameters include:
- Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR): Evaluates faculty strength, infrastructure, and learning resources.
- Research and Professional Practice (RP): Assesses research output, research quality, and professional activities.
- Graduation Outcomes (GO): Examines student progression and graduation-related outcomes.
- Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): Considers diversity, accessibility, and institutional inclusiveness.
- Perception (PR): Evaluates institutional reputation among relevant stakeholders.
These parameters provide a common basis for comparing institutions. However, an overall pharmacy rank does not necessarily indicate that an institution is the best choice for every specialisation, such as pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, or regulatory affairs.
Importance of Pharmacy Rankings for Students
The NIRF Pharmacy rankings can help students identify institutions for further consideration when applying for BPharm, MPharm, PharmD, and doctoral programmes, subject to each institution's actual programme offerings and eligibility requirements.
Applicants should also examine faculty expertise, laboratory facilities, research opportunities, accreditation, industry partnerships, placement outcomes, tuition fees, scholarships, and admission criteria.
Students interested in pharmaceutical research, drug development, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, or regulatory affairs should compare the specific strengths of individual programmes alongside the national ranking.
Official source: NIRF India Rankings 2025 – Pharmacy Category
