NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2026 Out: Check Top Colleges List

The NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2026 has listed the leading pharmacy institutions in India based on parameters such as teaching, learning resources, research, graduation outcomes, outreach and perception. The ranking helps students compare pharmacy colleges before choosing a course and institute.

According to the latest NIRF Pharmacy ranking data, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has secured the top position, followed by University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh and Jamia Hamdard.

NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2026: Top 10 Colleges

The table below lists the top 10 pharmacy colleges along with their NIRF 2026 rank, location and overall score. These institutions are ranked under the Pharmacy category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework.

The official NIRF data shows Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Rank 1 with a score of 77.87. University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences follows with 77.10, while Jamia Hamdard ranks third with 71.38.

NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2026: Key Details

Students can check the main details of the ranking from the table below. The NIRF Pharmacy category evaluates institutions across several areas related to academics, research, outcomes and institutional perception.

How NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2026 Is Prepared

The NIRF ranking does not depend on a single factor. Institutions are assessed using multiple parameters to create an overall score.

The major areas used for the Pharmacy ranking include:

• Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR)
• Research and Professional Practice (RPC)
• Graduation Outcomes (GO)
• Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
• Perception

The latest NIRF data shows separate scores for these parameters. For example, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has a strong overall score of 77.87, placing it at the top of the Pharmacy category.

Top Pharmacy Colleges in India

The NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2026 provides students with a useful list of institutions to consider for pharmacy education. The top-ranked colleges are spread across several states, including Karnataka, Chandigarh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Among the top 10, Karnataka has two institutions, while Maharashtra also has two. Tamil Nadu has two JSS College of Pharmacy campuses in the top 10.

Students should not select a college only by its NIRF rank. Course availability, eligibility, admission process, fees, placements, infrastructure and location should also be checked before applying.

NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2026: What Students Should Check

Before taking admission to a pharmacy programme, students should compare the following details:

• NIRF ranking and overall score
• BPharm, MPharm and other available programmes
• Eligibility requirements
• Admission and entrance examination requirements
• Annual tuition fee in INR
• Hostel and other charges
• Placement record
• Research facilities
• Accreditation and affiliation
• Location and campus facilities

The fee is not uniform across the colleges listed in the NIRF ranking. Students should therefore check the respective institute's latest fee structure before making an admission decision.

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