BIOTECHNOLOGY Colleges in India

11 pharmacy institutions in India hold a current approval from PCI. They are spread across 9 districts, with the largest concentration in Guntur (2). Between them they list 12 approved courses. Of these, 3,126 are approved under section 12, meaning the qualification is valid for registration as a pharmacist, and 1,470 are approved for conduct of the course only.

As published by PCI. Checked 30 August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many pharmacy colleges are there in India?

11 pharmacy institutions in India hold a current approval from PCI. As published by PCI. Checked 30 August 2026.

Where can I find the full list of PCI-approved pharmacy colleges in India?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from PCI, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do pharmacy colleges in India have?

75,726 approved seats across 11 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

Which district in India has the most pharmacy colleges?

Guntur, with 2 of the 11 institutions listed here.

What courses do pharmacy colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are BIOTECHNOLOGY (11), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (10), CIVIL ENGINEERING (9), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (8), b-pharm (8), d-pharm (7). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many pharmacy colleges in India are government and how many are private?

Of the 11 institutions listed: 6 deemed university, 2 government, 2 state university, 1 government aided. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

Where does this list come from?

As published by PCI. Checked 30 August 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.