Government Aided Pharmacy Colleges in India

92 pharmacy institutions in India hold a current approval from PCI. They are spread across 73 districts, with the largest concentration in Bhopal (4). Between them they list 12 approved courses. Of these, 72 are approved under section 12, meaning the qualification is valid for registration as a pharmacist, and 20 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?

92 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?

11,126 approved seats across 85 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?

Bhopal, with 4 of the 92 institutions listed here.

What courses do pharmacy colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are d-pharm (83), b-pharm (52), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (4), CIVIL ENGINEERING (4), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (4), BCA (3). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

What is the difference between PCI approval under section 12 and approval for conduct of the course?

Approval under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 means the qualification awarded is recognised for registration as a pharmacist. Approval for conduct of the course allows the institution to run the programme, but the qualification is not recognised under section 12. Check which applies before you apply.

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.