Pharmacy Colleges in Ernakulam, Kerala

6 pharmacy institutions in Ernakulam, Kerala hold a current approval from PCI. Between them they list 4 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 700 seats. The largest by intake are Nirmala College Of Pharmacy Muvattupuzha (220), Chemists College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences And Research Varikoli (120), Indira Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (120).

As published by PCI. Checked 30 August 2026.

  • Amrita School Of Pharmacy Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Deemed University Amrita Lane Elamakkara

    Ernakulam, Kerala

    B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    AddressP O Kochi Formerly Know As Amrita Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kerala
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code89
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
  • Chemists College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences And Research Varikoli

    Ernakulam, Kerala

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    AddressP O Puthencruz Via Ernakulam Dist Kerala
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code330
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    Total intake120
  • Indira Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Ownership: PrivateErnakulam, Kerala

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationKERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Approved byPCI
    AISHE codeC-71297
    PCI code3489
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12
    Total intake120
    Official site
  • MGM Silver Jubilee College of Polytechnic and Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Ownership: PrivateErnakulam, Kerala

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    OwnershipPrivate
    Approved byPCI
    AISHE codeS-18329
    PCI code3989
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm60Conduct only — not u/s 12
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12
    Total intake120
  • Mookambika College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences And Research Ettappilly Mannathoor

    Ernakulam, Kerala

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    AddressP O Muvattpuzha Ernakulam
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code1385
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharmnot statedConduct only — not u/s 12
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
  • Nirmala College Of Pharmacy Muvattupuzha

    Ownership: Government AidedErnakulam, Kerala

    B.Pharm·BBA·BCA

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    AddressP O Ernakulam Dist
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    AffiliationMahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
    Approved byAICTE, PCI
    AICTE ID1-46272476672
    PCI code1465
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Computer ApplicationsBCABCA60AICTE approved
    ManagementBBABBA60AICTE approved
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm100PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    Total intake220

Frequently asked questions

How many pharmacy colleges are there in Ernakulam, Kerala?

6 pharmacy institutions in Ernakulam, Kerala 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 Ernakulam, Kerala?

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 Ernakulam, Kerala have?

700 approved seats across 6 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do pharmacy colleges in Ernakulam, Kerala offer?

The most widely approved are b-pharm (6), d-pharm (4), BBA (1), BCA (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many pharmacy colleges in Ernakulam, Kerala are government and how many are private?

Of the 6 institutions listed: 3 unknown, 2 private, 1 government aided. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

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.