State University Pharmacy Colleges in India
34 pharmacy institutions in India hold a current approval from PCI. They are spread across 27 districts, with the largest concentration in Vadodara (4). Between them they list 12 approved courses. Of these, 18 are approved under section 12, meaning the qualification is valid for registration as a pharmacist, and 16 are approved for conduct of the course only.
As published by PCI. Checked 30 August 2026.
ARKA JAIN University, Jharkhand
Diploma·D.Pharm·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·B.Pharm·BBA·BCA
PCI approved u/s 12
Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
D.Pharm·B.Pharm
PCI approved u/s 12
Desh Bhagat University
D.Pharm·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.Pharm·BBA·BCA·B.E /B.Tech
PCI approved u/s 12
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·B.Pharm
Conduct only — not u/s 12
DR Chunibhai Vallabhbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
B.Pharm
Conduct only — not u/s 12
DR Subhash University, School of Pharmacy
B.Pharm
PCI approved u/s 12
Ganpat University Institute of Pharmacy
B.Pharm
Conduct only — not u/s 12
Iasscom Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
D.Pharm·B.Pharm
Conduct only — not u/s 12
K B Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
B.Pharm
PCI approved u/s 12
Kamaksha Institute of Pharmacy Sagwara Dungarpur
D.Pharm
PCI approved u/s 12
Maa Saraswati Paramedical Institute Ghazipur Up
D.Pharm·B.Pharm
PCI approved u/s 12
Mahayogi Gorakhnath University Gorakhpur
D.Pharm·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.Pharm·BBA·BCA
Conduct only — not u/s 12
Mody University of Science and Technology
D.Pharm·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·BBA·BCA·B.E /B.Tech
Conduct only — not u/s 12
Parul College of Pharmacy and Research
B.Pharm
Conduct only — not u/s 12
Parul Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
B.Pharm
Conduct only — not u/s 12
Parul Institute of Pharmacy & Research
D.Pharm·B.Pharm
PCI approved u/s 12
Rabindranath Tagore University
D.Pharm·B.Pharm·BBA·BCA
Conduct only — not u/s 12
School of Pharmacy, RK University, Rajkot
B.Pharm
PCI approved u/s 12
Frequently asked questions
How many pharmacy colleges are there in India?
34 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?
11,720 approved seats across 30 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?
Vadodara, with 4 of the 34 institutions listed here.
What courses do pharmacy colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are b-pharm (25), d-pharm (24), MBA (6), BBA (6), BCA (6), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6). 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.