Pharmacy Colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

10 pharmacy institutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from PCI. Between them they list 4 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 1,400 seats. The largest by intake are The New College (360), C L Baid Mehta College Of Pharmacy Jyothi Nagar Old Mahabalipuram Road Thorappakkam Chennai (220), Jaya College Of Paramedical Sciences College Of Pharmacy C T H Road Thiruninravur Chennai (160).

As published by PCI. Checked 30 August 2026.

Statistics for this listing
Who runs them
Unknown8Government Aided1State University1
  • Unknown: 8
  • Government Aided: 1
  • State University: 1

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
b-pharm9d-pharm6BBA1BCA1
  • b-pharm: 9
  • d-pharm: 6
  • BBA: 1
  • BCA: 1

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

  • Annai Veilankannis Pharmacy College V G Panneerdhos Salai Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code107
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
  • C L Baid Mehta College Of Pharmacy Jyothi Nagar Old Mahabalipuram Road Thorappakkam Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code282
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm120PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm100PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    Total intake220
  • Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Ownership: State UniversityChennai, Tamil Nadu

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipState University
    AffiliationChettinad Academy of Research & Education, Kancheepuram
    Approved byPCI
    AISHE codeC-68919
    PCI code4267
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm60Conduct only — not u/s 12source records approval upto 2020-2021
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12
    Total intake120
  • College Of Pharmacy Madras Medical College Park Town Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code368
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2025-2026
  • Faculty Of Pharmacy Bharat Institute Of Higher Education And Research Medical Campus 7 Works Road Chromepet Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    PIN600044
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code636
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharmnot statedPCI approved u/s 12
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
  • Jaya College Of Paramedical Sciences College Of Pharmacy C T H Road Thiruninravur Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code1004
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm100PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    Total intake160
  • K K College Of Pharmacy Kra Campus Sankaralunagar Road Gerugambakkam Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    D.Pharm·B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code1052
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm100PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    Total intake160
  • Mohamed Sathak Aj College Of Pharmacy Medavakkam Road Sholinganallur Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code1382
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm100PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
  • The New College

    Ownership: Government AidedChennai, Tamil Nadu

    D.Pharm·BBA·BCA

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    AddressNo.147, Peters Road, Royapettah
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment Aided
    AffiliationMadras University, Chennai
    Approved byAICTE, PCI
    AISHE codeC-43948
    AICTE ID1-46281313248
    PCI code3201
    Courses & intake (3)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Computer ApplicationsBCABCA180AICTE approved
    ManagementBBABBA120AICTE approved
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    Total intake360
    Official site
  • Vels Institute Of Science Technology And Advanced Studies Vistas Vels University School Of Pharmaceutical Sciences Velan Nagar P V Vaithiyalingam Road Pallavaram Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    B.Pharm

    PCI approved u/s 12

    Details
    DistrictChennai
    StateTamil Nadu
    Approved byPCI
    PCI code2579
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    PharmacyB.PharmB-Pharm100PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024

Frequently asked questions

How many pharmacy colleges are there in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

10 pharmacy institutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu have?

1,400 approved seats across 10 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do pharmacy colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu offer?

The most widely approved are b-pharm (9), d-pharm (6), BBA (1), BCA (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many pharmacy colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?

Of the 10 institutions listed: 8 unknown, 1 government aided, 1 state university. 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.