Best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2025

There are 190+ best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh of which 40+ colleges are privately and 20+ colleges are owned by the government. AP EAMCET, AP PGECET, GPAT, NEET PG and AP POLYCET are the top entrance exams for admission to best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, GITAM School of Pharmacy, Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam and Acharya Nagarjuna University are the best B Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Highlights 2024

Pharmacy courses focus on the study of drugs, their properties, and their impact on the human body. On graduating with Pharmacy courses, candidates can opt for job profiles such as Clinical Research Associates, Pharmacists, Drug Safety Associates, Drug Inspectors, Scientific Writers, Pathological Lab Scientists, etc. Students can pursue Pharmacy at Diploma level (D Pharm), Bachelor level (B Pharm), Masters level (M Pharm) and PhD level (Pharm D). Please refer below for the key highlights of best B Pharma colleges in AP (Andhra Pradesh):

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Colleges	190+ colleges
Tuition Fee	< INR 1 lakh: 20+ colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 120+ colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 60+ colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 30+ colleges > INR 5 lakh: 9 colleges
Top Specialisations	·       Pharmaceutical: 110+ colleges ·       Pharmacology: 70+ colleges ·       Quality Assurance: 30+ colleges ·       Pharmacy Practice: 10+ colleges ·       Post Baccalaureate: 10+ colleges
Accepted Entrance Exams	AP EAMCET, AP PGECET, GPAT, NEET PG and AP POLYCET, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Admissions 2024

Pharmacy courses can be pursued at Diploma, UG, PG and PhD levels. The eligibility criteria differ as per the course selected by the candidate. However, given below are the broad eligibility criteria for Diploma, UG, PG and PhD Pharmacy courses for the reference of candidates:

• Diploma (DPharma): Candidates must have passed Class 10 with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
• UG level (BPharma): Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a combination of either Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured at least 50% aggregate score from a recognised board. The course is of four years duration.
• PG level (MPharma): Candidates must have passed BPharma with at least a 50% aggregate score from a pharmacy college as approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The course is of two years- duration.

PhD level:

6-year Pharm D course:

• Candidates must have completed class 12 from every state level of education from any state/national education board. They must have studied Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with Mathematicsor Biology as additional subjects. They must have completed 17 years of age in the year of admission.
• Candidates holding a diploma in pharmacy are also eligible for Pharma D course provided they fulfil all other conditions.

3-year Pharm D course (Post Baccalaureate):

• Candidates who passed the Bachelor of Pharmacy course from an institute recognized under the Pharmacy Council of India are eligible for Pharma D course.
• They must have completed higher secondary education i.e. class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology subjects.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Exam Schedule 2024

Given below are the top entrance exams for admission to best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

• AP EAMCET: AP EAMCET is an entrance examination conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for admission into various professional courses offered in University/ Private Colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• AP PGECET: Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test is conducted by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).
• GPAT: Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test is a national-level entrance test in India administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is your key to gaining access to Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programmes at various institutes around the country.
• NEET PG: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation is conducted for providing admission to various MD (Doctor of Medicine)/ MS (Master of Surgery)and PG Diploma courses across the country.
• AP POLYCET: Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test is conducted by The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra for admissions to diploma courses.

Please refer below for the schedule of the above mentioned entrance exams for admission to best D Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

Exam Name	Exam Dates	Exam Schedule
AP EAMCET	Over for ‘24	AP EAMCET Schedule
AP PGECET	Over for ‘24	AP PGECET Schedule
GPAT	Over for ‘24	GPAT Schedule
NEET PG	Over for ‘24	NEET PG Schedule
AP POLYCET	Over for ‘24	AP POLYCET Schedule

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: NIRF Ranking 2024

Please refer to the table below for the top Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Pharmacy category:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University	NA	22	34
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management	49	48	48
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvadiyalayam	66	60	60
Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences	51	63	63
Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy	68	57	79
Sri Vishnu College of Pharmacy	54	76	92

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Best Private Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Given below are the top private Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

College Nam	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
GITAM School of Pharmacy Admission	INR 3.98 lakh – INR 7.15 lakh	GPAT, GITAM GAT
Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy Admission	INR 1.05 lakh – INR 2.1 lakh	GPAT, APGECET, AP EAMCET
Aditya Pharmacy College Admission	INR 2.2 lakh – INR 4.4 lakh	GPAT, AP PGECET, AP EAMCET, AP ECET
Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy Chittoor Admission	INR 1.8 lakh – INR 4.03 lakh	GPAT, AP PGECET, AP EAMCET
Sir C.R. Reddy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Admission	INR 1.2 lakh – INR 2.1 lakh	GPAT, AP PGECET, AP EAMCET

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Best Government Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Listed below are the top government Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Admission	INR 40,000 – INR 2.2 lakh	GPAT, AP PGECET, AP EAMCET
Acharya Nagarjuna University Admission	INR 1.24 lakh – INR 2.37 lakh	GPAT, AP PGECET, AP EAMCET
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Admission	INR 1 lakh – INR 1.8 lakh	GPAT, AP PGECET, AP EAMCET
SVU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Admission	INR 23,520	AP EAMCET, AP PGECET and Merit-Based
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences Admission	INR 5.64 lakh	NEET PG, Andhra Pradesh BEET PG

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Highest Salary Offered by Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Please refer below for the top Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh that offer the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 5.64 lakh	INR 35.41 LPA
Narayana Medical College and Hospital	INR 4.05 lakh	INR 13 LPA
Acharya Nagarjuna University	INR 1.24 lakh – INR 2.37 lakh	INR 6.5 LPA – INR 8 LPA
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research	INR 11.2 lakh	INR 7.05 LPA
K L College of Pharmacy	INR 3.6 lakh – INR 8 lakh	INR 4.5 LPA – INR 6.6 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Low Costing Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Below mentioned are the best low costing best Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh that offer quality education at affordable costs:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Fees	INR 40,000	AP EAMCET
S.V.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Fees	INR 23,520	AP PGECET
Jntuk College Of Pharmacy Fees	INR 40,000	AP EAMCET
Hindu College of Pharmacy Fees	INR 17,000	Merit-Based
St. Mary's Group of Institutions Fees	INR 4,000	AP EAMCET

Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Cut Off 2024

Listed below is the cut-off for top Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

• College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Andhra University Cut Off 2024
• GITAM School of Pharmacy Cut Off 2024
• Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy Cut Off 2024
• Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvidyalayam Cut Off 2024

Best Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Comparison 2024

Please refer below for the comparison of top Pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

• College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Andhra University Comparison with other Colleges
• GITAM School of Pharmacy Comparison with other Colleges
• Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy Comparison with other Colleges
• Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvidyalayam Comparison with other Colleges

Aneena Aley Abraham11-06-2024 14:55