Best Pharmacy colleges in Chennai 2026
21 Pharmacy colleges in Chennai charge between ₹9,000 and ₹1.47 Cr in the first year, and Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Pharmacy colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Pharmacy colleges | 21 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,000 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 8 / 13 |
| NIRF-ranked | 12 of 21 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] |
Which pharmacy college in Chennai is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Pharmacy colleges in Chennai compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMATS Chennai Chennai | 10 | #2 | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| MMC Chennai Chennai | 9.9 | #16 | ₹1.8 L | — | Government |
| MGR Medical University Chennai | 9.7 | — | ₹9,000 | — | Government |
| VISTAS Chennai Chennai | 9.5 | #61 | ₹4.4 L | ₹33 L | Government |
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Chennai | 9.3 | #53 | ₹4.83 L | ₹41.2 L | Government |
| University of Madras Chennai Chennai | 9.2 | #18 | ₹48,572 | ₹6 L | Government |
| CARE Kelambakkam Chennai | 9 | #49 | ₹1.47 Cr | — | Government |
| SRIHER Chennai | 9 | #13 | ₹75,000 | ₹70 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 21 Pharmacy colleges in Chennai
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1
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2 321 courses -
2
Madras Medical College - [MMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1835
9.9 Fees from ₹1.8 L NIRF #16 76 courses -
3
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
4
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
5
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #53 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
6
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #18 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
7
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹1.47 Cr NIRF #49 70 courses -
8
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.0 Fees from ₹75,000 NIRF #13 Highest ₹70 L 165 courses -
9
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
10
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - [MAHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
8.8 Fees from ₹1.15 Cr NIRF #16 94 courses -
11
CL Baid Metha College of Pharmacy
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1980
7.1 Fees from ₹1.4 L 11 courses -
12
St Joseph University [SJU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
2.0 Fees from ₹1.8 L 88 courses -
13
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science - [HITS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
1.9 Fees from ₹9.2 L NIRF #27 Highest ₹4.7 Cr 156 courses -
14
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology - [BSAU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
1.9 Fees from ₹14.4 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹8 L 134 courses -
15
Sri Venkateswaraa University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1954
1.0 Fees from ₹6.8 L 15 courses -
16
Jaya Group of Institutions
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1977
0.9 Fees from ₹41,000 122 courses -
17
Bharath University - Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research - [BIHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
Fees from ₹14.06 L NIRF #91 Highest ₹47.5 L 150 courses -
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Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2012
Fees from ₹3 L 6 courses -
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Mohamed Sathak A.J. College of Pharmacy
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1997
Fees from ₹2.6 L 1 courses
Showing 21 of 21. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 21 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹9,000 to ₹1.47 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 8 of these are government-run and 13 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 12 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Pharmacy colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 21 Pharmacy colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 8 are government and 13 are private.
What is the fee for Pharmacy colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹9,000 to ₹1.47 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Pharmacy?
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] has the highest student rating among the Pharmacy colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Pharmacy colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.