Best Pharmacy colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
37 Pharmacy colleges in Himachal Pradesh charge between ₹14,620 and ₹51.37 L in the first year, and Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Pharmacy colleges in Himachal Pradesh — at a glance
| Pharmacy colleges | 37 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹14,620 – ₹51.37 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 35 |
| NIRF-ranked | 4 of 37 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.5 Cr |
| Top rated | Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU] |
Which pharmacy college in Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja Agrasen University Solan Solan | 9.3 | #151 | ₹1.54 L | — | Government |
| Manav Bharti University Solan Solan | 9.2 | — | ₹90,000 | — | Government |
| Shoolini University Solan Solan | 8.9 | #101 | ₹11.06 L | ₹42 L | Private |
| AMRU Mandi | 8.9 | — | ₹66,250 | — | Private |
| MM University Solan Solan | 8.9 | #151 | ₹51.37 L | ₹30 L | Private |
| Chitkara University (Baddi) Solan | 8.5 | — | ₹7.2 L | — | Private |
| APG Shimla University Shimla | 8.4 | — | ₹2.52 L | ₹25.7 L | Private |
| KC Group of Institutions Una Una | 8.4 | — | ₹2.74 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Pharmacy colleges in Himachal Pradesh
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1
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹1.54 L NIRF #151 82 courses -
2
Manav Bharti University - [MBU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.2 Fees from ₹90,000 50 courses -
3
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹11.06 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹42 L 153 courses -
4
Atal Medical and Research University - [AMRU]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2019
8.9 Fees from ₹66,250 32 courses -
5
Maharishi Markandeshwar - [MMU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
8.9 Fees from ₹51.37 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹30 L 59 courses -
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APG Shimla University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹2.52 L Highest ₹25.7 L 69 courses -
8
KC Group of Institutions
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.4 Fees from ₹2.74 L 37 courses -
9
Abhilashi University - [AU]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
8.0 Fees from ₹26.25 L Highest ₹4 L 49 courses -
10
LR Institute of Pharmacy
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
6.3 Fees from ₹2.88 L 5 courses -
11
Abhilashi College of Pharmacy
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
6.1 Fees from ₹3.3 L 2 courses -
12
Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
5.7 Fees from ₹3.83 L Highest ₹20 L 24 courses -
13
Bahra University - [BU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
5.6 Fees from ₹4.01 L Highest ₹1.25 Cr 93 courses -
14
Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies - [BUEST]
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
5.6 Fees from ₹3.32 L Highest ₹1.5 Cr 75 courses -
15
LR Group of Institutes
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
5.3 Fees from ₹3.2 L Highest ₹8 L 30 courses -
16
Abhilashi Group of Institutions
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2000
5.2 Fees from ₹2.8 L 36 courses -
17
Shiva Group of Institutions
Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
5.2 Fees from ₹2.17 L 14 courses -
18
Career Point University - [CPU]
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
3.5 Fees from ₹4.48 L Highest ₹66 L 113 courses -
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IEC University Baddi - [ICEU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
2.8 Fees from ₹3.2 L 60 courses -
21
ICFAI University
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
2.0 Fees from ₹4.35 L Highest ₹10 L 52 courses -
22
SIRDA Group of Institution - [SIRDA]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
1.5 Fees from ₹2.7 L 28 courses -
23
Himachal Pradesh Technical University - [HPTU]
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
1.4 Fees from ₹3.05 L 22 courses -
24
Sri Sai University - [SSU]
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
1.1 Fees from ₹4.84 L 67 courses -
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Indus International University - [IIU]
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
1.0 Fees from ₹12.5 L 55 courses
Showing 25 of 37. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 37 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Himachal Pradesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹14,620 to ₹51.37 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 35 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. 4 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 Himachal Pradesh?
There are 37 Pharmacy colleges listed in Himachal Pradesh on this page, of which 2 are government and 35 are private.
What is the fee for Pharmacy colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹14,620 to ₹51.37 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Himachal Pradesh for Pharmacy?
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU] has the highest student rating among the Pharmacy colleges listed here, in Solan.
What is the highest package from Pharmacy colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.