Best Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
82 Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Pharmacy colleges | 82 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,000 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 12 / 70 |
| NIRF-ranked | 30 of 82 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS] |
Top 25 Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu
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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 #2025 321 courses -
2
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1900
10.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #3 35 courses -
3
Madras Medical College - [MMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1835
9.9 Fees from ₹1.8 L NIRF #16 76 courses -
4
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - [PSGIMSR]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.8 Fees from ₹22.5 L NIRF #43 41 courses -
5
Rathinam Group Of Institutions
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹58 L 106 courses -
6
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
7
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1981
9.6 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #151 Highest ₹17.7 L 264 courses -
8
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #151200 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
9
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.4 Fees from ₹7.98 L NIRF #33 Highest ₹50 L 113 courses -
10
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #67 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
11
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #68 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
12
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹1.47 Cr NIRF #49 70 courses -
13
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.0 Fees from ₹75,000 NIRF #21 Highest ₹70 L 165 courses -
14
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
15
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education - [KAHE]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
8.8 Fees from ₹22.5 L NIRF #101 125 courses -
16
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - VMRF
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
8.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #150200 229 courses -
17
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - [MAHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
8.8 Fees from ₹1.15 Cr NIRF #151200 94 courses -
18
Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1973
8.7 Fees from ₹2.1 L NIRF #101 98 courses -
19
PSG College of Pharmacy - [PSGCP]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
8.6 Fees from ₹1.97 L NIRF #65 9 courses -
20
Cheran Group of Institutions
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1991
8.4 Fees from ₹4.25 L 66 courses -
21
CL Baid Metha College of Pharmacy
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1980
7.1 Fees from ₹1.4 L 11 courses -
22
Ultra College of Pharmacy
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
7.0 Fees from ₹2.24 L 11 courses -
23
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1990
6.9 Fees from ₹47,500 NIRF #101 Highest ₹4 L 101 courses -
24
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1987
6.9 Fees from ₹1.72 L NIRF #66 20 courses -
25
Periyar College of Pharmaceutical Science
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1982
6.9 Fees from ₹1.97 L 9 courses
Showing 25 of 82. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 82 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu 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. 12 of these are government-run and 70 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. 30 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 Tamil Nadu?
There are 82 Pharmacy colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 12 are government and 70 are private.
What is the fee for Pharmacy colleges in Tamil Nadu?
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 Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.