The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has once again released its annual rankings for 2024, highlighting top institutes across India. The rankings have become an essential benchmark for students and educational institutions alike, offering a comprehensive assessment of academic excellence, research quality, and institutional infrastructure.
As the pharmaceutical industry continues to expand in India, the choice of college becomes increasingly crucial for aspiring pharmacists and the NIRF rankings hold particular significance as they offer a comprehensive assessment of pharmacy colleges across the country. These rankings consider various parameters such as teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practice, outreach and inclusivity, and perception.
NIRF Rankings 2024 - Top 10 Pharmacy Colleges
The NIRF Rankings 2024 has spotlighted the leading pharmacy institutions that continue to set high standards in pharmaceutical education. The top 10 pharmacy colleges in India, according to the latest NIRF report, are:
- Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
- JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
- Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
- JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore
- Panjab University, Chandigarh
- Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali
- SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
These institutions have demonstrated exceptional performance in various parameters, including teaching, learning resources, graduation outcomes, and research productivity.
NIRF Rankings have become a critical tool for students, educators, and policymakers in understanding and evaluating the quality of pharmacy education in India. For students, these rankings offer a transparent and reliable guide to choosing the best institutions for their higher studies. For colleges, ranking within the NIRF framework enhances their reputation and attracts better faculty, resources, and research opportunities.