The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was approved by the MHRD and launched by Honourable Minister of Human Resource Development on 29th September 2015. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The methodology draws from the overall recommendations broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by MHRD, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions.
The parameters broadly cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”.
Jamia Hamdard (New Delhi) continues its dominance at the top spot, maintaining its strong reputation for cutting-edge research and quality education. Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani has shown significant improvement, rising to Rank 2 in 2025 from Rank 3 in 2024. Panjab University, Chandigarh, has made an impressive leap, climbing from Rank 7 in 2024 to Rank 3 in 2025, showcasing its growing strength in pharmaceutical sciences. JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, and NIPER Hyderabad remain among the top five institutions, although their ranks have shifted slightly.
Private universities are rising fast: Institutions like LPU, Chandigarh University, and Chitkara University are rapidly climbing up the list, signaling a competitive environment alongside established public institutions.
NIPERs remain strong: With multiple campuses across India, the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) continue to dominate the list, though their internal positions fluctuate.
Regional diversity: The top 25 list represents institutes across Delhi, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam, highlighting the nationwide strength of India’s pharma education.
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab, improved its ranking significantly, moving from Rank 16 in 2024 to Rank 13 in 2025. Chandigarh University climbed from Rank 20 in 2024 to Rank 15 in 2025, reflecting its rapid rise in the education sector. Chitkara University, Punjab, also progressed from Rank 19 to Rank 16. NIPER Gandhinagar (Ahmedabad campus) entered the top 25 at Rank 21 in 2025, replacing its earlier Rank 15 position in 2024 but under a new title. Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, is a new entrant in 2025 at Rank 22, marking its presence among the best.
The list is as below
1. Jamia Hamdard New Delhi, Delhi
2. Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani Rajasthan
3. Panjab University Chandigarh, Chandigarh
4. JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
5. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hyderabad, Telangana
6. Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtr
7. JSS College of Pharmacy Mysore, Karnataka
8. Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal
9. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali
10. S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11. SVKM' s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Maharashtra
12. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati
13. Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab
14. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
15. Chandigarh University Mohali, Punjab
16. Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab
17. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Raebareli, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
18. Amity University, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
19. Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University Central, Delhi
20. University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab
21. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar Gujarat
22. Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan
23. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
24. Jadavpur University Kolkata, West Bengal
25. I.S. F. College of Pharmacy, Moga Punjab
PharmaTutor congratulates all the institutes which participated in NIRF rankings.
