Top 25 Pharmacy Colleges in Nashik Region: Official Cutoff & Merit List 2026

Introduction: The "North Maharashtra" Pharma Hub

Nashik is rapidly becoming the preferred education destination for students across North Maharashtra, rivaling Pune.

But the competition here is unique. There is one clear leader, and then a fierce battle for the remaining spots.

The difference between getting into the top college (NDMVP Samaj) and the second-best can be a massive 7 percentile gap.

Are you targeting a merit seat in Nashik city, or looking at top-tier options in neighboring hubs like Sangamner or Shirpur?

Below is the definitive, Rank-Wise List of the Top 25 Pharmacy Colleges in the Nashik Region based on the latest MHT CET Cap Round cutoffs.

1. The "Nashik Titan" (97+ Percentile)

The undisputed leader of the region.

NDMVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy, Nashik is the gold standard here.

• Cutoff: 97.43 Percentile

• Why it wins: It is one of the oldest and most reputed institutes in Maharashtra, known for excellent faculty and strong industry connect. It is the default choice for the region's toppers.

2. The Ultimate List: Top 25 Pharmacy Colleges in Nashik Region

(Including premier institutes in surrounding districts like Ahmednagar & Dhule)

Based on MHT CET Cutoff Score (High to Low)

Rank	College Name	Location	Cutoff (%ile)
1	NDMVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy	Nashik	97.43
2	MET's Institute of Pharmacy (Bhujbal Knowledge City)	Adgaon, Nashik	90.75
3	Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir's Pharmacy College	Panchavati, Nashik	86.88
4	K. K. Wagh College of Pharmacy	Nashik	86.44
5	Sanjivani College of Pharm. Education & Research	Kopargaon	86.21
6	Gokhale Education Society's (Sir Dr. M.S.Gosavi)	Nashik	85.45
7	S.M.B.T. College Of Pharmacy	Nandi Hills, Nashik	83.28
8	Amrutvahini College of Pharmacy	Sangamner	82.61
9	Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's College	Ahmednagar	81.20
10	SVKM's Institute of Pharmacy	Dhule	80.95
11	R.C.Patel Institute Of Pharmacy	Shirpur	80.27
12	Pravara Rural College of Pharmacy	Loni	80.25
13	H. R. Patel Institute of Pharm. Education	Shirpur, Dhule	79.65
14	Sandip Institute of Pharmaceutical Science	Nashik	79.50
15	MET's Institute of D. Pharmacy	Adgaon, Nashik	79.22
16	SNJB's Shriman Sureshdada Jain College	Chandwad, Nashik	77.97
17	NDMVP Samaj's Institute of Pharm. Sciences	Adgaon, Nashik	76.72
18	Pravara Rural College of Pharmacy (Women)	Chincholi	75.44
19	Mula Education Society's College of Pharmacy	Sonai	73.93
20	Smt. Sharadchandrika Suresh Patil College	Chopda	73.62
21	Matoshri College of Pharmacy	Eklahare, Nashik	73.17
22	KVN Naik Institute of Pharm. Education	Nashik	72.21
23	Hon'ble Loksevak Madhukarrao Chaudhari College	Faizpur	71.80
24	Amrutwahini Institute Of Pharmacy	Sangamner	71.48
25	Annasaheb Ramesh Ajmera College of Pharmacy	Nagaon, Dhule	69.78

3. Analysis: Finding Your "Safe Zone"

The "Elite Club" (90 - 98%ile)

Only two colleges make this cut: NDMVP Samaj (#1) and MET Bhujbal Knowledge City (#2). These are the prime targets for high scorers wanting to stay within Nashik city limits.

The "Strong Contenders" (80 - 90%ile)

This is a very competitive zone containing excellent colleges.

• In Nashik City: MGVM Panchavati (#3), K.K. Wagh (#4), and Gokhale Education Society (#6).

• Regional Powerhouses: Sanjivani Kopargaon (#5) and R.C. Patel Shirpur (#11) are top-tier institutes often preferred over lower-ranked city colleges.

The "Safe Bets" (70 - 80%ile)

If you scored in the 70s, you have great options. Famous campuses like Sandip Foundation (#14) and Matoshri College (#21) fall in this range, offering good infrastructure and decent placement support.

Conclusion: Look Beyond the City Limits

While Nashik city has great colleges, don't ignore the regional giants. Colleges like Sanjivani (Kopargaon) and R.C. Patel (Shirpur) have massive campuses and excellent reputations across Maharashtra, sometimes even better than city-based colleges with similar cutoffs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the cutoff for NDMVP Pharmacy College Nashik?

NDMVP Samaj is the top-ranked college in the region with a very high cutoff of 97.43 percentile for the Open category.

2. Which are the best pharmacy colleges in Nashik city for 85 percentile?

With 85 percentile, your best options within the city are Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir (Panchavati), K.K. Wagh College, and Gokhale Education Society.

3. Is R.C. Patel Shirpur a good college?

Yes, absolutely. R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur (Rank #11, Cutoff 80.27%) is considered one of the best pharmacy colleges in North Maharashtra with excellent infrastructure, despite being outside Nashik district.

4. What is a safe score for admission in the Nashik region?

A score above 70 percentile is generally considered safe to secure admission into one of the Top 25 reputed colleges in the wider Nashik region.

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