Top 30 Pharmacy Colleges in Mumbai: Official Cutoff & Rank List 2026
- Tasmiya Shaikh
- Dec 24
- 4 min read

Introduction: The Struggle for the "Pharma Capital"
Mumbai is not just the financial capital; it is the heart of India's pharmaceutical industry.
Getting a B.Pharm seat here means proximity to headquarters of giants like Sun Pharma, Lupin, and Cipla.
But the competition is neck-to-neck. The difference between getting into a premier institute like Prin. K.M. Kundnani and a suburban college can be just 0.5 percentile.
Are you targeting the elite ICT Matunga? Or looking for a safe seat in Navi Mumbai?
Below is the definitive, rank-wise list of the Top 30 Pharmacy Colleges in Mumbai & Konkan Region, based on the latest MHT CET cutoffs.
1. The "Mumbai Giants" (98+ Percentile)
The Ivy League of Indian Pharmacy.
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, is in a league of its own. With a cutoff of 99.87%, it accepts only the absolute top rankers of MHT CET.
Following closely is Bombay College of Pharmacy (BCP) at Santacruz (99.49%). These two colleges guarantee top-tier placements and research opportunities.
⚠️ Reality Check: For General Category students, anything less than 98.5 percentile makes admission to the top 5 Mumbai city colleges extremely difficult.
2. The Ultimate List: Top 30 Pharmacy Colleges in Mumbai Region
Based on MHT CET Cutoff Score (High to Low)
Rank | College Name | Location | Cutoff (%ile) |
1 | Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) | Matunga, Mumbai | 99.87 |
2 | Bombay College of Pharmacy (BCP) | Santacruz, Mumbai | 99.49 |
3 | Prin. K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy | Mumbai | 98.62 |
4 | Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College (BNCP) | Vile Parle, Mumbai | 98.28 |
5 | C.U. Shah College of Pharmacy for Women | Mumbai | 98.11 |
6 | MET's Institute of Pharmacy | Bandra, Mumbai | 97.78 |
7 | Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy | Belapur, Navi Mumbai | 96.04 |
8 | Vivekanand Education Society (VES) | Chembur, Mumbai | 95.99 |
9 | H.K. College of Pharmacy | Jogeshwari, Mumbai | 95.71 |
10 | NCRD's Sterling Institute of Pharmacy | Navi Mumbai | 95.42 |
11 | Government College of Pharmacy | Ratnagiri | 94.59 |
12 | Gahlot Institute of Pharmacy | Navi Mumbai | 93.40 |
13 | Oriental College of Pharmacy | Navi Mumbai | 93.18 |
14 | Lokmanya Tilak Institute of Pharmacy | Kharghar, Navi Mumbai | 91.97 |
15 | Dr. L. H. Hiranandani College of Pharmacy | Ulhasnagar | 91.88 |
16 | Bombay Institute of Pharmacy & Research | Mumbai region | 91.65 |
17 | Saraswathi Vidya Bhavan's College | Dombivli | 91.32 |
18 | SIES School of Pharmaceutical Science | Nerul, Navi Mumbai | 91.26 |
19 | Viva Institute of Pharmacy | Virar (E) | 91.12 |
20 | St. John Institute of Pharmacy | Palghar | 90.47 |
21 | D.D.Vispute College of Pharmacy | New Panvel | 88.54 |
22 | B.K. Patil Institute of Pharmacy | Taloja, Panvel | 88.18 |
23 | Indala Institute of Pharmacy | Kalyan | 86.40 |
24 | B.R. Harne College of Pharmacy | Mumbai region | 85.73 |
25 | Kalsekar Technical Campus | Panvel | 85.45 |
26 | Ideal College of Pharmacy | Ambernath | 85.35 |
27 | Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy | Karjat | 84.16 |
28 | Shivajirao Jondhale College of Pharmacy | Shahapur | 84.15 |
29 | Ideal Institute of Pharmacy | Wada, Palghar | 82.32 |
30 | Devi Mahalaxmi College of Pharmacy | Mumbai region | 81.40 |
(Note: This list includes colleges in the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Konkan division).
3. Analysis: Where Do You Fit In?
The 95%+ Club (South Mumbai & Top Suburbs)
You are in the safe zone for prestigious colleges like BNCP (Vile Parle), MET (Bandra), and top Navi Mumbai colleges like Bharati Vidyapeeth.
The 90% - 95% Range (The Navi Mumbai Hub)
This is the sweet spot for excellent infrastructure and decent placements. Navi Mumbai is a hub for pharmacy education. Target colleges like Oriental, Sterling, and SIES in Nerul/Kharghar.
The 85% - 90% Range (Greater Mumbai Regions)
Don't panic. Reputed colleges in Panvel, Kalyan, and Dombivli are available. Colleges like D.D. Vispute and Saraswathi Vidya Bhavan are great options that keep you connected to the Mumbai ecosystem.
Conclusion: Geography Matters
In Mumbai, traveling is a major factor.
If you live in Western Suburbs, prioritize BNCP or HK College. If you are in Navi Mumbai, Bharati Vidyapeeth or Sterling makes more sense than travelling to South Mumbai daily.
Use this rank-wise list to balance your score with your preferred location.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the cutoff for ICT Mumbai B.Pharm?
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai is the toughest college to get into. The cutoff for the Open General category consistently stays above 99.80 percentile.
2. Which are the best pharmacy colleges in Navi Mumbai?
Navi Mumbai has excellent colleges. The top-ranked ones are Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Belapur (96.04%) and NCRD's Sterling Institute, Nerul (95.42%).
3. Can I get a government pharmacy college in Mumbai? '
There is no government pharmacy college within Mumbai city limits. The nearest government option in the Konkan region list is the Government College of Pharmacy, Ratnagiri, with a cutoff of 94.59 percentile.
4. I have 85 percentile in MHT CET. Can I get admission in Mumbai region?
Yes. While main city colleges are out of reach, you have good options in the extended suburbs like Panvel (Kalsekar Technical Campus), Ambernath (Ideal College), and Kalyan (Indala Institute).
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