SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy
(Autonomous)

College website: https://www.bncp.ac.in/ 

SVKM’s Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy (Autonomous), permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai is consistently recognised as one of Maharashtra’s foremost institutes providing high-quality education, a vibrant cocurricular and extracurricular environment; making it a sought-after institute for students and faculty. The institute is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1st Cycle with A++ Grade (3.64 CGPA on a 4 Point Scale) and B. Pharm Program Re-accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for 6 years (till AY 2029). It is ranked # 38 in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 Pharmacy College rankings. It is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. 

It was awarded the “Overall Championship” and “Overall Runner Championship” at the 14th and 15th AVISHKAR Research Convention 2019-20 and 2020-21 respectively by the University of Mumbai. The College Won the Runner-Up Trophy for the Year 2021-22. It was awarded the “Best College” trophy for the 12th time at Rx 2024, organised by the Indian Pharmaceutical Association-Maharashtra State Branch-Student Forum (IPA-MSB-SF). 

The vision of the institute is, “To be recognised as a top institute of pharmaceutical sciences in the country which develops professionally competent and socially sensitive individuals who cater to the needs of higher pharmacy education, research and industry”. The entire educational programme is designed in line with its vision and provides an inclusive educational experience via state-of-the-art infrastructure and extracurricular and co-curricular student engagement leading to the holistic development of students.

It offers BPharm programme, MPharm programme with specialisation in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance, Pharmacology and PhD programme in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology. The infrastructure and highly qualified competent faculty provide a sound ecosystem for research and innovation to the students. The institute has received government-funded research grants from state and central agencies like Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Department of Science and Technology -- funds for Infrastructure Science and Technology, Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Atomic Energy -- Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Department of Biotechnology, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine- Ministry of AYUSH and University of Mumbai along with a strong industry consultancy with national and international pharmaceutical industries.  

A collaborative network with reputed universities such as Laurentian University, Canada; University of Houston, USA; Ajman University, UAE; Dubai Pharmacy College, UAE nurtures research, faculty exchange and student engagement in collaborative ventures like projects, publications, seminars, conferences and workshops making our students global citizens. This is represented by the institute’s alumni presence in reputed universities and successful placement of our students in pharma and allied healthcare industries. 

The institute’s innovative SCINTELLECT platform provides all students, from their first year itself, an opportunity to participate in research and mentored projects translating to publications and conference presentations.

Their bouquet of short-term certificate courses -- Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Bioinformatics, Computer-assisted Drug Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Life Science Students, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Clinical Research, Cosmetics and Perfumery, Patent Laws for Pharma Sector (IPR) and Pharmacoeconomics and Marketing Strategies enable students to acquire beyond-syllabus interactive learning with industry professionals. 

The BNCP team under the able leadership of Principal, Dr Munira Momin, and proactive support of SVKM Management strives continuously to impart the latest knowledge with advanced pedagogy and ICT-based learning to the students. The educational experience at BNCP is a journey of professional and personal transformation and growth.