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  • Suryadatta College of Pharmacy Achieves 42nd National Rank in IIRF 2025 Rankings

    Suryadatta College of Pharmacy

    Pune: Suryadatta College of Pharmacy, Healthcare and Research (SCPHR), run by the Suryadatta Education Foundation, has achieved the 42nd position in India, 8th in Maharashtra, and 10th in the western region in the prestigious Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 for pharmacy colleges.

    The IIRF 2025 rankings, announced in New Delhi, are widely recognized for their credibility, transparency, and industry-academic acceptance.

    Institutions are evaluated across seven parameters, including employability, teaching and learning resources, research quality, industry income & integration, placement strategy, future orientation, and international outlook. Suryadatta College of Pharmacy scored consistently high across all categories.

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    Congratulating the team, Prof Dr Sanjay B Chordiya, Founder President of Suryadatta Education Foundation, said, “This achievement reflects our dedication to quality education, innovation, and holistic student development. At Suryadatta, we focus on developing not only professional pharmacists but also socially responsible citizens.”

    Sushama Chordiya, Vice President of the Foundation, added, “SCPHR has always adopted a student-centric learning approach rooted in values, discipline, and innovation. This recognition reinforces our belief that ethics combined with quality education can create globally competent professionals.”

    Suryadatta College of Pharmacy: Academic Programs and Achievements

    Suryadatta College of Pharmacy offers Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) under Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, and Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) under the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education.

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    The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical training, preparing students for diverse roles in the healthcare sector.

    Recent achievements include the 100% result of its first D Pharm batch and recognition in the India Star World Records for its 10-hour “Silent Readathon 2025.” The institute also organizes Pharmotsav 2025, industry visits, guest lectures, study tours, and international yoga day celebrations to ensure holistic student development.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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