M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Sodepur

As the institution is approved by AICTE, therefore the students of GNIPST Kolkata can avail various scholarships like  Merit - based scholarship, Oasis scholarship, Kanyashree, Aikyashree and Swami Vivekananda scholarship.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a particular scholaeship:

1) Must meet eligibility requirements Completion of 10+2 with 75% marks from a recognised board.

2) Family income should be less than INR 2.5 Lacs PA.

Getting into GNIPST depends on your preparation and the specific programme you're applying for. For the B.Pharma programme, you need a valid WBJEE, JEE-Mains, or CEE AMPAI score. Similarly, for the M.Pharma programme, a valid GPAT, PGET, or CEE AMPAI score is required. Meeting these criteria increases your chances of admission. However, with dedication and proper preparation, gaining admission to GNIPST is achievable.

As the name suggests Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, the best course offered are related to pharmaceutical which are Bachelor's in pharmacy, Master's in pharmacy, Diploma in pharmacy. Along with this the college offers Bachelor's in Science and Master's in science.

There are more courses which are offered by GNIPST which can be explored through Shiksha itself if you are interested.

At the UG level, the college offers a four-year regular Bachelor Pharmacy (total seat intake of 100), BSc, and BBA courses. BSc is provided in four specialisations, namely Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Med Lab Tech. At the PG level, the college offers two-year MPharm and MSc courses to students. MSc is provided in four specialisations, namely Biotechnology, Microbiology,  and others.

At the PG level, GNIPST Kolkata offers M.Sc programme in a total of 3 disciplines i.e. Genetics, Biotechnology, Microbiology with 30 seats each and a total of 90 seats in M.Sc programme. Admission in the M.Sc programme is made through Common Entrance Test (CET).

Candidates must have done graduation in the relevant field of study from a recognised University.

The flagship course at Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST) is the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm). This is a four-year undergraduate programme that enjoys a great reputation for providing a well-rounded curriculum encompassing pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry, and clinical research. It lays down a firm foundation for future careers in the pharmaceutical industry, research, and healthcare. The institute has a strong connection with the industries, experienced faculty members, modern labs, excellent practical exposure, internships, and job placement support. Many students opt for a career in drug development or quality control, or go for higher studies after completion of their B. Pharm.

For course and entrance exam-specific GNIPST admission application deadline changes, each year there is an approximate period of August to September during which GNIPST admission is open. While specific dates may shift; in general JENPAS UG counselling registration starts between August-September whereas first round of seats allocation occurs in September. Nevertheless, I would advise visiting the official GNIPST website or reaching out to their admissions office for up-to-date information on deadlines as they may not always be stable. Better safe than sorry by planning ahead so that you wouldn’t lose a chance to apply.

Yes, it is quite easy to get admission in Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology. It does not have any high-level criteria and is also an affordable Institute with premium quality education having a very high reputation. But before applying for admission, make sure you meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

The below-mentioned are general placement statistics for Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology: