National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad Gandhinagar Answered Questions

NIPER Ahmedabad offers a two-year, full-time MBA (Pharm) programme in the field of Pharmaceutical Management. The course curriculum is designed in a way that it prepares students to take up leading managerial positions in the Pharmaceutical Industry.After completing MBA (Pharm.) Management programme in Pharmaceutical Management from NIPER Ahmedabad, the candidates can build their careers in any of the following:Job ProfilesAverage Salary (in INR)Hospital Administrator/Manager4.3 LPAHealthcare Consultant8.2 LPAHealthcare IT Manager5.4 LPAHealth Insurance Manager5.7 LPAPublic Health Manager8.5 LPAPharmaceutical Product Manager11.4 LPAQuality and Accreditation Manager3 LPANote: The average salary mentioned above is generic and not specific to NIPER Ahmedabad.

Yes, NIPER Ahmedabad provides financial assistance to the students of all courses, except MBA. All the candidates sponsored by Govt. Departments, Research and Development Organization, Public Sector undertaking/ Reputed Private Pharmaceutical Enterprises] will be provided with a stipend of INR12,400 per month subject to obtaining of minimum CGPA of 6.00 in each semester. If the candidates fail to obtain 6.0 CGPA, their stipend will be with held and till he/she obtains a 6.0 CGPS.Apart from this, the college will also provide financial assistance of INR 12,400 per month to the top 3 students of MBA Pharma programme. The assistance will be provided to students during second, third and fourth semesters.

In 2023, the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad achieved the 13th position in the Pharmacy category as per the NIRF ranking. In 2021, the institute was ranked among the top 10 pharmacy institutes in India by NIRF. The institute has been categorized as a Band-Performer under the Institute of National Importance and Central Universities/CFTIs (Technical) as per ARIIA-2021 released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The NIPER Ahmedabad campus at Gandhinagar is equipped with a modern research facility, including an animal house and a canteen. The institute currently offers courses in eight different specializations: Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Medical Devices, Natural Products, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Analysis.

NIPER Ahmedabad MBA admission is entrance-based. The college accepts NIPER JEE scores to shortlist candidates for admission. The admission process begins with meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of the programme and the entrance exam. Interested candidates can check the below table for the eligibility details:Course/ Entrance examEligibilityMBACandidates must have a degree in B.Pharm./ B.Tech (Chemical Engineering or equivalent)/ M.Sc. (Chemical/Life Sciences) with a minimum 60% marksNIPER JEEGPAT/GATE/NETNote: The above mentioned details are taken from the NIPER JEE 2022 PDF, available on the official website.The second step is filling out the application form and payment of the required application fee. After successful completion of the application process, candidates are required to appear for the entrance exam. Aspirants who meet the cutoff are alloted seats at NIPER JEE.

Candidates seeking admission to the MS programme at NIPER Ahmedabad must meet the minimum eligibility criteria of the course followed by filling out the application form available on the official website. Interested candidates can check the below table for NIPER Ahmedabad MS eligibility and selection criteria:CourseEligibility CriteriaSelection CriteriaMS Candidates must have a B.Pharm. / M.Sc. (Life Science/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biomedical Sciences/ Biophysics)/ B.Tech/ B.E (Electronics/ Bioengineering/ Biomedical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering/ Material Science and Engineering/ Biochemical Engineering)/ M.B.B.S / BDS / B.VSc degree with a minimum 50% marksNIPER JEE/ NEET PG

NIPER Ahmedabad admission to the MS programme is based on the rank achieved in NEET PG. However, the NEET PG cutoff for the course is not released on the official website. Candidates seeking accurate information are advised to contact the institute directly on their helpline number or email.In addition to meeting the cutoff, candidates are also required to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the course and complete the application process. The eligibility criteria for the MS programme are outlined below:Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Science from a recognised college or university.The typical minimum marks required in graduation for eligibility are between 50% and 60%.

NIPER Ahmedabad offers a two-year, full-time MBA in Pharmacy Management programme in Pharmaceutical Management. Admission to the course is done based on marks secured by candidates in NIPER JEE. Interested candidates can check the below table for NIPER Ahmedabad MBA minimum eligibility criteria:CourseEligibility CriteriaMBA in PharmCandidates must have a degree in B.Pharm./ B.Tech (Chemical Engineering or equivalent)/ M.Sc. (Chemical/Life Sciences) with a minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA  Apart from this, the candidates are also required to meet the eligibility criteria for NIPER JEE:Candidates must have qualified GPAT/ GATE/ NET.

Since all admissions to NIPER Ahmedabad are entirely determined by the results of the NIPER Joint Entrance Examination, direct admission is not possible (NIPER JEE). Candidates wishing to be considered for admission to any of the institute's postgraduate programs must take this competitive exam. The entrance exam is the first step in the selection process, and candidates are then counselled according to their test results. As a distinguished pharmaceutical education institution, NIPER uses a merit-based admissions process to make sure that only the most deserving and competent applicants are accepted. As a result, prospective applicants need to study hard for the admission exam.

The demand in different pharmaceutical sectors is often reflected in the course-wise placements at NIPER Ahmedabad. Graduates of the M.S. (Pharm.) programs in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology and toxicology frequently land jobs in quality assurance, research, and development. Graduates of the MBA (Pharm.) programme often find employment in business development, marketing, and pharmaceutical management. Because the courses are specialised, placement rates are frequently good and the placement cell actively attempts to match students with suitable career roles. Students at the school will be well-prepared for a variety of professions in the pharmaceutical business because to its emphasis on industry-relevant skills.

The good reputation of NIPER Ahmedabad and the need for qualified workers in the pharmaceutical sector are reflected in the typically attractive average wage for M.Pharma graduates from the school. Offerings to graduates normally range from INR 6 to 12 Lacs annually, depending on the employing organisation, employment type, and specialisation. Certain graduates might receive larger compensation packages, particularly those going into management or research and development positions. Good placement outcomes for M.Pharma graduates are further enhanced by the strong industry links and the placement cell at NIPER Ahmedabad, which is instrumental in creating job chances.