National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ahmedabad

An M.Pharm at NIPER Ahmedabad may be tough with the competitive entry process and strict curriculum. One needs to clear the NIPER JEE, a test of knowledge in different areas of pharmacy, which is notorious for its cunning questions, thus demanding conceptual strengths.Further, students need to be of high academic caliber at every stage of the program, involving high-intensity coursework and research elements. Although the institute is well-equipped with great resources and network connectivity, the workload and requirements can be hefty, so the candidates need to be adequately prepared and committed to excel in this prestigious program.

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.

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.

The total fees for MBA at NIPER Ahmedabad for general category is INR 277,284 and INR 73,706 for reserved category. The aforementioned amounts were for the year 2022, the official website of NIPER Ahmedabad has not mentioned the fee amount for the current year. MBA at NIPER Ahmedabad is a two-year, full-time programme, spread across four semesters. The programme is offered in specialisation with Pharmaceutical Management. The total fees for the programme is inclusive of multiple components that are required to be paid either one time or in each semesters. Some of the these components are tution fees, admission fees, library fees, etc. and the students are required to pay the total fee in four installments. 

The average package offered during the NIPER Ahmedabad placement drive is not disclosed on its official website. Candidates willing to know the accurate details are suggested to get in touch with the institute via their helpline number or drop a mail on their official email ID. The contact details of the college are available on the official website of the college. 

However, the college does mentions its top recruiters and placement percentage and the same is given below:

Top recruiters- Alembic Pharma, Biocon, Corona Remedies Pvt. ltd., Dabur, Dr. Reddy's, Himalaya Herbals, Piramal Healthcare, etc.

In the year 2023, 126 out of 151 students got placed and 25 opted for higher studies and in 2022, a total of 117 students got placed out of 142 and 25 opted for higher studies.

NIPER Ahmedabad fee details for various courses is not mentioned on the official website of the college. Candidates willing to know are suggested to contact the college on their helpline number or drop a email on their official email ID.  NIPER Ahmedabad offers three courses in the field of Pharmacy. The courses are offered at postgraduate and doctorate levels and admission to the courses is done based on marks secured in NIPER JEE. Candidates seeking admission to NIPER Ahmedabad courses are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of their desired course and then fill out the application form available on the official website of the college.