National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research S.A.S. Nagar

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.

MBA Pharma at NIPER Ahmedabad is a two-year, full-time course. The objective of the course is to meet the rapdily changing requirements of the market by producing effecient managers for the pharmaceutical industry. Candidates thinking of doing an MBA in Pharmaceutical Management are suggested to pursue it from the NIPER Ahmedabad, as the institute is among the top ranked colleges under pharmacy category by NIRF. 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.

The placement rate at NIPER Ahmedabad was 93.65% in the year 2023. A total of 151 students were in the batch out of which 126 of them got placed and 25 of the students opted for higher studies. The college is visited by multiple top companies of the pharmacy industry. Some of them are Matrix Laboratories limited, Mylan, Piramal Healthcare, etc. The recruiters gave the following feedback after hiring from the NIPER Ahmedabad:The hired candidates were well-equipped with the technical knowledge.The candidates showcased problem solving and good analyzing skillsSome of the students left the job with in a year to pursue further studies or for better job opportunities

NIPER Ahmedabad MS Pharma admission to all specialisations are entrance-based. The college accepts NIPER JEE exam scores to shortlist candidates. Apart from NIPER JEE, the college also accepts NEET PG scores to shortlist candidates for admission to the MS Pharma admission.Candidates seeking admission to the MS programme must begin with meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of the course followed by filling out the application form available on the official website of the college.Aspirants can check the below table for NIPER Ahmedabad MS Pharma 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

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.

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 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.

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.