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NIPER Guwahati is one of the seven NIPERs in India offering admission to postgraduate and doctoral courses in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. NIPER Guwahati offers admission to three degree courses at the PG level namely MS (Pharm), M.Pharm, and M.Tech (Pharm) in different specializations. Apart from PG courses, the institute is also offering admission to Ph.D. at the doctoral level in Pharmacy. NIPER Guwahati offers a total of 175 Seats for MS (Pharm), M.Pharm, and M.Tech (Pharm).
For M.Pharm, applicants must have a B.Pharm degree in order to be eligible for admission. Candidates applying to MS (Pharm) must have a B.Pharm/ B.V.Sc/ MBBS/ BAMS/ MSc. degree in the relevant subject. For admission to M.Tech, the candidates must have B.Pharm or BE/ B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline. Candidates applying to the Ph.D. program must hold a MS (Pharm) / M.Pharm/ M.Tech/ M.Sc. degree in the relevant area of research.
Candidates must have qualified GPAT/ GATE/ NET/ any other National Fellowship apart from the subject-wise qualifying degree with a minimum of 60% Marks in aggregate in order to be eligible for admission to NIPER Guwahati. Admission to all the courses at NIPER Guwahati is based on the score in NIPER Joint Entrance Exam (NIPER JEE) followed by the counselling process. Candidates need to apply online on the official website of NIPER Guwahati for admission to all the courses.
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NIPER Guwahati Admission Important Dates
Admission to the various courses at NIPER Guwahati is based on the NIPER JEE Entrance exam:
NIPER JEE Exam Dates
NIPER Guwahati Admission Highlights
The important highlights of NIPER Guwahati Admission are as follows:
| NIPER Guwahati Admission 2024 Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Name of Institute | NIPER Guwahati |
| Institute Type | Government |
| Courses Offered | MS (Pharm), M.Pharm, M.Tech (Pharm), Ph.D. |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based |
| Accepted Entrance Exam | NIPER JEE |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Counseling | Yes |
NIPER Guwahati Masters Admission 2024
NIPER Guwahati offers three courses at the postgraduate level in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The institute offers admission to MS (Pharm), M.Pharm, and M.Tech (Pharm) in various specializations. Admission to all the PG courses at NIPER Guwahati is based on the score in NIPER JEE.
The details about various Masters Programs offered by NIPER Guwahati are as follows:
| Courses | Specializations | Number of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. (Pharm) | Pharmacology and Toxicology | 23 |
| Biotechnology | 15 | |
| Pharmaceutics | 25 | |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | 27 | |
| Medicinal Chemistry | 18 | |
| M.Pharm | Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations) | 20 |
| Pharmacy Practice | 18 | |
| M.Tech | Medical Devices | 17 |
| Biopharmaceuticals | 12 |
NIPER Guwahati Masters Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates must have qualified GPAT/GATE/NET/ any other National Fellowship in order to be eligible for admission to NIPER Guwahati along with the below-mentioned subject-wise qualifying degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate:
| Courses | Specializations | Qualifying Degree |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. (Pharm) | Pharmacology and Toxicology | B.Pharm./ B.V.Sc./ M.B.B.S |
| Biotechnology | B.Pharm./ M.Sc. (Biological Sciences) | |
| Pharmaceutics | B. Pharm. | |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | B.Pharm./ M.Sc. (Organic/Analytical Chemistry) | |
| Medicinal Chemistry | B.Pharm. / M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) | |
| M.Pharm | Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations) | B.Pharm |
| Pharmacy Practice | B.Pharm | |
| M.Tech | Medical Devices | B. Pharm./ M.B.B.S / BDS / B.V.Sc / B.E or B.Tech (Biotechnology / Biomedical / Biophysics / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical / Biochemical / Health Sciences or allied subjects) / 4-year BS course (Chemistry/ Mathematics & Computing/Physics/Programming/Data Science) / Post Graduation in Chemical Sciences / Life Sciences / Material Sciences / Physical Sciences / Biotechnology / Biomedical / Biophysics / Electronics / Instrumentation / Biochemical / Health Sciences, Medical science & Technology or allied subjects as applicable in GATE/ NET. |
| Biopharmaceuticals | B. Pharm or B.E/B.Tech (Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Technology & Biochemical Engineering, Bioscience & Bioengineering), Post graduation (Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences) |
NIPER Guwahati Masters Selection Criteria 2024
Admission to MS (Pharm), M.Pharm, and M.Tech (Pharm) at NIPER Guwahati is based on the score in NIPER JEE. The standard of the exam will be equivalent to the syllabus of B.Pharm. and PG degrees (MSc.) in the relevant fields as mentioned in the eligibility criteria. The exam will also have a few questions will be from general aptitude, reasoning, and basic English. The duration of the exam will be 2 Hours and there will be negative marking with 25% marks of a question being deducted for each wrong answer.
NIPER Guwahati Masters Fees
The fee structure for MS (Pharm), M.Pharm, and M.Tech (Pharm) at NIPER Guwahati is as follows:
| Particulars | First Semester | Subsequent Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | INR 1,05,822 | INR 53,326 |
| SC/ ST | INR 79,800 | INR 27,304 |
| Government/ Industry Sponsored | INR 1,68,233 | INR 92,535 |
| Foreign Nationals | US $ 2355 | US $ 1300 |
NIPER Guwahati Ph.D. Admission 2024
NIPER Guwahati offers Ph.D. in all major research areas in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The minimum eligibility for a Ph.D. at NIPER Guwahati is a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. Passing GPAT/ GATE/ NET is an essential qualification for admission to the Ph.D. at NIPER Guwahati. Eligible candidates have to then appear for NIPER JEE for Ph.D. conducted by the institute.
Candidates who clear NIPER JEE will have to appear for a personal interview. Admission to Ph.D. at NIPER Guwahati will be based on the combined merit obtained by a candidate in NIPER JEE and Interview.
The details about the various specializations offered for Ph.D. at NIPER Guwahati are as follows:
| Ph.D. Specializations | Seats | Qualifying Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Medicinal Chemistry | 2 | MS (Pharm) (Medicinal Chemistry or Natural Products)/ M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)/ M.Tech. (Pharm) (Bulk Drugs or Process Chemistry)/ M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
MS (Pharm.)/ M.Pharm./ M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Natural Products/ Pharmacology and Toxicology/ Formulation/ Biotechnology/ Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacoinformatics) OR M.E. / M.Tech./ M.Sc. (Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Computational Sciences OR Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/Physiology/Life Sciences/ Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry) OR M.V.Sc. OR MCA Degree |
| Pharmacy Practice | 1 | M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice/Community Pharmacy/Hospital Pharmacy/Clinical Pharmacy) |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3 |
MS (Pharm.)/ M.Pharm./ M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Natural Products/ Pharmacology & Toxicology/ Regulatory Toxicology/ Formulation/Biotechnology/Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacoinformatics) OR M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Sc. (Pharmacology/ Biotechnology/ Nanotechnology/ Computational Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Toxicology/ Zoology/ Physiology/ Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry) OR M.D. (Pharmacology), M.V.Sc. (Pharmacology/ Pathology/ Biotechnology) OR MCA OR PharmD |
| Pharmaceutics | 2 |
MS (Pharm.) (Pharmaceutics/Biotechnology/Pharmacology)/ M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics/Formulations)/ M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Biotechnology)/ M.Tech. (Biomedical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering) |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | 4 |
MS (Pharm.) (Pharmaceutical Analysis)/ M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutical Analysis)/ M.Sc. (Organic/Analytical Chemistry) |
| Medical Devices | 3 | M.B.B.S/ MD/BDS / MDS /M.VSc /M.Tech (Medical devices/Biotechnology / Biomedical / Biophysics / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical / Biochemical / Health Sciences OR allied subjects) / M.S (Chemistry/ Mathematics & Computing/Physics/Programming/Data Science/Medical devices) OR MSc in Chemical Sciences / Life Sciences / Material Sciences / Physical Sciences / Biotechnology / Biomedical / Medical Devices /Biophysics / Electronics / Instrumentation/ Mechanical / Biochemical / Health Sciences or allied subjects as applicable in GATE/ NET and Pharm D |
| Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations) | 4 | M.S.(Pharm.) (Pharmaceutics/Biotechnology/ Pharmaceutical Analysis); M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics/ Formulations); M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Biotechnology) |
Important Note: Candidates must have passed the qualifying degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA of 6.75 on a 10-point scale wherever grades are awarded or equivalent.
NIPER Guwahati Cutoff 2024
Candidates seeking admission to various Master’s programs at NIPER Guwahati must have qualified GPAT/GATE/NET/ any other National Fellowship. NIPER has released the GPAT 2024 Cutoff Marks in order to be eligible for Physical Counselling for admission to the institute. The minimum cutoff marks of GPAT 2024 for admission to NIPER Guwahati are as follows:
| Category | GPAT 2024 Qualifying Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40 & Above |
| OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD | 35 & Above |
NIPER Guwahati Application Process 2024
In order to apply for admission to PG and Doctoral courses at NIPER Guwahati, candidates need to first apply online on the official website of the institute for NIPER JEE. Candidates will be allocated seats based on their score in NIPER JEE through the online counseling conducted by the institute.
How to Apply for NIPER Guwahati Admission 2024?
The steps to apply for NIPER Guwahati Admission are as follows:
- Step 1: Payment of Application Fee
- Step 2: Know your Payment Status
- Step 3: Fill out the Online Application Form
- Step 4: Preview your duly filled Application Form
- Step 5: Verify Details and Submit the Application Form
Documents Required for NIPER Guwahati Admission
The documents required while applying for admission at NIPER Guwahati are as follows:
- Matriculation Certificate/ Birth Certificate
- Marksheets of all Semesters/Years of Qualifying Degree
- GPAT/GATE/NET/National Fellowship Scorecard
- Certificate of Reservation for SC/ST, if applicable
- Certificate of Reservation and Certificate of Income, if applicable
- Certificate of Reservation for EWS Category, if applicable
- Certificate of Disability, if applicable
- Self-attested Copy of Aadhar Card
- Sponsorship Certificate, if applicable
- Passport-size Photographs
NIPER Guwahati Application Fees
The application fees for admission to NIPER Guwahati is as follows:
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ PH/ NRI/ EWS | INR 3,000 |
| SC/ ST | INR 1,500 |
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