institute-logo

NIPER Ahmedabad - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

LocationAhmedabad (Gujarat)
LocationGallery
Year of Establishment2007
Image
user-picverifiedTick
Written By Priya Haldar - Content Writer
Updated on - Oct 25, 2023 16:13PM IST

About NIPER Ahmedabad

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad (NIPER Ahmedabad) is the result of an initiative by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Government of India, to broaden the knowledge and research in the field of Pharmaceutical research. A total of six NIPERs were established in six different states of India in 2007. According to National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by MoE 2021, NIPER Ahmedabad has been ranked at 10th position amongst the Pharma institutes in India. It has also been placed in Band-Performer under the category of Institute of National Importance and Central Universities/ CFTIs (Technical) as per ARIIA- 2021 released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. 

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad courses are offered in eight streams at postgraduate and doctoral levels. The NIPER Ahmedabad courses include M.S.(Pharm.), PhD and integrated courses in Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Natural Products, etc. It also offers a MBA(Pharm.) programme. For NIPER Ahmedabad admission into different courses  candidates must have a valid GPAT/GATE/NET score. Along with that, they must align with the subject-wise eligibility criteria too.

Located at Gandhinagar, NIPER Ahmedabad has a well maintained lush green campus consisting of state-of-the-art research facilities. It has a central library, hostels for both boys and girls, animal house, canteen, etc.  National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad Ahmedabad has a symbiotic association with a number of national and international Pharmaceutical Industries to provide the necessary training and exposure to students.

NIPER Ahmedabad Highlights

NIPER Ahmedabad Placements

The NIPER Ahmedabad placements are an opportunity for graduating students to get employment opportunities in some of the leading organisations of the world. The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad Placement Cell ensures best campus recruitment for its students. It also trains and grooms students for their professional careers. The institute has placed more than 78% of students in different job roles through the campus recruitment for the 2019-21 Batch. 21% of students went for higher research studies in reputed national and international institutions.

The Placement Cell also acts as the interface between various companies seeking talented candidates in various disciplines. There is a common placement brochure for all branches published at NIPER Ahmedabad that highlights core competencies and achievements of students to facilitate in the placement drive. According to NIRF reports 2022, the NIPER Ahmedabad campus recruitment drive helped students average a median salary of as high as Rs 496,000.

The latest NIPER Ahmedabad campus placements and median salaries are given below:

Academic Year Batch Strength No. of Students PlaceMedian Salary of Placed Graduates No. of Students Selected for Higher Studies 
2019-20 9677Rs 430,00014
2020-2110783Rs 370,00022
2021-22 142115Rs 496,00025

NIPER Ahmedabad Recruiters

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad welcomes recruiters from around the world to its campus placements. The students are selected based on their exam scores and performance in the interview. Some of the top recruiters participating in NIPER Ahmedabad placements are mentioned below:

Cadila Pharmaceuticals LimitedSparcAizant 
Emami BioconNovartis 
Sun PharmaPiramal SMT
Sami Labs LimitedAmneal Pharmaceuticals Alembic Pharms
Indegene HealthcareLupin Pharmaceuticals Laila Pharma
Read More

Placement Overview

Median salary
3.7 Lacs

Courses & Admission 2024 at NIPER Ahmedabad

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad was established with a view to train individuals displaying competency in the pharmaceutical sector. The NIPER Ahmedabad courses are designed  to meet the demands and requirements of the ever-growing healthcare sector. Since its inception, the institute has achieved an outstanding record of producing exceptional pharmaceutical researchers, scientists, and academicians. Courses at NIPER Ahmedabad have been offered from a temporary 60-acre campus at Gandhinagar since August 2016.

NIPER Ahmedabad courses 2023 are offered in the following domains:

  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Medical Devices
  • Natural Products
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Pharmaceutical Management 

Here’s mentioning the top National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad courses and fees, along with their eligibility criteria:

NIPER Ahmedabad Courses and Eligibility 

Course Name Average FeeEligibility Criteria 
M.S.(Pharm.)Rs 96,202 per yearHold a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA of 6.75 on a 10 point scale. Candidates must have a valid GPAT/GATE/NET score. 
MBA(Pharm.)Rs 162,504 per yearBachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks for general and 55% for reserved categories. Candidates must have a valid GPAT/GATE score. 
PhDRs 111,839 per yearM.Pharm or equivalent master’s degree in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks. Candidates must have a valid GPAT/GATE/NET score. 
Integrated PG + PhDRs 96,202 per yearHold a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA of 6.75 on a 10 point scale. Candidates must have a valid GPAT/GATE/NET score. 

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad admission process is completed in three steps. First, the candidates are to appear for the respective entrance tests. Appearing in online tests /counselling is merely provisional. The final consideration for admission at NIPER Ahmedabad is subjected to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria. The verification of documents is done at the time of counselling, which is the second part of the selection procedure. The final selection for NIPER Ahmedabad admission 2023 will be based on the interview or viva. It is mandatory to upload a valid GPAT/GATE/NET (whichever is applicable) scorecard at the time of filling the online application form. 

NIPER GATE Dates 2023

Events Dates 
GATE Registration through GOAPSAugust 30, 2022
Last Date of Applying for GATEOctober 7, 2022
GATE 2023 Admit CardJanuary 9, 2023
GATE Exam 2023February 4, 5, 11, 12, 2023
GATE Answer Key 2023February 21, 2023
GATE Results 2023March 16, 2023

NIPER NET Dates 2023

Events June Exam Dates 
NET Registration Opening Date March 10, 2023
Last Date of Applying for NETApril 10, 2023
NET 2023 Admit CardMay 2023
NET Exam 2023June 6, 7 & 8, 2023
NET Answer Key 2023To Be Announced 
NET Results 2023To Be Announced 

NIPER GPAT Dates 2023

Events June Exam Dates 
GPAT Registration Opening Date February 13, 2023
Last Date of Applying for GPATMarch 13, 2023
GPAT 2023 Admit CardApril First Week
GPAT Exam 2023April First Week
GPAT Answer Key 2023May First Week
GPAT Results 2023May Last Week

NIPER Ahmedabad Online Application Process

The registration process for NIPER courses admission requires the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NIPER Hyderabad (www.niperhyd.ac.in) and access the online application form.

Step 2: Fill in all the required fields relating to name, date of birth, email ID, etc. 

Step 3: Upload the required documents in scanned form.

Step 4: Pay the NIPER Ahmedabad application fee.

Step 5: Download and save the confirmation page for future reference. 

List of Documents for NIPER Ahmedabad Registration

  • Certificate matriculation or HSLC for age proof. 
  • Mark sheets of all the semesters of the qualifying degree.
  • Valid GPAT/GATE/NET score card, wherever applicable.
  • Self-attested copy of Aadhar Card.
  • Certificate of reservation, if applicable.
  • Certificate of disability, if applicable.
  • Sponsorship certificate, if applicable.
Read More

NIPER Ahmedabad Cut Off

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad declares different cut off lists for different programmes every year. Once the candidates register and apply for admission (online or offline), for NIPER Ahmedabad courses, the concerned departments or admission committee prepare the merit lists by analysing the GPAT, GATE or NET scores. Applicants meeting the required score range are considered for the NIPER Ahmedabad counselling process. Students can get an idea about the NIPER Ahmedabad cutoff marks 2023 by observing the cutoff marks of 2022 on the official website. 

Read More

NIPER Ahmedabad Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad offers a green and clean campus with all important facilities. The institute has excellent hostel facilities and amenities, central library, computer centre, canteen, cell-culture facility, modernised digital classroom facility, small-scale/pilot-scale industrial workshop facility,  central animal house facility, incubation facility, etc. NIPER Ahmedabad has separate hostel facilities for female and male students. All the hostels are secured well-equipped with all basic amenities along with wifi connectivity.

Being an institute of National Importance and national integrity, NIPER celebrates all festivals of the country with joy and enthusiasm. The students participate in different co-curricular activities in events like sports day, teachers day, annual day function. The idea here is to provide the platform to students to showcase their hidden talents and improve their confidence. The institute also provides various leisure facilities like indoor and outdoor games, literary and cultural activities to offer an enjoyable learning experience to students.

The NIPER Ahmedabad facilities are mentioned below:

  • Central Library 
  • Laboratories
  • Hostels
  • Wifi
  • Computer Centre
  • Healthcare Centre
  • Digital Classroom
  • Placement Cell
  • Journal Club
  • Sports Complex
Read More

NIPER Ahmedabad Collaborations

NIPER Ahmedabad is in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, INSERM France, Miller School of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey to carry out different scientific research projects.  Recently, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad has also introduced a joint PhD programme with some distinguished foreign universities. It emphasises on providing world-class exposure to its students with cutting-edge research training to enhance their efficiency for the international market. NIPER Ahmedabad has also established a symbiotic association with national and international Pharmaceutical Industries to indulge in training young minds. 

Some of the foreign universities in collaboration with NIPER Ahmedabad are as follows:

  1. Harvard Medical School, USA
  2. John Hopkins University, USA
  3. University of Washington, USA
  4. The University of Newcastle, Australia 
  5. Liverpool John Moore University, UK
  6. De Montfort University, UK
  7. Miller School of Medicine, USA
  8. NUI Galway
  9. International Medical University, Malaysia
  10. Rutgers New Jersey, USA