Introduction
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali (NIPER Mohali) is the first national-level Pharmacy research institute and is a part of the 7 schools under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It is located in Mohali, Punjab and is a premier institute playing an important role in the advancement of the Indian Pharmaceutical industry.
The institute offers 2 year postgraduate programs in the field of Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering and Management; along with doctoral programs in Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
It is a autonomous public institute and has been declared as an ‘Institute of National Importance’ by the Government of India through an ‘Act of Parliament’, notified on 26th June, 1998. It is also a member of Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities.
List of Contents
- Location.
- Ranking.
- Courses Offered.
- Admission Procedure.
- Fee Structure.
- Campus.
- Placements.
- Useful Links.
Location of the Institute
NIPER Mohali is located at about 250 km north of Delhi. The institute is set up on a 130 acre campus in S.A.S Nagar, Mohali, Punjab.
This is 10 km from Chandigarh and is well linked to the airport, railway station and bus stations.
The Chandigarh railway station is 12 km from NIPER Mohali. However, the Mohali Railway Station (also called SAS Nagar Mohali Railway Station) is merely 3.3 Km from the campus.
It takes only 12 mins by car to reach NIPER from the Airport chowk (Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh International Airport) in Chandigarh. The airport is located only 11 kms from NIPER Mohali.
To travel via a bus, one can board a bus from Chandigarh as it is only 13 kms from NIPER.
NIPER Mohali Ranking
NIPER Mohali has been ranked 2nd by the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework, by Ministry of Human Resource and Development) pharmacy ranking in 2017.
NIPER Mohali Courses
NIPER Mohali offers only Postgraduate and Doctorate level programs in the fields of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering and Management. There are no UG programs available at NIPER Mohali.
Postgraduate Programs
Master of Science in Pharmacy [M.S. (Pharm.)]
- Medicinal Chemistry.
- Natural Products.
- Traditional Medicine.
- Pharmaceutical Analysis.
- Pharmacology & Toxicology.
- Regulatory Toxicology.
- Pharmaceutics.
- Biotechnology.
- Pharmacoinformatics.
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.)
- Pharmacy Practice.
- Clinical Research.
- Pharmacy Technology (Formulations).
Master of Technology in Pharmacy [M.Tech (Pharm.)]
- Pharmacy Technology (Process Chemistry).
- Pharmacy Technology (Biotechnology).
Master of Business Administration in Pharmacy [M.B.A (Pharm.)]
- Pharmaceutical Management.
Doctorate Programs (Ph.D Courses)
Chemical Sciences
- Medicinal Chemistry,
- Natural Products,
- Pharmacoinformatics,
- Pharm. Technology – Process Chemistry
Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology,
- Pharmacy Practice,
- Pharmacology & Toxicology.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmaceutics,
- Pharmaceutical Analysis.
NIPER Mohali Admissions
M.Tech/M.S (Pharm.) Admission
Admissions for M.Tech/M.S courses in NIPER Mohali & other campuses, will be based on candidates performance in NIPER JEE (NIPER Joint Entrance Exam). The candidates must also have a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)/ GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude test) score. The candidates must produce the scorecards during counseling.
Though, candidates holding a B.V.Sc, M.B.B.S, B.A.M.S degree, foreign nationals, candidates applying as NRI or ward of NRI and sponsored candidates from public/private sector undertaking, Government departments and research and development organizations are exempted from producing the GATE/GPAT scorecard.
M.B.A (Pharm.) Admission
Admission to M.B.A (Pharm.) at NIPER Mohali is based on NIPER JEE examination, however, unlike the other Master programs, the process also involves a Group discussion (GD) & Interview. The scores are then taken in 85:15 ratio of JEE to GD & PI.
Ph.D Admission
Admission to students of all categories are based on the NIPER JEE scores followed by an interview held by NIPER Mohali. The candidates must also have a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)/ GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude test)/ NET (National Eligibility Test) score. The candidates must produce the scorecards during counseling.
NIPER Mohali Fee Structure
M.S (Pharm.)/M.Tech/M.Pharma
Particulars | Fee Amount |
Tuition Fee | 15,972 |
Examination/Evaluation Fee | 500 |
Registration Fee | 500 |
Sports | 500 |
Computer Contingency | 500 |
Medical Charges | 300 |
Benevolent Fund | 250 |
Total | 18,522 |
One-Time Charges
Particulars | Fee |
Admission fee | 2,000 |
Alumni Fund Fee | 2,000 |
Hostel admission Charges | 1,500 |
Group Insurance | 1,500 |
Placement fee | 2,000 |
Caution Money (Refundable) | 10,000 |
Total | 19,000 |
Hostel Charges
- Hostel Rent = Rs. 2,500.
- Electricity Charges = Rs. 1,250.
M.B.A (Pharm.)
Particulars | Fee Amount |
Tuition Fee | 66,550 |
Examination/Evaluation Fee | 500 |
Registration Fee | 500 |
Sports | 500 |
Computer Contingency | 500 |
Medical Charges | 300 |
Benevolent Fund | 250 |
Total | 69,100 |
One-Time Charges
Same as M.S/M.Tech/M.Pharma.
Hostel Charges
Same as M.S/M.Tech/M.Pharma.
NRI Candidates
At the time of admission= US$22,462
At every subsequent semester= US$16,371
Self financing Foreign National Students
At the time of admission= US$14,135.
At every subsequent semester= US$14,441.
Ph.D Fee structure
Same as M.S/M.Tech/M.Pharma.
One-Time Charges
Particulars | Fee |
Admission fee | 2,000 |
Alumni Fund Fee | 2,000 |
Hostel admission Charges | 1,500 |
Group Insurance | 3,000 |
Placement fee | 2,000 |
Caution Money (Refundable) | 10,000 |
Total | 20,500 |
Hostel Charges
Same as M.Tech/M.S/M.Pharma
Foreign National Students
- At the time of admission= 20420 (US Dollars).
- At every subsequent semester= 14883 (US Dollars).
- Project cost (Ph.D Scholars)= 2150 (US Dollars).
NIPER Mohali Campus
NIPER Mohali is located on a 130 acres site at S.A.S Nagar (Mohali). It is a fully residential institute and offers hostel accommodation for both married and unmarried students and faculties. The campus is furnished with all modern amenities and is equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities. The infrastructures include the following:-
Laboratories
Central instrumentation lab (CIL), Central Animal Facility, Computer aided drug design laboratory, Combichem Research lab, Peptide synthesis and Research lab, National Toxicology centre, Supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) facilities, Pharmacological and toxicological screening facilities.
Academic and Industrial Centres
Small and medium pharmaceutical industry centre (SMPIC), National Bioavailability centre (NBC), Technology development centre (TDC), Computer centre, Library and Information centre.
Pharmaceutical Heritage Centre
Caters information on the development and progress of pharmaceuticals from past to the current times.
Hostel with attached dining and entertainment facilities
128 single seated rooms for girls, 478 single seated rooms for boys, 18 accommodation for married students.
Some of the other facilities include the following.
- Fully furnished guest house
- Auditorium
- Gymnasium and health centre
- Cafeteria
- Conference complex
- Shopping centre
- Community hall
- Swimming pool.
NIPER Mohali Placements
The Placement cell of NIPER Mohali is responsible for all aspects regarding placements. A total of 142 students were placed from M.S (Pharm), M.Pharm, M.Tech (Pharm) and MBA (Pharm) in 2016.
45 companies had visited the campus and few of the major recruiters were Syngene, Dr. Reddys Laboratories, Biocon, etc.
Session | Number of Companies Visited | Minimum Package | Average Package | Highest Package |
2014-16 | 45 | 1.20/annum | 3.6/annum | 7.00/annum |
2013-15 | 32 | 2.5/annum | 2.84/annum | 8.00/annum |
2012-14 | 38 | 2.4/annum | 4.07/annum | 7.00/annum |
Useful Links
Application of link | Link |
NIPER Mohali Official Website | www.niper.ac.in |
Placements | www.niper.ac.in/NIRF_Placement.xls |
NIPER JEE Article | http://edupadhai.com/niper-jee-2018 |
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