Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University Ahmedabad Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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One of India’s leading universities based in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nirma University was established in the year 2003. The Institute of Pharmacy was established the same year with a view to promote excellence in pharmaceutical education and to face challenges in the area of pharmaceutical industries, education, research & development and marketing. Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University received All India Rank # 37 for year 2023 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MHRD, Government of India. The institute provides degree, postgraduate and doctoral level education at this centre of excellence.

  • Admission to B.Pharm program is done through the norms of ACPC, Gujarat.
  • Selection to M.Pharm is done on the basis of GPAT or through entrance test for Non-GPAT candidates.
  • Selection to Ph.D. is done on the basis of entrance test followed by interview/viva voce.
  • Candidates can apply through the official website of the university.

Read More: Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University Fees Structure

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University Highlights

Name of the Institute Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University
Institute Type Private
Admission Criteria B.Pharm – GUJCET
PharmD 
M.Pharm – GPAT/Entrance test
Ph.D. – Entrance Test & Interview/Viva Voce
Application Mode Online

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University UG Admission 2025

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University offers BPharm and PharmD courses at the UG level. The details of both the courses are given below:

BPharm:

The institute offers a full-time 4 year B.Pharm course at UG level for which admissions for 85% of seats are done on the basis of ACPC, Gujarat. There are a total of 100 BPharm seats at the institute. As per ACPC, Gujarat State Norms seats are filled as follows:

  • 85 Seats - admission through ACPC, Gujarat
  • 15 Seats - admission as NRI Seats by Nirma University
  • 05 Seats  - (Supernumerary/Additional) for Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme to be filled by ACPC, Gujarat
  • 15 Seats - (Supernumerary) as PIO, GULF, FN, CIWGC-SEA Quota

The other details of the course are mentioned below:

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Pharm Passed in10+2 examination from a recognized university

GUJCET 

NRI Sponsored: NEET/JEE/GUJCET

PharmD:

The institute offers a full-time 6 year PharmD course at the UG level for which admissions for 85% of seats are reserved for Indians, while the rest 15% are for NRI students. There are a total of 30 seats for PharmD course at the institute. The other details of the course are tabulated below:

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria
PharmD

Passed in10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with any one of the subjects, Mathematics/Biology or both from a recognized university. 

OR

A pass in D.Pharm. course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India or any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.

Candidate must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission

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Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University M.Pharm Admission 2025

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University offers a full-time 2 yaer M.Pharm degree with five specializations. There are a total of 54 seats for MPharm course at the institute. The seats are divided as follows:

  • MPharm Pharmaceutics – 15 seats
  • MPharm Regulatory Affairs – 12 seats
  • MPharm Pharmacology – 12 seats
  • MPharm Pharmaceutical Analysis – 15 seats
Course Eligibility Selection Process
M.Pharm

Passed a qualifying examination (BPharm) from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks or equivalent CGPI or any other qualifying degree examination (as per AICTE & PCI norms) considered as equivalent of BPharm degree by Nirma University, Ahmedabad.

Candidates who are appearing for the final semester of qualifying examination (BPharm) can also apply. In such a case, the candidate is required to submit the result as soon as the same is available either by email or by fax (scanned image).

GPAT/National Level Online Entrance Exam conducted on the day of counselling at Nirma University campus.

Key Points:

  • Candidates appearing for final year examination are also eligible for applying to the course for admission, provided they need to submit the result of the same by email or fax.
  • If applicant has passed B.Pharm degree from other university, he/she is required to obtain an Eligibility certificate from Nirma University.
  • The entrance test will comprise of Multiple Choice Questions.
  • The stipend to NonGPAT M Pharm candidates is increased from INR 5000 to INR 8000 per month.
  • The stipend to GPAT qualified M Pharm candidates is INR 12,400 per month.
     

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University Ph.D. Admission 2025

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University offers Ph.D. program (full time & part time) at research level in Pharmacy to the candidates. The details of the course are given below:

Course Eligibility Selection Process
Ph.D.

Passed a relevant Master's degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) 

OR

A 4-year bachelor’s degree programme or equivalent in relevant discipline from a recognised university with atleast 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade

OR

An MPhil degree from a recognised university with atleast 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.

Entrance test. Candidate
scoring more than 50% in entrance test would be allowed for the next step of interview/viva-voce.

NOTE: Candidates who qualify the UGC-NET (Including JRF) UGC-CSIR NET (Including JRF) SLET / GPAT with a valid score in terms of cut-off marks and duration, teacher fellowship holder or who have passed MPhil program will be exempted from appearing in the entrance test and will be qualified for personal interview.

Key Points:

  • The entrance test carries 70% weightage, while the interview/viva voce carries 30% weightage
  • Minimum required marks for the entrance test is 50% marks.
  • Candidate who have qualified UGC NET/UGC CSIR NET (Including JRF)/SLET/GATE/GPAT with valid score or who have teacher fellowship or who have passed M.Phil are exempted from entrance test and are deemed to qualify for personal interview.

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University Application Process 2025

The university offers online application through the ‘Online Admission Application Portal’ of the university. Candidates can apply on the official website for Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University admissions.

How To Apply For Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University?

  • Application: Visit the official website of the institute @pharmacy.nirma.uni.in and click on ‘Apply’ available at the bottom of the page and register yourself. Fill the application form and click on ‘SAVE & NEXT’ button.
  • Pay the application fee: Pay the application fee of INR 1200 for BPharm and PharmD courses and INR 1250 if you’re applying for MPharm or PhD courses. The application fee can either be paid through online mode (credit card/debit card/net banking) or through offline mode (Cheque or DD). DD should be in favour of ‘Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University’ payable at Ahmedabad. Applicant must write complete name and application number on the back side of the cheque/DD.
  • Submit the application form: Once the application form and the required documents are submitted and the application fee paid, an acknowledgement receipt will be generated online which should also be submitted along with the application form
  • Upload the documents: Candidates must now upload all the self-attested copies of the necessary documents along with the application form.
  • Offline Document Verification: Next, candidates will be called for offline document verification at the Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University.
  • Merit List: A merit-list will be declared by the Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University as per the declared key dates and the further admission process will take place.

Documents Required:

  • Marksheet of degree examination
  • Authenticated documents showing conversion from CPI/CGPA to percentage.
  • School leaving certificate
  • Transfer/Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Valid GUJCET score card (for BPharm)
  • Valid GPAT score card (for MPharm)
  • Candidate’s Photograph (JPG file of not more than 200 kb)
  • Candidate’s Signature (JPG file of not more than 200 kb).

Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University Scholarship 2025

Student scholarships provide an opportunity as well as play an instrumental role in encouraging education and research. The institute provides various scholarship schemes and financial aids for the students. The institute motivates students to apply for various governmental and private bodies for full or partial financial assistance. The Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University also provides interest free financial assistance to the needy undergraduate students to pay their fees. Moreover, stipend to meritorious postgraduate students and scholarships to full time Ph.D. students is also offered by the University.

Stipend: The institute offers a monthly stipend to all the students of the MPharm program.

  • GPAT qualified candidates will receive an amount of INR 12,400 per month.
  • Non-GPAT candidates will get an amount of INR 8,000 per month.
  • The meritorious PhD candidates are eligible for financial assistance (i.e. Scholarship) as Rs. 21,700/- Per Month for First Two Years and Rs. 24,800/- Per Month for Third Year

FAQs

Ques. Is there any loan available at Nirma University?

Ans. The institute supports applicant by providing necessary documents for obtaining scholarships from any society/Govt/NGO, for application to Education loan from Bank, for freeship card formality of SC category students, etc.

Ques. Can I change my preference for specialization filled in Online Application at Nirma University?

Ans. Yes. Applicant can change preferences in Online application portal till last date of application. The final preferences would be obtained on the day of counseling.

Ques. When and where National Level Online Entrance Exam would be conducted by Nirma University?

Ans. The entrance exam would be conducted only at Nirma University Campus on the day of Counseling.

Ques. What is admission process for candidates who have not appeared or not qualified in GPAT exam?

Ans. The admission process for candidates who have not appeared or not qualified in GPAT exam are as follows:

  • National Level Online Entrance Exam would be conducted by Nirma University for applicants.
  • Entrance Exam syllabus and pattern would be in-line with GPAT exam.
  • Merit is prepared based on Score of Entrance Exam only, for those who appeared for exam.
  • Admission would be offered based on Merit of Entrance Exam only.

Ques. Which are the documents required for online application at Nirma University?

Ans. The following are the documents required during online application:

  • B.Pharm Marksheets of all Sem/Years (upto the Last Declared Result) in Single combined PDF File.
  • Authenticated document for conversion from CPI/CGPA to percentage (wherever applicable).
  • Valid GPAT Score Card (if applying as GPAT Qualified Category).
  • Candidate’s Photograph (JPG image).
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