Admission Notification for Ph.D Programmes-July, 2008 National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER),
Sector-67, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab 160062

Admission Notification for Ph.D Programmes-July, 2008

The Institute has been created as a National Centre of Excellence in imparting Higher Education, Research and Development in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Management. The Government of India declared NIPER as an Institute of National Importance through an Act of Parliament in 1998. The Institute is a member of Association of Indian Universities. Applications on the prescribed forms are invited for admission to the following:-

Departments and Eligibility for Application


(1) Medicinal Chemistry
Eligibility:

M.S.(Pharm.) [Medicinal Chemistry/Natural Products]; M.Pharm.(Pharmaceutical Chemistry); M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Bulk Drugs); M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry)

(2) Natural Products
Eligibility:

M.S.(Pharm.) [Natural Products/ Medicinal Chemistry]; M.Pharm. [Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmacognosy]; M.Tech.(Pharm.) (Bulk Drugs); M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry)

(3) Pharmacology & Toxicology
Eligibility:

M.S.(Pharm.) [Pharmacology & Toxicology/ Biotechnology]; M.Pharm. (Pharmacology); M.Sc. [Pharmacology/ Toxicology/ Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Medical Biotechnology/ Microbiology]; M.D.(Pharmacology); M.V.Sc. [Pharmacology/ Pathology/ Biotechnology]

(4) Biotechnology
Eligibility:

M.S.(Pharm.) or M.Pharm. or M.Tech. (Pharm.) [Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Natural Products/ Pharmacology & Toxicology/ Formulation/ Biotechnology/ Pharmaceutics/ Pharmacoinformatics]; M.E. or M.Tech. [Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Computational Sciences]; M.Sc. in Biological Sciences [Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Physiology/ Life Sciences]
M.Sc. [Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Computational Sciences]; M.V.Sc.; MCA

(5) Pharmacoinformatics
Eligibility:

M.S.(Pharm.) or M. Pharm. or M. Tech. (Pharm.) [Pharmacoinformatics/ Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Natural Products/ Biotechnology]; M.Tech. (Pharm.) (Bulk Drugs); M.Tech. (Bioinformatics); M.Sc. [Organic/ Physical/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Bioinformatics]

(6) Pharmacy Practice
Eligibility:

M.Pharm. [Pharmacy Practice/ Community Pharmacy/ Hospital Pharmacy/ Clinical Pharmacy]

(7) Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology)
Eligibility:

M.S.(Pharm.); M.Pharm.; M.Sc. (Life Sciences); M.Tech.(Pharm.)(Biotechnology)

Candidates should have a minimum CGPA of 6.75 (or 60% marks) for General, 6.25 (or 55% marks) for SC/ST, 5.75 (or 50% marks) for physically handicapped (PH) candidates on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination and should also have qualified GATE/NET. Percentage of marks or CGPA shall be calculated taking the aggregate scored by the candidate in all years or as per the norms of the concerned university/Institute etc. A limited number of seats are available for officially sponsored candidates from the Govt. Department/P.S.U./R&D organisations with minimum of 2 years experience. GATE/NET is an essential qualification for all disciplines except for the following category of candidates:-

1. Candidates holding M.V.Sc. / M.D. degree

2. Foreign nationals

3. Sponsored candidates from Public/Private Sector undertakings, Govt. Departments and Research and Development Organizations.

General Instructions:


1.Details of eligibility, qualifications, distribution of seats, admission procedure and other relevant information are available in the Information Brochure and also in the Institute’s website www.niper.gov.in.

2. Candidates appearing for final qualifying examinations (including NET-JRF) can also apply but they must produce final result on the day of Interview failing which their candidature shall be rejected.

3. Information Brochure cum Application form can be obtained in person or by post from the office of the Registrar, on submission of non refundable Bank Draft of Rs. 1000/-(Rs.500/- for SC/ST) payable at S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)/Chandigarh in favour of “Director, NIPER” along with Two duly typed self-addressed Slips (10 cms X 6 cms). Indian nationals residing abroad and foreign nationals have to remit US$100 by Bank Draft payable to “Director, NIPER”. Payment by cheque/Postal Order will not be accepted. Candidates desirous of obtaining Information brochure by post should clearly mention name of the programme on the envelope carrying the request letter.

4. Candidates will have to make their own arrangements for travel and boarding for attending test and interview.

5. Filled in applications should be sent to Registrar, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, 160062, so as to reach on or before 28th April 2008. The Institute shall not be responsible for any loss or postal delay. Applications received after the due date shall not be considered. No correspondence/ inquiry will be entertained.

6. Written test for all disciplines will be held on Sunday, the 6th July, 2008, at NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar.

Important dates to remember

(1) Admission Notification will be displayed in the prominent newspapers and on the official website of the Institute www.niper.gov.in on
8th March 2008

(2) Issue of Information Brochure
10th March 2008

(3) Last date for issue of Information Brochure by post
15th April 2008

(4) Last date for issue of Information Brochure in person at NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar
28st April 2008

(5) Last date for receipt of completed applications at NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar
28th April 2008

(6) Written test
6th July 2008

(7) Interview
7th July 2008

(8) Declaration of selection list
8th July 2008

(9) Admission
18th July 2008

(10) Orientation
19th July 2008

(11) Commencement of classes
21st July 2008

(12) Admission closes on
1st August 2008

For More Details Visit: www.niper.gov.in

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