NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NIPER)

NIPER-JEE 2008 For admission to M.S. (Pharm.); M.Pharm.; M.Tech. (Pharm.); M.B.A. (Pharm.) from NIPER

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NIPER)
Ahmedabad; Hajipur; Hyderabad; Kolkata; S.A.S. Nagar


NIPER JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – 2008 (NIPER-JEE 2008)

For admission to M.S. (Pharm.); M.Pharm.; M.Tech. (Pharm.); M.B.A. (Pharm.)



The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) at S.A.S Nagar (Mohali) has been created as Centre of Excellence in imparting higher education, research and development in pharmaceutical sciences and is the first Institute of its kind in country. The Institute was declared as an Institute of National Importance by Government of India through an Act of Parliament, notified on 26th June 1998. The Institute is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Common wealth Universities.

In the year 2007 Government of India established four more NIPERs at the following locations with the help of mentor Institutes:
Ahmedabad [Mentor Institute- B. V. Patel Pharmaceutical Education and Research Development (PERD) Centre], Hajipur (Mentor Institute- Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences), Hyderabad (Mentor Institute- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology) and Kolkata (Mentor Institute- Indian Institute of Chemical Biology).

Institutes : Available disciplines
NIPER, Ahmedabad: Biotechnology, Natural Products, Pharmaceutics
NIPER, Hajipur : Biotechnology, Pharmacoinformatics, Pharmacy Practice
NIPER, Hyderabad : Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology & Toxicology
NIPER, Kolkata : Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Pharmacoinformatics
NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar : Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology), Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs), Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations), Pharmaceutics, Pharmacoinformatics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Toxicology, Traditional Medicine

Eligibility- (A) M.S. (Pharm.); M.Pharm. ; M.Tech. (Pharm.):
DISCIPLINE -- PROGRAMME -- ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION:
1.Medicinal Chemistry -- M.S. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)
2.Natural Products -- M.S. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)
3.Traditional Medicines -- M.S. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./B.A.M.S./M.Sc.(Botany)
4.Pharmaceutical Analysis -- M.S. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic/ Analytical Chemistry)
5.Pharmacology & Toxicology -- M.S. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./B.V.Sc./M.B.B.S.
6.Regulatory Toxicology -- M.S. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./ B.V.Sc./ M.Sc.(Pharmacology/ 7.Toxicology/ Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Medical Biotechnology/ Zoology)/M.B.B.S.
8.Pharmaceutics -- M.S.(Pharm.) -- B. Pharm.
9.Biotechnology -- M.S.(Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Biological Sciences)
10.Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations) -- M.Pharm. -- B.Pharm.
11.Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs) -- M.Tech. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)/B.Tech. (Chemical Engg. or equivalent)
12.Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology) -- M.Tech. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Life Sciences)
13.Pharmacy Practice -- M.Pharm. -- B. Pharm.
14.Pharmacoinformatics -- M.S. (Pharm.) -- B.Pharm./M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry)/ M.Sc./ B.Tech. (Bioinformatics)/ M.Sc. (Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Microbiology)

Eligibility - (B) M.B.A. (Pharm.)
Programme: M.B.A.(Pharm.)
Discipline: Pharmaceutical Management
Eligibility for Application: B.Pharm./B.Tech.(Chemical Engg. or equivalent)/ M.Sc. (Chemical / Life Sciences)

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 also have valid GATE/NET qualification. 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. A limited number of seats are available for officially sponsored candidates from the Govt. Department /P.S.U./R&D organisation with minimum of 2 years experience. Valid GATE/NET score is essential qualification for all disciplines (including M.B.A.) except for the following category of candidates:- (i) Candidates holding B.V.Sc. /M.B.B.S./B.A.M.S. degree; (ii) Foreign nationals; (iii) NRI/NRI Sponsored candidates (in case of M.B.A (Pharm.); (iv) Sponsored candidates from Public/Private Sector undertakings, Govt. Departments and Research and Development Organizations.

General Instructions:
1.Details of eligibility, qualifications, availability of programmes, admission procedure and other relevant information are available in the Information Brochure and also in the Institute’s website www.niper.gov.in/niperjee2008.htmlReservation of seats for SC/ST/PH and Kashmiri Migrants candidates will be as per Government of India norms.
2.Candidates appearing for final qualifying examinations can also apply but they must produce final result on the day of Counselling/Interview/GD 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 Organizing Chairperson, NIPER-JEE 2008 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 “NIPER-JEE 2008” 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 “NIPER-JEE 2008”. Payment by cheque/postal order will not be accepted. Candidates desirous of obtaining information brochure by post should clearly mention the name of the programme in the application and on the top of the envelope carrying the request letter.
4.The candidates will have to make their own arrangement for travel and boarding for attending test/GD/Interview/Counselling.
5.Filled in applications should be sent to Organising Chairperson, NIPER-JEE 2008, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, 160062, so as to reach him on or before 28th April 2008. The Institute will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay. Applications received after the due date will not be considered. No correspondence/ inquiry will be entertained in this regard.
6. A common written test for all disciplines of the Masters programme will be held on Sunday, the 8th June, 2008 at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna and Pune. The centres may be altered if sufficient number of candidates do not register for a particular centre.

Important dates to remember
Admission notification will be displayed in prominent newspapers and on the official website of the Institute www.niper.gov.in/niperjee2008.html on : 8th March 2008
Starting date for issue of Information Brochure: 10th March 2008
Last date for issue of Information Brochure by post : 15th April 2008
Last date for issue of Information Brochure in person from the Office of Organizing Chairperson, NIPER-JEE 2008, NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar : 28st April 2008
Last date for receipt of completed applications in the office of Organizing Chairperson, NIPER-JEE 2008, NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar : 28th April 2008
Written test : 8th June 2008
Declaration of result of written test : 16th June 08
First counseling : 15th July 08
Group discussion and Interview for M.B.A. : 16th–17th July 08
Declaration of the list of M.B.A. candidates : 18th July 08
Admission of M.B.A. candidates : 18th July 08
Second & final counseling for all Masters programme and admission for M.B.A. for any vacant seats : 1st August 08


All admissions shall close on August 1, 2008
Important Points
1. Candidates should carefully read and understand the contents of information brochure before applying for admission.
2. The information brochure is subject to alteration(s) and modification(s) without notice.
3. This information brochure is for information only and does not constitute a legal document.
4. Candidates must present themselves in person for counselling / GD and interview on scheduled date and time.
5. Admission fee in full must be deposited on the day of counselling in case of M.Pharm.; M.S.(Pharm.); M.Tech.(Pharm.) and on the day of admission for M.B.A.(Pharm.).

Organising Chairperson, NIPER-JEE-2008