Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata (GNIPST) was established in 2005 and is a unit of Guru Nanak Education Trust. Located in Panihati, Sodpur, GNIPST is affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). GNIPST Kolkata strives to be an Institute of excellence in academics and research.
Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata offers 6 undergraduate (UG), 1 diploma (DIP) and 11 postgraduate (PG) courses. The undergraduate courses are B.Pharm, B.Sc in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics and Medical Laboratory Technology, and BBA in Hospital Management. The singular diploma course is in Pharmacy. The postgraduate programmes offered by GNIPST Kolkata are M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and M.Sc in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics and Media Lab Technology. In order to push the bar of research, GNIPST Kolkata established Prof. Acharya Prafulla Chandra Advanced Research Laboratory, encouraging greater exploration in related fields. Students are encouraged to publish research and review articles in reputed journals, and present their papers at national and international conferences.
The Training and Placement Cell of the Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata organises industrial tours, summer camps and regular training sessions to make the students industry-ready. Students of GNIPST are recruited by renowned companies like Cipla, Dr. Reddy's, Wockhardt, Abbott, etc. Admission to GNIPST Kolkata takes place online via their official website. The minimum required criteria for admission to the undergraduate courses is qualifying 10+2 level examination with English and related subjects from any recognised board.
Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata has excellent dedicated faculty as well as experienced technical assistants, who work to create an atmosphere that is academic, professional and safe for the students. The state-of-the-art infrastructure, includes 22 fully equipped modern laboratories for the various departments. GNIPST Kolkata has a well-stocked library with a collection of over 7000 related texts and a digital section which provides access to a host of online resources. The Sports facility includes a football field, a cricket pitch, a basketball court and a fully equipped indoor gymnasium. A modern cafeteria and an air-conditioned multipurpose auditorium are also present on campus for the convenience of the students and staff.
Highlights
AICTE, PCI
Pharmacy - Rank 74
Admission Procedure
Admission to the Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata takes place online. Candidates who are interested to apply to the various courses offered by GNIPST can do so by visiting the official website, which would direct them to the sites of their choice, where they can access the online application portal under the admission tab. Candidates must pass 10+2 level examinations with at least 45% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology from a recognised board in order to be eligible for the B.Pharm, B.Sc, and D.Pharm courses. Candidates are eligible for the BBA course after clearing 10+2 level examination from a recognised board with English as a compulsory subject.
Faculty
Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata strives to provide excellent dedicated faculty in all departments, as well as experienced technical assisstants to enhance the learning experience of students. The faculty aims for an atmosphere that is academic, professional, and safe for the students. No stone is left unturned by the teaching staff at GNIPST to prepare the students for a brighter horizon.
Placements
The Training and Placement Cell at the Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata oversees all aspects of training and placement of the students. The Training and Placement Cell orgainises for regular training sessions on various domains such as toxicology, bacteriology, media culture, clinical biochemistry, etc. to better prepare students for the professional work field. Students are also encouraged to participate in various summer camps organised along with various well known organisations such as Emami Pvt. Ltd., NRS Medical College anf Hospital, Peerless Hospitex, School of Tropical Medicine, United Breweries Ltd., Glenmarks Pharmaceuticals Ltd., and many more. Companies recruiting students of the various departments' of GNIPST include Excel Life Sciences, Cipla, Dr. Reddy's, Wockhardt, and Abbott, among others.
Contact Details
157/F, Nilgunj Road, Panihati, Kolkata-700 114
8902496653
9330906157
9433035582
info.gnipst@jisgroup.org
Latest Updates: 9th January, 2023
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