Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] (Pharmacy Practice)
at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education And Research - [NIPER] Hajipur
About Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] (Pharmacy Practice)
NIPER Hajipur offers a 2-year full-time M.Pharm in Pharmacy Practice, one of the few government-funded postgraduate pharmacy programmes in eastern India. Admission is through NIPER JEE, with GPAT qualification as a prerequisite. Total fees for the programme are INR 2.32 Lakhs, and enrolled students receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. NIPER Hajipur is ranked 30th in Pharmacy by NIRF 2025.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement expected August 2026.
NIPER Hajipur M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2-year programme) | INR 1,04,000 |
| Admission Fee | INR 5,000 |
| Exam Fee | INR 4,600 |
| Caution Fee | INR 27,500 |
| Library Fee | INR 6,124 |
| Lab Fee | INR 45,932 |
| Alumni Fee | INR 8,500 |
| Training and Placement Fee | INR 4,000 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | INR 20,384 |
| Hostel (per year, optional) | INR 12,589 to INR 17,316 |
| Total Fees (excluding hostel) | INR 2,32,000 |
- Caution fee of INR 27,500 is refundable upon completion of the programme.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately from academic fees.
NIPER Hajipur M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GPAT 2026 Registration Closed | January 12, 2026 |
| GPAT 2026 Exam Conducted | March 7, 2026 |
| GPAT 2026 Result Declared | April 7, 2026 |
| NIPER JEE 2026 Application Closed | May 23, 2026 |
| NIPER JEE 2026 Admit Card Released | June 8, 2026 |
| NIPER JEE 2026 Exam Conducted | June 13, 2026 |
| NIPER JEE 2026 Result Declared | June 26, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration Closed | July 10, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- GPAT qualification is mandatory before applying for NIPER JEE registration.
- Counselling is conducted online across multiple rounds based on merit.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Pharm from a recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate marks
- GPAT score of at least 40 percentile for unreserved and 35 percentile for reserved category candidates
- Final year B.Pharm students may apply provisionally
Admission Process
- Qualify GPAT conducted by NTA in March each year
- Register for NIPER JEE through the official NIPER portal within the application window
- Appear for NIPER JEE at designated offline centres in June
- Check merit list on the NIPER JEE portal after result declaration
- Register for online counselling and fill institute and course preferences
- Report to NIPER Hajipur with original documents after seat allotment
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking a government-funded M.Pharm with INR 12,400 monthly stipend
- Aspiring to build a clinical pharmacy or hospital pharmacy career
- Comfortable with a central government campus in Bihar
- Targeting regulatory affairs or pharmacovigilance roles in the pharma industry
✗ Skip if
- Placement focus is in metro cities outside the Bihar belt
- Interested in medicinal chemistry or novel drug delivery specialisations
- Expecting pan-India campus recruitment with a dedicated placement cell
NIPER Hajipur M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice Placement 2025
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 88% |
| Median Package | INR 4.05 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Sun Pharma Torrent Pharma Lupin Cadila Pharmaceuticals Piramal Jubilant Alembic Pharmaceuticals Bharath Biotech |
NIPER Hajipur M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NIPER M.Pharm Stipend (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) | INR 12,400 per month | All enrolled M.Pharm students qualifying NIPER JEE |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | As per government norms | SC students with annual family income below prescribed limit |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per scheme guidelines | Students from economically weaker sections meeting NSP criteria |
- NIPER stipend is disbursed monthly throughout the full 2-year programme.
- Apply for central and state scholarships through scholarships.gov.in each year.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, NIPER Hajipur ranks 37 out of 139 colleges in India for its M.Pharma Pharmacy Practice program.
- 30 out of 125 under NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2025.
- 16 out of 30 under IIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2025.
Read more on NIPER Hajipur Rankings here
NIPER Hajipur M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice at NIPER Hajipur?
Ans. The total academic fee for the 2-year M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice programme is INR 2,32,000. This covers tuition, lab, library, admission, and miscellaneous charges. The caution fee of INR 27,500 is refundable at the end of the programme. Hostel costs INR 12,589 to INR 17,316 per year and is charged separately.
Ques. Do M.Pharm students at NIPER Hajipur receive a monthly stipend?
Ans. Yes, all enrolled M.Pharm students at NIPER Hajipur receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. This is available to students who qualify NIPER JEE and is disbursed for the full 2-year programme duration.
Ques. Is GPAT mandatory for M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice admission at NIPER Hajipur?
Ans. GPAT qualification is a mandatory prerequisite for applying to NIPER JEE, the entrance exam for M.Pharm admission at NIPER Hajipur. Unreserved candidates must score at least 40 percentile in GPAT and reserved category students need a minimum of 35 percentile. After qualifying GPAT, candidates must separately register and appear for NIPER JEE.
Ques. What career paths are available after M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice from NIPER Hajipur?
Ans. Graduates can work in hospital pharmacy management, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and drug information services. Leading recruiters include Sun Pharma, Torrent Pharma, Lupin, Piramal, and Jubilant. Some graduates also pursue PhD programmes at NIPER institutes or abroad in pharmaceutical sciences.
Ques. What is NIPER Hajipur’s ranking in the pharmacy field?
Ans. NIPER Hajipur was ranked 30th in the Pharmacy category by NIRF Rankings 2025. It is one of seven NIPER institutes established under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The institute focuses exclusively on postgraduate and doctoral programmes in pharmaceutical sciences.
Ques. How does NIPER JEE counselling work for seat allotment?
Ans. After NIPER JEE results, eligible candidates register on the official counselling portal and fill institute and course preferences. Seats are allotted based on rank and preferences across multiple counselling rounds. After allotment, candidates must report to their assigned NIPER institute with original documents for verification and admission confirmation.