niper.gov.in Joint Entrance Examination 2015 : National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Organization : National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Announcement : NIPER Joint Entrance Examination 2015

Apply Online : http://www.niperadmissions.in/
Notification : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/890-NIPER_JEE_2015_Masters_Brochure.pdf
Home Page : http://niper.gov.in/

ENTRANCE TEST :
The test shall be conducted at the following centres:
Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune. However, the centres may be altered if sufficient number of candidates does not register for a particular city. No TA/DA will be paid for attending written test/counseling/group discussion/ interview. Candidates have to make their own arrangement for stay during written test/counseling /group discussion/ interview.

The permission granted to the candidates to appear in written test/counselling/Group Discussion (GD) and interview is merely provisional. Final consideration of the candidature is subject to fulfillment of the eligibility criteria to be verified at the time of counselling and/or GD and Interview.

There will be a common paper for all Masters Programs including M.B.A. (Pharm.). The question paper will consist of 200 multiple objective choice questions. The level of questions will be of B. Pharm. and M. Sc (relevant field). A few questions will be from general aptitutde. Answers must be marked by darkening appropriate bubbles using black pen only on the Objective Response Sheet (ORS). The instructions on ORS are given at section 20. Duration of the examination will be 2 hours.

There will be negative marking in the written test. 25% marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.The result of the written test will be declared on the official Website of the Institute (niper.gov.in/admissions.html) on 15th June 2015.

Eligibility :
The candidate should have passed the qualifying degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA of 6.75 on a 10 point scale wherever grades are awarded or equivalent (Percentage of marks or CGPA so calculated will be based on the norms fixed by the concerned University/Institution or aggregate marks or CGPA scored by the candidate for all years of the qualifying degree, in case University/Institution has not prescribed any norm for calculating such percentage or CGPA). Valid GPAT/GATE/NET score card of a candidate should be valid at the time of counseling/Group Discussion and Interview) is an essential qualfication for all programme [including M.B.A.(Pharm.)] except for the following categories of candidates.
Candidates holding
B.V.Sc./M.B.B.S./B.A.M.S . degree.
Foreign nationals
Sponsored candidate from public/private sector undertaking, Govt. departments and research and development organizations.
Candidates applying as NRI or their wards [in case of M.B.A.(Pharm.)]

Important Dates for Admission :
Date of commencement of online Registration 06 April 2015
Last date for online Registration 01 May 2015 (5:00 pm)
Last date for deposit of fee for online registration 05 May 2015
Last date for receipt of filled in registration slips in NIPER, SAS Nagar 15 May 2015 (5:00 pm)
Online Delivery of Admit Card to respective e-mails/Downloads 25 May 2015
NIPER Joint Entrance Examination Master Written Test (10.00 am to 12.00 noon) 07 June 2015
Declaration of result of written test (Website-www.niper.gov.in) 15 June 2015
Group Discussion and Interview for M.B.A. (Pharm.) 13-14 July 2015
Result Declaration (9 am) 15 July 2015
M.B.A. (Pharm.) Joint Counselling (Reporting Time 11 am ) 15 July 2015
NIPER Joint Counselling for admission to Masters Programmes 16-17 July 2015
Orientation 27 July 2015
Commencement of classes 27 July 2015

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 / Group Discussion and interview on
scheduled date and time.
5. Admission fee in full must be deposited at the time of counseling.
6. Candidates are advised to check NIPER website www.niper.gov.in regularly for updates.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED :
The candidates will be required to submit the following documents in original and a set of photocopies of these certificates at the time of counseling/ group discussion and interview, failing which, the candidature shall be summarily rejected
** Matriculation Certificate as a proof of age and correct name.
** Marksheet of all the semesters/years of the qualifying degree.
** Valid GPAT/GATE/NET score card, wherever applicable.
** Admit card of NIPER JEE (written test).
** Certificate of reservation, if applicable.
** Certificate of reservation and certificate of income (showing non-creamy layer status of the OBC candidates as provided in OM No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 9th March, 2004 of the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension or any subsequent order issued by the Government of India in this regard).
** Certificate of disability, if applicable
** Medical Certificate to be provided in the form given at Annexure-1.
** Sponsorship certificate from the employer in case of Government/Industry sponsored candidates as per form attached at Annexure-2.
** Documentary proof in support of the NRI status [only for M.B.A. (Pharm.)].
** Affidavit to be provided in the form of Undertaking provided at Annexure-3
** Undertaking to be given by the parents regarding ragging for their wards to abide by rules of the Institute to be given in the form given at Annexure-4.

Institutes :
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) at S.A.S Nagar (Mohali) created as a Centre of Excellence for imparting higher education, research and development in pharmaceutical sciences and management is the first Institute of its kind in the 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. During the years 2007 and 2008, Government of India established six more NIPERs, at the following locations with the help of mentor institutes-
** Ahmedabad (Mentor Institute- B. V. Patel Pharmaceutical Education and Research Development Centre, Ahmedabad
** Guwahati (Mentor Institute- Government Medical College, Guwahati)
** Hajipur (Mentor Institute- Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna)
** Hyderabad (Mentor Institute- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad)
** Kolkata (Mentor Institute- Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata)
** Raebareli (Mentor Institute- Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow).

Number of Seats :
Total number of seats in each NIPER will be displayed on the website.
5% of seats shall be available for candidates sponsored by Government Departments/Research and Development Organizations/Public Sector Undertakings/Reputed Private Pharmaceutical Enterprises.
5% of total number of seats in M.B.A. (Pharm.) programme are available for candidates who are NRIs or wards of NRIs. Note: Seats mentioned at 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 are over and above the available seats and are not transferable.

PROVISIONAL APPLICATION :
Candidates appearing for final qualifying examinations may also apply, but they must produce final result and mark sheets of qualifying degree at the time of Counselling /Group Discussion and Interview failing which their candidature shall be summarily rejected. No plea/request shall be entertained.

RELAXATION :
** Relaxation in CGPA to 6.25 on a 10-point scale or in marks to 55% or equivalent in the eligibility criteria is allowed to SC and ST candidates.
** Physically handicapped (PH) candidates are permitted relaxation in eligibility requirement of CGPA to 5.75 on a 10-point scale or to 50% marks or equivalent. No other relaxation beyond this will be allowed even if they belong to SC/ST category.

RESERVATION :
** Provisions for reservation shall be made as per Govt. of India rules in force.
** Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates should furnish a caste certificate signed by Tehsildar/Distt. Magistrate.
** Other Backward Caste candidates should produce caste certificate and certificate of income (showing non creamy status of the candidate as provided in OM No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 9th March, 2004 of the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension or any subsequent order issued by the Government of India in this NIPER Joint Entrance Examination 2015- MASTER (Ahmedabad; Guwahati; Hajipur; Hyderabad; Kolkata; Raebareli; S.A.S.Nagar) regard) signed by Tehsildar/Distt. Magistrate. Candidates applying under this category should note that only recent income certificate shall be valid. In case candidate has an old income certificate, same need to be updated/endorsed by an authorized government official not below the rank of Tehsildar. Also OBC caste certificate produced by the candidate should be valid for Central government admissions. OBC certificate showing validity only for a particular state shall not be acceptable. Also caste certificate issued before March 2004 should be duly updated with an endorsement by an authorized officer not below the rank of a Tehsildar.
** Physically handicapped candidates should furnish a medical certificate indicating a minimum of 40% of physical defect or deformity duly signed by a Medical Board and countersigned by Principal Medical Officer of a Government Hospital.
** Kashmiri Migrant candidates should furnish a valid migration certificate issued by the Relief Commission or any other competent authority.
** Candidates applying for admission under any reserved category shall specifically claim admission under such reserved category and bring relevant certificates in support of such claim at the time of GD/Interview/Counselling.

ADMISSION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS :
** Seats are also available for Self-Financing Foreign Nationals and Foreign Nationals under various scholarship schemes of the Ministry of Human Resource Development/Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. These seats shall be over and above the available seats.
** Foreign nationals under various scholarship schemes of the Ministry of Human Resource Development/Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India may be considered for admission on the recommendation/sponsorship of the respective ministry subject to eligibility criteria.
** Applications from self financing foreign candidates may be entertained directly by the Institute provided the requirements for eligibility under the respective programme are fulfilled and their applications are cleared by Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.
** Indian nationals residing abroad and foreign nationals can download Information Brochure from NIPER website.
** Complete application form must be routed through the foreign embassy of the respective country located in India.
** After scrutiny of the application of the candidate the institute will send admit cards of the eligible candidates for entrance examination to the foreign embassy. The foreign embassy shall forward admit cards to respective candidates.
** Entrance examination is normally held in Indian Embassy located in the concerned foreign country. The date of entrance examination is 07 June 2015.
** The examination paper will be evaluated at the institute and the eligible candidates will be informed through foreign embassy in India.
** Selected candidates will be required to produce the medical report on HIV test from an authorized Medical Officer.