Narasaraopeta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Established in 1998 and promoted by the Gayatri Educational Development Society, the Narasaraopeta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NIPS), located in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, is a premier institution dedicated to pharmacy education. Approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and AICTE, and affiliated with JNTU, Kakinada, NIPS offers comprehensive programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

Admission Process

Admissions at NIPS are primarily conducted through a centralized process governed by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).

• Online Registration: Candidates must apply online through the official state government counseling portals (e.g., AP EAPCET or AP PGECET websites) during the designated counseling windows.

• Merit-Based Selection: Selection is based on the ranks secured in state-level common entrance examinations.

  • B.Pharm/Pharm.D: Admission is based on the rank in AP EAPCET (Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test).

  • M.Pharm: Admission is based on the rank in AP PGECET or valid GPAT scores.

• Counseling & Allotment: Candidates must participate in the web-based counseling process, where they select NIPS (College Code: NSPP) as their preferred institution. Upon seat allotment, students must download their allotment letter.

• Final Verification: Allotted candidates must report to the NIPS campus for the physical verification of original documents and payment of final tuition fees to confirm their admission.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm): Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination or equivalent from a recognized board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Biology (PCB) as core subjects.

• Pharm.D: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology, or a D.Pharm qualification from a recognized institution.

• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm): Candidates must hold a B.Pharm degree from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score (typically 50% for General and 45% for reserved categories). A valid score in AP PGECET or GPAT is required.

Important Dates for 2026

Note: The following timeline is tentative and based on the standard academic cycle in Andhra Pradesh. Dates are subject to adjustments by the APSCHE/University.

Application Fees

The registration/application fee is processed during the state-level counseling registration on the official AP government portals. While tuition fees are set by the Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Regulatory and Monitoring Commission (APHERMC), the annual tuition fee for B.Pharm is approximately INR 50,300 and for M.Pharm is approximately INR 1,10,000 per year.

Required Documents

Candidates must present the following documents (in original) at the time of campus reporting:

• Entrance Examination Rank Card (AP EAPCET/AP PGECET/GPAT).

• Entrance Examination Hall Ticket.

• 10th (SSC) and 12th (Intermediate) Marksheets/Certificates.

• B.Pharm Degree Certificate and Consolidated Marks Memo (for M.Pharm applicants).

• Transfer Certificate (TC).

• Study and Conduct Certificate.

• Caste Certificate and Income Certificate (if claiming fee reimbursement/scholarships).

• Passport-size photographs.

• Allotment Order issued by the counseling authority.

Important Advisory: Admission policies and schedules are strictly governed by state regulations. For authentic updates, notification downloads, and the most recent information, applicants are advised to visit the official NIPS website or the APSCHE portal.