

Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST) in Kolkata was founded in 2005. Recognized by MAKAUT, Kolkata, it has approvals from AICTE and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and is accredited by NAAC & NBA. In the NIRF rankings for 2023, GNIPST secured the 87th position in the Pharmacy Category. This institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs based on performance in state and national entrance exams. Interested students can apply online via the official website. Among its offerings, B.Pharm and M.Pharm are the standout courses. GNIPST accepts scores from exams like WBJEE, JEE Main, and CEE-Ampai for undergraduate courses, while PGET, CEE Ampai, and GPAT are required for M.Pharm admissions. The institution also provides scholarships to meritorious and economically disadvantaged students based on their academic performance and family income. The institute boasts a dedicated Training and Placement cell that ensures full placement support for students. The highest salaries recorded were INR 6.5 LPA for Pharmacy students and INR 3.05 LPA for those in Life Sciences. Prominent recruiters include companies like Nestle, MedPlus, Apollo Pharmacy, Wipro, Caplet, Cognizant, Sparsh, Dr. Reddy’s, and Zuventus.