Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (VIPER), Narsapur was established in the year 2007 under Sri Vishnu Educational Society. The institute offers B.Pharm at the undergraduate level and M.Pharm at the postgraduate level. VIPER also offers a lateral entry program in B.Pharm. Admission to VIPER Narsapur is done on the basis of TS EAMCET/ TS PGECET/ GPAT scores. In addition to this, the institute has a training and placement cell providing on-campus recruitment to its students. The highest package is offered at INR 3.5 LPA and the average package is offered at INR 1.8 LPA. Some of the top recruiters of IQVIA, Gland Pharmacy, Dr. Reddy’s, TCS, Omega Healthcare, Optimus Pharma, Devee Biologicals, Spinco Biotech, DelExcel Pharma, Pellets Pharma, etc. 

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Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Key Facts

  • Campus: VIPER has Vishnu Educational Development and Innovation Centre (VEDIC). VEDIC is a privately funded residential campus where faculty members, staff and students interact in an interactive environment with global experts to create rich, engaging learning and teaching experiences.
  • Ranks and Achievements:
    • ​According to the National Institute Ranking Framework, Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research was ranked 72nd in 2021.
    • VIPER received the Platinum category in Best Industry-Linked Pharmacy Institute (Degree) in 2020 consistently for the 5th Time according to AICTE- CII Survey of Industry-Linked Technical Institutes. 
    • Awarded with Sustainable Institutions of India Award by Green Institutional ranking 2022
    • VIPER hosted Institute for Business Incubation by MSME, Memorandum of understanding with Konkuk University, South Korea
    • Received Promising Category Award under Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation achievement 2021
    • Registered with National Digital library of India(NDLI) and received Best Learning Engagement Award.

Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF (Pharmacy) 2022 67
NIRF (Pharmacy) 2021 72

Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Courses

VIPER offers UG and PG courses in the discipline of Pharmacy. Tabulated below are the details of the same: 

Courses Specialization Eligibility 
B.Pharma
_		 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects + Obtained a valid marks in TS EAMCET 
B.Pharma (Lateral Entry) _ D.Pharm from a recognized university
M.Pharm  Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology B.Pharm with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks + Obtained a valid score in TS PGECET/GPAT

Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Admission

Candidates seeking admission in VIPER are required to register their names with one of institutes administrative offices along with the copy of their intermediate transcripts for B.Pharm.

  • UG admission is done in two ways: EAMCET counselling or direct enrollment in Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research.
  • For enrollment in M.Pharm course, degree transcripts are to be produced as soon as possible after the release of the results for better chance of admission.

Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Placement

VIPER assists students by providing placements as well as internships and job opportunities in reputed pharmaceutical companies like Aurobindo, Dr. Reddy’s, Gland Pharma etc. The institute hosts technical seminars, workshops, hands-on training and symposium. Industry experts are frequently invited to VIPER in order to enrich the knowledge of the students about the latest technological innovations. The Training and Placement Cell and Placement Team hosts on campus interviews to assist students in getting suitable employment. Some of the placement details and average salary package of VIPER graduates are detailed below. 

Course Company Salary Package (INR)





B. Pharm		 TCS 2.8 LPA
Aparna Pharmaceuticals PVT. LTD.
2.16 LPA
Divis Laboratories 2.17 LPA
Aizant Drug Research Solutions PVT. LTD. 1.62 LPA
Leiutis Pharmaceuticals 1.69 LPA

M.Pharm		 Aizant Pharma 1.62 LPA
Jeevan Scientific Technology Limited 1.62 LPA

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Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Scholarships

Students of VIPER can avail the National Scholarship provided by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 

  • Minority students get fee reimbursement from the government through this scholarship 
  • For minority students who enroll in the institution through EAMCET counselling, the Telangana government pays the full fees of their opted course at the institution. 
  • The Institute also assists the students with education loans. 
  • Their campus has an extension counter of State Bank of Hyderabad in order to enable students to easily process applications for education loan. 

Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research FAQs

Ques. What are the research opportunities available at VIPER?

Ans. Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research has collaborations with specialised research centres like Centre for Molecular Cancer Research, Centre for Cognitive Science and Centre for Nanotechnology. More than 10 completed sponsored research projects and a number of ongoing research projects with funding up to INR 30 LPA are there under the institute’s name. Members of the faculty regularly publish research papers. 

Ques. Do VIPER students get a chance to publish their own research? 

Ans. Papers by VIPER students and graduates have been published in many reputed journals around the world. International journal of pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bentham Science publishers, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc have published research papers written by VIPER students.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Pharm and B.Pharm Lateral Entry at VIPER?

Ans. Generally, the B. Pharmacy course is a four year degree. But the candidates who have done their Diploma in Pharmacy can get direct enrollment in the second year of the B.Pharm course at VIPER. 

Ques. Does VIPER have a Career Guidance Cell?

Ans. Yes, it does. The Career Guidance Cell at VIPER provides assistance and advice to students to make them aware about their future career. Through the Career Guidance Cell, the institute also arranges coaching for GPAT. The cell has different clubs like Research and Development club, Higher studies club etc for the students to nurture their interests and excel professionally.