Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (GIPS), Guwahati was established in 2007 by Shrimanta Shankar Academy (SSA). GIPS Guwahati is affiliated with Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU). The institute has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The institute offers Diploma, UG, PG and PhD pharmacy courses. GIPS is known for its B.Pharm course which is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). According to NIRF 2023, GIPS Guwahati is ranked in the 101-125 band under the Pharmacy Category. 

  • GIPS Guwahati offers admission based on GCUCAT followed by an interview.
  • Admission to the M.Pharm course at GIPS Guwahati is based on GPAT score. 
  • Candidates can apply for admission online on the official website. 
  • The institute offers facilities such as state-of-the-art laboratories, a library, hostels and other sports facilities.
  • GIPS Guwahati offers placements in reputed pharmaceutical industries, hospitals and academics. 

GIPS Guwahati has collaborated with various institutes in the fields of pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Allied Sciences. The MoUs with institutes such as RIPANS, IIE, IPCA Labs and Eris Life to promote research and development and promote joint publications.

GIPS Guwahati Highlights

Some of the important highlights of GIPS Guwahati are mentioned below:

Particulars Details
Institute Name Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Guwahati 
Established | Institute type 2007|Private
Also known as GIPS Guwahati 
Established by  Shrimanta Shankar Academy (SSA)
Affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University 
Approved PCI and AICTE
Accredited to NBA
Courses Offered D. Pharm, B.Pharm, B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) B.Pharm (Practice), M. Pharm, PhD
Popular Courses B.Pharm
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance Based
Top Recruiters IPCA Labs, Abbot Labs, Alkem, Mankind, Systopic Labs, Eris Life Science
Facilities Available Laboratories, Library, Hostel, Canteen, Transportation facility, Gym, ATM, 
Official Website  gips-guwahati.gcuniversity.ac.in

GIPS Guwahati Courses and Fees

GIPS Guwahati offers both short-term and long-term courses at Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral level. Detailed information about the GIPS Guwahati Courses & Fees is tabulated below:

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
D.Pharm Duration: 2 years
Course Fee: INR 145,000 (1st year)		 10+2 in PCB/PCM with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized board.  Score/Merit in the last qualifying examination. 
B.Pharm Duration: 4 years
Course Fee: INR 158,000 (1st year)		 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized board.  Score/Merit in GCUCAT followed by personal interview. 
B.Pharm (Practice) Duration: 2 years
Course Fee: INR 75,000 (1st year)		 D. Pharm from any institute approved by PCI with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) Duration: 3 years
Course Fee: INR 159,000 (1st year)		 D. Pharm with a minimum of 4 years experience as a pharmacist.
M.Pharm Duration: 2 years
Course Fee: INR 170,000 (1st year)		 B.Pharm with 60% aggregate marks.  Score/Merit in GPAT.
PhD Duration: 3 years M. Pharm with 60% aggregate marks.  Score/Merit in GU-RET 

The admission in B.Pharm/D. Pharm is based on merit in 10+2 exams along with written tests and interviews. The admission to M. Pharm is on the basis of a score in GPAT. The admission in PhD is based on an advertisement made by Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU). For all courses, there is a relaxation of 5% of marks for the SC/ST category. 

How to Apply for GIPS Guwahati Admission?

Candidates apply for admission at GIPS Guwahati by following the below-mentioned steps:

  • Visit the Institute’s official website
  • Under the admission section, click on “How to Apply”
  • Candidate must download the form carefully by going through all the instructions
  • Attach scanned copies of documents that are required along with the form
  • Pay the application fee and submit the form

GIPS Guwahati Facilities

GIPS Guwahati provides all facilities to students of different fields. Some of the facilities provided by the institute are as follows: 

  • Laboratory: The Institute has well-equipped labs with modern equipment to give practical exposure to students. All labs are well-equipped according to PCI and AICTE guidelines. 
  • Computer Lab and Internet Centre: GIPS Guwahati computer lab has 35 computers with internet connection as well as Wi-Fi LAN. 
  • Canteen: The Institute has a spacious centre that serves tea, breakfast, and snacks at reasonable rates.
  • Gymnasium: The gym facility is there on the campus that students can use free of cost.
  • ATM: SBI ATM on campus aids in the easy transaction of money for students and faculty members.
  • Library: A large library space is there which has different reference books, novels, textbooks, biographies and so on.
  • The library has 40000+ volumes of books and has a reading room too which can accommodate 120 students at a time. 
  • Hostels: The hostel is quite spacious and furnished with all the basic facilities. Separate hostels are there for both girls as well as boys. A mess facility is also there for the students. 
  • Other Facilities: Drug Information Centre, Analytical Instrument Facility, Cell Culture Lab, Medicinal Plant Garden etc. 

GIPS Guwahati Faculty 

The faculty of the Institute is experienced and has years of teaching experience in respective fields. They help students in achieving their goals. 

  • Professors: 2+
  • Associate Professors: 3+
  • Assistant Professors: 28+

GIPS Guwahati FAQs

Ques. What is the fee structure for a B.Pharm course at GIPS Guwahati?

Ans. The fee structure for a regular B.Pharm course at GIPS is INR 5,75,000. For B. Pharm (Lateral entry) it is INR 4,75,000 and for B.Pharm ( Practice Area) is INR1,30,000. The B.Pharm programme is accredited by the NBA.

Ques. Does GIPS Guwahati have reserved seats for students?

Ans. Yes, 20% of seats are specifically reserved for the government quota under the scheme of PPP for D. Pharma as well as the B. Pharma programme. In the case of SC/ST candidates, the seats are reserved according to the norms set by the state government for D. Pharma as well as B. Pharma programme. 

Ques. What are the training activities undertaken by GIPS to make students employable?

Ans. The Institute sends candidates to pharmaceutical companies in order to gain industrial experience by placing them. The training as well as placement cell inspires candidates to participate in extracurricular activities and encourages candidates to participate in numerous competitions that corporate houses conduct from time to time. 

Ques. How is the placement of GIPS?

Ans. The Institute provides good placement opportunities to students of different fields and has a dedicated training and placement cell that is involved in all preplacement activities. Some of the top recruiters who have visited the campus are Alkem, Emami, Eris, Natco, Horiba, Horlicks, HMRI, Mankind, Abbott and many more.

Ques. What other events are conducted at GIPS?

Ans. The other events conducted by GIPS from time to time are national seminars, workshops, entrepreneurship awareness camps, Jan Aushadhi Diwas and many more. 

Ques. How one can contact GIPS?

Ans. One can get in touch with the Institute at 0361-2843405 or can write at gips_guwahati@rediffmail.com. One can also visit the campus for discussions at the address given at the official website of the Institute. 

Ques. Which are the best months for recruitment drives at GIPS?

Ans. The best months considered for recruitment drives are from January to June. Recruitment camps can also be arranged during other months if required with special care so that the Institute’s academic activity should not disrupt in any way.