NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NIPER)

S. A. S. Nagar, PUNJAB-160062

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Introduction:

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) is the first national level institute in pharmaceutical sciences with a proclaimed objective of becoming a centre of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences. The Government of India has declared NIPER as an 'Institute of National Importance' by an Act of Parliament. It is an autonomous body set up under the aegis of Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. The Institute is conceived to provide leadership in pharmaceutical sciences and related areas not only within the country, but also to the countries in South East Asia, South Asia, and Africa. NIPER is a member of Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities.

The Institute is located about 250 Km north of Delhi at S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab on a total area of 138 acres.

Objectives:

The main objectives of the Institute are:  

·        Toning up the level of pharmaceutical education and research by training the future teachers, research scientists, and managers for the industry and profession.

·        Continuing education programmes.

·        Creation of National Centres to cater to the needs of pharmaceutical industries and other research and teaching institutes.

·        Collaboration with Indian industries to meet the global challenges.

·        National/International collaborative research.

·        Curriculum and media development.

·        Study of sociological aspects of drug 'use and abuse', and rural pharmacy, etc.

·        Conducting programmes on drug surveillance, community pharmacy and pharmaceutical management.

 

Courses conducted:

Masters (M.S. (Pharm.)/ M. Pharm./ M. Tech. (Pharm.)/M.B.A. (Pharm.)  and Ph.D. in the disciplines/prog. of Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Natural Products, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology), Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations), Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs), Pharmacy Practice, Traditional Medicine, Regulatory Toxicology,  Pharmaceutical Management and Pharmacoinformatics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Central Facilities of the Institute:

National Bioavailability Centre, National Toxicology Centre, Central Instrumentation Laboratories, Technology Development Centre, National Centre for Safety Pharmacology, Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, National Pharmacoinformatics Centre, Central Animal Facility etc.

·    All departments are engaged in research and development catering to the needs of small and medium pharma industry and other institutions to resolve their problems.

·    Also engaged in research on priority areas and national programs such as-Tuberculosis, Malaria, Diabetes, Leishmaniasis and Immunomodulation.

·    Institute organizes continuous education programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTACT PERSONS

NAME

PHONE NO. & E-mail Address

Director

Prof. P. Rama Rao

2214690, 2214683 extn. 2001, 2002
E-mail : director@niper.ac.in 

Dean

Prof. K. K. Bhutani

2214695, 2214683 extn. 2003, 2004
E-mail : dean@niper.ac.in

Registrar

Mr. Subrata Sarkar

2230068, 2214683 extn. 2005, 2008
E-mail : registrar@niper.ac.in        

 

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

 

Medicinal Chemistry 

Prof. A. K. Chakraborti 

2214683 extn. 2027, 2022
E-mail : mc@niper.ac.in 

Natural Products

Prof. K. K. Bhutani

2214683 extn. 2033, 2036
E-mail : np@niper.ac.in

Biotechnology 

Prof. C. S. Dey 

2214683 extn. 2065, 2062
E-mail : bt@niper.ac.in 

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Prof. Saranjit Singh

2214683 extn. 2031, 2030
E-mail : pa@niper.ac.in

Pharmacology  and Toxicology

Prof. P. Rama Rao

2214683 extn. 2043, 2042
E-mail : director@niper.ac.in

Pharmaceutics

Dr. Arvind K. Bansal (Incharge)

2214683 extn. 2126, 2054
E-mail : pe@niper.ac.in

Pharmaceutical Technology

Prof. U. C. Banerjee 

2214683 extn. 2142, 2124
E-mail : ptb@niper.ac.in, 
            ptf@niper.ac.in

Pharmaceutical Management

Dr. Anand Sharma (Incharge)

2214683 extn. 2157, 2156
E-mail : pm@niper.ac.in

Pharmacy Practice

Dr. Pramil Tiwari (Incharge)

2214683 extn. 2135, 2130
E-mail : pp@niper.ac.in

 

For general information contact:

Sh. Santosh Sohgaura, Public Relations Officer

Contact No.: +91 (172) 2214682-87 extn.: 2149

 

Address:

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)

(Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India)

          Sector-67, S. A. S. Nagar (Mohali) – Punjab 160062 INDIA

          Phone: +91 (172) 2214682-87, Fax: +91 (172) 2214692

 

Portal: www.niper.gov.in