GPAT 2011 Exam | Online Application Opens - 17th January 2011

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HIGHLIGHTS GPAT – 2011

Registration for GPAT – 2011 examination will be ONLINE.

The GPAT – 2011 examination will be at selected centers throughout India.

The GPAT – 2011 examination will have multiple choice question (MCQs ) as GPAT – 2010.

The syllabus of GPAT – 2011 examination has been revised.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE GPAT-2011 EXAMINATION

Online Application website opens : Monday, 17th January 2011

Online Application website closes : Monday, 21st February 2011

Last date of receipt of photo, signature, Bank challan as a proof of payment for examination fees along with the printout of application : Monday, 28th February 2011

Date of Examination : Sunday, 8th May 2011

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PHARMACEUTICS

Introduction to Physical pharmacy; Matter, Properties of Matter:

State of matter, change in the state of matter, latent heats and vapor pressure, sublimation-critical point, Eutectic mixtures, gases, aerosols-inhalers, relative humidity, liquid. complexes, liquid crystals, glassy state, solids- crystalline, amorphous and polymorphism.

Micromeretics and Powder Rheology:

Particle size and distribution, average particle size, number and weight distribution, particle number, methods for determining particle volume, methods of determining particle size- optical microscopy, sieving, sedimentation; measurements of particle shape, specific surface area; methods for determining surface area; permeability, adsorption, derived properties of powders, porosity, packing arrangement, densities, bulkiness & flow properties.

Surface and Interfacial Phenomenon:

Liquid interface, surface and interfacial tensions, surface free energy, measurement of surface and interfacial tensions, spreading coefficient, adsorption at liquid interfaces, surface active agents, HLB classification, solubilization, detergency, adsorption at solid interfaces, solid-gas and solid-liquid interfaces, complex films, electrical properties of interface.

Viscosity and Rheology:

Newtonian systems, Law of flow, kinematic viscosity, effect of temperature; non-Newtonian systems: pseudoplastic, dilatant, plastic; thixotropy, thixotropy in formulation, negative thixotropy, determination of viscosity, capillary, falling ball, rotational viscometers.

Dispersion Systems:

Colloidal dispersions: Definition, types, properties of colloids, protective colloids, applications of colloids in pharmacy; Suspensions and Emulsions: Interfacial properties of suspended particles, settling in suspensions, theory of sedimentation, effect of Brownian motion, sedimentation of flocculated particles, sedimentation parameters, wetting of particles, controlled flocculation, flocculation in structured vehicles, rheological considerations; Emulsions-types, theories, physical stability.

Complexation:

Classification of complexes, methods of preparation and analysis, applications.

Kinetics and Drug Stability:

General considerations & concepts, half-life determination, Influence of temperature, light, solvent, catalytic species and other factors, Accelerated stability study, expiration dating.

Importance of microbiology in pharmacy; Structure of bacterial cell; Classification of microbes and their taxonomy:

Actinomycetes, bacteria, rickettsiae, spirochetes and viruses;

Identification of Microbes:

Stains and types of staining techniques, electron microscopy; Nutrition, cultivation, isolation of bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, viruses, etc; Microbial genetics and variation;

Control of microbes by physical and chemical methods:

Disinfection, factors influencing disinfectants, dynamics of disinfection, disinfectants and antiseptics and their evaluation;

Sterilization:

different methods, validation of sterilization methods & equipments; Sterility testing of all pharmaceutical products. Microbial assays of antibiotics, vitamins & amino acids.

Immunology and Immunological Preparations:

Principles, antigens and heptans, immune system, cellular/humoral immunity, immunological tolerance, antigen-antibody reactions and their applications. Hypersensitivity, active and passive immunization. Vaccines and sera: their preparation, standardization and storage.

Genetic Recombination:

Transformation, conjugation, transduction, protoplast fusion and gene cloning and their applications. Development of hybridoma for monoclonal antibodies. Study of drugs produced by biotechnology such as Activase, Humulin, Humatrope, HB etc;

Antibiotics:

Historical development of antibiotics. Antimicrobial spectrum and methods used for their standardization. Screening of soil for organisms producing antibiotics, fermenter, its design, control of different parameters. Isolation of mutants, factors influencing rate of mutation. Design of fermentation process. Isolation of fermentation products with special reference to penicillins, streptomycins tetracyclines and vitamin B12.

Introduction to pharmaceutical jurisprudence & ethics :

Pharmaceutical Legislations - A brief review; Drugs & Pharmaceutical Industry - A brief review; Pharmaceutical Education - A brief review;

An elaborate study of the followings:

Pharmaceutical Ethics; Pharmacy Act 1948; Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945; Medicinal & Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act 1955; Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 & Rules; Drugs Price Control Order;

A brief study of the following Acts with special reference to the main provisions and the latest amendments:

Poisons Act 1919; Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954; Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1970 & Rules 1975; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960; States Shops & Establishments Act & Rules; Insecticides Act 1968; AICTE Act 1987; Factories Act 1948; Minimum Wages Act 1948; Patents Act 1970. A brief study of the various Prescription/Non-prescription Products. Medical/Surgical accessories, diagnostic aids, appliances available in the market.

Introduction to dispensing and community pharmacy; Prescription:

Handling of prescription, source of errors in prescription, care required in dispensing procedures including labeling of dispensed products. General dispensing procedures including labeling of dispensed products; Pharmaceutical calculations: Posology, calculation of doses for infants, adults and elderly patients; Enlarging and reducing recipes percentage solutions, alligation, alcohol dilution, proof spirit, isotonic solutions, displacement value etc;

Principles involved and procedures adopted in dispensing of :

Typical prescriptions like mixtures, solutions, emulsions, creams, ointments, powders, capsules, pastes, jellies, suppositories, ophthalmic, pastilles, lozenges, pills, lotions, liniments, inhalations, paints sprays tablet triturates, etc;

Incompatibilities:

Physical and chemical incompatibilities, inorganic incompatibilities including incompatibilities of metals and their salts, non-metals, acids, alkalis, organic incompatibilities. Purine bases, alkaloids, pyrazolone derivatives, amino acids, quaternary ammonium compounds, carbohydrates, glycosides, anesthetics, dyes, surface active agents, correction of incompatibilities. Therapeutic incompatibilities;

Community Pharmacy:

Organization and structure of retail and whole sale drug store-types of drug store and design, legal requirements for establishment, maintenance and drug store-dispensing of proprietary products, maintenance of records of retail and wholesale, patient counseling, role of pharmacist in community health care and education (First aid, communicable diseases, nutrition, family planning).

Organization and Structure of hospital pharmacy:

Organization of a hospital and hospital pharmacy, Responsibilities of a hospital pharmacist, Pharmacy and therapeutic committee, Budget preparation and Implementation.

Hospital Formulary:

Contents, preparation and revision of hospital formulary.

Drug Store Management and Inventory Control:

Organization of drug store, Types of materials stocked, storage conditions; Purchase and Inventory Control principles, purchase procedures, Purchase order, Procurement and stocking; Drug distribution Systems in Hospitals:

Out-patient dispensing, methods adopted; Dispensing of drugs to in-patients. Types of drug distribution systems. Charging policy, labeling; Dispensing of drugs to ambulatory patients; Dispensing of controlled drugs, Dispensing of ancillary supplies; Central Sterile Supply Unit and their Management:

Types of materials for sterilization, Packing of materials prior to sterilization, sterilization equipments, Supply of sterile materials.

Manufacture of Sterile and Non-sterile Products:

Policy making of manufacturable items, demand and costing, personnel requirements, manufacturing practice, Master formula Card, production control, Manufacturing records.

Drug Information Services:

Sources' of Information on drugs, disease, treatment schedules, procurement of information, Computerized services (e.g., MEDLINE), Retrieval of information, Medication error- types of medication errors, correction and reporting.

Records and Reports:

Prescription filling, drug profile, patient medication profile, cases on drug interaction and adverse reactions, idiosyncratic cases. Pharmacoeconomics: Introduction to pharmacoeconomics, different methods of pharmacoeconomics, application of pharmacoeconomics. Pharmacoepidemiology: Definition and scope, method to conduct pharmacoepidemiological studies, advantages & disadvantages of pharmacoepidemiological studies.

Nuclear Pharmacy:

Methods of handling radioisotopes, radioisotope committee.

Importance of unit operations in manufacturing; Stoichiometry:

Unit processes material and energy balances, molecular units, mole fraction, tie substance, gas laws, mole volume, primary and secondary quantities, equilibrium state, rate process, steady and unsteady states, dimensionless equations, dimensionless formulae, dimensionless groups, different types of graphic representation, mathematical problems.

Fluid Flow:

Types of flow, Reynold's number, Viscosity, Concept of boundary layer, basic equations of fluid flow, valves, flow meters, manometers and measurement of flow and pressure.

Heat transfer:

Concept of heat flow, applications of Fourier’s law, forced and natural convection, surface coefficients, boiling liquids, condensing vapors, heat exchangers, heat interchangers, radiation, black body, Stefan Boltzmann equation, Kirchoff’s law.

Evaporation:

Basic concept of phase equilibria, factor affecting evaporation, evaporators, film evaporators, single effect and multiple effect evaporators, Mathematical problems on evaporation.

Distillation:

Roult's law, phase diagrams, volatility; simple steam and flash distillations, principles of rectification, Mc-Cabe Thiele method for calculations of number of theoretical plates, Azeotropic and extractive distillation.

Drying:

Moisture content and mechanism of drying, rate of drying and time of drying calculations; classification and types of dryers, dryers used in pharmaceutical industries and special drying methods.

Size Reduction:

Definition, objectives of size reduction, mechanisms of size reduction, factors affecting size reduction, laws governing energy and power requirements of a mills including ball mill, hammer mill, fluid energy mill. Size separation: Different techniques of size separation, sieves, sieve shakers, sedimentation tank, cyclone separators, bag fillers etc.

Mixing:

Theory of mixing, solid-solid, solid-liquid and liquid-liquid mixing equipments.

Filtration and Centrifugation:

Theory of filtration, continuous and batch filters, filter aids, filter media, industrial filters including filter press, rotary filter, edge filter, etc. Factors affecting filtration, filtration, optimum cleaning cycle in batch filters. Principles of centrifugation, industrial centrifugal filters, and centrifugal sedimenters;

Crystallization:

Characteristics of crystals like-purity, size, shape, geometry, habit, forms size and factors affecting them, Solubility curves and calculation of yields. Material and heat balances around Swenson Walker Crystallizer. Supersaturation, theory and its limitations, Nucleation mechanisms, crystal growth. Study of various types of Crystallizers, tanks, agitated batch, Swenson Walker, Single vacuum, circulating magma and Krystal Crystallizer, Caking of crystals and its prevention. Numerical problems on yields;

Dehumidification and Humidity Control:

Basic concepts and definition, wet bulb and adiabatic saturation temperatures, Hygrometric chart and measurement of humidity, application of humidity measurement in pharmacy, equipments for dehumidificat4ion operations;

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning:

Principle and applications of refrigeration and air conditioning;

Material of Construction :

General study of composition, corrosion, resistance, Properties and applications of the materials of construction with special reference to stainless steel and glass.

Material Handling Systems:

Liquid handling - Different types of pumps, Gas handling-Various types of fans, blowers and compressors, Solid handling-Bins, Bunkers, Conveyers, Air transport.

Corrosion:

Classification, mechanism of corrosion, factors affecting, prevention and control.

Plant location:

Layout, utilities and services.

Industrial Hazards and Safety Precautions:

Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, fire and dust hazards. Industrial dermatitis, Accident records etc.

Automated Process Control Systems:

Process variables, temperature, pressure, flow, level and vacuum and their measurements; elements of automatic process control and introduction to automatic process control systems; elements of computer aided manufacturing (CAM). Reactors and fundamentals of reactors design for chemical reactions.

Liquid Dosages Forms:

Introduction, types of additives used in formulations, vehicles, stabilizers, preservatives, suspending agents, emulsifying agents, solubilizers, colors, flavors and others, manufacturing packaging, labeling, evaluation of clear liquids, suspensions and emulsions official in pharmacopoeia;

Semisolid Dosage Forms:

Definitions, types, mechanisms of drug penetration, factors influencing penetration, semisolid bases and their selection. General formulation of semisolids, clear gels manufacturing procedure, evaluation and packaging;

Suppositories:

Ideal requirements, bases, displacement value, manufacturing procedure, packaging and evaluation;

Extraction and Galenical Products:

Principle and method of extraction, preparation of infusion, tinctures, dry and soft liquid extracts;

Blood Products and Plasma Substitutes:

Collection, processing and storage of whole human blood, concentrated human RBCs, dried human plasma, human fibrinogen, human thrombin, human normal immunoglobulin, human fibrin, foam plasma substitutes, -ideal requirements, PVP, dextran etc. for control of blood pressure as per I.P.;

Pharmaceutical Aerosols:

Definition, propellants, general formulation, manufacturing' and packaging methods, pharmaceutical applications;

Ophthalmic Preparations:

Requirements, formulation, methods of preparation, labeling, containers, evaluation;

Cosmeticology and Cosmetic Preparations:

Fundamentals of cosmetic science, structure and functions of skin and hair. Formulation, preparation and packaging of cosmetics for skin, hair, dentifrice and manicure preparations like nail polish, nail polish remover, Lipsticks, eye lashes, baby care products etc.

Capsules:

Advantages and disadvantages of capsule dosage form, material for production of hard gelatin capsules, size of capsules, formulation, method of capsule filling, soft gelatin, capsule shell and capsule content, importance of base absorption and minimum/gm factors in soft capsules, quality control, stability testing and storage of capsule dosage forms.

Micro-encapsulation:

Types of microcapsules, importance of microencapsulation in pharmacy, microencapsulation by phase separation, coacervation, multi-orifice, spray drying, spray congealing, polymerization complex emulsion, air suspension technique, coating pan and other techniques, evaluation of micro capsules.

Tablets:

Advantages and disadvantages of tablets, Application of different types of tablets, Formulation of different types of tablets, granulation, technology on large-scale by various techniques, different types of tablet compression machinery and the equipments employed, evaluation of tablets. Coating of Tablets: Types of coating, film forming materials, formulation of coating solution, equipments for coating, coating process, evaluation of coated tablets. Stability kinetics and quality assurance.

Parenteral Products:

Pre-formulation factors, routes of administration, water for injection, and sterile water for injection, pyrogenicity, non aqueous vehicles, isotonicity and methods of its adjustment, Formulation details, Containers and closures and selection, labeling; Pre-filling treatment, washing of containers and closures, preparation of solution and suspensions, filling and closing of ampoules, vials, infusion fluids, lyophilization & preparation of sterile powders, equipment for large scale manufacture and evaluation of parenteral products; Aseptic Techniques-source of contamination and methods of prevention, Design of aseptic area, Laminar flow bench services and maintenance. Sterility testing of pharmaceuticals.

Surgical products:

Definition, primary wound dressing, absorbents, surgical cotton, surgical gauzes etc., bandages, adhesive tape, protective cellulosic hemostastics, official dressings, absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, ligatures and catguts.

Packaging of Pharmaceutical Products:

Packaging components, types, specifications and methods of evaluation, stability aspects of packaging. Packaging equipments, factors influence choice of containers, legal and official requirements for containers, package testing.

Designing of dosage forms; Pre-formulation studies:

Study of physical properties of drug like physical form, particle size, shape, density, wetting, dielectric constant. Solubility, dissolution and organoleptic properties and their effect on formulation, stability and bioavailability. Study of chemical properties of drugs like hydrolysis, oxidation, reduction, racemization, polymerization etc., and their influence on formulation and stability of products. Study of pro-drugs in solving problems related to stability, bioavailability and elegancy of formulations. Design, development and process validation methods for pharmaceutical operations involved in the production of pharmaceutical products with special reference to tablets, suspensions. Stabilization and stability testing protocol for various pharmaceutical products. ICH Guidelines for stability testing of formulations.

Performance evaluation methods:

In-vitro dissolution studies for solid dosage forms methods, interpretation of dissolution data. Bioavailability studies and bioavailability testing protocol and procedures. In vivo methods of evaluation and statistical treatment. GMP and quality assurance, Quality audit. Design, development, production and evaluation of controlled/sustained/extended release formulations.

Biopharmaceutics:

Passage of drugs across biological barrier (passive diffusion, active transport, facilitated diffusion, ion-pair formation and pinocytosis); Factors influencing absorption- biological, physico-chemical, physiological and pharmaceutical; Drug distribution in the body, plasma protein binding.

Pharmacokinetics:

Significance of plasma drug concentration measurement. Compartment model- Definition and Scope. Pharmacokinetics of drug absorption - Zero order and first order absorption rate constant using Wagner-Nelson and residual methods. Volume of distribution and distribution coefficient. Compartment kinetics- One compartment and two compartment models. Determination of pharmacokinetic parameters from plasma and urine data after drug administration by intravascular and oral route. Clearance concept, mechanism of renal clearance, clearance ratio, determination of renal clearance. Extraction ratio, hepatic clearance, biliary excretion, extra-hepatic circulation. Non-linear pharmacokinetics with special reference to one compartment model after I.V. drug administration.

Clinical Pharmacokinetics:

Definition and scope: Dosage adjustment in patients with and without renal and hepatic failure; Design of single dose bio-equivalence study and relevant statistics; Pharmacokinetic drug interactions and their significance in combination therapy.

Bioavailability and bioequivalence:

Measures of bioavailability, Cmax, tmax, Keli and Area Under the Curve (AUC); Design of single dose bioequivalence study and relevant statistics; Review of regulatory requirements for conducting bioequivalent studies. Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) of drugs.

PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

Importance of inorganic compounds in pharmacy and medicine;

An outline of methods of preparation, uses, sources of impurities, tests for purity and identity, including limit tests for iron, arsenic, lead, heavy metals, chloride, sulphate and special tests if any, of the following classes of inorganic pharmaceuticals included in Indian Pharmacopoeia:

Gastrointestinal Agents:

Acidifying agents, Antacids, Protectives and Adsorbents, Cathartics;

Major Intra- and Extra-cellular Electrolytes:

Physiological ions. Electrolytes used for replacement therapy, acid-base balance and combination therapy;

Essential and Trace Elements:

Transition elements and their compounds of pharmaceutical importance, Iron and haematinics, mineral supplements; Cationic and anionic components of inorganic drugs useful for systemic effects;

Topical Agents:

Protectives, Astringents and Anti-infectives;

Gases and Vapors:

Oxygen, Anesthetics (inorganic) and Respiratory stimulants;

Dental Products:

Dentifrices, Anti-caries agents; Complexing and chelating agents used in therapy;

Miscellaneous Agents:

Sclerosing agents, Expectorants, Emetics, Inorganic poisons and antidotes.

Pharmaceutical Aids Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:

Anti-oxidants, Preservatives, Filter aids, Adsorbents, Diluents, Excipients, Suspending agents, Colorants;

Acids, Bases and Buffers:

Buffer equations and buffer capacity in general, buffers in pharmaceutical systems, preparation, stability, buffered isotonic solutions, measurements of tonicity, calculations and methods of adjusting isotonicity. Water;

Inorganic Radiopharmaceuticals:

Nuclear reaction, radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals, Nomenclature, Methods of obtaining their standards and units of activity, half-life, measurement of activity, clinical applications, dosage, hazards and precautions.

Importance of basic fundamentals of physical chemistry in pharmacy; Behaviour of Gases:

Kinetic theory of gases, deviation from ideal behavior and explanation;

The Liquid State:

Physical properties (surface tension, parachor, viscosity, refractive index, dipole moment);

Solutions:

Ideal and real solutions, solutions of gases in liquids, colligative properties, partition coefficient, conductance and its measurement, Debye Huckel theory;

Thermodynamics:

First, Second and Third laws, Zeroth law, Concept of free energy, enthalpy and entropy, absolute temperature scale;

Thermochemical equations; Phase rule; Adsorption:

Freudlich and Gibbs adsorption, isotherms, Langmuir’s theory of adsorption;

Photochemistry:

Consequences of light absorption, Jabolenski diagram, Quantum efficiency;

Chemical Kinetics:

Zero, First and Second order reactions, complex reactions, theories of reaction kinetics, characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, acid base and enzyme catalysis;

Quantum Mechanics :

Postulates of quantum mechanics, operators in quantum mechanics, the Schrodinger wave equation.

Importance of fundamentals of organic chemistry in pharmaceutical sciences; Structure and Properties:

Atomic structure, Atomic orbitals, Molecular orbital theory, wave equation, Molecular orbitals, Bonding and Anti-bonding orbitals, Covalent bond, Hybrid orbitals, Intramolecular forces, Bond dissociation energy, Polarity of bonds, Polarity of molecules, Structure and physical properties, Intermolecular forces, Acids and bases;

Stereochemistry:

Nomenclature, isomerism, stereoisomerism, conformational and configurational isomerism, optical activity, specification of configuration, Reactions involving stereoisomers, chirality, conformations;

Stereoselective and stereospecific reactions; Structure, Nomenclature, Preparation and Reactions of:

Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Cyclic analogs, Dienes, Benzene, Polynuclear aromatic compounds, Arenes, Alkyl halides, Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides, Amines, Phenols, Aldehydes and ketones, Carboxylic acids, Functional derivatives of' carboxylic acids, a,ß-Unsaturated carbonyl compounds, Reactive intermediates- carbocations, carbanions, carbenes and nitrenes;

Nucleophilic and Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Reactions:

Reactivity and orientation;

Electrophilic and Nucleophilic Addition Reactions; Rearrangements

(Beckman, Hoffman, Benzilic acid, pinacole-pinacolone and Beyer-Villiger);

Elimination reactions; Conservation of Orbital Symmetry and Rules:

Electrocyclic, Cycloaddition and Sigmatropic reactions;

Neighboring group effects; Catalysis by transition metal complexes; Heterocyclic Compounds:

Nomenclature, preparation, properties and reactions of 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7-membered heterocycles with one or two heteroatoms like 0, N, S. Chemistry of lipids, Carbohydrates and Proteins.

Biochemistry in pharmaceutical sciences; The concept of free energy:

Determination of change in free energy - from equilibrium constant and reduction potential, bioenergetics, production of ATP and its biological significance;

Enzymes:

Nomenclature, enzyme kinetics and their mechanism of action, mechanism of inhibition, enzymes and iso-enzymes in clinical diagnosis;

Co-enzymes:

Vitamins as co-enzymes and their significance. Metals as cofactors and their significance; Carbohydrate Metabolism: Conversion of polysaccharides to glucose-1-phosphate, Glycolysis, fermentation and their regulation, Gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis, Metabolism of galactose and galactosemia, Role of sugar nucleotides in biosynthesis, and Pentose phosphate pathway;

The Citric Acid Cycle:

Significance, reactions and energetics of the cycle, Amphibolic role of the cycle, and Glyoxalic acid cycle;

Lipids Metabolism :

Oxidation of fatty acids, ß-oxidation & energetics, biosynthesis of ketone bodies and their utilization, biosynthesis of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, Control of lipid metabolism, Essential fatty acids & eicosanoids (prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes), phospholipids, and sphingolipids, Biosynthesis of eicosanoids, cholesterol, androgens, progesterone, estrogens corticosteroids and bile acids;

Biological Oxidation:

Redox-potential, enzymes and co-enzymes involved in oxidation reduction & its control, The respiratory chain, its role in energy capture and its control, energetics of oxidative phosphorylation. Inhibitors of respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation, Mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation;

Metabolism of ammonia and nitrogen containing monomers:

Nitrogen balance, Biosynthesis of amino acids, Catabolism of amino acids, Conversion of amino acids to specialized products, Assimilation of ammonia, Urea. cycle, metabolic disorders of urea cycle, Metabolism of sulphur containing amino acids;

Purine biosynthesis:

Purine nucleotide inter-conversions;

Pyrimidine biosynthesis:

and formation of deoxyribounucleotides;

Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids:

Brief introduction of genetic organization of the mammalian genome, alteration and rearrangements of genetic material, Biosynthesis of DNA and its replications;

Mutation:

Physical & chemical mutagenesis/carcinogenesis, DNA repair mechanism. Biosynthesis of RNA;

Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis:

Genetic code, Components of protein synthesis and Inhibition of protein synthesis.

Basic Principles of Medicinal Chemistry:

Physico-chemical and stereoisomeric (Optical, geometrical) aspects of drug molecules and biological action, Bioisosterism, Drug-receptor interactions including transduction mechanisms;

Drug metabolism and Concept of Prodrugs; Principles of Drug Design (Theoretical Aspects):

Traditional analog and mechanism based approaches, QSAR approaches, Applications of quantum mechanics, Computer Aided Drug Designing (CADD) and molecular modeling;

Synthetic Procedures, Mode of Action, Uses, Structure Activity Relationships including Physicochemical Properties of the Following Classes of Drugs:

Drugs acting at synaptic and neuro-effector junction sites: Cholinergics, anti-cholinergics and cholinesterase inhibitors, Adrenergic drugs, Antispasmodic and anti-ulcer drugs, Local Anesthetics, Neuromuscular blocking agents;

Autacoids:

Antihistamines, Eicosanoids, Analgesic-antipyretics, Anti-inflammatory (non-steroidal) agents.

Steroidal Drugs:

Steroidal nomenclature (IUPAC) and stereochemistry, Androgens and anabolic agents, Estrogens and Progestational agents, Oral contraceptives, Adrenocorticoids;

Drugs acting on the central nervous system:

General Anesthetics, Hypnotics and Sedatives, Anticonvulsants, Anti-Parkinsonian drugs, Psychopharmacological agents (Neuroleptics, Anti-depressants, Anxiolytics), Opioid analgesics, Anti-tussives, CNS stimulants;

Diuretics; Cardiovascular drugs:

Anti-hypertensives, Anti-arrythmic agents, anti-anginal agents, Cardiotonics, Anti-hyperlipedemic agents, Anticoagulants and Anti-platelet drugs;

Thyroid and Anti thyroid drugs; Insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents;

Chemotherapeutic Agents used in bacterial, fungal, viral, protozoal, parasitic and other infections, Antibiotics: ß-Lactam, macrolides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, polypeptide antibiotics, fluoroquinolones,

Anti-metabolites

(including sulfonamides); Anti-neoplastic agents; Anti-viral agents (including anti–HIV);

Immunosuppressives and immunostimulants; Diagnostic agents; Pharmaceutical Aids; Microbial Transformations:

Introduction, types of reactions mediated by micro-organisms, design of biotransformation processes, selection of organisms, biotransformation process and its improvements with special reference to steroids;

Enzyme Immobilization:

Techniques of immobilization, factors affecting enzyme kinetics, Study of enzymes such as hyaluronidase, penicillinase, streptokinase, amylases and proteases, Immobilization of bacteria and plant cells.

Different techniques of pharmaceutical analysis, Preliminaries and definitions:

Significant figures, Rules for retaining significant digits, Types of errors, Mean deviation, Standard deviation, Statistical treatment of small data sets, Selection of sample, Precision and accuracy,

Fundamentals of volumetric analysis:

methods of expressing concentration, primary and secondary standards:

Acid Base Titrations:

Acid base concepts, Role of solvents, Relative strengths of acids and bases, Ionization, Law of mass action, Common ion effect, Ionic product of water, pH, Hydrolysis of salts, Henderson-Hasselbach equation, Buffer solutions, Neutralization curves, Acid-base indicators, Theory of indicators, Choice of indicators, Mixed indicators, Polyprotic systems, Polyamine and amino acid systems, Amino acid titrations;

Oxidation Reduction Titrations:

Concepts of oxidation and reduction, Redox reactions, Strengths and equivalent weights of oxidizing and reducing agents, Theory of redox titrations, Redox indicators, Cell representations, Measurement of electrode potential, Oxidation-reduction curves, Iodimetry and Iodometry, Titrations involving cerric ammonium sulphate, potassium iodate, potassium bromate, potassium permanganate; titanous chloride, stannous chloride and Sodium 2,6-dichlorophenolindophenol;

Precipitation Titrations:

Precipitation reactions, Solubility product, Effect of acids, temperature and solvent upon the solubility of a precipitate, Argentometric titrations and titrations involving ammonium or potassium thiocyanate, mercuric nitrate, and barium sulphate, indicators, Methods of end point determination (GayLussac method, Mohr’s method, Volhard's method and Fajan's method).

Gravimetric Analysis:

Precipitation techniques, The colloidal state, Supersaturation, Co-precipitation, Post-precipitation, Digestion, washing of the precipitate, Filtration, Filter papers and crucibles, Ignition, Thermogravimetric curves, Specific examples like barium sulphate, aluminium as aluminium oxide, calcium as calcium oxalate and magnesium as magnesium pyrophosphate, Organic precipitants;

Non-aqueous titrations:

Acidic and basic drugs, Solvents used, Indicators;

Complexometric titrations;

Complexing agents used as titrants, Indicators, Masking and demasking;

Miscellaneous Methods of Analysis:

Diazotization titrations, Kjeldahl method of nitrogen estimation, Karl-Fischer aquametry, Oxygen flask combustion method, Gasometry;

Extraction procedures including separation of drugs from excipients; Potentiometry:

Standard redox potential, Nernst equation, Half-cell potential, Standard and indicating electrodes, potentiometric titrations;

Conductometry:

Specific and equivalent conductance, conductometric titrations;

Coulometry:

Coulomb’s law, Coulometric titrations at fixed potential/current;

Polarography:

Decomposition potential, Half-wave potential, Diffision/migration/migration current, Ilkovic equation, Cathodic/anodic polarography, Dropping mercury electrode, Graphite electrode, Organic polarography;

Amperometry:

Rotating platinum electrode, Amperometric titrations;

Chromatography:

Theory of chromatography, plate theory, Factors affecting resolution, van Deemter equation, The following chromatographic techniques (including instrumentation) with relevant examples of Pharmacopoeial products: TLC, HPLC, GLC, HPTLC, Paper Chromatography and Column Chromatography;

The Theoretical Aspects, Basic Instrumentation, Elements of Interpretation of Spectra, and Applications (quantitative and qualitative) of the Following Analytical Techniques:

Ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry, Fluorimetry, Infrared spectrophotometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry (EI & CI only), Flame Photometry, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction Analysis, Radioimmunoassay.

Quality assurance:

GLP, ISO 9000, TQM, Quality Review and Quality documentation, Regulatory control, regulatory drug analysis, interpretation of analytical data, Validation, quality audit: quality of equipment, validation of equipment, validation of analytical procedures.

PHARMACOLOGY

Pathophysiology of common diseases; Basic Principles of Cell Injury and Adaptations:

Causes of Cellular injury, pathogenesis, morphology of cell injury, adaptations and cell death.

Basic Mechanisms involved in the process of inflammation and repair:

Vascular and cellular events of acute inflammation, chemical mediators of inflammation, pathogenesis of chronic inflammation, brief outline of the process of repair.

Immunopathophysiology:

T and B cells, MHC proteins, antigen presenting cells, immune tolerance, pathogenesis of hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune diseases, AIDS, Amyloidosis.

Pathophysiology of Common Diseases:

Asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ulcerative colitis, neoplasia, psychosis, depression, mania, epilepsy, acute and chronic renal failure, hypertension, angina, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, peptic ulcer, anemias, hepatic disorders, tuberculosis, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases. Wherever applicable the molecular basis should be discussed.

Fundamentals of general pharmacology:

Dosage forms and routes of administration, mechanism of action, combined effect of drugs, factors modifying drug action, tolerance and dependence; Pharmacogenetics; Principles of Basic and Clinical pharmacokinetics, absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion of drugs, Adverse Drug Reactions; Bioassay of Drugs and Biological Standardization; Discovery and development of new drugs, Bioavailability and bioequivalence studies;

Pharmacology of Peripheral Nervous System:

Neurohumoral transmission (autonomic and somatic), Parasympathomimetics, Parasympatholytics, Sympathomimetics, Adrenergic receptor and neuron blocking agents, Ganglion stimulants and blocking agents, Neuromuscular blocking Agents, Local anesthetic Agents.

Pharmacology of Central Nervous System:

Neurohumoral transmission in the C.N.S., General Anesthetics, Alcohols and disulfiram, Sedatives, Hypnotics, Anti-anxiety agents and Centrally acting muscle relaxants, Psychopharmacological agents (anti-psychotics), anti-maniacs and hallucinogens, Antidepressants, Anti-epileptics drugs, Anti-Parkinsonian drugs, Analgesics, Antipyretics, Narcotic analgesics and antagonists, C.N.S. stimulants, Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse.

Pharmacology of Cardiovascular System:

Drugs used in the management of congestive cardiac failure, Antihypertensive drugs, Anti-anginal and Vasodilator drugs, including calcium channel blockers and beta adrenergic antagonists, Anti-arrhythmic drugs, Anti-hyperlipedemic drugs, Drugs used in the therapy of shock.

Drugs Acting on the Hemopoietic System:

Hematinics, Anticoagulants, Vitamin K and hemostatic agents, Fibrinolytic and anti-platelet drugs, Blood and plasma volume expanders.

Drugs acting on urinary system:

Fluid and electrolyte balance, Diuretics.

Autacoids:

Histamine, Antihistaminic drugs, 5-HT- its agonists and antagonists, Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, Angiotensin, Bradykinin and Substance P and other vasoactive peptides, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-gout agents.

Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System:

Anti-asthmatic drugs including bronchodilators, Anti-tussives and expectorants, Respiratory stimulants.

Drugs acting on the Gastrointestinal Tract:

Antacids, Anti-secretory and Anti-ulcer drugs, Laxatives and anti-diarrhoeal drugs, Appetite Stimulants and Suppressants, Emetics and anti-emetics, Miscellaneous: Carminatives, demulcents, protectives, adsorbents, astringents, digestants, enzymes and mucolytics.

Pharmacology of Endocrine System:

Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones, Thyroid hormones and anti thyroid drugs, parathormone, calcitonin and Vitamin D, Insulin, glucagons, incretins, oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin analogs, ACTH and corticosteroids, Androgens and anabolic steroids, Estrogens, progesterone and oral contraceptives, Drugs acting on the uterus.

Chemotherapy:

General Principles of Chemotherapy, Bacterial resistance; Sulfonamides and cotrimoxazole, Antibiotics- Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Aminoglycosides, Chloramphenicol, Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Quinolones, fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous antibiotics; Chemotherapy of tuberculosis, leprosy, fungal diseases, viral diseases, HIV and AIDS, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases, malaria, amoebiasis and other protozoal infections and Anthelmentics. Chemotherapy of malignancy and immunosuppressive agents.

Principles of Toxicology:

Definition of poison, general principles of treatment of poisoning with particular reference to barbiturates, opioids, organophosphorous and atropine poisoning, Heavy metals and heavy metal antagonists.

Basic Concepts of Pharmacotherapy:

Clinical Pharmacokinetics and individualization of Drug therapy, Drug delivery systems and their Biopharmaceutic & Therapeutic considerations, Drugs used during infancy and in the elderly persons (Pediatrics & Geriatrics), Drugs used during pregnancy, Drug induced diseases, The basics of drug interactions, General principles of clinical toxicology, Common clinical laboratory tests and their interpretation;

Important Disorders of Organs, Systems and their Management:

Cardio-vascular disorders- Hypertension, Congestive heart failure, Angina, Acute myocardial infarction, Cardiac arrhythmias.

CNS Disorders:

Epilepsy, Parkinsonism, Schizophrenia,

Depression Respiratory disease-

Asthma.

Gastrointestinal Disorders-

Peptic ulcer, Ulcerative colitis, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis.

Endocrine Disorders-

Diabetes mellitus and Thyroid disorders.

Infectious Diseases-

Tuberculosis, Urinary tract infections, Enteric infections, Upper respiratory infections. Hematopoietic Disorders- Anemias,

Joint and Connective tissue disorders-

Rheumatic diseases, Gout and Hyperuricemia.

Neoplastic Diseases-

Acute Leukaemias, Hodgkin's disease. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Concept of Essential Drugs and Rational Drug use.

PHARMACOGNOSY

Sources of Drugs:

Biological, marine, mineral and plant tissue cultures as sources of drugs;

Classification of Drugs:

Morphological, taxonomical, chemical and pharmacological classification of drugs;

Study of medicinally important plants belonging to the families with special reference to:

Apocynacae, Solanaceae, Rutacease, Umbelliferae, Leguminosae, Rubiaceae, Liliaceae, Graminae, Labiatae, Cruciferae, Papaveraceae;

Cultivation, Collection, Processing and Storage of Crude Drugs:

Factors influencing cultivation of medicinal plants, Types of soils and fertilizers of common use. Pest management and natural pest control agents, Plant hormones and their applications, Polyploidy, mutation and hybridization with reference to medicinal plants.

Quality Control of Crude Drugs:

Adulteration of crude drugs and their detection by organoleptic, microscopic, physical, chemical and biological methods and properties.

Introduction to Active Constituents of Drugs:

Their isolation, classification and properties.

Systematic pharmacognostic study of the followings:
CARBOHYDRATES and derived products:

agar, guar gum acacia, Honey, Isabagol, pectin, Starch, sterculia and Tragacanth;

Lipids:

Bees wax, Castor oil, Cocoa butter, Codliver oil, Hydnocarpus oil, Kokum butter, Lard, Linseed oil, Rice, Bran oil, Shark liver oil and Wool fat;

RESINS:

Study of Drugs Containing Resins and Resin Combinations like Colophony, podophyllum, jalap, cannabis, capsicum, myrrh, asafoetida, balsam of Tolu, balsam of Peru, benzoin, turmeric, ginger;

TANNINS:

Study of tannins and tannin containing drugs like Gambier, black catechu, gall and myrobalan;

VOLATILE OILS:

General methods of obtaining volatile oils from plants, Study of volatile oils of Mentha, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cassia, Lemon peel, Orange peel, Lemon grass, Citronella, Caraway, Dill, Spearmint, Clove, Fennel, Nutmeg, Eucalyptus, Chenopodium, Cardamom, Valerian, Musk, Palmarosa, Gaultheria, Sandal wood;

Phytochemical Screening:

Preparation of extracts, Screening of alkaloids, saponins, cardenolides and bufadienolides, flavonoids and leucoanthocyanidins, tannins and polyphenols, anthraquinones, cynogenetic glycosides, amino acids in plant extracts;

FIBERS:

Study of fibers used in pharmacy such as cotton, silk, wool, nylon, glass-wool, polyester and asbestos.

Study of the biological sources, cultivation, collection, commercial varieties, chemical constituents, substitutes, adulterants, uses, diagnostic macroscopic and microscopic features and specific chemical tests of following groups of drugs:
GLYCOSIDE CONTAINING DRUGS:
Saponins :

Liquorice, ginseng, dioscorea, sarsaparilla, and senega.

Cardioactive glycosides:

Digitalis, squill, strophanthus and thevetia,

Anthraquinone cathartics:

Aloe, senna, rhubarb and cascara,

Others:

Psoralea, Ammi majus, Ammi visnaga, gentian, saffron, chirata, quassia.

ALKALOID CONTAINING DRUGS:
Pyridine-piperidine:

Tobacco, areca and lobelia.

Tropane:

Belladonna, hyoscyamus, datura, duboisia, coca and withania.

Quinoline and Isoquinoline:

Cinchona, ipecac, opium.

Indole:

Ergot, rauwolfia, catharanthus, nux-vomica and physostigma.

Imidazole:

Pilocarpus.

Steroidal:

Veratrum and kurchi.

Alkaloidal Amine:

Ephedra and colchicum.

Glycoalkaloid:

Solanum.

Purines:

Coffee, tea and cola. Biological sources, preparation, identification tests and uses of the following enzymes: Diastase, papain, pepsin, trypsin, pancreatin.

Studies of Traditional Drugs:

Common vernacular names, botanical sources, morphology, chemical nature of chief constituents, pharmacology, categories and common uses and marketed formulations of following indigenous drugs: Amla, Kantkari, Satavari, Tylophora, Bhilawa, Kalijiri, Bach, Rasna, Punamava, Chitrack, Apamarg, Gokhru, Shankhapushpi, Brahmi, Adusa, Atjuna, Ashoka, Methi, Lahsun, Palash, Guggal, Gymnema, Shilajit, Nagarmotha and Neem. The holistic concept of drug administration in traditional systems of medicine. Introduction to ayurvedic preparations like Arishtas, Asvas, Gutikas, Tailas, Chumas, Lehyas and Bhasmas.

General Techniques of Biosynthetic Studies and Basic Metabolic Pathways/Biogenesis:

Brief introduction to biogenesis of secondary metabolites of pharmaceutical importance.

Terpenes:

monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, and triterpenoids.

Carotenoids:

a-carotenoids, ß-carotenes, vitamin A, Xanthophylls of medicinal importance.

Glycosides:

Digitoxin, digoxin, hecogenin, sennosides, diosgenin and sarasapogenin.

Alkaloids:

Atropine and related compounds, Quinine, Reserpine, Morphine, Papaverine, Ephedrine, Ergot and Vinca alkaloids.

Lignans, quassanoids and flavonoids. Role of plant-based drugs on National economy:

A brief account of plant based industries and institutions involved in work on medicinal and aromatic plants in India. Utilization and production of phyto-constituents such as quinine, calcium sennosides, podophyllotoxin, diosgenin, solasodine, and tropane alkaloids. Utilization of aromatic plants and derived products with special reference to sandalwood oil, mentha oil, lemon grass oil, vetiver oil, geranium oil and eucalyptus oil. World-wide trade in medicinal plants and derived products with special reference to diosgenin (disocorea), taxol (Taxus sps) digitalis, tropane alkaloid containing plants, Papain, cinchona, Ipecac, Liquorice, Ginseng, Aloe, Valerian, Rauwolfia and plants containing laxatives. Plant bitters and sweeteners.

Plant Tissue Culture:

Historical development of plant tissue culture, types of cultures, nutritional requirements, growth and their maintenance. Applications of plant tissue culture in pharmacognosy.

Marine pharmacognosy:

Novel medicinal agents from marine sources.

Natural allergens and photosensitizing agents and fungal toxins. Herbs as health foods. Herbal cosmetics. Standardization and quality control of herbal drugs, WHO guidelines for the standardization of herbal drugs.

BITS M Pharmacy Admissions 2011 January

Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Vidya Vihar Campus Pilani Rajasthan

Admission to Higher Degree and Ph.D Programmes (January 2011)

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani offers degree programmes in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, Pharmacy, Management and Humanities. This web site describes the admission modalities for the on-campus degree progarmmes  offered at Pilani campus, Goa Campus and Hyderabad Campus.

CLICK HERE to Apply for Higher Degree Programmes

CLICK HERE to Apply for Ph.D Programmes

The last Date for the hard copy of the filled in Application form to reach the Admission office BITS, Pilani is 5.00 PM 30th November 2010.

For details about admissions to BITS, Pilani - Dubai campus and Work Integrated Learning Programmes, please check  BITS Home page.

1. Candidates seeking Admission to Higher Degree and Ph.D Programmes for the   Second Semester 2010-11 starting in January 2011 can apply online now,

2. Advertisement for BITSAT 2011  will be coming in the third week of December 2010.

For More details click the relevant links below.

Integrated First Degree Programmes : B.E.(Hons.), B.Pharm.(Hons.), M.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc.(Tech.) degrees.

Higher Degree Programmes : M.E. and M.Pharm.

Ph.D. : Doctoral programmes.

Contact Details:

Admissions Office,

BITS, Pilani - 333 031 (Rajasthan) India.

Tel: 01596-242205

Fax: 01596-244183

Email: admnoc@bits-pilani.ac.in

Alliance/JNTU Hyderabad MS Industrial Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control Admissions 2010

Alliance Institute of Advanced Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences
#604A, Aditya Trade Center
Ameerpet,
Hyderabad-500038, Andhra Pradesh

Admissions 2010

Alliance Institute and JNTUH Hyderabad Offers Cources

MS (Industrial Pharmaceutics)

MS (Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control)

Full Time (2 Years ) - 4 semesters

ELIGIBILITY: Candidate who passed B.Pharmacy are eligible for admission. Preference will be given to GATE/PGECET-2009 qualified candidates. Candidates admitted into these courses will study in ALLIANCE INSTITUTE, Hyderabad.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICAITON FORM: 28th JUne 2010

Further Info on Alliance/JNTU Hyderabad MS Industrial Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control Admissions 2010

DIPSAR Delhi BPharm/MPharm Admissions 2010

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research (DIPS&R) Pushp Vihar, Sector 3, M. B. Road

New Delhi - 110 017

BPharm

MPharm

Pharmacology

Pharmaceutics

Hospital Pharmacy

Quality Assurance

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Clinical Research

Pharmaceutical Management

Herbal Drug Technology

BPharm (IInd Year Lateral entry)

DPharm.

How to Apply

1. In person from the office of Director, Delhi institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research.

The application form along with prospectus priced at Rs. 200.00 can be obtained from the office of Director, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research on payment by Cash/ Demand Draft to The Director, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi-110017. Separate forms should be submitted if the candidate wishes to apply for more than one course.

2. By post from the office of Director, Delhi institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Request for supply of application forms by post should be accompanied with a self-addressed envelope of the size 30cm x 22 cm duly stamped (Rs. 75.00) by the ordinary speed post) in addition to the Demand Draft of Rs. 200.00 for the cost of the application form with prospectus. No responsibility will be accepted for late receipt of the forms due to postal or any other delay.

Direct application from foreign students, students from other states
lacking pharmacy education facilities shall not be entertained. Their
application should be sponsored by the concerned agencies. The Deptt. of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, is only a reservation agency and does not by itself nominate any candidate requisite qualification prescribed for the course. Such applications must reach the Director, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research (DIPSAR), Pushp Vihar, New Delhi – 110017 on or before 08-07-2010. No further extension shall be given and applications received after the last date of submission shall not be entertained.

3. Online Application form

Candidates are required to access online at our website  www. dipsar.in They are also required to submit printed copy of online registration form with application fee on or before 8th of July 2010.
The admission shall be made at the Institute for all the courses of study offered. Application Forms for M. Pharm., B. Pharm., and Diploma course will be separately submitted along with attested copies of Mark Sheet, Date of Birth, Character Certificate and Special Category Certificate. Incomplete application forms without enclosures (Annexures I-V) ) will not be accepted. At the time of admission, all the original certificates all undertakings should be brought failing which admission will not be given and no request/ relaxation will be entertained in this regard.

Admission will be made strictly according to the merit, i.e. aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying subject prescribed for admission to the course subject to the reservations.

The consolidated merit list on the basis of the aggregate in the qualifying subjects including general and reserved candidates shall be displayed on the notice board on the date indicated on the back cover of the prospectus.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Candidate should report at the reception counter on the date specified by 10.00 A.M. as per the notice put up at the admission center. If any candidate is unable to report personally, he/she/ may depute his/her relative with relevant documents, fees etc.

I. List of original testimonials required at the time of seeking admission (B.Pharm, D.Pharm) are as under:

1. Marks statement of 10+2/intermediate/12th class

2. Date of Birth Certificate
3. Provisional Certificate from the school last attended
4. Proof of gap period, if any, after passing the 12th class
5. Character Certificate from the school last attended
6. Medical Certificate from a medical practitioner holding a degree not below MBBS
7. Two passport size photographs (unattested, coloured).
8. Acknowledgment slip
9. Reporting slip
10. Caste Certificate, if any issued from competent authority from Delhi only ( in case of Delhi candidates)
11. Any other Certificate in respect of the claim made by the candidate.
II. List of original testimonials required at the time of seeking admission (M.Pharm) are as under:

1. GPAT/GATE score card
2. Date of Birth Certificate
3. Provisional Certificate from the College/Institute last attended
4. Proof of gap period, if any.
5. Character Certificate from the school last attended
6. Medical Certificate from a medical practitioner holding a degree not below MBBS
7. Two passport size photographs (unattested, colored).

III. The admission procedure will start at 10.00 a.m. sharp However,
the time may be extended till all the candidates are entertained/ seats are filled. The Information center and Reception will center be working from 10.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. with lunch break from 1.00p. m. to 1.30p.m. No request for extension of last dates for receipt of application forms or admission will be entertained under any circumstances.

IV. The reported candidates will be called one by one as per the merit list and the Admission Officer will then offer admission to the
courses.
V. In cases of candidates having equal marks, the candidate who is
older in age will be given preference.
VI. If the seat offered is acceptable, the documents will be checked with originals and all relevant submissions.
VII. The Term Fee is to be paid then and there. Admission is complete only when the fee is paid and the roll number is allotted.
VIII. When a candidate`s name is called for admission and if he or
she does not report immediately to the Admission Officer in the
Admission room, the seat available will be offered to the candidate
Prospectus 2010-11next in the merit list. Further, if a candidate does not pay fees after “Admit” order is made by the Admission Officer, the seat offered will be forfeited. No representation for extension of time for admission will be entertained.
IX. No separate intimation regarding the admission selections will be
given and all the candidates are advised to see the notice board for
display of merit list at the admission center on the dates mentioned
in the prospectus elsewhere.

Further Info/Prospectus for DIPSAR Delhi BPharm/MPharm Admissions 2010

BITS Mesra MPharm Admissions 2010

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Ranchi, Jharkhand 835215

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following postgraduate programmes of the Institute for the session 2010-11:

MPharm in

Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, and Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, M.S. Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance, and PG Diploma in Bioanalytical Techniques, and Pharmacovigilance

Last date for receipt of completed forms for all programmes at Mesra is 22 June 2010

Further Info/How to Apply for BITS Mesra MPharm Admissions 2010

GJUS&T Hisar MPharm Admissions 2010

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (GJUS&T Hisar)
Hisar
Haryana

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology is inviting applications for the professional and job oriented courses for the academic session 2010-2011. Please read the following article to get complete information about the Admission 2010 at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology.

Regular Courses offered by Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology.

MPharma Programs offered by Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology

1. M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
2. M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics)
3. M.Pharm (Pharmacology)
4. M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy)

How to apply

Application forms for the above said courses will be available on the payment of Rs. 800 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Haryana) from the sale counter of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology.

Candidate can also obtained the Application forms by post by sending their demand daft of Rs. Rs. 850 (Rs. 250 for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Haryana) in favour of Registrar, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar payable at Hisar before or on 26-06-2010.

Forms and other details are also available on the official website of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology i.e. www.gjust.ac.in In that case students have to submit the demand draft of Rs. Rs. 800 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Haryana) in favour of Registrar, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar payable at Hisar along with the complete application form before or on 29-06-2010 up to 5:00 pm.

Important Dates

Sale of Application forms for Regular Courses at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology will start from 30-05-2010

Last Date to receipt complete application forms for Regular Courses at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology will start from 29-06-2010

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Prospectus- 2010-11

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya BILASPUR BPharm/MPharm Admissions 2010

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
(A Central University Established by Central University Act 2009)
KONI, BILASPUR (C.G.) 495009

Website: http://ggu.ac.in

ADMISSION NOTICE

Applications in prescribed format are invited from eligible candidates for admission through Vishwa vidyalaya Entrance Test (VET) 10 various courses in the follow ing subjects for the academic session 2010- 11.

Under -Graduate Programme:

Pharmacy (BPharm

MPharm: Admission to these courses shall be through AIEEE, MAT and GATE Score,  respectively. The details are in the admission brochure.

Admission to all above mentioned courses shall be made on the basis of Vishwavidyalaya Emrance Test (VET).

Minimum Eligibility for each course and application form for VET along with the admission brochure can be downloaded from University website. However, forms will be accepted only when accompanied with a DD of Rs. 400/(Rs.200/- for SC/ST candidates) in favor of the Registrar, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, payable at Bilaspur (C.G.). Duly filled application forms alongwith self addressed stamped envelope Rs. 30/- (Th iny Only), two passport s ize colored photographs and demand draft of requis ite amount to be send by registered mail / speed post to: The Assistant Registrar (Acad.), Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Koni, Bilaspur - 495009, (e.G .) so as to reach on or before 31-05-2010.

University shall not be responsible for any postal delay.

Candidates appearing in the qualitying exam inations are also eligible to apply. However, the candidate must produce the final results mark sheet of qualifying examination at the time of adm iss ion. The University reserves the right not to run a course if the required number of applicants are not availab le. Reservations to various categories shall be as per Govt. of India rules.

Important Dates:

Forms can be downloaded from our webs ite from: 03-05-2010;

last date of receipt of completed form in the office of the Assistant Registrar (Acad.) by post on or before 31-05-2010.

Date of Entrance Examination:

(I) Integrated Courses, Under Graduate, Diploma / P.G. Diploma - 15-06-2010
(2) All. P.G. and Integrated M.Phi!. / Ph.D Programmes - 16-06-2010

Admission Notification for Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya BILASPUR BPharm/MPharm Admissions 2010

Admission Brochure VET-2010

Application form VET 2010

ICT Mumbai BPharm/MPharm/PhD Pharmacy Tech Admissions 2010

INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (ICT Mumbai)
(University Under Section-3 of UGC Act 1956) (formerly UDCT/UICT, Mumbai)

Tel: 022-3361 1111/2222, Fax: 022-3361 1020
e-mail: admission@ictmumbai.edu.in

ADMISSIONS NOTICE: 2010–11

1. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Bachelor of Technology

Pharmaceuticals Tech

(a) 30% seats on All India basis: AIEEE 2010 score (www.ictmumbai.edu.in; www.udct.org)
(b) 70% seats for Maharashtra: MHT-CET 2010 score and 15% seats NRI Quota (common admissions: see www.coep.org.in)

2. B.Pharm.

(Apply directly to Directorate of Technical Education, CAP; http://www.dte.org.in)

3. Master’s programmes:

MPharm

MTech  Pharmaceuticals Tech

GATE qualified students are provided fellowships.

4. Ph.D. (Tech.)

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Chemistry /Pharmacognosy/Pharmacology)

GATE/GPAT qualified students are admitted to Master’s courses with UGC/DBT fellowships. Ph.D. candidates will be admitted against available fellowships under SAP, other Govt scholarships and sponsored projects, numbering more than 160. Forms along with prospectus will be available at ICT from 21 April 2010.

Last dates of submission at ICT:

For undergraduates (AIEEE quota):15 June 2010 and for

Master’s and doctoral degrees: 21 May 2010

Students appearing for the qualifying examinations for the academic year 2009–10 and whose results are awaited may also apply by this date.

Dates for various entrance examinations for Master’s and Ph.D. admissions will be displayed on the website.

Further Info on ICT Mumbai BPharm/MPharm/PhD Pharmacy Tech Admissions 2010

Sagar University BPharm/MPharm Admissions 2010

DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA
(A Central University)
SAGAR MP

Admissions 2010

PG Courses

MPharm

UG Courses

BPharm

Self Financed courses:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Eligibility : Minimum Marks: 50% in qualifying examination. (10+2 for UG & 10+2+3 for PG); (45% for SC/ST/PC)

Reservation : As per Govt. of India rules.

Application forms : Available from 6th April to 26 April, 2010 on cash payment of Rs. 100/- from SBI University Br., Sagar.

On line applications from website : www.dhsgsu.ac.in followed by a hard copy with demand draft for Rs. 650/- (Rs. 350/- for SC/ST category) payable at Sagar, in favour of Chief Coordinator Admission Cell, SBI Saugor University Branch (1143), Sagar (M.P.).
Applications should be sent to Chief Coordinator, Admission Cell, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar (M.P.) 470003, by Registered/Speed Post; or by hand to respective Head of Departments for PGET and School Dean Office for UGET, along with the
demand draft of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 200/- for SC/ST category).

Last date : 26th April, 2010

For detailed information visit: www.dhsgsu.ac.in; and www.sagaruniversity.nic.in

Date of Entrance test 12th & 13th June, 2010

Further Info on Sagar University BPharm/MPharm Admissions 2010

JAMIA HAMDARD BPharm/MPharm/PhD Pharmacy Admissions 2010

JAMIA HAMDARD
(HAMDARD UNIVERSITY)
HAMDARD NAGAR, NEW DELHI - 110 062

PROGRAMMES OFFERED FOR ADMISSION 2010

Faculty of Pharmacy

PhD (Pharmaceutics)

PhD (Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry)

PhD (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

PhD (Pharmacology)

PhD (Pharmaceutical Medicine)

PhD (Pharmaceutical Medicine) SFS

M Pharm (Pharmaceutical. Chemistry)

M Pharm (Pharmaceutics)

M Pharm (Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry)

M Pharm (Pharmacology)

M Pharm (Pharmacy Practice)

M Pharm (Quality Assurance)

M Pharm (Pharmaceutical. Biotechnology)

M Pharm (Pharmaceutical. Analysis)

B Pharm (Regular)

B Pharm (Regular Unani)

B Pharm (SFS)

B Pharm(SFS Unani)

B Pharm II yr.( Regular- Lateral entry)

B Pharm II yr. (Regular Unani-Lateral entry )

B Pharm II yr (SFS-Lateral entry)

B Pharm II yr (SFS.Unani-Lateral entry)

D Pharm (Regular)

D Pharm (Regular –Unani)

Important Dates:

Last date for On-line Application Form filling : 10^th April 2010

Display of Admit Cards : By 30^th April 2010 on the University Website

Entrance Tests : 20^th May to 24^th May 2010

Announcement of Selection Lists : By 15^th June 2010 on the University Notice Board & Website

Commencement of Classes : 15^th July 2010

Closure of Admission : 15^th July 2010

Further Info on JAMIA HAMDARD BPharm/MPharm/PhD Pharmacy Admissions 2010

Bundekhand University Jhansi MPharm Admissions 2010

Bundelkhand University,

Jhansi, 284128

MPharm ADMISSION NOTIFICATION 2010-2011

Pharmacy :

M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics) / M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy)

Note :
1. Detailed information available in Academic Brochure 2009-2010 and the University website www.bujhansi.org.

2. Request for Application Form and Academic Brochure by post should be addressed to the Convener, Admission Cell,  Bundelkhand University, Kanpur Road, Jhansi 284128, and must be accompanied with Bank Draft of Rs. 1075/- (575/- for SC/ST) drawn in favour of Finance Officer, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi 284128.

Forms are also available at the University Cash Counter on payment of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST)

3. Statutory Reservations are applicable as per the UP Govt. /University Norms

4. University reserves all rights regarding admission to various courses.

5. University shall not be responsible for any postal delays.

6. Completed forms shall be accepted through Registered Post or Speed Post only.

IMPORTANT DATES :

Last date for receiving of Application form at the University :
Without late fee : April 30th 2010;
With late fee of Rs. 500/- : May 07, 2010

Date of Entrance Test May 21st May 2010

Test:Centers Jhansi & Lucknow

Full details on Bundekhand University Jhansi MPharm Admissions 2010

JUIT BPharma/MPharma Admissions 2010

Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology, Noida, UP
Jaypee University Of Information Technology, Waknaghat, HP
Jaypee Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Guna, MP

Admission To BTech Programmes In ECE, CSE, IT, Biotech, Bioinformatics, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering ,Mechanical Engineering, 5 Year Dual Degree Programmes B Tech-M Tech (CSE), B. Tech-MTech (Biotech) and 6 Year Dual Degree Program B. Pharma-M. Pharma Practice Through Overall AIEEE Merit (For Students with Physics & Maths at 10+2 level)

The admissions to the above programs are made on the basis of merit in all India overall AIEEE Rank . Candidates must therefore appear in the AIEEE examination conducted by the CBSE. Further, the candidates must fill in separate application form for admission for which instructions shall be available along with the application forms or uploaded on the website. A candidate appearing for AIEEE but not applying to the institutes on the prescribed Application Form shall not be eligible to be considered for admission in the above programs. Forms are generally made available at Selected Branches of nominated banks as given in the advertisement and loaded on web site. Last date of submission of forms is specified in the advertisement, which generally is one day prior to the conduct of AIEEE exam.

Important Dates:

Issue of Application Forms : Monday 22"d February 2010
Last Date of Receipt of AIEEE based Application Forms : Saturday 24th April 2010 .

Candidates must note that:
• It is mandatory to write AIEEE- Roll number before submission of application form. Applications received without the AIEEE Roll Number shall be rejected and Candidate shall have no claim for the Merit list.
• Candidates are required to ensure the completed Application Form reaches on or before the last date Applications received after the last date will not be accepted and Candidate shall have no claim for the Merit list.
• The candidates who procure the brochure and application form after payment of Rs 800/- are not required to make any further payment while submitting the application form.
• The completed Application Form must be sent at the following address;

The Registrar
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
A-10, Sector-62
Noida – 201307 (U.P), India
Tel: 0120-2400973-976
E-mail: registrar@jiit.ac.in

Eligibility:

Eligibility Criteria for All Programs (Except for Biology/Biotechnology based admission to Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and B. Pharm-M. Pharm Practice programs)

Criteria of subjects in 10+2 exam:

The minimum academic qualification for admission to any one of the programs is as laid down by AIEEE*. The candidate should have a pass in the 10+2 or its equivalent** with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science as optional subjects.

Institutes Programs

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (Jiit), Noida ECE, CSE, IT, Biotechnology, 5 YR Dual Degree B. Tech-M. Tech (BIOTECH), 5 YR Dual Degree B. Tech-M. Tech (CSE)
Jaypee University of Information Technology (Juit), Waknaghat ECE, CSE, IT, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Civil Engineering, 5 YR Dual Degree B. Tech-M. Tech (BIOTECH), 6 YR Dual Degree B. Pharm-M. Pharm Practice
Jaypee Institute of Engineering & Technology (Jiet), Guna ECE, CSE, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

The last date for receiving the completed application form is generally one day prior to the AIEEE exam date. Candidates are required to ensure that the completed application / or Demand Draft along with printout of online application Form is received before the last date.

• Challenging and intellectually stimulating academic environment
• State-of-the-art high-tech, innovative and modern infrastructure
• A learner-centric educational process
• Flexible system providing students the freedom to learn
• Ability to explore new technologies through B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech and Ph.D. programs
• Enthusiastic industry relationship for placement and collaborative work • Fully backed and supported by the Rs. 7,500 crore Jaypee Group

For Admission Details and downloading the application form visit our websites: www.jiit.ac.in, www.juit.ac.in and www.jiet.ac.in

#BT, BI AND DUAL DEGREE PHARMACY PROGRAMS ONLY (as offered) :

50% of seats are reserved for Physics and Mathematics students (through AIEEE ranking) and balance for Biology/Biotechnology based students with Physics and Biology/Biotechnology (such students may apply directly to the JIIT and/or JUIT) – Last Date of Receipt of Application Forms for BT, BI and DD Pharmacy Programs (Biology/Biotechnology based) : Saturday 29th May, 2010.

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INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY Lucknow BPharm/MPharm Admissions 2010

INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY
(Established under U.P. Act No. 09 of 2004 and approved by UGC)
Dasauli, Kursi Road, Lucknow-26

Ph. No. 0522- 2890812, 2890730, 3296117, 6451039, Fax No. 0522-2890809
Web : www.integraluniversity.ac.in email : admission@integraluniversity.ac.in

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION NO. 01 (IUET-2010)

Applications are invited for admission to Undergraduate/Postgraduate Courses in Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, Applied Sciences, Education, Management Studies, Computer Applications, Medical Sciences, Mass Communication, Social Work, Library & Information Science programmes in various disciplines for the session 2010-2011.

Faculty of Pharmacy

B.Pharm

B.Pharm. (Lateral Entry)

M.Pharm.

Eligibility for appearing in the Entrance Test (IUET-2010): (Test Courses)

B. Tech. - Passed/Appearing in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Maths and one subject out of Chemistry/Comp. Sc.with min. 45% marks in aggregate.

B. Pharm. & B. Tech. (Biotech.) - Passed/Appearing in 10+2 or equivalent with Phy.,Chem. & one sub. out of Maths/Biology/Biotech/Comp. Sc. with min. 45% marks in aggregate. M.B.A. / M.B.A.

M.B.A. (Biotech.) - Graduate (10+2+3) in Biological Science with min. 45% marks in aggregate. B.Ed.-Graduate (10+2+3) in any dicipline with
minimum 45% marks in aggregate with minimum two subjects taught at the school level.

Eligibility for admission to Lateral Entry Courses (Admission through IUET-2010): (Test Courses)
B. Tech. (for Diploma Holders) - Diploma in Engg. with minimum 60% marks in aggregate. B. Tech. (for B.Sc.
Graduates) - B. Sc. with Maths as a sub. with minimum 60% marks in aggregate. B. Pharm. (for Diploma Holders) -
Diploma in Pharmacy with minimum 60% marks in aggregate.

Note : Reservation as per University rules. Prospectus is available for admission procedure from 12.01.2010 at University Counter against cash payment of Rs. 1000/- for test courses and Rs. 700/- for non test courses (Rs.100/- extra if requird by post) or DD in favour of Treasurer, Integral University payable at Lucknow, Admission materials are also available at the following places- Allahabad: Hanswahini Institute of Sc. & Tech., 10/3 Bund Road, Allenganj, Allahabad. Ph. 0532-3290596 Aligarh : Friends Books House, Shamshad Market, AMU, Aligarh. Ph. 0571-2702592 Azamgarh : Shibli National Inter College, Azamgarh. Ph. 05462-265058 Delhi : Book Palace, 274, Lower Ground Floor, Main Road, Near Rahmani Masjid,Zakir Nagar, New Delhi-25. Ph. 011-26982796, 09213537443 Lucknow : Integral University Campus, Kursi Road, Lucknow, Universal Book Sellers, 82-Hazratganj, Lko. Ph 0522-2625894, 1/10, Vivek Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Ph. 0522- 2391994, Shahjahanpur : Islamia Inter College, Near District Jail, Shahjahanpur. Ph. 05842-2219710 Kanpur : Om Pustak Bhandar, Civil Lines, Kachahari, Kanpur. Mob. 9415418393 Patna : Uttam Form Centre, Buddha Plaza, Shop No. 2B, Patna, Mob. 09835136901 Muzaffarnagar : Islamia Inter College, Arya Samaj Road, Muzaffarnagar, Mob. 9412557470, Nainital: Azeem Stationary Store , Near Kumaun College of Information Technology , Old RTO office, Kathgodam, Nainital. Ph. 05946-323562, Applications are invited for admission to Undergraduate/Postgraduate Courses in Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, Applied Sciences, Education, Management Studies, Computer Applications, Medical Sciences, Mass Communication, Social Work, Library & Information Science programmes in various disciplines for the session 2010-2011.

TEST DATE FOR- B.TECH./ B.PHARM./ B.ED/ M.B.A. (ALL BRANCHES) & LATERAL ENTRY B.TECH./ B.PHARM.) - 09.05.2010

Last date for submission of Application Form : March 31, 2010

Admission Notification-2010

Prospectus - 2010

NIPER-JEE 2010 | Admissions to MS (Pharm), MPharm, MTech (Pharm), MBA (Pharm)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NIPER)
Ahmedabad; Guwahati; Hajipur; Hyderabad; Kolkata; Rae Barelli; S.A.S. Nagar

NIPER JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – 2010 (NIPER-JEE 2010)

For admission to MS (Pharm); MPharm; MTech (Pharm); MBA (Pharm)

Institutes Available -  disciplines

NIPER, Ahmedabad - Biotechnology, Natural Products, Pharmaceutics
NIPER, Guwahati - Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacy Practice
NIPER, Hajipur Biotechnology, Pharmacoinformatics, Pharmacy Practice
NIPER, Hyderabad Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology & Toxicology
NIPER, Kolkata Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Pharmacoinformatics
NIPER, Rae Barelli Medicinal Chemistry , Pharmaceutics
NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology), Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs), Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations), Pharmaceutics, Pharmacoinformatics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Toxicology, Traditional Medicine

Eligibility- (A) M.S. (Pharm.); M.Pharm. ; M.Tech. (Pharm.)

Discipline-  Programme - Eligibility for Application

Biotechnology - MS (Pharm) - BPharm/M.Sc.(Biological Sciences)

Medicinal Chemistry - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)

Natural Products - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)

Pharmaceutical Analysis - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic/ Analytical Chemistry)

Pharmaceutical Technology (Biotechnology) - M.Tech. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Life Sciences)

Pharmaceutical Technology (Bulk Drugs) - MTech (Pharm) - B.Pharm./M.Sc.(Organic Chemistry)/B.Tech. (Chemical Engg. or equivalent)

Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations) - M.Pharm - B.Pharm.
Pharmaceutics - M.S.(Pharm.) - B. Pharm.

Pharmacoinformatics - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./M.Sc (Organic/Physical/Pharmaceutical Chemistry)/M.Sc./B.Tech. (Bioinformatics)/M.Sc. (Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology)

Pharmacology & Toxicology - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./B.V.Sc./M.B.B.S.

Pharmacy Practice - M.Pharm. - B. Pharm.

Regulatory Toxicology - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./B.V.Sc./M.Sc.(Pharmacology/Toxicology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Medical Biotechnology/ Zoology)/M.B.B.S.

Traditional Medicines - M.S. (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./B.A.M.S./M.Sc.(Botany)

Eligibility- (B) M.B.A. (Pharm.)

Pharmaceutical Management - MBA (Pharm.) - B.Pharm./B.Tech.(Chemical Engg. or equivalent)/ M.Sc. (Chemical / Life Sciences)

Candidates should have a minimum CGPA of 6.75 (or 60% marks) for General, 6.25 (or 55% marks) for SC/ST, 5.75 (or 50% marks) for physically handicapped (PH) candidates on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination and also have valid GPAT/GATE/NET qualification. (Percentage of marks or CGPA will be based on the norms of the concerned university/Institution or aggregate marks or CGPA scored by the candidate for all years of the qualifying degree, in case University/Institution has not prescribed any norm for calculating such percentage or CGPA). 5% of total numbers of seats are available for officially sponsored candidates from the Govt. Department /P.S.U./R&D organisation with minimum of 2 years experience. Valid GPAT/GATE/NET score (GPAT/GATE/NET score card of a candidate should be valid at the time of counselling/Group Discussion & interview) is essential qualification for all disciplines (including M.B.A.) except for the following category of candidates:-

(i) Candidates holding B.V.Sc. /M.B.B.S./B.A.M.S. degree; (ii) Foreign nationals; (iii) NRI and their wards category (in case of M.B.A (Pharm.) only; (iv) Sponsored candidates from Public/Private Sector undertakings, Govt. Departments and Research and Development Organizations.

General Instructions of NIPER-JEE 2010:

1. Details of eligibility, qualifications, availability of programmes, admission procedure and other relevant information are available in the Information Brochure and also on our website www.niper.gov.in/niperjee2010.html Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC/PH and Kashmiri Migrants candidates will be as per Government of India norms.
2. Candidates appearing for final qualifying examinations can also apply but they must produce final result on the day of Counselling/Interview/GD failing which their candidature shall be rejected.
3. Information Brochure containing Application form can be obtained in person or by post from the office of the Organizing Chairperson, NIPER-JEE 2010 on submission of non refundable Bank Draft of Rs. 1000/-(Rs.500/- for SC/ST) payable at S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)/Chandigarh in favour of “NIPER-JEE 2010” along with two duly typed self-addressed Slips with name (10 cms X 6 cms). Indian nationals residing abroad and foreign nationals have to remit US$100 by bank draft payable to “NIPER-JEE 2010”. Payment by cheque/postal order will not be accepted. Candidates desirous of obtaining information brochure by post should clearly mention the name of the programme in the application and on the top of the envelope carrying the request letter.
4. The candidates will have to make their own arrangement for travel and boarding for attending test/GD/Interview/Counselling.
5. Completed applications on the prescribed OMR form should be sent to Organising Chairperson, NIPER-JEE 2010, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER), Sector 67, S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, 160062, (through speed post/registered post) so as to reach him on or before 21st June 2010. The Institute will not be responsible for any loss or postal delay. Applications received after the due date will not be considered. No correspondence/ inquiry in this regard will be entertained. The Institute shall not be held responsible for misplacement of any loose sheet. Therefore, all the applicants are required to submit the application form properly tied together.
The attested copy of valid GPAT/GATE/NET score card only shall be sent with the application form.
6. A common written test for all disciplines of the Masters programme will be held on Sunday, the 11th July, 2010 at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Baroda, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Trivandrum and Varanasi. The centres may be altered if sufficient numbers of candidates do not register for a particular centre.

7. Important dates to remember for NIPER-JEE 2010

Date of commencement of issuing Information Brochure 3rd May 2010
Last date for receipt of request for issuing Information Brochure by post 5th June 2010
Last date for issuing information brochure in person at NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar 21st June 2010
Last date for receipt of completed applications forms at NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar) 21st June 2010
NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (10.00 AM to 12.00 noon) 11th July 2010
Declaration of result of JEE-2010 (website-www.niper.gov.in/niperjee2010.html) 16th July 2010
Group Discussion and Interview of M.B.A. (Pharm.) 21st -22nd July 2010
Declaration of the list of selected candidates and admission to M.B.A. (Pharm.) 23rd July 2010
Declaration of the list of waitlisted candidates and admission to M.B.A. (Pharm.) 24th July 2010
Counseling for admission to Masters programme (in Science discipline) 26th -27th July 2010
Orientation and Commencement of classes 2nd August 2010

Organizing Chairperson, NIPER-JEE-2010

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