Latest Updates

NIPER JEE 2026 application form: April 2026
Last date for submission & corrections: May 2026
NIPER JEE 2026 exam: June 2026
Result declaration: June 2026
GD & PI: July 2026
Counselling & seat allotment (MS Pharm, M.Tech): July 2026
Phase II counselling: July 2026
Physical reporting & document verification: Late July–Early August 2026
GPAT 2026 registration: April 2026
GPAT 2026 exam: May 2026
GPAT 2026 result: June 2026

All admissions at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Kolkata are determined by a national-level entrance-based selection process. Courses such as MS (Pharm), M.Tech (Pharm) and PhD in pharmacy demand qualifying marks in entrance tests such as NIPER JEE and GPAT. Admissions are processed using an online centralized counseling system and courses have eligibility and cutoff requirements.

NIPER Kolkata Admissions: Quick Highlights

NIPER Kolkata, listing requirements related to the eligibility criteria, entry requirements, application, and related timeframes, thus, providing potential candidates with a clear summary of the formal process specifics.

Particulars	Details
Basic Admission Criteria	Graduation/PG
Entrance Based	NIPER-JEE for MS/Pharm, M.Tech, PhD; GPAT required for most PG
Application Mode	Online via NIPER JEE/GPAT portals
Counselling Registration	May–July
Admission Mode	Merit & Entrance Exam-based

NIPER Kolkata Seat Matrix

NIPER Kolkata provides potential candidates with detailed information regarding the number of seats in both postgraduate and doctoral programs.

Program	Seat Intake
MS (Pharm)	64 seats
M.Tech	21 seats
PhD	3 seats

NIPER Kolkata Admission Important Dates

The admission are done on the basis of 2 exams i.e. NIPER JEE and GPAT.

NIPER JEE Important Dates for 2026

Here are the NIPER Important Dates as follow:

Event	Dates (Tentative)
Release of NIPER JEE Application Form	April 2026
Last Date to Submit Application Form	2026
Correction Window for Application Form	May 2026
Release of Admit Card	June 2026
NIPER JEE Exam Date	June 2026
Result Declaration	June 2026
Group Discussion & Personal Interview	July 2026
Counselling for M.S. / M.Pharm Courses	July 2026
Counselling for M.Tech Courses	July 2026
Phase II Counselling	July 2026
Physical Reporting & Document Verification	Late July to early August 2026
Orientation & Joining Date	August 2026

GPAT Important Dates for 2026

The table below gives the tentative GPAT 2026 timeline, including the registration, corrections, release of admit-cards, date of examination, and declaration of results, thus making it easier to plan their application process.

Event	Tentative Date (2026)
Release of Notification	February 2026
Start of Online Registration	April 2026
Last Date to Apply and Payment	April 2026
Application Correction Window	April 2026
Final Edit Window (Image Correction)	May 2026
Admit Card Release	May 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Date	May 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release	May 2026
Result Declaration	June 2026

NIPER Kolkata Admission Process

Procedure: Application and registration: through the official NIPER JEE portal, with the accurate details on academics and the personal.
Submit Certificates: Provide self attested certificates, mark sheets, entrance examination score cards and photographs.
Entrance Exam: The application of NIPER is national-level NIPER JEE (and/or GPAT, depending on the chosen course).
Counseling: Attend NIPER centralized counseling to get a seat allotted.
Seat Confirmation & Reporting: Pay the fee, confirm seat, and report to campus and get it verified.

NIPER Kolkata Admission Document Requirements

NIPER JEE Application form and Admit card.
NIPER JEE/GPAT Score Card
Mark sheets and certificates 10 th and qualifying degree
Selection (allotment letter)
Medical Certificate
Aadhar Card or official government ID.
Migration and Transfer Certificate.
Category/ EWS/ PwD certificates, as applicable.
Passport-size photos

NIPER Kolkata Admission Cutoff

Check the typical cutoffs, previous year’s cutoff ranges, minimum requirements, and cutoffs for scholarship eligibility in the table below.

Exam	Typical Cutoff (2024) General Category	Previous Year Range (2023-2024)	Minimum for Admission (Qualifying Marks)	Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
NIPER JEE (M.S.)	75-85 marks	73-85 marks	40 marks and above	Merit-based scholarships
NIPER JEE (M.Tech)	65-75 marks	63-75 marks	40 marks and above with minimum qualifying marks similar or slightly lower	Similar merit-based scholarships as M.S

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education And Research, Kolkata Admission: Fees, Eligibility, How to Apply