Established in 2005 by the Guru Nanak Education Trust, the Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST) is dedicated to excellence in pharmaceutical education, research, and professional advancement. Located in Panihati, Sodepur, Kolkata, the Institute is statutorily affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal, and is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). GNIPST holds the distinction of being the first pharmacy institute in Eastern India to be granted AUTONOMOUS status by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Consistently ranked under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for nine consecutive years, GNIPST achieved an All-India Rank of 85 in the Pharmacy category in NIRF 2025. The Institute offers a range of academic programs, including Undergraduate (B.Pharm) and Postgraduate (M.Pharm) specializations in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and Pharmacognosy—all conducted with the requisite affiliations and approvals from MAKAUT and PCI.
GNIPST features advanced laboratories and research infrastructure equipped with high-throughput instruments. The Acharya Prafulla Chandra Advanced Research Laboratory supports interdisciplinary research, encouraging students to publish in reputed journals and present at national and international conferences. Research at the Institute focuses on innovation-driven and translational pharmaceutical sciences, fostering national and international collaborations to address global challenges in drug development, regulatory science, biotechnology, and patient-centric healthcare.
The campus provides comprehensive amenities, including a well-stocked library with digital resources, smart classrooms, and auditoriums. For recreation and physical well-being, GNIPST campus includes a sprawling field for games and sports, along with other recreational facilities. Separate, excellent hostel accommodations are provided for male and female students on campus.
GNIPST maintains strong industry connections and is committed to student career development. A dedicated Training and Placement Cell facilitates internships, industrial visits, and recruitment engagements with leading pharmaceutical, healthcare, and related industries.
Through a holistic approach, GNIPST integrates academic rigor with impactful research, industry relevance, and a commitment to societal contribution.
GNIPST is steered by eminent educational leaders and academicians committed to empowering the next generation of healthcare pioneers.
Founder Chairman
Visionary founder whose dedication to education and social service laid the foundations of the JIS Group and GNIPST.
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Director
Championing academic modernization, scientific discovery, research centers, and global institutional collaborations.
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Principal
Spearheading outcome-based pharmacy curricula, student skill development, faculty excellence, and national accreditations.
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Core Philosophy
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Explore Vision & MissionGNIPST holds premier national accreditations alongside statutory approvals that ensure all undergraduate, diploma, and postgraduate courses adhere to rigorous quality benchmarks.
The Institute is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in recognition of its high teaching standards, research output, campus infrastructure, and student support mechanisms.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) undergraduate programme is formally accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), validating its outcome-based education (OBE) curriculum and industry relevance.
PCI Approved
AICTE Approved
WBSCTVESD Affiliated
Since starting with the flagship B.Pharm degree in 2005, GNIPST has systematically expanded into specialized postgraduate research disciplines and diploma studies.
At GNIPST, education transcends lecture halls. Students immerse themselves in funded pharmaceutical research, high-impact industrial plant internships, vibrant student-led clubs, and global academic partnerships.
Discovery & IPR
Home to the Prof. Acharya Prafulla Chandra Advanced Research Laboratory, GNIPST is equipped with high-throughput analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis). Students and faculty conduct funded research, publish in indexed journals, and develop patented formulations.
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Career Launchpad
An active Training & Placement Cell coordinates rigorous aptitude grooming, summer internships, and annual industrial plant excursions across pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs (Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Visakhapatnam), securing placements with top MNC recruiters.
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Campus Vibrancy
Cultivating all-round leadership, empathy, and artistic spirit through 9 active student-led activity clubs — hosting inter-college cultural fests, annual sports meets, hackathons, innovative scientific model displays, debate forums, and social welfare drives.
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Global Horizons
GNIPST maintains strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with renowned national and international universities, research institutions, and multinational corporations — facilitating collaborative research, joint international symposiums, and student exchange programs.
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GNIPST is a nurturing sanctuary for the holistic development of pharmacy scholars — transforming curious minds into compassionate healthcare innovators and globally responsible leaders.
