GITAM Institute of Pharmacy is a constituent college of GITAM University. The college offers pharmaceutical programmes at UG, PG and doctorate level. The programmes offered are approved by Pharmacy Council of India. The college imparts comprehensive pharmaceutical education to meet industrial needs. Admissions to the programmes are based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam conducted at the university level.

Candidates seeking admission should visit the official website and apply online. Here are a few important highlights regarding admissions to the courses offered at GITAM Institute of Pharmacy:

• Admissions to the BPharm course is done on the basis of merit in GAT-UGTP entrance test
• To be eligible for MPharmacy programme, candidates need to have passed BPharm from a recognised university with at least 50 per cent aggregate with a valid score in GAT-PGP entrance test
• For PhD programme, candidates are selected on the basis of written test conducted at university level followed by Personal Interview (PI)

Candidates are selected on the basis of rank obtained in GAT-UGTP entrance test. The below-mentioned table states the minimum eligibility criteria for BPharm programme:

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Admissions to the MPharm are selected on the basis of rank obtained in GAT-PGTP entrance test. The below-mentioned table specifies the specialisations and eligibility requirements for this programme:

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Admissions to PhD programme is done through written entrance test conducted at university level followed by PI. Following candidates are exempted from the written entrance test:

• Candidates who have qualified and possess a valid score in UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / ICMR / GATE / GPAT/ SLET / Teacher Fellowship and MPhil degree holders
• Candidates who have served as Project Fellows in the projects sanctioned by national funded agencies

Here are the specialisations and eligibility criteria of PhD programme:

Here is the eligibility criteria of Certificate Course offered by this college:

Candidates willing to enrol to the courses offered by this college can submit their applications for admissions online by visiting the official website. Candidates need to follow the below admission procedure:

Step I: Visit the official website which is ‘www.gat.gitam.edu’

Step II: On the right-hand corner click on ‘Apply Now’

Step III: Candidates should then choose your desired course and select your relevant entrance exam

Step IV: Check the minimum eligibility criteria of your desired course, and also check the syllabus of GAT UGTP/ GAT PGP entrance test accordingly

Step V: Candidates need to register themselves by filling the necessary details

Step VI: Upload photograph and signature, photograph image dimension should be minimum of 4cm * 4 cm and signature image dimension must be of a minimum of 4cm * 2cm

Step VII: Pay the application fee of Rs 800 for BPharm & MPharm and Rs 3,000 for PhD through Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking or DD drawn in favour of GITAM payable on any scheduled bank by registered post, speed post or courier to the following address:

Director-Admissions,

GITAM (Deemed to be University),

Gandhi Nagar Campus,

Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam - 530 045,

Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

Documents required for admission to PhD programmes:

• Graduate, Postgraduate / MPhil marks statements, Degree or Provisional certificate as applicable
• Transfer and Conduct certificates from the Institution where the candidate last studied
• NET / ICMR / GATE / GPAT / SLET etc. valid scores, if applicable
• Migration certificate from other than GITAM Deemed to be University
• Date of Birth (SSC / Matriculation or equivalent certificate)
• Integrated community certificate issued by the competent authority in case of SC / ST candidates
• Medical Certificate from not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon in case of PHC
• Physical fitness certificate

Q. What is the syllabus of GAT PGTP exam?

A. GAT PGT syllabus is divided into three sections which include quantitative aptitude, reasoning and verbal ability. The syllabus is designed to test candidates’ basic understanding, reasoning and logical ability.

Q. What is the duration of GAT UGTP test at GITAM School of Technology Bangalore?

A. GAT UGTP is conducted for admissions to UG programme, the duration of this test is 2 hours. The test pattern is objective type and each question has four options of which one is correct.

Q. Which all subjects are included in GAT UGTP test at GITAM Institute of Pharmacy Visakhapatnam?

A. GAT UGTP test consists of four subjects which are Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Q. What are subjects does GAT-PGP entrance test include for MPharmacy programme at GITAM Institute of Pharmacy Visakhapatnam?

A. GAT-PGP for MPharmacy includes four subjects which are Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Q. Which all candidates are exempted from GAT-PGP entrance test to apply for MPharm course at GITAM Institute of Pharmacy Visakhapatnam?

A. GPAT qualified candidates are exempted from appearing from GAT-PGP entrance test, however, they have to attend counselling as per the schedule

Q. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for MPharm programme at GITAM Institute of Pharmacy Visakhapatnam?

A. Candidates, in order to be eligible for MPharm programme, need to have passed BPharm from a recognised university with at least 50 per cent aggregate with a valid score in GAT-PGP entrance test.

Q. Which all documents are required at the time of admission to PhD programme at GITAM Institute of Pharmacy Visakhapatnam?

A. Candidates have to present the following documents at the time of PhD admission for verification:

• Graduate, Postgraduate / M.Phil. Marks Statements, Degree or Provisional certificate as applicable
• Transfer and Conduct certificates from the Institution where the candidate last studied
• NET / ICMR / GATE / GPAT / SLET etc. valid scores, if applicable
• Migration certificate from other than GITAM Deemed to be University
• Date of Birth (SSC / Matriculation or equivalent certificate)
• Integrated community certificate issued by the competent authority in case of SC / ST candidates
• Medical Certificate from not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon in case of PHC
• Physical fitness certificate
• Service certificate and ‘No Objection’ certification from the present employer (for part-time candidates only)

• The faculty comprises with highly qualified Ph.D professor
• Institute has designed course curriculum with inputs from Pharma industry and Health care policies of the Government from time to time