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

The Institute is located about 250 Km north of Delhi at S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab on a total area of 130 acres.

Vision

“To become a globally recognized brand in the areas of education and research in pharmaceutical sciences for the benefit of people of India and other countries and the growth of the pharmaceutical industry.”

Mission

  • Imparting quality education in the areas of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Promotion of innovative and translational research.
  • National and international collaborative research and linkages.
  • Study of national and international pharmaceutical policy issues.
  • Collaboration with pharma industries to meet global challenges.
  • Creation of specialized centres for pharmaceutical industries and research institutes.
  • Conducting programmes on drug surveillance and sociological aspects of drug use and abuse.
  • Community pharmacy and pharmaceutical management.
  • Continuing education programmes.

Objective

  • Toning up pharmaceutical education and research.
  • Continuing education programmes.
  • Creation of national centres for pharmaceutical industries.
  • Collaboration with Indian industries to meet global challenges.
  • National and international collaborative research.
  • Curriculum and media development.
  • Study of sociological aspects of drug use and abuse.
  • Drug surveillance, community pharmacy and pharmaceutical management.

Thrust Areas of Research

The following thrust areas have been identified for research at the Institute:

  • Tuberculosis
  • Malaria
  • Diabetes
  • Leishmaniasis
  • Immunomodulation