Indira Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ernakulam Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Related new institution of the Indira Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IGIPS) was born in 2019 in Ernakulam, Kerala, specializing in pharmaceutical education. The merit-based admission policy of IGIPS follows the guidelines adjudicated by the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi. IGIPS is aimed at creating the standards in pharmaceutical education and selecting candidates to realize their dreams in that field.

The admission process has manual rules and transparent criteria of selection without preference for any group. For selection into the B.Pharm course, students are selected by the competent authority designated by the Government of Kerala or Kerala University of Health Sciences. Also, there are only deserving candidates who walked through the doors of this institution.

IGIPS has the approval of the PCI and thus adds value to its programs, which makes education credible and meets national standards. The institute has two main programs, namely a two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) and a four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma), each program having an approved intake of 60 students.

Application Process

This application process is intended to be short, simple, and meritorious. 

1. Eligibility Check: Make sure you satisfy the eligibility criteria for your program of interest (D.Pharma or B.Pharma).

2. Application Form: Get the application form. It may be available to fill out from the institute's official website or the Kerala University of Health Sciences portal.

3. Document Submission: Prepare and submit all required documents. These may include:

   • 10+2 or equivalent certificate and mark sheet

   • Proof of date of birth

   • Category certificate (if applicable)

   • Any other documents specified by the institute or the competent authority

4. Entrance Exam: There may be an entrance examination by the competent authority regarding admission to the B.Pharma program

5. Merit List: A merit list will be prepared by the competent authority according to selection criteria (which may include entrance exam score and/or 10+2 marks).

6. Counseling and Seat Allocation: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a counseling process where allocation of seats is done on a merit and preference basis.

7. Fee Payment: Completes entry process for allotted seat through paying required fees in stipulated time.

8. Document Verification: Submit originals for verification at admission.

Degree-wise Admission Process

D.Pharma:
This diploma in pharmacy is offered as a two-year course by IGIPS. The institute's approved intake for this program amounts to 60 students. 

B.Pharma:
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) at IGIPS is a 4-year undergraduate program. Admission into the B.Pharma program is completely based on merit, determined by the competent authority approved by the Government of Kerala or Kerala University of Health Sciences. The selection takes place as stipulated by the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi. Moreover, the approved intake of IGIPS has been given as 60 students.