Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (VIPS), Bangalore Admission 2024: Fees Structure, Entrance Exam, Admit Card

Bangalore, Karnataka

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Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences [VIPS] was established in the year 1980 and is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka.

The institute offers B.Pharm at the UG level. At the PG level, VIPS Bangalore offers M.Pharm in 5 specializations. At the doctoral level, Ph.D., 6-year Pharm.D 3-year Post Baccalaureate Pharm.D courses are offered. The institute also provides Lateral Entry admission to the second year of B.Pharm.

For B.Pharm, candidates must have passed 10+2 with 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
Admission to B.Pharm is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying exam.
Diploma holders in Pharmacy can apply to Lateral Entry in B.Pharm
Lateral Entry admission is based on the merit in the qualifying exam.
Candidates applying for M.Pharm must hold a B.Pharm degree with 55% marks to be eligible.
Admission to M.Pharm is done on the basis of marks scored in the entrance test conducted by Entrance Test Cell, RGUHS.
For Ph.D., candidates must have a Master’s degree in Pharmacy to be considered eligible.
Ph.D. admission is based on the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by RGUHS.
For Pharm.D, candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and Mathematics / Biology as an optional subject.
For Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate), candidates must have a B.Pharm degree to be eligible for admission.
Admission to 6-year Pharm.D is done on the basis of rules prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
Admission to Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) is done on the basis of marks scored in the entrance test conducted by Entrance Test Cell.

Read More: VIPS Bangalore Fees Structure

Highlights Table

Name of the Institute	Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (VIPS), Bangalore
Institute Type	Private
Basic Admission Criteria	Merit and entrance based
Application Mode	Online and offline
Name of the Entrance	Ph.D. Entrance Test

VIPS Bangalore B.Pharm Admission 2023

Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (VIPS) offers B.Pharm at the UG level with an intake of 60 seats. The institute also offers Lateral Entry admissions directly into the 2nd year of B.Pharm.

The eligibility criterion is 10+2 examination with a minimum aggregate of 40% marks in subjects of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Diploma holders in Pharmacy are eligible to apply for Lateral Entry.

Admission to 4-year B.Pharm and Lateral Entry B.Pharm is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Process
B.Pharm	10+2 in Science stream with at least 40% marks in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Biology (35% for SC/ST)	Merit in the qualifying examination
B.Pharm (Lateral Entry)	D.Pharm with 50% marks (40% for SC/ ST/ BT)	Merit in the qualifying examination

Key Points:

Candidates admitted to 1st-year B.Pharm on the basis of marks secured in PCB or PCM scores will be required to study additional subjects of Introduction to Mathematics or Biology.
Candidates who get admission to Lateral Entry B.Pharm will be required to study additional subjects of Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics along with other usual subjects of the course.
Candidates should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31 at the time of admission.
All candidates whether belonging to India or Foreign fulfilling the eligibility criteria are eligible for admission.

VIPS Bangalore M.Pharm Admission 2023

VIPS Bangalore offers M.Pharm is 5 specializations with an intake of total 74 seats. The minimum eligibility to apply is a B.Pharm degree with 55% marks.

Admission is granted on the basis of valid score in the entrance test conducted by RGUHS.

Course Name	Specialization	Seats	Eligibility	Selection Process
M.Pharm	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	18	B.Pharm degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST)	Entrance test score
	Pharmacognosy	18
	Pharmacology	18
	Pharmaceutics	10
	Pharma Practice	10

Key Points:

Candidates who have done B.Pharm degree from RGUHS will be given first preference.
Those who have acquired a degree in pharmacy which is recognized equivalent by AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education or RGUHS University are eligible for admission.
Candidatures who have a 4-year professional experience as Pharmacy Teachers are eligible for admission provided they too fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed for the program.

VIPS Bangalore Ph.D. and Pharm.D Admission 2023

VIPS offers Ph.D. in Pharmacy at the doctoral level. The institute also offers a 3-year Pharm.D along with a 6-year Pharm.D PB (Post Baccalaureate) courses with 30 and 40 seats respectively.

For Ph.D., candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field to be eligible. For Pharm.D, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and Mathematics / Biology as an optional subject. Candidates applying for Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) must have a B.Pharm degree to be considered eligible.

Admission to Ph.D. is done on the basis of score in Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by RGUHS. Pharm.D admission is based on the rules of PCI, whereas Pharm.D (PB) admission is based on the performance in the entrance conducted by RGUHS.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
Ph.D.	Pharmacy	M.Pharm in the relevant field	Ph.D. Entrance Test scores
Pharm.D	-	10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology Or D.Pharm	As per rules of PCI
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate)	-	B.Pharm	Entrance conducted by RGUHS

Key Points:

Candidates should have passed in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics individually also to be eligible.
Candidates should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31 at the time of admission.
Those with a D.Pharm are also eligible to apply for 1st year Pharm.D admission.
Candidates with any qualification approved by PCI are also eligible to apply.

VIPS Bangalore Application Process 2023

Candidates who seek admissions into the various programs offered by the institute can apply in online as well as offline modes. They can fill the form online and send it to the institute or can also obtain the form directly from the admission office of VIPS.

Following are the detailed steps to apply online:

Visit the official website of VIPS Bangalore.
Click on ‘Download Application’ link on the homepage.
You will be redirected to a new page.
Click on ‘Download Application’.
Fill the form correctly and click on ‘Submit’.
Download the form after final submission and send the form to the institute.

Note: The application fee for online mode can be made by a DD of INR 500 in favor of “Principal, VIPS, Bangalore” payable at Bangalore.

Alternatively, candidates can also obtain the application form in offline mode. The application form can also be obtained by fax or by emailing at principal@vips.edu.in. The cost of application form is INR 500 which has to be paid in cash at the time of purchase from the following address:

Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

22nd Main, 24th Cross, Opp. BDA Complex,

Bangalore, Karnataka.

Documents required:

12 recently clicked passport size color photographs
12 recently clicked stamp size color photographs
Character, Migration, and Medical Fitness Certificate.
Domicile certificate and caste category certificate.
Aadhar card for identity proof
Diploma or Graduation or Post Graduation Degree Mark sheet and Certificate (whichever applicable).