NSHM College of Pharmaceutical Technology, Kolkata

NSHM College of Pharmaceutical Technology, Kolkata, was established in the year 2005. The institution stands as one of the most renowned institutions in this field of pharmaceutical education. The college is located at 124 BL Saha Road, Kolkata. The affiliation goes to the University, and the institution has quality education in the field approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.

The faculty strength of this institution is 62. This institution offers various pharmaceutical programs in under-graduation and post-graduation levels. It offers three professional courses at undergraduate (B. Pharma) and two at the postgraduate levels in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology at the Master's level, catering to aspiring pharmacists and researchers alike.

The institution has many modern facilities to help students in academics and personal development. The institute's library, having a large number of books, periodicals, and other electronic resources, acts as a knowledge centre for study and research. There are well-equipped pharmaceutical laboratories on the campus according to the current standard of technology, providing hands-on practical exposure.

The college also gives much importance to the physical health of its students by providing a fully functional gym and a number of sports facilities. It also provides separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls, which ensure comfortable living conditions for those who need accommodation. The campus has excellent IT infrastructure, supporting digital learning and research.

Other facilities include refreshment cafeteria, an auditorium for events and seminars, and sufficient parking space for students and the staff. NSHM College of Pharmaceutical Technology offers three courses in total, all of which are full-time courses. The flagship course, Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharma), is a four-year undergraduate program with an approved intake of 100 seats. It offers two-year M.

Pharma programs in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology at the postgraduate level. Course Name Total Number of Seats No. of Specializations Total Fees B. Pharma 100 1 Rs 420,400 The NSHM College of Pharmaceutical Technology selects the most promising candidates for its offered courses through the admission process. In the case of the B.

Pharma course, the admission is based on national and state-level entrance examinations; prime importance is given to the Joint Entrance Examination ( JEE Main ) and West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination ( WBJEE ). This makes sure that only students with a very strong base in science and an aptitude for pharmacy get selected.

The scores from the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test are considered by the college during postgraduate admissions, and this is the preferred route. Simultaneously, candidates can also be admitted as per the Postgraduate Entrance Test conducted by the affiliated university.