NIPER Hyderabad · NIRF Rank #2 (Pharmacy)
M.S. Pharm. (Pharmacology and Toxicology)
A two-year deep-dive into preclinical research, toxicology, and safety pharmacology at India’s #2 ranked pharmacy institute.
NIRF Pharmacy Rank
NIPER Hyderabad sits at the top table of Indian pharmacy education.
Key numbers
Placement Rate (2025)
80%
Average CTC
₹5.8 LPA
Batch Size
15
Program Duration
24 Months
Investment
₹2.5L total
~₹1.3L per year
- Tuition Fee₹1,25,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
B.Pharm or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
80%
Top recruiters
Your 24-Month Journey
Year +0
Semester 1
Preclinical Drug Development & Pharmacokinetics
Year +0
Semester 2
Toxicological Studies + In-vivo and In-vitro Models
Year +1
Semester 3
Safety Pharmacology & Research Project
Year +1
Semester 4
Dissertation, Placements, Industry Transition
Hostel & Scholarships Available
On-campus hostel facilities and scholarships are offered, so you can focus on lab work and research instead of logistics.
The verdict
Good fit
If you are a B.Pharm grad aiming for preclinical research, drug safety, or toxicology roles, NIPER Hyderabad offers top-tier credibility at a reasonable cost. The 2025 placement data — 80% placed with an average CTC of ₹5.8 LPA and recruiters like Dr. Reddy's, Syngene, and Biocon — proves the industry trusts this program. The catch? Only 15 seats and a tough NIPER-JEE filter, so come prepared to compete.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research-focused pharmacy careers
- ✓ Affordable elite education
- ✓ Strong industry placement track
Doesn't match
- ✗ Large batch networking
- ✗ Non-pharmacy career pivots
- ✗ Easy admission pathways