NIRF Rank 77 in Pharmacy
M.Pharm Pharmacognosy
KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad • 2-Year PG Program
Key numbers
NIRF Pharmacy Rank
#77
NAAC Score
3.22 / 4.0
Batch Size
6 Seats
Placement Rate
60%
Program Duration
2 Years
Investment
₹3.0L total
~₹1.5L per year
- Tuition Fee₹1,50,000per year
- Total Program Fee₹3,00,000
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
B.Pharm degree from a recognized institution
Admission Basis
Entrance exam merit (GPAT / GATE)
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
60%
Top recruiters
2-Year Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Core Knowledge
Advanced Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Herbal Drug Technology
Year +1
Year 2: Research Deep-Dive
Natural Product Research, Medicinal Plant Cultivation, and lab work
Year +2
Thesis & Placement
Research Project & Thesis submission, campus placements
Heads Up: Hyper-Niche Track
With just 6 seats, you're basically in a micro-batch. That's amazing for lab access and professor attention, but the 60% placement rate means not everyone lands a role right away. Recruiters are mostly herbal/Ayurvedic companies and QC labs—not your typical Big Pharma giants. Go for it if you're obsessed with plant-based medicine; reconsider if you want a guaranteed corporate safety net.
The verdict
Worth considering
KIET's M.Pharm Pharmacognosy is a solid, no-frills choice for the plant-curious. The NAAC 'A' grade and NIRF 77 ranking give it institutional credibility, while the ₹3L total fee won't bury you in debt. But let's be real: 60% placement, an average CTC of ₹3.5L, and just 6 seats mean this is a specialized path, not a mass-market ticket. It's a strong fit if you're targeting herbal R&D, quality control, or academia; less so if you need a high-guarantee corporate paycheck immediately.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Interest in herbal & natural medicine
- ✓ Research or PhD goals
- ✓ Small batch mentorship
- ✓ Low fee burden
Doesn't match
- ✗ Guaranteed high starting salary
- ✗ Large peer network
- ✗ Big Pharma placement drive