Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Vadodara: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

"Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Vadodara" is the prime constituent college of Parul University, founded in the year 2004. This is a co-educational institution located in Vadodara, Gujarat, and spreads over 65.2 acres of land. PIP is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India to offer high-quality pharmaceutical education. There are 14 courses across 4 degree levels with a total student intake of 706 and a faculty strength of 47. Also, the male-to-female student ratio stands at 44:56, with 12% students from outside the state, enriching the learning environment.

The list of world-class facilities for the overall development of students is endless. Separate hostels for boys and girls provide one with a real homely atmosphere. There is also a state-of-the-art library, with so many volumes of books, journals, and digital sources, complemented by remote access to thousands of libraries through DELNET. Further, high-speed internet and Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus are part of the IT infrastructure. There is a well-equipped gym and various sports facilities for health and fitness enthusiasts at PIP. The 750-bedded multi-specialty hospital in the campus makes sure all students are healthy. Other facilities at this institute include a spacious auditorium, multiple seminar halls, and modern laboratories for hands-on learning.

All in all, PIP offers a full range of programs in pharmacy with 14 regular courses in the genre of different specializations. 4 undergraduate seats, 9 postgraduate seats, and 1 diploma program constitute the academic portfolio. The flagship program, B. Pharma, has an enrollment of 100 students. Another array of programs it offers includes the M. Pharma program with various specializations having 18 seats each. It also offers innovative programs like Pharm.D and Pharm.D Post Baccalaureate, having 30 and 10 seats, respectively. During the most recent academic year, PIP produced 468 graduates, which proves that the institute is highly committed to producing skilled pharmacy professionals.

The admission process of the Parul Institute of Pharmacy includes comprehensive and merit-based features. In undergraduate courses like B. Pharma, admission is based on a candidate's performance in entrance exams and the 12th standard marks. For the postgraduate course, admissions to M. Pharma rely on the B. Pharma scores and performance in entrance tests like GPAT. The institute focuses on an all-round approach in its admission procedure, such as academic performance, entrance exam score, and at times personal interviews. Exams are required for specific dates, which vary with each different year; therefore, applicants are advised to seek the institute's website or an admission office for information. PIP has always believed in encouraging talent and hence offers various scholarships to meritorious students; the details of these scholarships are not readily available. Be it the alumni network, consisting of very successful professionals working with reputed groups in almost all pharmaceutical sectors, the institute feels proud about their contribution to the reputation earned by the institute in the field of pharmacy education.