Overview
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli (NIPER Raebareli) is a public postgraduate institute of pharmaceutical sciences located in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the institutes set up by the Government of India under the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) framework, which was created to develop high-end teaching and research capacity in pharmaceutical sciences in the country.
Key facts
| Name | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli |
|---|---|
| Short name | NIPER Raebareli |
| Type | Public postgraduate institute |
| Field | Pharmaceutical education and research |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Parent body | Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India |
| Network | NIPER (National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research) |
Background
The NIPER system was established by the Government of India to address the need for trained human resources, advanced research and technology development in the pharmaceutical sector. Following the success of the first NIPER at Mohali, Punjab, the Government announced additional NIPERs in different parts of the country, with NIPER Raebareli being among the institutes set up to extend this network. The institutes operate under the administrative control of the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Academics and research
NIPER Raebareli offers postgraduate and doctoral programmes in core areas of pharmaceutical sciences. The teaching and research focus typically spans disciplines such as medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical analysis, biotechnology and pharmacy practice, in line with the broader NIPER curriculum. Admission to the master's programmes is conducted through the national-level NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (NIPER JEE).
Significance
As part of the NIPER network, the institute contributes to building a trained workforce for India's pharmaceutical industry, which is among the largest producers of generic medicines and vaccines in the world. The institute supports research aimed at drug discovery, formulation development and quality control, areas considered strategic for public health and for the competitiveness of the Indian pharmaceutical sector.
Related topics
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
- NIPER Mohali
- Department of Pharmaceuticals
- Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Pharmaceutical industry in India
- Raebareli
- NIPER JEE
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16964372
- Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India — official information on NIPERs