GITAM UNIVERSITY

(Estd. u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

Visakhapatnam
Hyderabad
Accorded National Level Recognition as ‘A’ Category University by MHRD, Govt. of India

GIPAT – 2011
(GITAM INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY ADMISSION TEST – 2011)
Entrance test for admission to UG & PG programmes in Pharmacy

ADMISSION TEST INFORMATION BROCHURE

Issue/download of applications from : 30.12.2010

Last date for receipt of filled-in Applications : 14.04.2011
Written Tests at different Centres : 06.05.2011

Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda,

Visakhapatnam–530 045, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Phone: +91 891 - 2840551, Telefax: 2795315
www.gitam.edu

A University Committed to Excellence

 GITAM UNIVERSITY
VISION
To become a global leader in higher education

MISSION
To impart futuristic and comprehensive higher education of global standards with a high sense of
discipline and social relevance in a serene and invigorating environment

OBJECTIVES
To offer world-class undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs of global relevance

To provide an enriching, stimulating and rewarding experience from the practical world

To promote and strengthen national and international linkages with the industry,
academics and the society

To carry out Research & Development activities useful to the industry and the society

To develop a holistic personality with a positive and creative attitude among students and scholars

Unique features

A top class University on par with the best in the country

Highly qualified and committed faculty

Adjunct faculty from industry

Visiting faculty from reputed industry and academic institutions

Group Personal Accident Insurance for Students

Dedicated Training and Placement Centre

Collaborations with universities and industry majors

Near 100% placements with lucrative packages

Alumni in prominent positions all over the world

Campus facilities

Wi-fi campus with 1000 Mbps internet connectivity

World class Data Centre

Entrepreneur Development Cell

On campus training to students

Sophisticated language laboratory

State-of-the-art infrastructure

Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls

World class sports facilities

Highly active NCC, NSS units

Most preferred institute for campus placements

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GITAM Institute of Pharmacy, with its unique teaching, research and infrastructural standards to meet
the dynamic needs of the global pharma standards, is one of the preferred centers of pharmacy
education in India.

The Institute follows the cardinal principles of the Pharmacy Council of India in offering quality education
maintaining the vision of the pharmaceutical professional associations to generate competent and
committed pharmacists with high ethical values.

The role model pharmacy curriculum, designed in close academic collaboration with the global
pharmaceutical manufacturing units, and the health care sectors, is fortified by integrating the core
components of pharmacy practice and the dynamic needs of the present day pharmaceutical industry.

The industry-institute academic & research interaction, resulting in the establishment of a modern
pilot plant, sophisticated Drug Testing Laboratory, Drug Information Center, provides hands on skills
in allied areas to pharmacy and healthcare professionals. The facilities of in-house pre-clinical research
on laboratory experimental animals as per CPCSEA further adds to the value in generating competent
pharmacists for better healthcare.

Quality Policy
GITAM Institute of Pharmacy imparts quality education in the field of pharmaceutical sciences to
generate competent, committed, disciplined human resources with high ethical values to meet the
national and global challenges in the field of pharmaceutical care and industry.

GIP Advantage

Strategically located in Visakhapatnam, a hub of Pharma Industries.

MoU with Japan based Eisai Pharma

Pilot plant unit for manufacture of drugs

Drug Information Centre for effective health care

Dedicated Training & Placement Centre

Placements

The University has an exclusive Placement Cell that organises campus interviews. Several MNCs
participate in campus placement activities and recruit a good number of students for lucrative jobs.
A sizeable number get trained by the GITAM Entrepreneurship Development Cell.

Placement potential for GITAM Pharma graduates is all the more promising with international pharma
companies developing their state-of-the-art units in Visakhapatnam Pharma City. The research labs
of the pharma majors facilitate ample opportunities for institute-industry interface and research pursuits.

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 1. General Instructions
1.1. Introduction

GIPAT - 2011 will be conducted for admission to UG and PG Programmes in Pharmacy offered
at Visakhapatnam campus.

1.2. GIPAT 2011 Admission Tests

Programs Test
B. Pharm GIPAT (UG) 2011
M. Pharm GIPAT (PG) 2011

1.3. How to Apply

Candidates can apply in any one of the following methods:
i) Applications can be downloaded from www.gitam.edu

ii) Applications are available at select branches of

Y Union Bank of India (List of Branches is available in the website).
Y Indian Bank (List of Branches is available in the website).

iii) The filled-in application along with the Demand Draft for ` 600/- drawn in favor of GITAM Institute
of Pharmacy, payable at Visakhapatnam on any scheduled bank, along with the copies of the certificates
of qualifying examinations and other relevant certificates should be sent to the Principal, GITAM
Institute of Pharmacy, GITAM UNIVERSITY, Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-
530 045, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA on or before the last date for submission of application.

1.4. GIPAT-2011 TEST CENTRES

Admission Tests for GIPAT 2011: GIPAT (UG) 2011 / GIPAT (PG) 2011
i) The written test for admission to the B. Pharm & M. Pharm programme will be conducted at
different centres all over India, the tentative list of which is furnished below. The exact number
of test centres will be decided and notified on the website www.gitam.edu on the basis of number
of applications received for each centre.

Test Centre

Agartala Ernakulam Kolkata Rayagada

Anantapuur Guwahati Kota Srikakulam
Bhimavaram Guntur Kurnool Tirupathi
Bhubaneswar Hyderabad Ongole Vijayawada
Berhampur Kakinada Raipur Visakhapatnam
Eluru Khammam Rajahmundry Warangal

ii) The University reserves the right to cancel any test centre, if required. In such cases, the candidates
who have opted for a centre will be accommodated in an alternate test centre. The final list of
test centres, venues and days of test will be decided only after the cut off date of receipt of applications,
the details of which shall be displayed on the website. Candidates should indicate three different
test centres in order of preference.

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1.5. About GIPAT - 2011

i) Candidates should arrive at the test centre one hour before the scheduled time.

ii) All the questions will be in English language only. All the questions will be of multiple choice.
Instructions for answering the questions need to be followed scrupulously.

iii) The test result will be announced within fifteen days from the date of completion of GIPAT-2011.

1.6. Merit List for Admissions

A candidate who has appeared for GIPAT-2011 will be eligible for admission only if he/she gets
the required minimum marks in the qualifying examination (GIPAT–2011) as per the eligibility criteria
subject to the rule of reservation as per UGC guidelines / norms as applicable to the university.
The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based on the score obtained in the admission
test (GIPAT 2011).

Candidates qualified in GAT 2011 (details on website) are also eligible for admission to B. Pharmacy
programme. GAT 2011 qualified candidates interested in admission to B. Pharmacy programme
can directly attend the counseling for admission. However they have to submit application for
admission separately.

1.7. Direct Admission to Board Toppers

First rank candidates of all central and state boards in India for the year 2011 will be given direct
admission to the B. Pharmacy programme, irrespective of their GIPAT-2011/ GAT (UGT) 2011 score
as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. However they have to submit the application as prescribed.

1.8. Incentives to meritorious students

The University offers financial assistance to the deserving meritorious candidates as follows:

Merit–cum-Means Scholarships to the deserving candidates.

Teaching Assistantships to M.Pharm students.

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 2. Admission to B. Pharmacy Programme
GIPAT (UG) 2011

2.1 Common entrance test GIPAT (UG) is conducted for selection of candidates for admission to B. Pharmacy
Programme offered at Visakhapatnam campus.

2.2 Admission Criteria:

The following are the criteria for admission to B. Pharmacy Programme:
i) Pass in 10+2/12th examination in Science stream from a recognized Central / State Board or its
equivalent either in 2011 or 2010, subject to securing the following percentage of marks in specified
subjects:
A minimum of 60% marks in the group aggregate of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics / Biology
and 1st Class or its equivalent grade in the qualifying examination in a single attempt.
ii) Score obtained in GAT (UGT) 2011/GIPAT (UG) 2011

2.3 Details of GIPAT (UG) 2011

Duration of test 2 hours

No. of sections 3 (A,B,C)
Nature of Questions Multiple choice
No. of choices for each question 4
Marks for each question 3
Total number of multiple choice questions 100
Total marks 300

Section Subject No. of Questions No. of Marks

A Mathematics / Biology 40 120
B Physics 30 90
C Chemistry 30 90
Total 100 300

2.4. Syllabus for GIPAT (UG) 2011: Visit www.gitam.edu

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 3. Admission to M. Pharmacy Programmes
GIPAT (PG) 2011

3.1 Admission test GIPAT (PG) is conducted for selection of candidates for admission to M. Pharmacy
Programme offered at Visakhapatnam campus.

M. Pharmacy (2 Years)
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry

3.2 Admission Criteria:

The following are the criteria for admission to M. Pharmacy Programme.
i. B. Pharmacy with a minimum of 50% marks or its equivalent grade
ii. Score obtained in GIPAT (PG) 2011.

3.3 Details of Admission Test GIPAT (PG) 2011:

Duration of test 2 hours

No. of sections 4 (A,B,C,D)
Nature of Questions Multiple choice
No. of choices for each question 4
Marks for each question 3
Total No. of multiple choice questions 100
Total marks 300

Section Subject No. of Questions No. of Marks

A Pharmaceutics 25 75
B Pharmaceutical Analysis &
Quality Assurance 25 75
C Pharmacology 25 75
D Pharmaceutical Chemistry 25 75
Total 100 300

3.4 Syllabus for GIPAT (PG) 2011: Visit www.gitam.edu

Fee Structure

Course Duration 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Tuition Special Total ` ` `
Fee ` Fee ` `
B. Pharm 4 Years 1,15,000 10,000 1,25,000 1,25,000 1,25,000 1,25,000
M. Pharm 2 Years 2,45,000 30,000 2,75,000 2,75,000 -- --

Candidates have to pay the fees for 1st year at the time of admission and the remaining fees are
to be paid at the time of registration for the respective academic year.

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HALL TICKETS
Hall tickets will be sent to candidates by post one week before the date of commencement of
entrance test. In case of non-receipt of hall ticket on time, candidates are advised to download
from www.gitam.edu or contact the office of the Principal, GITAM Institute of Pharmacy, GITAM
University at Tel No. (0891) 2840551 two days before the test date.
Hall ticket should be retained carefully as it has to be produced at the time of counseling/ admission.
Candidates are advised to refer to the instructions to the candidates furnished on the back page
of the Hall Ticket. Candidates are advised to follow the same scrupulously.

Instructions to fill the application

Please fill the application in English (CAPITAL LETTERS).

Please do not overwrite on the application form.

Application should be filled in properly and legibly by the candidate in his/ her own hand writing
in blue or black ball pen.

A recent passport size colour photograph of good quality (not earlier than three months) should
only be affixed. Please do not staple or pin the photograph. Please do not sign or attest the
photograph.

Check List
 Duly filled in application form along with the prescribed fee of ` 600/-.
 Photocopy of SSC/ICSE/CBSE/ Matriculation Certificate in support of date of birth.
 Recent passport size colour photographs to be pasted in the right places of application and
the hall ticket.
 Photocopy of the original degree/ Provisional Certificate of the qualifying examination in the
case of candidates appearing for the PG programme (M. Pharmacy).
 Photocopy of the Intermediate/ 10+2 certificate in the case of candidates appearing for the
UG programme (B. Pharmacy).
 Photocopy of the Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority for claiming reservation
under SC/ST category.
 Photocopy of Medical Certificate issued by the competent authority for claiming under PH
category.
 Self addressed envelope (9x4 cm).

Important Note:
i. The University is not responsible for any delay in the receipt or loss of Application.
ii. The decision of the Vice-Chancellor will be final on all matters relating to the conduct of GIPAT–
2011. All disputes pertaining to GIPAT–2011 shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Visakhapatnam.
iii. Every effort has been made by GITAM University to ensure the correctness of the information
provided in this document. However, in case of a conflict in interpretation, the decision of GITAM
University is final and binding on those who apply/ appear for GIPAT-2011.

Important Dates for GIPAT (UG & PG) – 2011

Issue/download of applications from : 30.12.2010
Last date for receipt of filled-in Applications : 14.04.2011
Written Tests at different Centres : 06.05.2011
For any further information please contact Principal GITAM Institute of Pharmacy, GITAM University,
Visakhapatnam, Ph:+91-891-2840 551 (O) / Prof. L.Srinivas 9440191068 / Mrs. K. Sunitha
9989522195, E-mail: admissions_pharmacy@gitam.edu.

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