Overview
The School of Pharmacy was established on the GIET University campus to provide quality pharmaceutical education and develop competent pharmacy professionals. The School received State Government NOC from the Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), Odisha, vide Letter No. 5824, dated 08 April 2025, for starting the B.Pharm course. The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) granted approval for conduct of the B.Pharm program with an intake of 60 seats for the academic session 2025-2026, vide decision letter dated 30 June 2025. The School commenced its first admissions in the academic year 2025–2026.
The B.Pharm program emphasizes strong fundamentals, hands-on practical training, regulatory awareness, and modern pharmaceutical technologies, supported by qualified faculty, well-equipped laboratories, and modern teaching facilities. The School is committed to developing ethical, industry-ready pharmacy professionals aligned with national healthcare needs and global pharmaceutical advancements.
Students at GIET are encouraged to participate in research activities, scientific events, and community outreach programs to promote professional ethics, social responsibility, and holistic development.
Vision
To emerge as a globally respected centre of excellence in pharmaceutical education, research, and innovation by nurturing ethically grounded, scientifically competent, and socially responsible pharmacy professionals who contribute meaningfully to industry, academia, and society.
Mission
- To impart outcome-oriented, value-based, and globally benchmarked education in pharmaceutical sciences that fosters critical thinking, scientific temper, and lifelong learning.
- To promote high-impact fundamental, applied, and translational research addressing unmet healthcare needs, with emphasis on drug discovery, formulation development, natural products, and emerging pharmaceutical technologies.
- To create a research-intensive academic ecosystem through collaborations with industry, research institutions, and healthcare organizations.
- To develop technically proficient, ethically conscious, and professionally competent graduates equipped to excel in manufacturing, research and developments, regulatory affairs, clinical practice, and entrepreneurship.
- To integrate contemporary technologies, interdisciplinary learning, and industry-oriented training into academic programs.
- To uphold and promote moral integrity, cultural sensitivity, humanistic values, and professional ethics in all academic and research endeavors.
To continuously enhance institutional quality through adaptive governance, faculty development, infrastructure modernization, and commitment to academic excellence.
The School of Pharmacy currently offers the following program:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
The School of Pharmacy offers the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), a 4-year (8 semesters) undergraduate degree program conducted as per the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) prescribed curriculum under a uniform national framework. The program is designed to provide strong foundations in pharmaceutical sciences along with practical laboratory training, regulatory awareness, quality systems, and exposure to modern pharmaceutical technologies to develop industry-ready pharmacy professionals.
Eligibility for admission
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized Board with English, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics and/or Biology.
- Open School (Central / State Government recognized) candidates are also eligible as per PCI norms.
- Any other qualification approved by PCI as equivalent is also acceptable.
B.Pharm Lateral Entry (Direct Admission to 3rd Semester):
Eligibility for admission
- Candidates must have passed D.Pharm. from a PCI-approved institution under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
Admission Process
- OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination)
- GIETEE (GIET University Entrance Examination)
- As per University / Government norms, as applicable
Intake Capacity
60 Seats (As approved by PCI and statutory authorities)
