NIPER JEE 2027 is the national entrance test for M.S. (Pharm.), M.Pharm., M.Tech., MBA (Pharm.) and Ph.D. admission at the seven National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research. One NIPER hosts it each year; NIPER Mohali ran the 2026 test on 13 June 2026. The 2027 exam is expected in June 2027, with applications around April.
NIPER JEE 2027
This page covers NIPER JEE 2027 dates, how to apply, fee, eligibility, the exam pattern, exam cities and how admission works at the seven NIPERs.
| Full name | NIPER Joint Entrance Examination (NIPER JEE) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | NIPER (2027 host institute not yet announced; NIPER Mohali hosted 2026) |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | M.S. (Pharm.), M.Pharm., M.Tech., MBA (Pharm.) and Ph.D. at seven NIPERs |
| Exam date | Expected June 2027 (2026 exam: 13 June 2026) |
| Application | Expected April to May 2027, online only |
| Application fee | 2026: Master's Rs 4,000 (SC/ST Rs 2,000); Ph.D. Rs 5,000 (SC/ST Rs 2,500) |
| Eligibility | Relevant degree with 60% (SC/ST 55%, PwBD 50%); valid GPAT/GATE/NET score for Master's |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions and marks | 200 MCQs (80 in Section A, 120 in Section B), 0.5 mark each, 100 marks (2026) |
| Duration | 150 minutes without a break |
| Negative marking | 0.125 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Official website | niper.gov.in/niperjee2026 |
NIPER JEE 2027 Important Dates
NIPER JEE 2027 dates are not out yet; in 2026 applications ran from 16 April to 23 May and the exam was on 13 June, so 2027 is expected on a similar timeline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | April 2027 Expected |
| Online application | April 2027 Expected |
| NIPER JEE 2027 hall ticket | June 2027 Expected |
| NIPER JEE 2027 CBT | June 2027 Expected |
| NIPER JEE 2027 merit list | June 2027 Expected |
| NIPER JEE 2027 counselling | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for NIPER JEE 2027
You apply for NIPER JEE online only, through the link on the NIPER JEE website of the host NIPER. The 2027 form is expected to open around April 2027. The steps below follow the 2026 process.
Apply Online for NIPER JEE 2027
Applications for NIPER JEE 2027 are expected in April 2027.
- Read the NIPER JEE information brochure for your programme (Master’s or Ph.D.) and check the eligibility rules.
- Open the online application link on the NIPER JEE website and complete Application Registration. Note your registration number.
- Log in with your application number, mobile number and date of birth, and fill in personal, category and qualifying degree details. Choose three exam cities.
- Upload your photograph (under 50 KB), signature (under 30 KB), Class 10 certificate, degree mark sheets, Aadhaar and your GPAT/GATE/NET scorecard, plus any category, PwBD or sponsorship certificate.
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Note the Payment Reference ID, as you need it to download the hall ticket.
- Submit the form and print it. You must hand in the printout at the time of admission.
| Programme and category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Master’s (M.S. Pharm., M.Pharm., M.Tech., MBA Pharm.): General, OBC, EWS, PwBD | Rs 4,000 |
| Master’s: SC, ST | Rs 2,000 |
| Ph.D.: General, OBC, EWS, PwBD | Rs 5,000 |
| Ph.D.: SC, ST | Rs 2,500 |
One CBT covers all Master’s programmes. If you want MBA (Pharm.), tick the MBA option in the form. Bank transaction charges are extra, and the fee is not refunded.
Who can apply for NIPER JEE 2027?
You can apply if you hold the qualifying degree for your chosen programme with at least 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.75, and, for Master’s programmes, a valid GPAT, GATE or NET score. These are the 2026 rules; check the 2027 brochure when it comes out.
- SC and ST candidates need 55% or CGPA 6.25; PwBD candidates need 50% or CGPA 5.75.
- Master’s: qualifying GPAT, GATE, NET or another national fellowship exam is essential, with a valid scorecard.
- The GPAT/GATE/NET condition is relaxed for B.V.Sc., MBBS, BAMS and BDS degree holders, foreign nationals and sponsored candidates.
- Final-year students can apply if their last semester exams finish by the date in the brochure (31 July in 2026).
- Ph.D.: a relevant master’s degree with 60% (relaxations as above). GPAT/GATE/NET is needed for institute funding, except for M.D., M.V.Sc., MDS and Pharm.D. holders and some other groups.
- Foreign nationals apply through the Study in India portal and do not take NIPER JEE.
What is the NIPER JEE 2027 exam pattern?
NIPER JEE is a 150-minute computer-based test of 200 multiple-choice questions in two sections. This was the 2026 pattern; NIPER confirms the 2027 pattern in the new brochure.
| Feature | NIPER JEE (2026 pattern) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Section A | 80 questions: General English, Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge |
| Section B | 120 questions: B.Pharm. level for Master’s; your discipline for Ph.D. |
| Marks per question | 0.5 (total 100 marks) |
| Wrong answer | 0.125 mark deducted |
| Unanswered | No marks given or deducted |
| Duration | 150 minutes, no break |
- All Master’s programmes, including MBA (Pharm.), share one common question paper.
- Ph.D. candidates take a paper whose Section B is from Chemical, Biological or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- If a question is dropped, every candidate gets full marks for it.
See the NIPER JEE 2027 syllabus for the topics in each section.
Which NIPERs admit students through NIPER JEE 2027?
All seven NIPERs fill their Master’s and Ph.D. seats through NIPER JEE. Each institute offers a different set of departments, so check the seat matrix before choosing.
- NIPER Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
- NIPER Guwahati (Assam)
- NIPER Hajipur (Bihar)
- NIPER Hyderabad (Telangana)
- NIPER Kolkata (West Bengal)
- NIPER Mohali / S.A.S. Nagar (Punjab)
- NIPER Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh)
Where is the NIPER JEE exam held?
In 2026 the test was held in 20 cities, and you picked three in order of preference. The exact centre appears on the hall ticket.
The 2026 cities were Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik, New Delhi, Patna, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada. The 2027 list may change.
How does admission work after NIPER JEE 2027?
Admission depends on your programme: Master’s seats go by CBT rank in online counselling, while MBA (Pharm.) and Ph.D. add a group discussion or interview.
- M.S. (Pharm.), M.Pharm., M.Tech.: rank in the CBT merit list, then online counselling in phases. In 2026 the counselling fee was Rs 1,000 (Rs 500 for SC/ST).
- MBA (Pharm.): 85% CBT score and 15% group discussion and personal interview, held in person.
- Ph.D.: 85% CBT score and 15% interview, followed by offline counselling.
- You upload documents for verification before counselling; ineligible candidates are removed from the list.
- A reserved-category candidate is considered for unreserved seats only if their GPAT/GATE score is at or above the general qualifying score.
Read more on the NIPER JEE result and merit list page.
NIPER JEE 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No NIPER JEE 2027 notice is out yet. Until then, the 2026 brochures are the best guide to the rules.
- PDFNIPER JEE 2026 Information Brochure: Master's programmes (latest, revised) (19 June 2026)Official site · niper.gov.inOpen
- PDFNIPER JEE 2026 Information Brochure: Ph.D. programmes (latest, revised) (19 June 2026)Official site · niper.gov.inOpen
- LINKNIPER JEE official website (2026 cycle, NIPER Mohali)Official site · niper.gov.inOpen