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NMIMS Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management (SPPSPTM) offers a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences as a Full Time programme, focusing on cutting-edge research in drug development, drug delivery, and therapeutics. The programme spans a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, with a total seat intake of 25 seats across specialisations. The annual fees are Rs. 2,50,000 per year, with an assured scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum making the effective annual fee Rs. 50,000. The programme is offered at the Mumbai campus and is popular for its emphasis on interdisciplinary research, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, novel dosage forms, preclinical studies, and analytical method development.

Admissions for the 2026 batch are currently ongoing. Phase 1 registration closed on 29th March 2026, with the entrance test and personal interview conducted on 10th April 2026. Phase 2 registrations are open from 30th March 2026 to 31st May 2026. The programme commences on 18th July 2026, with the last date of admission being 3rd August 2026.

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Research areas include Pharmaceutics (12 seats), Pharmacology (6 seats), Pharmaceutical Chemistry (5 seats), and Pharmacognosy (2 seats).
Candidates working in industries at an executive or supervisory capacity are preferred; industry facility can be used for research if the area of interest is a regular feature of the industry.
Candidates working in reputed research organisations or academic institutions near Mumbai, Shirpur, or Hyderabad campuses are eligible if they have at least 2 years of full-time work experience.
Candidates with a valid NET/SET/GATE/GPAT/JRF score are exempted from the NMIMS entrance test but must appear for the Personal Interview.
Full Time PhD students are eligible for UGC-aligned JRF/SRF fellowships in addition to the assured scholarship.
The programme has MoUs with hospitals and research centres for collaborative research opportunities.
Both the entrance test and personal interview are conducted at the Mumbai campus only.

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NMIMS PhD Fees

The Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Full Time programme at NMIMS SPPSPTM has an annual fee of Rs. 2,50,000. An assured scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum is provided to eligible students, bringing the effective annual cost down to Rs. 50,000. Over the minimum 3-year duration, the total gross fees amount to Rs. 7,50,000, while the effective fees (post-scholarship) come to Rs. 1,50,000 for 3 years.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Per Year (Rs.)	Total 3 Years (Rs.)
Tuition Fees	2,50,000	7,50,000
Assured Scholarship (deduction)	-2,00,000	-6,00,000
Effective Tuition Fees (post-scholarship)	50,000	1,50,000
Registration Fees (one-time, non-refundable)	2,500 + GST	2,500 + GST
Total Fees (Gross, without scholarship)	2,50,000	7,50,000
Total Fees (Effective, post-scholarship)	50,000	1,50,000

Registration fee of Rs. 2,500 + GST is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum is assured and provided for up to 5 years or completion of the PhD programme, whichever is earlier.
Scholarship will be cancelled if the student re-registers or takes re-admission for the PhD programme.
Full Time PhD students are additionally eligible for JRF fellowship (Rs. 37,000 + HRA per month + Rs. 30,000 contingency per year) and SRF fellowship (Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month + Rs. 60,000 contingency per year) in line with UGC norms.
Hostel facility is available at NMIMS; hostel fees are separate and not mandatory.
Refund rules are as per UGC notification; details are shared at the time of admission.
For queries, contact admissionenquiry@nmims.edu or call 1800-1025-138.

NMIMS PhD Admission 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Full Time programme at NMIMS SPPSPTM for the 2026 batch are conducted in two phases. Phase 1 registrations opened on 18th February 2026, and Phase 2 registrations are currently open until 31st May 2026. The selection process involves an entrance test (100 marks, 90 minutes) and a personal interview, both held at the Mumbai campus. Candidates with valid NET/SET/GATE/GPAT/JRF scores are exempted from the entrance test.

NMIMS PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences Admission Dates

Sr. No.	Event	Phase 1 Date	Phase 2 Date
1	Online Registration Opens	18th February 2026	30th March 2026
2	Last Date of Online Registration	29th March 2026	31st May 2026
3	Call Letters Available on Website	2nd April 2026	5th June 2026
4	Entrance Test and Personal Interview	10th April 2026	12th June 2026
5	Declaration of Merit List	20th April 2026	22nd June 2026
6	Document Upload and Payment of Admission Fees	20th April - 27th April 2026	22nd June - 29th June 2026
7	Commencement of Programme	18th July 2026	18th July 2026
8	Closure of Admission / Last Date of Admission	3rd August 2026	3rd August 2026

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
GPAT 2026	Exam	February 2026 (Tentative)
GATE 2026	Exam Dates	7th, 8th, 14th, 15th February 2026
GATE 2026	Result	19th March 2026
UGC-NET Phase 1	Registration	7th October - 7th November 2025
UGC-NET Phase 1	Exam	31st December 2025 - 7th January 2026
UGC-NET Phase 1	Result	4th February 2026
UGC-NET Phase 2	Registration (Tentative)	1st April - 1st May 2026
UGC-NET Phase 2	Exam (Tentative)	June 2026
CSIR-NET	Registration (Tentative)	1st May - 21st May 2026
CSIR-NET	Exam (Tentative)	July 2026

Note: Candidates with a valid and current GPAT/GATE/NET/SET/JRF score are exempted from the NMIMS entrance test but must appear for the Personal Interview at the Mumbai campus.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have a Master of Pharmacy degree or Master of Sciences (Pharm.) degree from any statutory university, with at least 55% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale).
Candidates working in industries at an executive or supervisory capacity are preferred; candidates working in reputed research organisations or academic institutions near Mumbai, Shirpur, or Hyderabad must have at least 2 years of full-time work experience and must furnish a Consent and No Objection Certificate.
Candidates appearing in or awaiting final year results are eligible to apply; admission will be provisional until eligibility is confirmed by 30th September 2026.

Admission Process:

Step 1: Register online at www.nmims.edu, pay the application fee of Rs. 2,500 + GST, and complete the application form along with a Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Step 2: Download the call letter from the login dashboard and upload required documents for the entrance test and personal interview.
Step 3: Appear for the Entrance Test (100 marks, 90 minutes - Section A: Research Methodology, Section B: Area/Domain Specific) and Personal Interview at the Mumbai campus. Candidates with valid GPAT/GATE/NET/SET/JRF scores are exempted from the entrance test.
Step 4: Selected candidates must complete admission formalities by uploading documents and paying fees within the stipulated timeline.
Final merit list is based on Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Personal Interview (30% weightage).

NMIMS PhD Scholarships 2026

NMIMS SPPSPTM offers an assured scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum to all admitted PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences students, significantly reducing the financial burden of the programme. Full Time PhD students are additionally eligible for UGC-aligned JRF and SRF fellowships. The scholarship is available for up to 5 years or until the completion of the PhD, whichever is earlier.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility	Duration
NMIMS Assured PhD Scholarship	Rs. 2,00,000 per annum	All admitted PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences students	Up to 5 years or completion of PhD, whichever is earlier
JRF Fellowship	Rs. 37,000 + HRA per month + Rs. 30,000 contingency per year	Full Time PhD students only (UGC norms)	2-3 years
SRF Fellowship	Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month + Rs. 60,000 contingency per year	Full Time PhD students only (UGC norms)	Up to 3 years

Scholarship will be cancelled if the student re-registers or takes re-admission for the PhD programme.
Fellowship (JRF/SRF) is provided only to Full Time PhD students.
The fellow will not be entitled to HRA if they utilise the hostel facility provided by NMIMS.
Scholarship application form is available at: https://pharmacy.nmims.edu/admissions/
The duly filled scholarship form (hardcopy) must be submitted at SPPSPTM, 5th Floor, Mithibai Building, V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai - 400 056.

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NMIMS PhD FAQs

Ques. What research areas are available under the Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) programme at NMIMS SPPSPTM?

Ans. The programme offers research in four main areas: Pharmaceutics (12 seats), Pharmacology (6 seats), Pharmaceutical Chemistry including Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis (5 seats), and Pharmacognosy including Phytochemistry and Phytopharmacy (2 seats). Candidates must choose their area of interest as per their specialisation in their master's degree.

Ques. Can working professionals from the pharmaceutical industry apply for the Full Time PhD at NMIMS SPPSPTM?

Ans. Yes, candidates working in industries at an executive or supervisory capacity are preferred. For industry candidates, the area of interest must be a regular feature of the industry so that the industry facility can be used for research. Candidates working in reputed research organisations or academic institutions near Mumbai, Shirpur, or Hyderabad campuses are also eligible if they have at least 2 years of full-time work experience and provide a Consent and No Objection Certificate.

Ques. What is the effective fee for the Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Full Time programme at NMIMS after the scholarship?

Ans. The gross annual fee is Rs. 2,50,000. NMIMS provides an assured scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum to all admitted PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences students, making the effective annual fee just Rs. 50,000. Over the minimum 3-year duration, the effective total cost comes to approximately Rs. 1,50,000 (excluding the one-time non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,500 + GST). Full Time students are additionally eligible for JRF/SRF fellowships.

Ques. Is GPAT score accepted for exemption from the NMIMS PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences entrance test?

Ans. Yes. Candidates who have qualified with a valid and current score in GPAT, GATE, NET, SET, or JRF examinations conducted by apex bodies such as UGC, CSIR, ICMR, or equivalent are exempted from the NMIMS written entrance test. However, they are still required to appear for the Personal Interview at the Mumbai campus.

Ques. What is the seat intake for the Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) programme at NMIMS SPPSPTM?

Ans. The total seat intake is 25 seats, distributed as follows: Pharmaceutics - 12 seats, Pharmacology - 6 seats, Pharmaceutical Chemistry (including Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis) - 5 seats, and Pharmacognosy (including Phytochemistry and Phytopharmacy) - 2 seats.

Ques. What kind of research infrastructure is available for PhD students at NMIMS SPPSPTM?

Ans. NMIMS SPPSPTM provides hands-on experience on sophisticated analytical instruments, facilities for nanotechnology-based drug delivery system development, novel dosage form development, preclinical studies, analytical and bioanalytical method development, and synthesis of new drugs. The institute also has MoUs with hospitals and research centres for collaborative research opportunities.