News from NGSMIPS | NGSMIPS Awarded Grade A in QCI–PCI Assessment

The NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), a constituent college of Nitte (Deemed to be University), has been awarded Grade A in the Quality Council of India–Pharmacy Council of India (QCI–PCI) Assessment for its Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) programme, reaffirming its position among the country's leading pharmacy institutions. The QCI–PCI assessment evaluates pharmacy institutions on a comprehensive framework encompassing academic processes, faculty quality, infrastructure, research, governance, industry engagement, student support and regulatory compliance. The Grade A recognition reflects NGSMIPS' sustained commitment to quality education, innovation and professional excellence.

Congratulating the institute, Dr. M. S. Moodithaya, Vice-Chancellor, Nitte (Deemed to be University), said that the accreditation is a significant endorsement of the University's pursuit of quality and outcome-based education. "This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, researchers, students and staff in building an academic ecosystem that meets the highest standards of pharmaceutical education" he said. Dr. Marina Koland, Principal, NGSMIPS, described the achievement as an important milestone in the institute's journey of continuous quality enhancement and noted that the accreditation would further strengthen the institute's efforts in advancing research, innovation, industry collaboration and experiential learning.

The latest recognition adds to NGSMIPS' growing national profile. The institute has consistently figured among the top 50 pharmacy institutions in the country in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF. Further strengthening its innovation ecosystem, Nitte (Deemed to be University) established the Nitte Pharma Innovation Centre (NPIC) in April 2026. Conceived as a state-of-the-art facility that bridges academia and industry, the Centre supports pharmaceutical formulation development, translational research, regulatory support, skill development and entrepreneurship, while providing advanced training and collaborative opportunities for students, researchers and industry partners.