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RIPSAT RIPSAT's previous name was RPI established on 1977 called Regional Pharmacy Institute, from 1997 it starts the journey of B.Pharm & known as RIPSAT. The Institute has been set up with NEC assistance and caters to the requirement of all North Eastern States. The activities/programmes of the Institute have been gradually expanded over the years, with NEC support.

Present Activities / programme

RIPSAT presently conducts 2-years Diploma (D. Pharma) and 4-years Degree (B.Pharma) courses in the field of Pharmaceutical Science. In D. Pharma course, total number of seats is 60, out of which 25 seats are for Tripura and the remaining 35 seats are for other North Eastern States. In B. Pharma course, total number of seats is 30, out of which 12 seats are for Tripura and remaining 18 seats for other North Eastern States. So far, about 846 students have passed D.Pharma course. The first batch of B.Pharma students passed out during 2002 and six batches passed out till date.

For admission in D. Pharm course, the minimum qualification is H. S. (+2) Science (PCB). Applications are invited through open advertisement and selection are made based on merit. In case of B. Pharm, selection for 12 seats is through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by Education Department .There is provision for lateral admission in second year directly and 3 seats are allotted for this out of which 2 seat are for 1st & 2nd position in D.Pharma course and 1seat for in- service candidate. Those completing these courses get jobs in private sector as well as in government. The campus interview for final year B. Pharm students was introduced from 2004.

Future Plan

RIPSAT is in the process of upgrading the existing infrastructure and facilities with NEC assistance. New Institute Building, Hostels, staff quarters etc. were already been completed. The Institute also have a Pharmacy and Bio Pharmaceutics Laboratory, an Industrial Pharmacy Laboratory, an Instrument Room and is in the process of setting up a manufacturing and Research & Development Unit for indigenous drugs.