Best University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – Indrashil University

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Best University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – Indrashil University
Bachelor of Pharmacy
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Approved by PCI (Pharmacy Council of India)
The School of Pharmacy offers B. Pharm program approved by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.The school is focussed to provide quality education with an approach of outcome-based learning. With inputs from eminent academicians and industry experts of healthcare domains the learners will engage in contemporary professional requirements and be future ready.
With academic deliberations by highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated faculty, the student will get a learning experience imbibing ethical as well as modern values to translate their knowledge and skills in their professional endeavours.
Well-equipped laboratories having sophisticated instruments and equipment will nurture the young minds towards creativity, innovation and scientific pursuits with integrated classroom pedagogy of group discussions, quiz, modern teaching aids and co-curricular activities.
The academic and research focus areas in B.Pharm. are:
Cosmetic Technology
Nutrition Science
Advanced Instrumentation
Analytical Method Development
Formulation Development
Clinical Research
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Program Structure
SALIENT FEATURES OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Emphasis on Research, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Regular Industry, hospital and field visits
Interaction with scientists and eminent academicians for widening the learning horizon
Outcome based learning approach
Hands on laboratory experience
Soft Skills training for enhancing placement opportunities
Student involvement in societal activities
Enhanced learning with participation in scientific events
Collaboration with industries, CROs, Hospitals
Encouragement for research
Student centric education
Lush green campus with transportation, canteen and hostel facilities
Career
A growing demand for healthcare in India and abroad has opened upample opportunities in various arenas of healthcare and drug delivery system. With advancement in technology, supply chain and distribution along with the ethos of start-ups and entrepreneurship in various areas like Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing and Advertising, Clinical research, Early detection of diseases amongst others.
The B Pharm program will develop students to suit to following positions, though are not limited as:
Hospital pharmacist
Community pharmacist
Medical Coder
Clinical Research Assistant
Production Chemist / Supervisor
Quality Control Chemist
Medical Sales Representative
Drug Inspector / Food Inspector
Medical Underwriters
Higher education like M.Pharm, MBA, LLB, Journalism, MMC etc
Self-employment/ Business prospects
INTAKE
For the academic year 2023-24
B. Pharm. : 100 seats [50 MQ seats]
SECTORS IDENTIFICATION
Pharmaceutical Industries
Research organisations
Private and Public Health Centres, Hospitals
To start own medical store or pharmaceutical industry or business
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Faculties
We have highly qualified and experienced faculties having rich experience in pharmaceutical academics and industry.
Dr. Nehal Shah
Dean, School of Pharmacy
Dr. Krishna Koradia
Associate Professor
Mr. Nisarg Patel
Assistant Professor
Ms. Maneesha Parmar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shivani Patel
Assistant Professor
Mr. Dhavnil Patel
Assistant Professor
Mr. Ankit Yadav
Assistant Professor
Laboratories
The Department has well designed infrastructure with modern laboratories & Library facilities. It has NMR Lab, HPLC, GC, FTIR & Many more.
Dr. Nehal Shah
Name:
Dr. Nehal Shah
Designation:
Dean of Pharmacy
Department:
Pharmacy
Areas of Specialization:
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Email:
nehal9175@gmail.com
PROFILE
Education Qualification Bachelor B. Pharm from (Pune university), M.
Pharm (J. S. S. College of Pharmacy) with distinction and gold
medallist in chemistry department and Ph. D under Guidance of Dr. B.
N Suhagia sir from HNGU Patan.
PRESENTLY APPOINTED AS DEAN, SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, INDRASHIL
UNIVERSITY Dr. Nehal J Shah had worked as Principal at Indubhai
Patel college of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Dharmaj, Anand for 13
years and Shivam Pharmaceutical Studies and research Centre,
Valasan, Anand for 1 year. Total 24 Years of wide academic
experience. Associate Dean of Pharmacy GTU, zone 3 From May 2021 to
March 2024.
Elected vice president of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of
India (APTI, Gujarat Branch) Secretary of Association of Pharmacy
Professional (APP) (Gujarat Branch) Has received best paper P. D.
Sethi award” for Simultaneous Assay of Olanzapine and Fluoxetine in
Tablets by Column High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and
High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography in Journal of AOAC
International.
RESEARCH
Area of research is Analytical method development and its
validation.
Received Rs. 10,000,00/ grant from AICTE, New Delhi under Industry
Institute partnership Cell and received Rs. 7,20,000/ grant from
AICTE, New Delhi under MODROB Received Rs. 60,00,000/ grant under
SSIP, Gujarat.
Fourteen students have completed Ph. D and two students are pursuing
their Ph D. Reviewer in Research Journal of Pharmacy & Technology
RESEARCH PAPERS
National journals (54), International journal (03)
Twenty-Eight
abstracts of Paper presented at various
conferences.
Approved P. G. Teacher
in Pharmaceutical Chemistry & QA
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan
Approved Ph. D Guide in GTU and R.K. University
PUBLICATIONS
Selected Publications
Simultaneous Assay of
Olanzapine and Fluoxetine
in Tablets
by Column High- Performance Liquid Chromatography and
High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography in Journal of AOAC
International, Vol. 90(6), 2007, p.p. 1573-1578
Development and validation of first order Derivative
spectrophotometric method for Simultaneous estimation of
Cefixime trihydrate and Moxifloxacin
hydrochloride in
combined tablet Dosage form in Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical
Science & Technology, Vol. 3(1), 2013, p.p. 19-27.
Introduction to new Potential
Antimalarial drugs used in falciparum
and review on various
analytical methods for their detection from pharmaceutical
formulations
International journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
, Vol. 4(4), 2012, p.p. 67-71.
Synthesis of
2-{[bis (2-chloroethyl) amino]-methyl}-1-substituted
quinazolinone
as possible alkylating agents in Indian journal of Hetrocyclic
Chemistry, Vol.15, 2005, P.P. 199-200.
Development and Validation of a Simultaneous HPTLC Method for the
Estimation of
Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide
in Tablet
Dosage Form in Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.
69(6), 2007, P.P. 834-836.
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=LKnpUBUAAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36138108500
ORCID:
https://orcid.scopusfeedback.com/#/orcid_works_result
TEACHING
Medicinal Chemistry
Heterocyclic chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Mr. Dhvanil J. Patelr
Name:
Mr. Dhvanil J. Patel
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Department:
Pharmacy
Areas of Specialization:
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
PROFILE
Mr. Dhvanil J. Patel holds a Master of Pharmacy degree in Regulatory Affairs from CHARUSAT University, where he developed a strong foundation in pharmaceutical regulations, drug development processes, and compliance frameworks governing the pharmaceutical industry. His academic background equips him with both theoretical knowledge and practical insights relevant to modern pharmaceutical education and regulatory sciences.
RESEARCH
Mr. Patel is actively engaged in research activities at Indrashil University, with a keen interest in interdisciplinary areas that bridge pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory strategy, and advanced drug delivery systems.
Major Research Areas Include:
Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
– Exploration of delivery approaches aimed at improving therapeutic efficacy and patient outcomes
Regulatory Filing Strategy
– Development and optimization of regulatory submission pathways for pharmaceutical products across global markets
Nanotechnology
– Application of nanotechnology-based systems in drug formulation and delivery
Professional Focus:
His academic and research pursuits reflect a strong commitment to:
Strengthening regulatory science education
Enhancing compliance-oriented pharmaceutical research
Integrating emerging technologies such as nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligent into drug development and regulatory frameworks
TEACHING
Industrial Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Physical Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science
Pharmaceutics – I
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Mr. Ankit Yadav
Name:
Mr. Ankit Yadav
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Department:
Pharmacy
Areas of Specialization:
MIA induced osteoarthritis, CFA induced arthritis
Email:
ankit.yadav@indrashiluniversity.edu.in
PROFILE
Mr. Ankit Yadav is currently working as an assistant professor at school of pharmacy at Indrashil university. He is a postgraduate professional in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Completed his Master of Science (M.S.) Pharmacology and Toxicology from NIPER Ahmedabad, one of India’s premier institutes for pharmaceutical education and research. He has qualified GPAT 2023 and NIPER JEE 2023. At Indrashil University, he is involved in academic or research-oriented activities in the pharmaceutical sciences domain.
RESEARCH
He has a strong foundation in In vivo experimental pharmacology with a key interest in MIA induced osteoarthritis and CFA induced arthritis.
Area of Research:
MIA induced osteoarthritis, CFA induced arthritis
ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0673-3586
TEACHING
Pharmacology
Human anatomy and physiology
Hospital Pharmacy
Social and Preventive Pharmacy
Dr. Shivani Patel
Name:
Dr. Shivani Patel
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Department:
Pharmacy
Areas of Specialization:
Pharmaceutics
Email:
shivani.patel@indrashiluniversity.edu.in
PROFILE
Dr. Shivani Patel is a pharmaceutical scientist and academician with 6.8 s years of cumulative experience
encompassing academics (3.8 years), research (3 years), and pharmaceutical industry exposure. She is currently
working as an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Indrashil University, Kadi, Mehsana, Gujarat.
She has completed her full-time Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2020–2023) from Parul University under the
SHODH Fellowship (₹4 lakhs) awarded by the Government of Gujarat. Her doctoral research focused on nanotechnology-based
drug delivery systems for neurological disorders, with special emphasis on transferosomal delivery of antiparkinsonian drugs.
She has also completed industrial training at Centurion Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. She actively contributes to teaching, research
mentoring, scientific writing, and interdisciplinary collaborations, and is proficient in handling advanced pharmaceutical
formulation and characterization instruments.
RESEARCH
Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems
Transferosomes, Proliposomes, and Liposomal Formulations
Drug Delivery Approaches for Neurological Disorders (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s)
Hydrogels and Biopolymer-Based Delivery Systems (Chitosan, Pectin, Collagen)
Review Articles
Patel S. Alkaline water: the disease fighting water. World J Pharm Res. (Web of Science indexed).
Patel S. Ophthalmic glucose monitoring system: a novel diagnostic approach for diabetes. Int J Innov Res Sci Eng Technol.
Patel S. Lactoferrin conjugated drug delivery system for cancer targeting: a review. Int J Res Eng Sci Manag.
Patel S. Proliposomes as a stable novel drug delivery system: a review. World J Pharm Res. (Web of Science indexed).
Patel S, Patel R. The synergy of AI and 3D printing in pharmaceutical drug delivery: a comprehensive review. Bioprinting. 2025;Sep
Patel S, Patel R. 3D printing chronicles in medical devices and pharmaceuticals: tracing the evolution and historical milestones. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. 2024;Aug. doi: (IF: 3.6)
Patel S, Patel R. Advance therapeutic strategies using thermo-sensitive chitosan/pectin hydrogel in the treatment of multiple cancers. Carbohydr Polym. 2025;Mar. doi: (IF: 10.7)
Book Chapter: 10
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hX3FwnIAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8055-6022
TEACHING
Pharmaceutics-1
Physical Pharmacy
Microbiology
Industrial Pharmacy-I
Novel Drug Delivery systems
Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Dr. Krishna Koradia
Name:
Dr. Krishna Koradia
Designation:
Associate Professor
Department:
School of Pharmacy
Areas of Specialization:
Pharmaceutics
Email:
krishna.koradia@indrashiluniversity.edu.in,
krishnakoradia19@gmail.com
PROFILE
Dr. Krishna Koradia is currently associated with School of Pharmacy,
Indrashil University as an Associate Professor. She completed her B.
Pharm from IICP, Sardar Patel University and M. Pharm from RPCP,
CHARUSAT University. She had qualified GPAT 2010 for admission in PG
with Scholarship from AICTE. She did her Ph.D. form Saurashtra
University on Nanoparticulate drug delivery system for dissolution
enhancement. She received prestigious University Grant Commission
(UGC) Basic Sciences Research (BSR) Meritorious Fellowship for her
Ph.D. work. She received financial assistance from GTU SSIP Patent
Cell for filling of Patent and Patent was granted with patent
application no: 202021002270. She had more than 10 years of teaching
and research experience. She had guided 21 M. Pharm students for
their dissertation work. She had served as resource person in
various workshops and had also organized Gujarat State Pharmacy
Council sponsored two days refresher course for registered
pharmacist. She had presented 22 papers in various International and
National conference and published 8 papers in peer reviewed
international journals.
RESEARCH
Area of Research
Her area of research is Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery System for
dissolution enhancement and Novel drug delivery system.
Research Grants and Funding Received
She received prestigious University Grant Commission (UGC) Basic
Sciences Research (BSR) Meritorious Fellowship. She received
financial assistance of 25,000/- from GTU SSIP Patent Cell for
filling of Patent. Patent was granted. Guided M. Pharm Project,
granted by SSIP, Saurashtra University worth Rs 2,00,000/-.
PUBLICATIONS
Selected Publications
Chavda V, Jogi G., Dave S., Patel B. Nalla L., Koradia K. mRNA-Based Vaccine for COVID-19: They Are New but Not Unknown!. Vaccines 2023, 507. (Impact Factor: 7.8)
Koradia K.D., Sheth N. R., Koradia H.D., Dabhi M.R., Ziprasidone nanocrystals by wet media milling followed by spray drying and lyophilization: Formulation and process parameter optimization. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 2018, 73-84. (Impact Factor: 5.062)
Koradia K D., Parikh R H, Koradia H. D. Albendazole nanocrystals: Optimization, spectroscopic, thermal and anthelmintic studies. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 2018, 396-378. (Impact Factor: 5.062)
Koradia K D., Parikh R H, Koradia H. D. Application of Plackett and Burman Design for Screening of Factors Affecting Albendazole Nanocrystals, Current Nanomedicine 2017, 158-167.
Koradia K. D., Sidhdhapara P. T. and Sheth N. R. Preparation and Optimization of Fast Dissolving Film of Naratriptan Hydrochloride, Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation 2017, 124-131.
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=b7RMBfEAAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57200724893
ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2849-9746
TEACHING
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Physical Pharmaceutics I & II
Industrial Pharmacy I
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Pharmaceutics
Community Pharmacy
Drug Delivery System
Advanced Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
Computer Aided Drug Delivery System
Patel Nisarg Pravinbhai
Name:
Patel Nisarg Pravinbhai
Designation:
Adhoc - asst.Professor
Department:
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
Areas of Specialization:
Method development, QbD
Email:
nisargele41@gmail.com
PROFILE
I Nisarg patel, Adhoc Assistant professor in School of Pharmacy, Indrashil University. I did my
bachelor’s in K.B. Instiute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Gandhinagar and Master’s in
Graduate School of Pharmacy, Gandhinagar. I started my carrer as Adhoc Assistant professor in
Indrashil University and now still continue. Possesses a remarkable ability to engage students in the
development of their knowledge, deliver effective teaching methods to promote learning
environment.
RESEARCH
My area of Expertise in analytical method development and Quality by Design. I completed my
research work on high performance thin layer chromatography method, high performance liquid
chromatography and UV Spectroscopy methods.
Received grant for M. Pharm project from GTU funding scheme Seed Money Scheme (SMS) under the
guidance of Dr. Kashyap N Thummar.
PUBLICATIONS
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_fSRBucAAAAJ&hl=en
TEACHING
Theory:
Pharmaceutical Analysis I
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Ms. Maneesha Parmar
Name:
Ms. Maneesha Parmar
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Department:
Pharmacy
Areas of Specialization:
Quality Assurance
Email:
maneesha.parmar@indrashiluniversity.edu.in
PROFILE
I am Maneesha Parmar, Adhoc Assistant professor in School of Pharmacy, Indrashil University with total
5.2 years of teaching and research experience. I am coming from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. My Bachelors’ and Masters`
both are completed from Sharda school of pharmacy pethapur, gandhinagar I started my career in 2018 as an
assistant professor. I qualified GPAT (2021) and NIPER PhD entrance (2023)
RESEARCH
My area of Expertise in analytical method development and Validation. I completed my research work on
high performance Liquid chromatography method and UV Spectroscopy methods.
ORCID:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8320-118X
TEACHING
Pharmaceutical Analysis I
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Medicinal chemistry
Quality assurance
Instrumental methods of analysis
Modern analytical technology
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