Established in 2008, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Guwahati (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Assam. Officially recognized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers of India, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER Guwahati) is a very small coeducational Indian higher education institution. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati (NIPER Guwahati) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 14 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NIPER Guwahati also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.