Pharmacy Council of India
New Delhi
Rules & Syllabus for the Bachelor
of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) Course
[Framed under Regulation 6, 7 & 8 of the Bachelor of
Pharmacy (B. Pharm) course regulations 2014]
, CHAPTER- I: REGULATIONS
1. Short Title and Commencement
These regulations shall be called as “The Revised Regulations for the B. Pharm. Degree
Program (CBCS)of the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi”. They shall come into
effect from the Academic Year 2016-17. The regulations framed are subject to
modifications from time to time by Pharmacy Council of India.
2. Minimum qualification for admission
2.1 First year B. Pharm:
Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective
state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination
by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the
subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and or Biology (P.C.B /
P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects individually. Any other qualification approved by
the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.
2.2. B. Pharm lateral entry (to third semester):
A pass in D. Pharm. course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council
of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.
3. Duration of the program
The course of study for B.Pharm shall extend over a period of eight semesters (four
academic years) and six semesters (three academic years) for lateral entry students. The
curricula and syllabi for the program shall be prescribed from time to time by Pharmacy
Council of India, New Delhi.
4. Medium of instruction and examinations
Medium of instruction and examination shall be in English.
5. Working days in each semester
Each semestershall consist of not less than 100 working days. The odd semesters shall be
conducted from the month of June/July to November/December and the even semesters
shall be conducted from December/January to May/June in every calendar year.
6. Attendance and progress
A candidate is required to put in at least 80% attendance in individual courses
considering theory and practical separately. The candidate shall complete the prescribed
course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations.
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,7. Program/Course credit structure
As per the philosophy of Credit Based Semester System, certain quantum of academic
work viz. theory classes, tutorial hours, practical classes, etc. are measured in terms of
credits. On satisfactory completion of the courses, a candidate earns credits. The amount
of credit associated with a course is dependent upon the number of hours of instruction
per week in that course. Similarly, the credit associated with any of the other academic,
co/extra-curricular activities is dependent upon the quantum of work expected to be put
in for each of these activities per week.
7.1. Credit assignment
7.1.1. Theory and Laboratory courses
Courses are broadly classified as Theory and Practical. Theory courses consist of
lecture (L) and /or tutorial (T) hours, and Practical (P) courses consist of hours
spent in the laboratory. Credits (C) for a course is dependent on the number of
hours of instruction per week in that course, and is obtained by using a multiplier
of one (1) for lecture and tutorial hours, and a multiplier of half (1/2) for practical
(laboratory) hours. Thus, for example, a theory course having three lectures and
one tutorial per week throughout the semester carries a credit of 4. Similarly, a
practical having four laboratory hours per week throughout semester carries a
credit of 2.
7.2. Minimum credit requirements
The minimum credit points required for award of a B. Pharm. degree is 208.
These credits are divided into Theory courses, Tutorials, Practical, Practice
School and Projectover the duration of eight semesters. The credits are distributed
semester-wise as shown in Table IX. Courses generally progress in sequences,
building competencies and their positioning indicates certain academic maturity
on the part of the learners. Learners are expected to follow the semester-wise
schedule of courses given in the syllabus.
The lateral entry students shall get 52 credit points transferred from their D.
Pharm program. Such students shall take up additional remedial courses of
‘Communication Skills’ (Theory and Practical) and ‘Computer Applications in
Pharmacy’ (Theory and Practical) equivalent to 3 and 4 credit points respectively,
a total of 7 credit points to attain 59 credit points, the maximum of I and II
semesters.
8. Academic work
A regular record of attendance both in Theory and Practical shall be maintained by the
teaching staff of respective courses.
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, 9. Course of study
The course of study for B. Pharm shall include Semester Wise Theory & Practical as
given in Table – I to VIII. The number of hours to be devoted to each theory, tutorial and
practical course in any semester shall not be less than that shown in Table – I to VIII.
Table-I: Course of study for semester I
No. of Tuto Credit
Course code Name of the course
hours rial points
Human Anatomy and Physiology I–
BP101T 3 1 4
Theory
BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory 3 1 4
BP103T Pharmaceutics I – Theory 3 1 4
BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry –
3 1 4
Theory
BP105T Communication skills – Theory * 2 - 2
BP106RBT Remedial Biology/
2 - 2
BP106RMT Remedial Mathematics – Theory*
Human Anatomy and Physiology –
BP107P 4 - 2
Practical
BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Practical 4 - 2
BP109P Pharmaceutics I – Practical 4 - 2
BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry –
4 - 2
Practical
BP111P Communication skills – Practical* 2 - 1
BP112RBP Remedial Biology – Practical* 2 - 1
$
Total 32/34 /36# 4 27/29$/30#
#
Applicable ONLY for the students who have studied Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry at HSC and
appearing for Remedial Biology (RB)course.
$
Applicable ONLY for the students who have studied Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology at HSC and
appearing for Remedial Mathematics (RM)course.
* Non University Examination (NUE)
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New Delhi
Rules & Syllabus for the Bachelor
of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) Course
[Framed under Regulation 6, 7 & 8 of the Bachelor of
Pharmacy (B. Pharm) course regulations 2014]
, CHAPTER- I: REGULATIONS
1. Short Title and Commencement
These regulations shall be called as “The Revised Regulations for the B. Pharm. Degree
Program (CBCS)of the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi”. They shall come into
effect from the Academic Year 2016-17. The regulations framed are subject to
modifications from time to time by Pharmacy Council of India.
2. Minimum qualification for admission
2.1 First year B. Pharm:
Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective
state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination
by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the
subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and or Biology (P.C.B /
P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects individually. Any other qualification approved by
the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.
2.2. B. Pharm lateral entry (to third semester):
A pass in D. Pharm. course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council
of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.
3. Duration of the program
The course of study for B.Pharm shall extend over a period of eight semesters (four
academic years) and six semesters (three academic years) for lateral entry students. The
curricula and syllabi for the program shall be prescribed from time to time by Pharmacy
Council of India, New Delhi.
4. Medium of instruction and examinations
Medium of instruction and examination shall be in English.
5. Working days in each semester
Each semestershall consist of not less than 100 working days. The odd semesters shall be
conducted from the month of June/July to November/December and the even semesters
shall be conducted from December/January to May/June in every calendar year.
6. Attendance and progress
A candidate is required to put in at least 80% attendance in individual courses
considering theory and practical separately. The candidate shall complete the prescribed
course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations.
2
,7. Program/Course credit structure
As per the philosophy of Credit Based Semester System, certain quantum of academic
work viz. theory classes, tutorial hours, practical classes, etc. are measured in terms of
credits. On satisfactory completion of the courses, a candidate earns credits. The amount
of credit associated with a course is dependent upon the number of hours of instruction
per week in that course. Similarly, the credit associated with any of the other academic,
co/extra-curricular activities is dependent upon the quantum of work expected to be put
in for each of these activities per week.
7.1. Credit assignment
7.1.1. Theory and Laboratory courses
Courses are broadly classified as Theory and Practical. Theory courses consist of
lecture (L) and /or tutorial (T) hours, and Practical (P) courses consist of hours
spent in the laboratory. Credits (C) for a course is dependent on the number of
hours of instruction per week in that course, and is obtained by using a multiplier
of one (1) for lecture and tutorial hours, and a multiplier of half (1/2) for practical
(laboratory) hours. Thus, for example, a theory course having three lectures and
one tutorial per week throughout the semester carries a credit of 4. Similarly, a
practical having four laboratory hours per week throughout semester carries a
credit of 2.
7.2. Minimum credit requirements
The minimum credit points required for award of a B. Pharm. degree is 208.
These credits are divided into Theory courses, Tutorials, Practical, Practice
School and Projectover the duration of eight semesters. The credits are distributed
semester-wise as shown in Table IX. Courses generally progress in sequences,
building competencies and their positioning indicates certain academic maturity
on the part of the learners. Learners are expected to follow the semester-wise
schedule of courses given in the syllabus.
The lateral entry students shall get 52 credit points transferred from their D.
Pharm program. Such students shall take up additional remedial courses of
‘Communication Skills’ (Theory and Practical) and ‘Computer Applications in
Pharmacy’ (Theory and Practical) equivalent to 3 and 4 credit points respectively,
a total of 7 credit points to attain 59 credit points, the maximum of I and II
semesters.
8. Academic work
A regular record of attendance both in Theory and Practical shall be maintained by the
teaching staff of respective courses.
3
, 9. Course of study
The course of study for B. Pharm shall include Semester Wise Theory & Practical as
given in Table – I to VIII. The number of hours to be devoted to each theory, tutorial and
practical course in any semester shall not be less than that shown in Table – I to VIII.
Table-I: Course of study for semester I
No. of Tuto Credit
Course code Name of the course
hours rial points
Human Anatomy and Physiology I–
BP101T 3 1 4
Theory
BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory 3 1 4
BP103T Pharmaceutics I – Theory 3 1 4
BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry –
3 1 4
Theory
BP105T Communication skills – Theory * 2 - 2
BP106RBT Remedial Biology/
2 - 2
BP106RMT Remedial Mathematics – Theory*
Human Anatomy and Physiology –
BP107P 4 - 2
Practical
BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Practical 4 - 2
BP109P Pharmaceutics I – Practical 4 - 2
BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry –
4 - 2
Practical
BP111P Communication skills – Practical* 2 - 1
BP112RBP Remedial Biology – Practical* 2 - 1
$
Total 32/34 /36# 4 27/29$/30#
#
Applicable ONLY for the students who have studied Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry at HSC and
appearing for Remedial Biology (RB)course.
$
Applicable ONLY for the students who have studied Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology at HSC and
appearing for Remedial Mathematics (RM)course.
* Non University Examination (NUE)
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