DR. A.P.

J ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY,

LUCKNOW

RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR
B. PHARMA

(Effective from the Session: 2019-20)

 REGULATIONS & ORDINANCE

1. Short Title and Commencement

These regulations shall be called as “The Revised Regulations for the B. Pharm. Degree
Program (CBSS) of the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi”. They shall come into
effect from the Academic Year 2019-20. 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 modified as 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 semester shall consist of working days as per AKTU norms. 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.

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 215. These
credits are divided into Theory courses, Tutorials, Practical, Practice School and
Project over 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.
 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 Tutorial Credit

Course code Name of the course
hours points
Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory
BP101T 3 1 4
BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory 3 1 4
BP103T Pharmaceutics I – Theory 3 1 4
BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Theory 3 1 4
BP105T Communication skills – Theory 2 - 2
BP106RBT Remedial Biology/
2 - 2
BP106RMT Remedial Mathematics – Theory
Human Anatomy and Physiology – Practical
BP107P 4 - 2
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 $ # $ #
34 /36 4 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.
 Table-II: Course of study for semester II
Course No. of Credit
Name of the course Tutorial
Code hours points
BP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory 3 1 4
BP202T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Theory 3 1 4
BP203T Biochemistry – Theory 3 1 4
BP204T Pathophysiology- Theory 3 1 4
BP205T Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Theory 3 - 3
BP206T Environmental sciences – Theory 3 - 3
BP207P Human Anatomy and Physiology II –Practical 4 - 2
BP208P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I– Practical 4 - 2
BP209P Biochemistry – Practical 4 - 2
BP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Practical 2 - 1
Total 32 4 29

Table-III: Course of study for semester III

Course No. of Credit

Name of the course Tutorial
code hours points
BP301T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Theory 3 1 4
BP302T Physical Pharmaceutics I – Theory 3 1 4
BP303T Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Theory 3 1 4
BP304T Pharmaceutical Engineering – Theory 3 1 4
BP305P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Practical 4 - 2
BP306P Physical Pharmaceutics I – Practical 4 - 2
BP307P Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Practical 4 - 2
BP 308P Pharmaceutical Engineering –Practical 4 - 2
KVE 401 Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics* 3 - 3
Total 31 4 27

*Human values & Professional Ethics will be offered as a compulsory course for which passing marks
shall be 30% in End Semester Examination and 40% in aggregate.
 Table-IV: Course of study for semester IV

Course No. of Credit

Name of the course Tutorial
code hours points
BP401T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III– Theory 3 1 4
BP402T Medicinal Chemistry I – Theory 3 1 4
BP403T Physical Pharmaceutics II – Theory 3 1 4
BP404T Pharmacology I – Theory 3 1 4
BP405T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I– Theory 3 1 4
BP406P Medicinal Chemistry I – Practical 4 - 2
BP407P Physical Pharmaceutics II – Practical 4 2
BP408P Pharmacology I – Practical 4 - 2
BP409P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I – Practical 4 - 2
Total 31 5 28

Table-V: Course of study for semester V

Course No. of Credit

Name of the course Tutorial
code hours points
BP501T Medicinal Chemistry II – Theory 3 1 4
BP502T Industrial Pharmacy I– Theory 3 1 4
BP503T Pharmacology II – Theory 3 1 4
BP504T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II– Theory 3 1 4
BP505T Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – Theory 3 1 4
BP506P Industrial Pharmacy I – Practical 4 - 2
BP507P Pharmacology II – Practical 4 - 2
BP508P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II – 4 - 2
Practical
Total 27 5 26
 Table-VI: Course of study for semester VI
Course No. of Credit
Name of the course Tutorial
code hours points
BP601T Medicinal Chemistry III – Theory 3 1 4
BP602T Pharmacology III – Theory 3 1 4
BP603T Herbal Drug Technology – Theory 3 1 4
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics –Theory
BP604T 3 1 4
BP605T Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – Theory 3 1 4
BP606T Quality Assurance –Theory 3 1 4
BP607P Medicinal chemistry III – Practical 4 - 2
BP608P Pharmacology III – Practical 4 - 2
BP609P Herbal Drug Technology – Practical 4 - 2
Total 30 6 30

Table-VII: Course of study for semester VII

Course No. of Credit

Name of the course Tutorial
code hours points
BP701T Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Theory 3 1 4
BP702T Industrial Pharmacy II – Theory 3 1 4
BP703T Pharmacy Practice – Theory 3 1 4
BP704T Novel Drug Delivery System – Theory 3 1 4
BP705P Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Practical 4 - 2
BP706PS Practice School 12 - 6
Total 28 5 24
 Table-VIII: Course of study for semester VIII

Course No. of Credit

Name of the course Tutorial
code hours points
BP801T Biostatistics and Research Methodology 3 1 4
BP802T Social and Preventive Pharmacy 3 1 4
BP803ET Pharma Marketing Management
BP804ET Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science
BP805ET Pharmacovigilance
BP806ET Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals
3+3= 1+1=2 4+4=
BP807ET Computer Aided Drug Design
6 8
BP808ET Cell and Molecular Biology
BP809ET Cosmetic Science
BP810ET Experimental Pharmacology
BP811ET Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
BP812ET Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
BP813PW Project Work 12 - 6
Total 24 4 22

Table-IX: Semester wise credits distribution

Semester Credit Points

$ #
I 29 /30
II 29
III 27
IV 28
V 26
VI 30
VII 24
VIII 22
Extracurricular/ Co curricular activities 01*
$ #
Total credit points for the program 216 /217
* The credit points assigned for extracurricular and or co-curricular activities shall be given by the
Principals of the colleges and the same shall be submitted to the University. The criteria to acquire this
credit point shall be defined by the colleges from time to time.
$
Applicable ONLY for the students studied Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology at HSC and appearing
for Remedial Mathematics course.
#
Applicable ONLY for the students studied Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry at HSC and appearing for
Remedial Biology course.
10. Program Committee

1. The B. Pharm. program shall have a Program Committee constituted by the Head
of the institution in consultation with all the Heads of the departments.

2. The composition of the Program Committee shall be as follows:

A senior teacher shall be the Chairperson; One Teacher from each department
handling B. Pharm. courses; and four student representatives of the program (one
from each academic year), nominated by the Head of the institution.

3. Duties of the Program Committee:

i. Periodically reviewing the progress of the classes.

ii. Discussing the problems concerning curriculum, syllabus and the conduct of
classes.
iii. Discussing with the course teachers on the nature and scope of assessment for
the course and the same shall be announced to the students at the beginning of
respective semesters.
iv. Communicating its recommendation to the Head of the institution on
academic matters.
v. The Program Committee shall meet at least thrice in a semester preferably at
the end of each Sessional exam (Internal Assessment) and before the end
semester exam.

11. Examinations/Assessments
The scheme for internal assessment and end semester examinations is given in Table – X.

11.1. End semester examinations

The End Semester Examinations for each theory and practical course through semesters I
to VIII shall be conducted by the University.
 Table-X: Schemes for internal assessments and end semester examinations semester wise

Semester I

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Exams

Course Total
Name of the Course Mode Sessional Exams
Code Total Marks Duration Marks
Marks Duration
BP101T Human Anatomy and 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Physiology– Theory

BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100

– Theory

BP103T Pharmaceutics I – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100

Pharmaceutical Inorganic
BP104T 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Chemistry– Theory
BP105T Communication Skills – Theory 20 30 2 Hr 50 --- --- 50
BP106RBT Remedial Biology/ 20 30 2 Hr 50 --- --- 50
BP106RMT Mathematics – Theory
Human Anatomy and Physiology
BP107P 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
– Practical
Pharmaceutical Analysis I
BP108P 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
– Practical
BP109P Pharmaceutics I – Practical 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
Pharmaceutical Inorganic
BP110P 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
Chemistry– Practical

BP111P Communication Skills – Practical 10 15 2 Hrs 25 --- --- 25

Remedial Biology– Practical
BP112RBP 10 15 2 Hrs 25 --- --- 25
$ # $ # $ # $ # $ # $ #
Total 110 / 120 175 / 190 26 /28 Hrs 285 / 440 26 / 28 Hrs 725 / 750
310#
Semester II
Internal Assessment End Semester Exams
Course Total
Code Name of the Course Continuous Sessional Exams Marks
Total Marks Duration
Mode Marks Duration
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BP201T 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
– Theory
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I
BP202T 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
– Theory
BP203T Biochemistry – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP204T Pathophysiology – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Computer Applications in Pharmacy –
BP205T 25 50 2 Hr 75 --- --- 75
Theory
BP206T Environmental Sciences – Theory 25 50 2 Hr 75 --- --- 75
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BP207P 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
– Practical
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I
BP208P 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
– Practical
BP209P Biochemistry – Practical 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
BP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy 10 15 2 Hrs 25 --- --- 25
– Practical
Total 115 205 22Hrs 320 405 24 Hrs 725
 Semester III
Internal Assessment End Semester Exams
Course Total
Code Name of the Course Continuous Sessional Exams Marks
Total Marks Duration
Mode Marks Duration
BP301T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II –
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Theory
BP302T Physical Pharmaceutics I – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP303T Pharmaceutical Microbiology – Theory
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP304T Pharmaceutical Engineering – Theory
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP305P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II –
5 10 4 Hr 15 35 4 Hrs 50
Practical
BP306P Physical Pharmaceutics I – Practical 5 10 4 Hr 15 35 4 Hrs 50

BP307P Pharmaceutical Microbiology –

5 10 4 Hr 15 35 4 Hrs 50
Practical
BP 308P Pharmaceutical Engineering –Practical
5 10 4 Hr 15 35 4 Hrs 50
KVE 401 Universal Human Values and 20 30 1 Hr 50 100 3 Hrs 150
Professional Ethics*
Total 80 130 2 210 540 31Hrs 750
9

*Human values & Professional Ethics will be offered as a compulsory course for which passing marks shall be 30% in End Semester Examination and
40% in aggregate.
Semester IV
Internal Assessment End Semester Exams
Course Total
Code Name of the Course Continuous Sessional Exams Marks
Total Marks Duration
Mode Marks Duration
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III
BP401T 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
– Theory
BP402T Medicinal Chemistry I – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Physical Pharmaceutics II – Theory 1 Hr
BP403T 10 15 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP404T Pharmacology I – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP405T Pharmacognosy I – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP406P Medicinal Chemistry I – Practical 5 10 4 Hr 15 35 4 Hrs 50
BP407P Physical Pharmaceutics II – Practical 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50

BP408P Pharmacology I – Practical 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50

BP409P Pharmacognosy I – Practical 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
Total 70 115 21 Hrs 185 515 31 Hrs 700
Semester V
Internal Assessment End Semester Exams
Course Total
Code Name of the Course Continuous Sessional Exams Marks
Total Marks Duration
Mode Marks Duration
BP501T Medicinal Chemistry II – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100

BP502T Industrial Pharmacy I – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100

BP503T Pharmacology II – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100

BP504T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
II– Theory
BP505T Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence –
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Theory
BP506P Industrial Pharmacy I– Practical 5 10 4 Hr 15 35 4 Hrs 50
BP507P Pharmacology II – Practical 5 10 4 Hr 15 35 4 Hrs 50

BP508P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II 5 10 4 Hr 15 35 4 Hrs 50

– Practical
Total 65 105 17 Hr 170 480 27 Hrs 650
Semester VI
Internal Assessment End Semester Exams
Course Total
Code Name of the Course Continuous Sessional Exams Marks
Total Marks Duration
Mode Marks Duration
BP601T Medicinal Chemistry III – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100

BP602T Pharmacology III – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100

BP603T Herbal Drug Technology – Theory
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP604T Biopharmaceutics and
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Pharmacokinetics – Theory
BP605T Pharmaceutical Biotechnology–
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Theory
BP606T Quality Assurance– Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP607P Medicinal Chemistry III – Practical
5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
BP608P Pharmacology III – Practical 5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
BP609P Herbal Drug Technology –
5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
Practical
Total 75 120 18 Hrs 195 555 30 Hrs 750
Semester VII
Internal Assessment End Semester Exams
Course Total
Code Name of the Course Continuous Sessional Exams Marks
Total Marks Duration
Mode Marks Duration
BP701T Instrumental Methods of Analysis –
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Theory
BP702T Industrial Pharmacy II – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP703T Pharmacy Practice – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP704T Novel Drug Delivery System – Theory 10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
BP705P Instrumental Methods of Analysis –
5 10 4 Hrs 15 35 4 Hrs 50
Practical
BP706PS Practice School 50 100 5 Hrs 15 --- --- 150
Total 95 170 13Hrs 0
265 335 16 Hrs 600
Semester VIII
Internal Assessment End Semester Exams
Course Total
Code Name of the Course Continuous Sessional Exams Marks
Total Marks Duration
Mode Marks Duration
BP801T Biostatistics and Research
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Methodology
BP802T Social and Preventive
10 15 1 Hr 25 75 3 Hrs 100
Pharmacy

BP803ET Pharma Marketing

Management
BP804ET Pharmaceutical Regulatory
Science
BP805ET Pharmacovigilance
10 + 10 15 + 15 = 1+1= 25 + 25 = 75 + 75 3+3=6 100
BP806ET Quality Control and = 20 30 2 Hrs 50 = 150 Hrs +100
Standardization of Herbal =200
BP807ET Computer Aided Drug Design
BP808ET Cell and Molecular Biology
BP809ET Cosmetic Science
BP810ET Experimental Pharmacology
BP811ET Advanced Instrumentation
Techniques

BP812ET Dietary Supplements and

Nutraceuticals

BP813PW Project Work - - - - 150 4 Hrs 150

Total 40 60 4 Hrs 100 450 16 Hrs 550

 11.2. Internal assessment: Continuous mode
The marks allocated for Continuous mode of Internal Assessment shall be
awarded as per the scheme given below.

Table-XI: Scheme for awarding internal assessment: Continuous mode

Theory
Criteria Maximum
Marks
Attendance (Refer Table – XII) 4 2
Academic activities (Average of any 3 activities e.g. quiz, assignment, 3 1.5
open book test, field work, group discussion and seminar)
Student – Teacher interaction 3 1.5
Total 10 5
Practical
Attendance (Refer Table – XII) 2
Based on Practical Records, Regular viva voce, etc. 3
Total 5

Table- XII: Guidelines for the allotment of marks for attendance

Percentage of Attendance Theory Practical
95 – 100 4 2
90 – 94 3 1.5
85 – 89 2 1
80 – 84 1 0.5
Less than 80 0 0

11.2.1. Sessional Exams

Two Sessional exams shall be conducted for each theory / practical course as per the
schedule fixed by the college(s). The scheme of question paper for theory and practical
Sessional examinations is given below. The average marks of two Sessional exams shall
be computed for internal assessment as per the requirements given in tables – X.
Sessional exam shall be conducted for 30 marks for theory and shall be computed
for 15 marks. Similarly, Sessional exam for practical shall be conducted for 40 marks and
shall be computed for 10 marks.

Question paper pattern for theory Sessional examinations

For subjects having University examination

I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) = 10 x 1 = 10
OR OR
Objective Type Questions (5 x 2) = 05 x 2 = 10
(Answer all the questions)
I. Long Answers (Answer 1 out of 2) = 1 x 10 = 10
II. Short Answers (Answer 2 out of 3) = 2 x 5 = 10
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Total = 30 marks
For subjects having Non University Sessional Examination
I. Long Answers (Answer 1 out of 2) = 1 x 10 = 10
II. Short Answers (Answer 4 out of 6) = 4 x 5 = 20
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Total = 30 marks
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Question paper pattern for practical sessional examinations
I. Synopsis = 10
II. Experiments = 25
III. Viva voce = 05
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Total = 40 marks
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12. Promotion and award of grades
A student shall be declared PASS and eligible for getting grade in a course of B. Pharm.
program if he/she secures at least 50% marks in that particular course including internal
assessment. For example, to be declared as PASS and to get grade, the student has to
secure a minimum of 50 marks for the total of 100 including continuous mode of
assessment and end semester theory examination and has to secure a minimum of 25
marks for the total 50 including internal assessment and end semester practical
examination.

13. Carry forward of marks

In case a student fails to secure the minimum 50% in any Theory or Practical course as
specified in 12, then he/she shall reappear for the end semester examination of that
course. However his/her marks of the Internal Assessment shall be carried over and
he/she shall be entitled for grade obtained by him/her on passing.

14. Improvement of internal assessment

A student shall have the opportunity to improve his/her performance only once in
the Sessional exam component of the internal assessment. The re-conduct of the Sessional
exam shall be completed before the commencement of next end semester theory
examinations.

15. Re-examination of end semester examinations

Re examination of end semester examination shall be conducted as per the schedule
given in table XIII. The exact dates of examinations shall be notified from time to time.
 Table-XIII: Tentative schedule of end semester examinations
Semester For Regular Candidates For Failed Candidates

I, III, V and VII November / December May / June

II, IV, VI and VIII May / June November / December

Question paper pattern for end semester theory examinations

For 75 marks paper
I. Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs) = 20 x 1 = 20
OR OR
Objective Type Questions (10 x 2) = 10 x 2 = 20
(Answer all the questions)
II. Long Answers (Answer 2 out of 3) = 2 x 10 = 20
III. Short Answers (Answer 7 out of 9) = 7 x 5 = 35
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Total = 75 marks
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For 50 marks paper
I. Long Answers (Answer 2 out of 3) = 2 x 10 = 20
II. Short Answers (Answer 6 out of 8) = 6 x 5 = 30
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Total = 50 marks
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For 35 marks paper

I. Long Answers (Answer 1 out of 2) = 1 x 10 =10
II. Short Answers (Answer 5 out of 7) = 5 x 5 = 25
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Total = 35 marks
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Question paper pattern for end semester practical examinations
I. Synopsis = 5
II. Experiments = 25
III. Viva voce = 5
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Total = 35 marks
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16. Academic Progression:
No student shall be admitted to any examination unless he/she fulfils the norms given in
6. Academic progression rules are applicable as follows:

A student shall be eligible to carry forward all the courses of I, II and III semesters till the
IV semester examinations. However, he/she shall not be eligible to attend the courses of
V semester until all the courses of I and II semesters are successfully completed.

A student shall be eligible to carry forward all the courses of III, IV and V semesters till
the VI semester examinations. However, he/she shall not be eligible to attend the courses
of VII semester until all the courses of I, II, III and IV semesters are successfully
completed.

A student shall be eligible to carry forward all the courses of V, VI and VII semesters till
the VIII semester examinations. However, he/she shall not be eligible to get the course
completion certificate until all the courses of all the semesters are successfully
completed.

A student shall be eligible to get his/her CGPA upon successful completion of the courses
of I to VIII semesters within the stipulated time period as per the norms specified in 26.

A lateral entry student shall be eligible to carry forward all the courses of III, IV and V
semesters till the VI semester examinations. However, he/she shall not be eligible to
attend the courses of VII semester until all the courses of III and IV semesters are
successfully completed.

A lateral entry student shall be eligible to carry forward all the courses of V, VI and VII
semesters till the VIII semester examinations. However, he/she shall not be eligible to get
the course completion certificate until all the courses of III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII
semesters are successfully completed.

A lateral entry student shall be eligible to get his/her CGPA upon successful completion
of the courses of III to VIII semesters within the stipulated time period as per the norms
specified in 26.

Any student who has given more than 4 chances for successful completion of I / III
semester courses and more than 3 chances for successful completion of II / IV semester
courses shall be permitted to attend V / VII semester classes ONLY during the
subsequent academic year as the case may be. In simpler terms there shall NOT be any
ODD BATCH for any semester.
Note: Grade AB should be considered as failed and treated as one head for deciding
academic progression. Such rules are also applicable for those students who fail to
register for examination(s) of any course in any semester.

17. Grading of performances

17.1. Letter grades and grade points allocations:
Based on the performances, each student shall be awarded a final letter grade at the end
of the semester for each course. The letter grades and their corresponding grade points are
given in Table – XII.

Table – XII: Letter grades and grade points equivalent to

Percentage of marks and performances
Percentage of
Letter Grade Grade Point Performance
Marks Obtained
90.00 – 100 O 10 Outstanding
80.00 – 89.99 A 9 Excellent
70.00 – 79.99 B 8 Good
60.00 – 69.99 C 7 Fair
50.00 – 59.99 D 6 Average
Less than 50 F 0 Fail
Absent AB 0 Fail
A learner who remains absent for any end semester examination shall be assigned a letter
grade of AB and a corresponding grade point of zero. He/she should reappear for the said
evaluation/examination in due course.

18. The Semester grade point average (SGPA)

The performance of a student in a semester is indicated by a number called ‘Semester
Grade Point Average’ (SGPA). The SGPA is the weighted average of the grade points
obtained in all the courses by the student during the semester. For example, if a student
takes five courses(Theory/Practical) in a semester with credits C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5
and the student’s grade points in these courses are G1, G2, G3, G4 and G5, respectively,
and then students’ SGPA is equal to:

C1G1 + C2G2 + C3G3 + C4G4+ C5 G5

SGPA = --------------------------------------------------
C1 + C2 + C3 + C4+ C5

The SGPA is calculated to two decimal points. It should be noted that, the SGPA for any
semester shall take into consideration the F and ABS grade awarded in that semester. For
example if a learner has a F or ABS grade in course 4, the SGPA shall then be computed
as:

C1G1 + C2G2 + C3G3 + C4* ZERO + C5G5

SGPA = ------------------------------------------------------
C1 + C2 + C3 + C4+ C5

19. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

The CGPA is calculated with the SGPA of all the VIII semesters to two decimal points
and is indicated in final grade report card/final transcript showing the grades of all VIII
semesters and their courses. The CGPA shall reflect the failed status in case of F
grade(s),till the course(s) is/are passed. When the course(s)is/are passed by obtaining a
pass grade on subsequent examination(s) the CGPA shall only reflect the new grade and
not the fail grades earned earlier. The CGPA is calculated as:

C1S1 + C2S2 + C3S3 + C4S4+ C5S5 + C6S6+ C7S7+ C8S8

CGPA = -------------------------------------------------------------------------
C1 + C2 + C3 + C4+ C5+ C6+ C7+ C8

where C1, C2, C3,…. is the total number of credits for semester I,II,III,…. and S 1,S2, S3,….is
the SGPA of semester I,II,III,…. .

20. Declaration of class

The class shall be awarded on the basis of CGPA as follows:
First Class with Distinction = CGPA of. 7.50 and above
First Class = CGPA of 6.00 to 7.49
Second Class = CGPA of 5.00 to 5.99

21. Project work

All the students shall undertake a project under the supervision of a teacher and submit a
report. The area of the project shall directly relate any one of the elective subject opted by
the student in semester VIII. The project shall be carried out in group not exceeding 5 in
number. The project report shall be submitted in triplicate (typed & bound copy not less
than 25 pages).

The internal and external examiner appointed by the University shall evaluate the project
at the time of the Practical examinations of other semester(s). Students shall be evaluated
in groups for four hours (i.e., about half an hour for a group of five students). The
projects shall be evaluated as per the criteria given below.

Evaluation of Dissertation Book:

Objective(s) of the work done 15 Marks
Methodology adopted 20 Marks
 Results and Discussions 20 Marks
Conclusions and Outcomes 20 Marks

Total 75 Marks

Evaluation of Presentation:
Presentation of work 25 Marks
Communication skills 20 Marks
Question and answer skills 30 Marks

Total 75 Marks

Explanation: The 75 marks assigned to the dissertation book shall be same for all the
students in a group. However, the 75 marks assigned for presentation shall be awarded
based on the performance of individual students in the given criteria.

22. Industrial training (Desirable)

Every candidate shall be required to work for at least 150 hours spread over four weeks in a
Pharmaceutical Industry/Hospital. It includes Production unit, Quality Control
department, Quality Assurance department, Analytical laboratory, Chemical
manufacturing unit, Pharmaceutical R&D, Hospital (Clinical Pharmacy), Clinical
Research Organization, Community Pharmacy, etc. After the Semester – VI and before
the commencement of Semester – VII, and shall submit satisfactory report of such work
and certificate duly signed by the authority of training organization to the head of the
institute.

23. Practice School

In the VII semester, every candidate shall undergo practice school for a period of 150
hours evenly distributed throughout the semester. The student shall opt any one of the
domains for practice school declared by the program committee from time to time.
At the end of the practice school, every student shall submit a printed report (in triplicate)
on the practice school he/she attended (not more than 25 pages). Along with the exams of
semester VII, the report submitted by the student, knowledge and skills acquired by the
student through practice school shall be evaluated by the subject experts at college
level and grade point shall be awarded.

24. Award of Ranks

Ranks and Medals shall be awarded on the basis of final CGPA. However, candidates
who fail in one or more courses during the B. Pharm. program shall not be eligible for
award of ranks. Moreover, the candidates should have completed the B. Pharm. program in
minimum prescribed number of years, (four years) for the award of Ranks.

25. Award of degree

Candidates who fulfil the requirements mentioned above shall be eligible for award of
degree during the ensuing convocation.

26. Duration for completion of the program of study

The duration for the completion of the program shall be fixed as double the actual
duration of the program and the students have to pass within the said period, otherwise
they have to get fresh Registration.

27. Re-admission after break of study

Candidate who seeks re-admission to the program after break of study has to get the
approval from the University by paying a condonation fee.
No condonation is allowed for the candidate who has more than 2 years of break up
period and he/she has to rejoin the program by paying the required fees.