SYLLABUS BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (B. Pharm) (2026) As per NEP 2020, Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
The course of study for Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) shall include semester-wise Theory & Practical as given in Tables – I to VIII. The tables show all subject names with subject code and credit points from 1st semester to 8th semester.
Subject of study for Semester 1
| SUB CODE | SUBJECT NAME | CREDIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| BP101T | Basics of Python Programming for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Theory) | 2 |
| BP102T | General Pharmacy (Theory) | 3 |
| BP103T | Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills (Theory) | 1 |
| BP104T | Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology I (Theory) | 4 |
| BP105T | Introduction to Pharmacognosy (Theory) | 3 |
| BP106T | Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry (Theory) | 3 |
| BP107P | General Pharmacy (Practical) | 1 |
| BP108P | Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills (Practical) | 1 |
| BP109P | Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology I (Practical) | 1 |
| BP110P | Introduction to Pharmacognosy (Practical) | 1 |
| BP111P | Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry (Practical) | 1 |
| TOTAL | – | 21 |
Subject of study for Semester 2
| SUB CODE | SUBJECT NAME | CREDIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| BP201T | Applied Biostatistics and Data Analytics for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Theory) | 2 |
| BP202T | Biochemistry (Theory) | 3 |
| BP203T | Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology 2 (Theory) | 4 |
| BP204T | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry (Theory) | 4 |
| BP205T | Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry (Theory) | 4 |
| BP206T | Physical Pharmaceutics (Theory) | 3 |
| BP207P | Biochemistry (Practical) | 1 |
| BP208P | Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology 2 (Practical) | 1 |
| BP209P | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry (Practical) | 1 |
| BP210P | Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry (Practical) | 1 |
| BP211P | Physical Pharmaceutics (Practical) | 1 |
| BP212PSEC* | ELECTIVE SUBJECTS – FOR PRACTICAL | – |
| BP212PSEC1 | Communication Skills | 1 |
| BP212PSEC2 | Mental Well-Being, Stress & Conflict Management | 1 |
| BP212PSEC3 | Fundamentals of Computer Operations | 1 |
| TOTAL | – | 26 |
Subject of study for Semester 3
| SUB CODE | SUBJECT NAME | CREDIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| BP301T | Introduction to Machine Learning in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Theory) | 2 |
| BP302T | Environmental Sciences (Theory) | 1 |
| BP303T | Ethics and Universal Human Values (Theory) | 1 |
| BP304T | General Pharmacology (Theory) | 3 |
| BP305T | Heterocyclic Compounds and Stereochemistry (Theory) | 3 |
| BP306T | Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I (Theory) | 3 |
| BP307T | Pharmaceutical Engineering (Theory) | 3 |
| BP308T | Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Theory) | 3 |
| BP309P | General Pharmacology (Practical) | 2 |
| BP310P | Heterocyclic Compounds and Stereochemistry (Practical) | 2 |
| BP311P | Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I (Practical) | 1 |
| BP312P AEC* | ELECTIVE SUBJECTS – FOR PRACTICAL | |
| BP312P AEC1 | Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods | 1 |
| BP312P AEC2 | Food Analysis | 1 |
| BP312P AEC3 | Yoga and Life Sciences | 1 |
| TOTAL | – | 25 |
Subject of study for Semester 4
| SUB CODE | SUBJECT NAME | CREDIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| BP401T | Herbal Drug Technology (Theory) | 3 |
| BP402T | Medicinal Chemistry (Theory) | 3 |
| BP403T | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Theory) | 3 |
| BP404T | Social Pharmacy and Public Health (Theory) | 2 |
| BP405T | Systemic Pharmacology 1 (Theory) | 3 |
| BP406P | Herbal Drug Technology (Practical) | 1 |
| BP407P | Medicinal Chemistry (Practical) | 1 |
| BP408P | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Practical) | 1 |
| BP409P | Social Pharmacy and Public Health (Practical) | 1 |
| BP410P | Systemic Pharmacology I (Practical) | 1 |
| BP411I | Internship (Mandatory) | 4 |
| TOTAL | – | 23 |
Subject of study for Semester 5
| SUB CODE | SUBJECT NAME | CREDIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| BP501T | Biomedicinal Chemistry (Theory) | 3 |
| BP502T | Industrial Pharmacognosy (Theory) | 3 |
| BP503T | Innovation and Startup Ecosystem (Theory) | 2 |
| BP504T | Pharmaceutical Dosage Form II (Theory) | 2 |
| BP505T | Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (Theory) | 3 |
| BP506T | Systemic Pharmacology 2 (Theory) | 3 |
| BP507P | Biomedicinal Chemistry (Practical) | 2 |
| BP508P | Industrial Pharmacognosy (Practical) | 1 |
| BP509P | Pharmaceutical Dosage Form II (Practical) | 1 |
| BP510P | Systemic Pharmacology 2 (Practical) | 2 |
| TOTAL | – | 22 |
Subject of study for Semester 6
| SUB CODE | SUBJECT NAME | CREDIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| BP601T | Advanced Pharmacognosy (Theory) | 3 |
| BP602T | Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (Theory) | 3 |
| BP603T | Intellectual Property Rights (Theory) | 2 |
| BP604T | AI applications in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Theory) | 2 |
| BP605T | Pharmaceutical Analysis (Theory) | 3 |
| BP606T | Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (Theory) | 3 |
| BP608P | Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (Practical) | 1 |
| BP609P | Pharmaceutical Analysis (Practical) | 2 |
| BP607T AEC* | ELECTIVE AEC* SUBJECTS – FOR THEORY | – |
| BP607T AEC1 | Green Chemistry | 1 |
| BP607T AEC2 | Materiovigilance and Hemovigilance | 1 |
| BP607T AEC3 | Scientific Writing | 1 |
| BP607T AEC4 | Drug Store and Business Management | 1 |
| BP607T AEC5 | Career Building in Cultivation of Medicinal Plants | 1 |
| BP607T AEC6 | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Excipient Sciences | 1 |
| BP610P SEC* | ELECTIVE SEC* SUBJECTS – FOR PRACTICAL | |
| BP610P SEC1 | Computer-Aided Drug Design | 1 |
| BP610P SEC2 | Analytical Method Development and Validation | 1 |
| BP610P SEC3 | Principles of Preclinical Studies | 1 |
| BP611P VAC* | ELECTIVE VAC* SUBJECTS – FOR PRACTICAL | |
| BP611P VAC1 | Professional Skills | 1 |
| BP611P VAC2 | Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and QbD in Formulation Science | 1 |
| BP612I | Internship (Mandatory) | 4 |
| TOTAL | – | 26 |
Subject of study for Semester 7
| SUB CODE | SUBJECT NAME | CREDIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| BP701T | Biostatistics Research Methodology (Theory) | 3 |
| BP702T | Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals (Theory) | 2 |
| BP703T | AI in Clinical Applications (Theory) | 2 |
| BP704T | Modern Analytical Techniques (Theory) | 3 |
| BP705T | Pharmacovigilance (Theory) | 3 |
| BP706T | Pharmacy Practice (Theory) | 3 |
| BP707T | Regulatory Affairs (Theory) | 2 |
| BP708T AEC | ELECTIVE SUBJECTS – FOR THEORY | |
| BP708T AEC1 | Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) | 1 |
| BP708T AEC2 | Pharmaceutical Automation | 1 |
| BP708T AEC3 | Modern Techniques in Cellular Biology | 1 |
| BP708T AEC4 | Medical Devices | 1 |
| BP708T AEC5 | Transformation of Food Waste into Medicinal Products | 1 |
| BP708T AEC6 | Biosimilars, Vaccines & Macromolecule | 1 |
| BP709P | Modern Analytical Techniques (Practical) | 1 |
| BP710RP | Research Project | 6 |
| TOTAL | – | 26 |
Subject of study for Semester 8
| SUB CODE | SUBJECT NAME | CREDIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| BP801T | Ethical Considerations and Translational Applications of AI in Pharmacy (Theory) | 2 |
| BP802T | Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics (Theory) | 2 |
| BP803T | Industrial Pharmacy and Facility Design (Theory) | 3 |
| BP804T | Pharmaceutical Management (Theory) | 2 |
| BP805T | Sterile Dosage Forms and Novel Drug Delivery System (Theory) | 3 |
| BP807P | Pharmaceutical Marketing Skills (Practical) | 1 |
| BP808P | Sterile Dosage Forms and Novel Drug Delivery System (Practical) | 2 |
| BP806T AEC* | ELECTIVE AEC* SUBJECTS – FOR THEORY | |
| BP806T AEC1 | Pharmaceutical Packaging | 2 |
| BP806T AEC2 | Supply Chain Management | 2 |
| BP806T AEC3 | Industrial Safety and Waste Management | 2 |
| BP806T AEC4 | Traditional Healing Practices of India | 2 |
| BP806T AEC5 | Futuristic Pharma through AR/VR: Pharma 4.0 | 2 |
| BP806T AEC6 | Herbal Cosmetics for Industry Perspective | 2 |
| BP809P VAC* | ELECTIVE VAC* SUBJECTS – FOR PRACTICAL | |
| BP809P VAC1 | Cleaning Validation | 1 |
| BP809P VAC2 | Basic Training in Aseptic Handling Techniques | 1 |
| BP809P VAC3 | Impurity Profiling | 1 |
| BP810RP | Research Project | 6 |
| TOTAL | – | 24 |
Total Credits per Semester
| Semester | Total Credits |
|---|---|
| I | 21 |
| II | 26 |
| III | 25 |
| IV | 23 |
| V | 22 |
| VI | 26 |
| VII | 26 |
| VII | 24 |
| Grand Total | 193 |
Note: Earning total credits [193] as mentioned above are mandatory for award of the degree. However, Institute/University has the liberty to offer additional courses as per their mandates or may also offer additional credits through various MOOCs upon approval of their respective academic council.
Internal Assessment: Marks Distribution
Continuous internal assessment and sessional examination
For Theory – Internal assessment pattern of marks distribution. The marks allocated for the continuous mode of Internal assessment and Sessional examination shall be awarded as per the scheme given below.
For Practical – Internal assessment pattern of marks distribution. For practical courses (core as well as elective), those having four hours per week shall have a four-hour duration for the sessional and end-semester examinations. Practical courses with less than four hours per week shall have a three-hour duration for the sessional and end-semester examinations.
Internal Assessment: Question Paper Pattern
Theory Question Paper Pattern
| Type of Questions | 4 Credit Course | 3 Credit Course | 2 or 1 Credit Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 4×1 Mark each or 2×2 Marks each (Compulsory) | 2×1 Mark each (Compulsory) | 2×1 Mark each (Compulsory) |
| 2. Short Answers | 2×3 Marks each (2 out of 3) | 2×3 Marks each (2 out of 3) | 1×3 Marks each (1 out of 2) |
| 3. Long Answers | 1×10 Marks each (1 out of 2) | 1×7 Marks each (1 out of 2) | 1×5 Marks each (1out of 2) |
| Max. Marks | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Duration | 1 Hour | 1 Hour | 1 Hour |
Practical Question Paper Pattern
| Type of Questions | 2 or 1 Credit Course |
|---|---|
| Synopsis | 2 |
| Major Experiment | 4 |
| Minor Experiment | 2 |
| Viva voce | 2 |
| Max. Marks | 10 |
| Duration | As per the allotted hours in the scheme # |
# For practical courses (core as well as elective), those having four hours per week shall have a four hour duration for the sessional and end-semester examinations. Practical courses with less than four hours per week shall have a three-hour duration for the sessional and end-semester examinations.
End Semester (University) Examination
The End Semester Theory and practical examination shall be conducted as per the scheme given in below as per the credits allotted.
End Semester Theory Question Paper Pattern
| Type of Questions | 4 Credit Course | 3 Credit Course | 2 or 1 Credit Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 20×1 Mark each or 10×2 Marks each (Compulsory) | 10×1 Mark each (Compulsory) | 10×1 Mark each (Compulsory |
| 2. Short Answers | 5×4 Marks each (5 out of 7) | 5×4 Marks each (5 out of 7) | 5×2 Marks each (5 out of 7) |
| 3. Long Answers | 2×10 Marks each (2 out of 3) | 2×7.5 Marks each (2 out of 3) | 2×5 Marks each (2 out of 3) |
| Max. Marks | 60 | 45 | 30 |
| Duration | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours |
End Semester Practical Question Paper Pattern
| Type of Questions | 2 or 1 Credit Course |
|---|---|
| Synopsis | 7.5 |
| Major Experiment | 10 |
| Minor Experiment | 5 |
| Viva voce | 7.5 |
| Max. Marks | 30 |
| Duration | As per the allotted hours in scheme # |
# For practical courses (core as well as elective), those having four hours per week shall have a four hour duration for the sessional and end-semester examinations. Practical courses with less than four hours per week shall have a three-hour duration for the sessional and end-semester examinations.
Guidelines for the allotment of marks for attendance
| Percentage of Attendance | 4 Credit | 3 Credit | 2 Credit | Practical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | 4 | 3.5 | 2 | 2 |
| 85 – 89 | 3 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 75 – 84 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Less than 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Letter Grades and Grade Points Allocations
Based on the performance, 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 below.
| Percentage of Marks Obtained | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 student 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. Such rules are also applicable for those students who fail to register for examination(s) of any course in any semester.
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.
𝑆𝐺𝑃𝐴 = (𝐶1𝐺1 + 𝐶2𝐺2 + 𝐶3𝐺3 + 𝐶4𝐺4 + 𝐶5𝐺5) /(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.
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.
𝑆𝐺𝑃𝐴 = (𝐶1𝑆1 + 𝐶2𝑆2 + 𝐶3𝑆3 + 𝐶4𝑆4 + 𝐶5𝑆5 + 𝐶6𝑆6 + 𝐶7𝑆7 + 𝐶8𝑆8) / (𝐶1 + 𝐶2 + 𝐶3 + 𝐶4 + 𝐶5 + 𝐶6 + 𝐶7 + 𝑐8)
CGPA To Percentage Conversion
It is mandatory for Examining Authority to mention both, marks and SGPA and/or CGPA scores, in the marksheets. The conversion factor for calculation of CGPA into percentage should be 10.0 uniformly.
Credit Record and Transfer Mechanism
The Examining Authority shall be responsible for creation and verification of Academic Bank of Credits ID, uploading and maintenance of semester wise credits/grades and award in the ABC and National Academic Depository (NAD) to facilitate the credit transfer and redemption as per guidelines of statutory bodies.
Declaration of class
The classification of the degree shall be determined based on the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) obtained by the candidate, as indicated below:
- 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
Project work
All students shall undertake a project under the supervision of a teacher and submit a report, preferably with the involvement of an external mentor from Industry, a hospital, NABL- or CDSCO-approved labs, or an Allied/Interdisciplinary field. The project shall be carried out in groups not exceeding three members.
The project report must be submitted in triplicate as a typed and bound copy of no less than 25 pages. Internal and external examiners appointed by the University shall evaluate the project during the practical examinations of the respective semester(s), and students shall be evaluated in groups.
Additionally, students are permitted the option to pursue a continuous research theme initiated in the seventh semester and extending through the eighth semester. Under this provision, the specific project milestones achieved by the conclusion of the seventh semester shall undergo formal evaluation by the appointed examiners during that semester’s final examination.
Internship
Every candidate shall be required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of practical training, spread over a period of two semesters, in a Pharmaceutical/ Cosmetics/ Medical Devices/ Food Industry, or in a Hospital/ Community Pharmacy, or any other relevant field as per the prescribed course content. He/she has to submit two internship reports which will be evaluated separately.
Certificate and Report submission: 75 Marks
Presentation and Discussion: 25 Marks
Total: 100 Marks
Industry/Field Visits
It shall be compulsory for students to undertake at least one industrial/field visit during each year to facilities involved in the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, pharmaceutical formulations, medical devices, food, cosmetics, government/ NABL approved drug and medical device testing laboratories, or NABH-accredited hospitals. It shall be ensured by the institutions that the facilities chosen for a particular year shall not be repeated.