Commencement of session : August
Course Duration
2 years + practical training of 500 hours spread over a period of not less than 3 months in a Govt. Hospital/Pharmacy, which is recognized by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.
Eligibility
A pass in any of the following exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics
- PUC / 10 + 2 / PDC / Intermediate / Higher Sec. exam in Science
- Vocational course with Physics, Chemistry & Biology / Mathematics conducted by Government of Kerala only.
Age
17 years and above
Attendance Requirement
A minimum of 80% in both theory and practical (regular) class is essential to get eligibility for sessional as well as annual exam.
Examination
Sessional Exam
There will be three periodic sessional exam in theory & practical during academic year in college for max. marks of 20 and average of best two marks will be considered for qualifying annual exam.
Board Exam
Exam will be conducted twice every year by Board of Examination Authority, Drugs Control Dept., Bangalore. The First exam in a year will be the annual exam (in May/June ) and second is the supplementary exam(Nov/Dec).
Hospital Training
After having appeared in the final exam of II year the candidate must undergo 500 hours of practical training in Govt. Hospital / Dispensary / Pharmacy recognised by PCI, New Delhi.
Course Structure
| Subjects | No of Hrs Theory | No of Hrs Practical |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics-I | 75 | 100 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I | 75 | 75 |
| Pharmacognosy | 75 | 75 |
| Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology | 50 | 75 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | 75 | 50 |
| Health Education and Community Pharmacy | 50 | - |
| Total | 400 | 300 |
| Subjects | No of Hrs Theory | No of Hrs Practical |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics-II | 75 | 100 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II | 100 | 75 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 75 | 50 |
| Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | 50 | - |
| Drug Store and Business Management | 75 | - |
| Hospital and clinical pharmacy | 75 | 50 |
| Total | 450 | 275 |