OUR EXAMINATION

DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY(D-Pharm)

Welcome to VR PHARMACY COLLEGE, where we empower aspiring pharmacists through our dynamic 2 years Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) program. Our institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience, preparing students for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.

COURSE DETAIL:-D.PHARM Course type:- Diploma in Pharmacy (D.pharm.)
Course duration:- 02 Year
Total Intake:- 60
Course Eligibility:- Should pass in any of the following examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and or Mathematics.
1.Intermediate Examination in science
2. The first year of the three-year degree course in science.
3.10+2 examination in science.
4.Pre-degree Examination
5.Any other qualification approved by the PCI as equivalent to any of the above Examination.

  1. Reservation of seats is strictly according to the Bangalore State Government guidelines.

  2. Management Quota/NRI 25% seats have been reserved as the management quota.

  3. Admission to these seats will be made at the institute level based on merit.

Programme Structure : ( D-PHARM )

EXAMINATION INFORMATION..

Guidelines for the conduct of theory examinations
Sessional Examinations There shall be two or more periodic sessional (internal assessment) examinations during each academic year. The duration of the sessional exam shall be 90 minutes. The highest aggregate of any two performances shall form the basis of calculating the sessional marks. The scheme of the question paper for theory sessional examinations shall be as given below.
I. Long Answers (Answer 3 out of 4) 3\times5=15
II. Short Answers (Answer 5 out of 6) 5\times3=15
III. Objective type Answers (Answer all 10 out of 10) 10\times1=10
(Multiple Choice Questions/Fill-in the Blanks/ One word OR one Sentence questions) Total = 40 marks
Internal assessment: The marks secured by the students out of the total 40 shall be reduced to 20 in each sessional, and then the internal assessment shall be calculated based on the best two averages for 20 marks.
Final Board/University Examinations
The scheme of the question paper for the theory examinations conducted by the examining authority (Board/University) shall be as given below. The duration of the final examination shall be 3 hours.
I. Long Answers (Answer 6 out of 7) 6\times5=30
II. Short Answers (Answer 10 out of 11) III. Objective type Answers (Answer all 20) 20\times1=20
10\times3=30
(Multiple Choice Questions/Fill-in the Blanks/ One word OR one Sentence questions)
Total = 80 marks

Guidelines for the conduct of practical examinations
Sessional Examinations There shall be two or more periodic sessional (internal assessment) practical examinations during each academic year. The duration of the sessional exam shall be three hours. The highest aggregate of any two performances shall form the basis of calculating the sessional marks. The scheme of the question paper for practical sessional examinations shall be as given below.
1. Synopsis
10
II. Experiments 50 10
III. Viva voce IV. Practical Record Maintenance 10
Total = 80 marks
*The marks for the experiments shall be divided into various categories, viz. major experiment, minor experiment, spotters, etc. as per the requirement of the course.
Internal assessment: The marks secured by the students out of the lotal of 80 shall be reduced to 10 in each sessional, and then the internal assessment shall be calculated based on the best two averages for 10 marks from the sessional and other 10 marks shall be awarded as per the details given below.
Actual performance in the sessional examination Assignment marks (Average of three) = 10 marks = 5 marks*
Field Visit Report marks (Average for the reports) 5 marks³
Total = 20 marks *, Only for the courses given with both assignments and field visit/s

Note: 1. For the courses having either assignments or field visit/s, the assessments of assignments or field visit/s shall be done directly for 10 marks and added to the sessional marks.
2. For the courses not having both assignment and field visit, the whole 20 marks shall be calculated from the sessional marks.


Final Board/University Examinations

The scheme of the question paper for the practical examinations conducted by the examining authority (Board/University) shall be as given below. The duration of the final examination shall be 3 hours.
1. Synopsis 10
II. Experiments 60* 10
III. Viva voce
Total = 80 marks
*The marks for the experiments shall be divided into various categories, viz. major experiment, minor experiment, spotters, etc. as per the requirement of the course.