PCI B.Pharm Regulations:Comparison overview

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Executive Summary

High-level view of the structural, philosophical, and academic shifts introduced by NEP 2020.

Total Credits
210193
Focus Shift
Basic ComputingAI, ML, AR/VR
Internship Hours
150240
Project Groups
Max 5Max 3

Institutional & Academic Committees

Committee Type Old Regulation New Regulation (NEP 2020)
Programme Committee Principal, HODs, 1 teacher per dept, 4 student reps. Meets periodically. Principal, B.Pharm Coordinator, 1 teacher per dept, 4 student reps. Meets at least twice every semester. Monitors Bloom's Taxonomy/Miller's Pyramid attainment.
Internal Exam Committee Not explicitly mandated/structured. Newly Introduced. Principal (Chair), B.Pharm Coordinator, 1 senior faculty per dept, Exam Cell In-charge. Manages transparency, moderation, and grievance handling.

Credit Structure & Semester Breakdown

A detailed mapping of credit distribution across all 8 semesters.

Semester-wise Credits

SemesterOld RegulationNew Regulation
Semester I27 / 29 / 3021
Semester II2926
Semester III2425
Semester IV2823
Semester V2622
Semester VI3026
Semester VII2426
Semester VIII2224
Total Credits210 (up to 214)193

Lateral Entry (D.Pharm) Rules

ParameterOld RegulationNew Regulation
Base Credits Transferred52 Points41 Points
Remedial Credits Required7 Points6 Points
Total Credits Awarded59 Points47 Points
Required Remedial Courses1. Comm. Skills (Theory)
2. Comm. Skills (Practical)
3. Computer Apps (Theory)
4. Computer Apps (Practical)		Sem III:
1. Healthcare Psychology & Comm Skills (T)
2. Healthcare Psychology & Comm Skills (P)
3. Basics of Python Programming (T)

Sem IV:
4. Applied Biostatistics & Data Analytics (T)

Assessments, Marks & Evaluation

Complete breakdown of internal continuous modes, sessional marks, and end-semester exams.

Attendance Mark Allotment

Minimum Requirement: 75% (New) vs 80% (Old)
Old RegulationTheory (Max 4)Practical (Max 2)
95 - 100%42
90 - 94%31.5
85 - 89%21
80 - 84%10.5
Less than 80%00
New RegulationTheory (4 / 3 / 2-1 Cr)Practical
90 - 100%4 / 3.5 / 22
85 - 89%3 / 2.5 / 1.51.5
75 - 84%2 / 1.5 / 11
Less than 75%00

Theory Assessment Splitting

ComponentOld (100 Marks)New (4 / 3 / 2-1 Cr)
Continuous Mode1020 / 15 / 10
Sessional Exam15 (1 Hr)20 / 15 / 10 (1 Hr)
Total Internal2540 / 30 / 20
End Semester Exam75 (3 Hrs)60 (3 Hrs) / 45 (2 Hrs) / 30 (1.5 Hrs)

Practical Assessment Splitting

ComponentOld (50 Marks)New (2 or 1 Cr)
Continuous Mode510
Sessional Exam1010
Total Internal1520
End Semester Exam35 (4 Hrs)30 (3 or 4 Hrs*)
* 4 hrs for core courses, 3 hrs for < 4 hours/week courses.

Curriculum & New Subject Additions

Exhaustive list of all newly introduced Ability Enhancement (AEC), Skill Enhancement (SEC), and Value Added Courses (VAC).

Subjects Removed / Completely Restructured

Remedial Mathematics Remedial Biology Computer Applications in Pharmacy Environmental Sciences

New Core Technology Subjects

  • Basics of Python Programming for Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Applied Biostatistics and Data Analytics
  • Introduction to Machine Learning in Pharm Sciences
  • AI Applications in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • AI in Clinical Applications
  • Ethical Considerations and Translational Applications of AI
  • Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

Holistic & Foundation Subjects

  • Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills
  • Ethics and Universal Human Values
  • Biomedicinal Chemistry
  • Industrial Pharmacognosy
  • Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
  • Pharmacovigilance

Exhaustive List of Electives (AEC, SEC, VAC)

Students select 1 per category
SemesterSkill Enhancement (SEC)Ability Enhancement (AEC)Value Added (VAC)
Sem IICommunication Skills
Mental Well-Being, Stress & Conflict
Fundamentals of Computer Operations		NoneNone
Sem IIINoneNutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Food Analysis
Yoga and Life Sciences		None
Sem VIComputer-Aided Drug Design
Analytical Method Dev & Validation
Principles of Preclinical Studies		Green Chemistry
Materiovigilance and Hemovigilance
Scientific Writing
Drug Store & Business Mgt
Career in Cultivation of Med Plants
API and Excipient Sciences		Professional Skills
PAT and QbD in Formulation Science
Sem VIINonecGMP
Pharmaceutical Automation
Modern Tech in Cellular Biology
Medical Devices
Food Waste into Medicinal Products
Biosimilars, Vaccines & Macromolecules
Precision Medicine		None
Sem VIIINonePharmaceutical Packaging
Supply Chain Management
Industrial Safety & Waste Mgt
Traditional Healing Practices of India
AR/VR: Pharma 4.0
Herbal Cosmetics		Cleaning Validation
Basic Training in Aseptic Handling
Impurity Profiling

Projects, Internships & Industry Exposure

The practical training footprint has been vastly enhanced under the NEP 2020 guidelines.

Research Project (Sem VIII)

ParameterOld RegulationNew Regulation
Group SizeMax 5 StudentsMax 3 Students
Report SizeMin 25 pagesMin 25 pages
MentorshipInternal TeacherInternal + External Mentor (Industry/NABL/CDSCO)
Marks Breakdown (150 Total)
Dissertation Book75 Marks
Obj: 15, Method: 20
Results: 20, Concl: 20		60 Marks
Obj: 10, Method: 20
Results: 20, Concl: 10
Presentation & Viva75 Marks
Pres: 25, Comm: 20, QA: 30		90 Marks
Pres: 40, Comm: 20, QA: 30

Internship Requirement

Old Regulation

150 Hours (4 Weeks)

New Regulation

240 Hours

Execution: Spread over two semesters. Evaluated via Report (75 Marks) and Presentation (25 Marks) = 100 Total Marks.

Institutional Industry Linkages

Field Visits: Compulsory at least one industrial/field visit each year. Institutions must assure that facilities are not repeated.

Mandatory MoUs: Minimum 10 valid MoUs required (at least 5 explicitly with pharmaceutical industries, NABL labs, or NABH hospitals).

Community Service: Compulsory adoption of a village or municipal ward for community health awareness, prescription surveys, and patient counselling.

Laboratory Specifications (Appendix II)

Strict physical infrastructure details mandated entirely in the new regulation.

Specification CategoryMandatory Details (New Regulation)
Lab Size & CapacityTotal area: 75 Sq. mts including preparation room (min 10 sq.mt). Capacity: 20–30 students + 1-2 faculty.
Zoning & Floor Design6 zones (Benches, Demo, Instrument, Fuming, Wash, Circulation). Floor must be ≥10mm acid/alkali resistant tiles or 2–3mm seamless chemical-resistant epoxy.
Sinks & DrainageOne sink per six students. Chemical-resistant material. Separate lab drainage line requiring environmental treatment.
Ventilation & Fume HoodsMinimum one Fuming Chamber mandatory for Synthetic Chemistry Lab. Wall-mounted exhaust fans with acid-resistant coating required.
Lighting & Electrical300–500 lux at bench level. Emergency lighting near exits. Sufficient earthed combo sockets on benches.
Safety ProvisionsDouble Door Access mandatory for every lab. First aid, MSDS display, Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher. Eye wash & safety shower (desirable).
Special RoomsMachine Room (75-100 Sq.mts), Central Instrumentation Lab (80 Sq.mts w/ AC), Store-I (100 Sq.mts), Store-II Inflammable (20 Sq.mts).

New Core Laboratories Introduced:

Fundamental Pharmaceutics Lab Advanced Formulation Development Lab Biochemistry and Biomedical Chemistry Lab Social Pharmacy Lab (For D.Pharm/Lateral)