1)
A regular record of both theory and practical classes and examinations conducted in the institute for Diploma in Pharmacy (Part I and Part II) will be maintained for each student and 20 marks for each theory and 20 marks for each practical subject will be allotted as sessional marks.
2)
The sessional marks in practicals will be allotted on the following basis. Actual performance in the sessional exam- 10 marks, Day to Day assessment in the practical class work – 10 marks.
3)
There will be at least two periodic sessional exams during each academic year. The highest aggregate of any two performances will be considered for calculating sessional marks.
   
MARKS FOR PASSING IN THE EXAMINATION
  A student shall not be declared to have passed Diploma in Pharmacy examination unless he/she secures at least 40% marks in each of the subject separately in the theory examinations (including sessional marks) and at least 40% marks in each of the subject separately in the practical examination (including sessional marks.) The candidate securing 60% marks or above in aggregate in all subjects in a single attempt at the Diploma in Pharmacy Part I or Part II examinations will be declared to have passed in first class in the respective case. Candidates securing 75% marks or above in any subject/subjects will be declared to have passed with distinction in that subject / those subjects provided he/she passes in all the subjects in a single attempt.
   
MODE OF EXAMINATIONS
1) Each theory and practical examination in each of the subjects will be of three hours duration (see Table I & II at the end)
2) A candidate who fails in theory or practical examination will have to reappear in that particular theory/practical only.
3) Practical examination shall also consist of a viva voce (oral) examination.
   
A.T.K.T RULES
  All the candidates who have appeared for all subject and passed the Diploma in Pharmacy Part I examination are eligible for promotion to the Diploma in Pharmacy Part II class. However, failure in more than two subjects shall debar him / her from promotion to the Part II class.
   
IMPROVEMENT OF SESSIONAL MARKS
  A candidate failing in the Annual Examination conducted by the Board and wishing to improve the sessional marks can do so, by appearing in two additional sessional examinations during the next academic year. The average score of the two examinations shall be the basis for improved sessional marks in theory. The sessional marks of practicals shall be improved by appearing in additional practical examinations. However, marks awarded to a candidate for day to day assessment in the regular practical class cannot be improved.
   
CERTIFICATE OF DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY
  A certificate of Diploma in Pharmacy shall be granted by the Examining Authority to a successful candidate on producing certificate of having passed Part I and Part II examinations and satisfactory completion of practical training (Part III).
   
 

Subjects of Diploma in Pharmacy Part I and Part II and the distribution of examination marks.

 
Subject Maximum Marks for Theory Maximum Marks for Practical
  Examina- tion *Sessional Total Examina- tion *Sessional Total
Pharmaceutics – I 80 20 100 80 20 100
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I 80 20 100 80 20 100
Pharmacognosy 80 20 100 80 20 100
Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology 80 20 100 80 20 100
Human Anatomy & Physiology 80 20 100 80 20 100
Health Education & Community Pharmacy 80 20 100 - - -
Total     600       500
            =1100


* Internal Assessment

 

Table – I : Diploma in Pharmacy (Part II) Examination

 
Subject Maximum Marks for Theory Maximum Marks for Practical
  Examina-tion Sessional Total Examina-tion Sessional Total
Pharmaceutics – II 80 20 100 80 20 100
Pharmaceutical > Chemistry-II 80 20 100 80 20 100
Pharmacology & Toxicology 80 20 100 80 20 100
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence 80 20 100 - - -
Drug Stores and Business Management 80 20 100 - - -
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy 80 20 100 80 20 100
Total     600     400
            =1000

* Internal Assessment

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