Academics

A Modern Foundation for a Career in Pharmacy

Our PCI-approved, MSBTE-affiliated Diploma in Pharmacy blends strong scientific fundamentals with hands-on laboratory training — preparing students for community, hospital and industrial pharmacy practice.

  • D.Pharmacy
  • 2-Year Diploma
  • MSBTE Affiliated
  • PCI Approved
At a Glance

Academic Highlights

Here you can see how the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharmacy) is built — its duration, structure, approvals and assessment pattern — before you explore the detail below. This overview helps you and your family quickly judge whether the programme fits your goals, and points you to the departments, subjects, academic support and learning outcomes that follow.

  • D.PharmacyDiploma in Pharmacy — a career-oriented programme.
  • 2 YearsFull-time, four-semester diploma programme.
  • MSBTE AffiliatedMaharashtra State Board of Technical Education · 62386.
  • PCI ApprovedPharmacy Council of India, New Delhi · 9178.
  • Annual PatternMSBTE examinations with theory and practical assessment.
  • Eligibility10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology / Mathematics.
Programme

Programme & Departments

The D.Pharmacy programme runs full-time over 2 years and four semesters, taught across specialised pharmaceutical departments that each own a group of core subjects and their practical work. This section sets out the programme at a glance, the subjects you will study and the academic support available to you, so you understand both what you learn and how the college helps you succeed.

  • 2 YearsDuration
  • 4 SemestersStructure
  • Theory + PracticalAssessment
  • State DiplomaAward

Core Subjects You Will Study

The prescribed D.Pharmacy subjects studied across the two-year programme.

  • SubjectPharmaceuticsFormulation, preparation and dispensing of medicines.
  • SubjectPharmaceutical ChemistryChemistry of drugs, their analysis and quality.
  • SubjectPharmacognosyStudy of drugs of natural and plant origin.
  • SubjectPharmacology & ToxicologyHow medicines act on the body and their safe use.
  • SubjectHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyStructure and function of the human body.
  • SubjectBiochemistry & Clinical PathologyBody chemistry and the basics of laboratory diagnosis.
  • SubjectHealth Education & Community PharmacyPublic health, hygiene and community-level care.
  • SubjectHospital & Clinical PharmacyPharmacy practice within hospital and patient care.
  • SubjectDrug Store & Business ManagementRunning a drug store and managing pharmacy retail.

Academic Support for Students

Beyond lectures and laboratory sessions, you are supported through faculty mentoring, tutorial and remedial sessions, and library and laboratory access throughout the programme.

  • Faculty MentoringQualified Teaching Faculty guide students through each subject and its practicals.
  • Tutorial & Remedial SessionsExtra tutorial and remedial sessions help students who need additional practice.
  • Library & Laboratory AccessAccess to the library and to dedicated pharmaceutics, chemistry and pharmacognosy laboratories.

D. Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy)

D. Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy)

department is a foundational wing of pharmaceutical education. It manages a 2-year career-oriented diploma program designed to train students in the core fundamentals of compounding, dispensing, and managing medications.

Core Curriculum & Subjects

The D. Pharm department splits its training across several specialized branches of pharmaceutical sciences:

Departmental Subjects

Core Focus Area

Pharmaceutics

Turning raw chemical materials into safe, usable dosage forms (tablets, capsules, syrups, ointments).

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The chemical structure, synthesis, and quality control of therapeutic drugs.

Pharmacognosy

The study of medicinal plants and natural products used in traditional and modern medicine.

Pharmacology & Toxicology

How drugs interact with the biological system, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and toxicity.

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Detailed study of the human body’s structure and how organs maintain equilibrium (homeostasis).

Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

Hospital operations, patient counseling, reviewing prescriptions, and managing clinical drug supplies.

Pharmacy Law & Ethics

The legal boundaries, narcotics handling laws, and regulations governing the profession.

PGDMLT

PGDMLT

PGDMLT (Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) department manages an advanced, specialized paramedical program. It is designed specifically for science graduates who want to enter the healthcare industry by mastering diagnostic, biochemical, and microscopic analysis of body fluids and tissues.

Core Curriculum & Subjects

The department trains students across the key pillars of diagnostic medicine, ensuring they understand both the theoretical reason a test is ordered and how to execute it manually or mechanically:

Laboratory Subject

Core Departmental Focus Area

Clinical Biochemistry

Analyzing blood and body fluids for chemical components (e.g., blood glucose, cholesterol, liver/kidney function tests).

Hematology & Blood Banking

Studying blood cells, diagnosing disorders like leukemia or anemia, and cross-matching blood types for safe transfusions.

Medical Microbiology

Isolating and identifying disease-causing microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and parasites (e.g., conducting culture tests).

Clinical Pathology & Serology

Routine analysis of urine, stool, and semen samples, alongside checking blood serum for specific antibodies and immune responses.

Histopathology & Cytology

Preparing thin tissue sections from biopsies to screen for abnormalities, cancerous cells, or tumor growths under the microscope.

Lab Management & Ethics

Learning calibration of expensive equipment, quality control standards (NABL), safety regulations, and biomedical waste management.

Academic Calendar

Plan Your Academic Year

The Academic Calendar lists the terms, teaching days, examination periods and holidays set for the current year. Reviewing it early helps you and your family plan around assessments and important submission dates. Download the official, MSBTE-aligned calendar below to keep track of every key milestone across the D.Pharmacy programme.

A.Y. 2025-26

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Syllabus

Curriculum & Syllabus

This is the complete Diploma in Pharmacy curriculum prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE). It lists every subject, practical and the scheme of examination, so you know exactly what each year covers. Download the full syllabus below to prepare with confidence before and during the programme.

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Learning Outcomes

Course & Programme Outcomes

Clear, measurable outcomes describe what you can do after each subject and across the whole programme. This section explains course outcomes, programme outcomes and the graduate attributes you develop, and shows where the qualification can lead. Use it to understand the skills you gain and the career and further-study pathways the D.Pharmacy opens for you.

  • Course OutcomesWhat a student can do after completing an individual subject.
  • Programme OutcomesAbilities every graduate of the diploma is expected to demonstrate.
  • Programme Specific OutcomesSpecialised pharmacy competencies unique to this programme.
  • Graduate AttributesProfessional and ethical qualities carried into practice.

Programme Outcomes (PO)

  • PO1Basic knowledgeApply basic knowledge of science and the human body to understand various illnesses.
  • PO2Pharmacy knowledgeApply discipline-specific knowledge to solve core and applied pharmacy problems.
  • PO3Leadership skillDevelop attitude for personal development and function effectively as an individual, member and leader in team work.
  • PO4Professional identityUnderstand various drugs, their function and appropriate use.
  • PO5Pharmaceutical ethicsApply professional ethics, responsibilities and norms as per the Pharmacist oath.
  • PO6CommunicationCommunicate effectively in verbal and visual modes.
  • PO7Pharmacist and societyDemonstrate knowledge to assess social health and safety relevant to pharmacy practice.
  • PO8Environment and sustainabilityDemonstrate knowledge of pharmacy solutions in environmental health and for sustainable development.
  • PO9Lifelong learningDevelop continuous learning skills related to technological and professional change.

Course Outcomes (CO) by subject

Select a subject to view its course outcomes.

CMT — TheoryER20-22T

Second Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2024-25

  1. CO1Describe the establishment, legal requirements, and effective administration of a community pharmacy
  2. CO2Professionally handle prescriptions and dispense medications
  3. CO3Counsel patients about the disease, prescription and or non-prescription medicines
  4. CO4Perform basic health screening on patients and interpret the reports in the community pharmacy settings
Human Anatomy and Physiology — PracticalER20-14P

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2023-24

  1. CO1Perform the Hematological tests in human subjects and interpret the results..
  2. CO2Record, monitor and document the vital physiological parameters of human subjects and interpret the results.
  3. CO3Describe the anatomical features of the important human tissues under the microscopical conditions.
  4. CO4Discuss the significance of various anatomical and physiological characteristics of the human body.
  5. CO5Discuss the significance of RBC, Blood Clotting Time, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and Hemoglobin content of blood.
  6. CO6Discuss the skeletal system of human body & Name different bones with types of skeleton.
Human Anatomy and Physiology — PracticalER20-14P

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2023-24

  1. CO1Perform the Hematological tests in human subjects and interpret the results..
  2. CO2Record, monitor and document the vital physiological parameters of human subjects and interpret the results.
  3. CO3Describe the anatomical features of the important human tissues under the microscopical conditions.
  4. CO4Discuss the significance of various anatomical and physiological characteristics of the human body.
  5. CO5Discuss the significance of RBC, Blood Clotting Time, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and Hemoglobin content of blood.
  6. CO6Discuss the skeletal system of human body & Name different bones with types of skeleton.
Pharmaceutical chemistry — TheoryER20-12T

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2024-25

  1. CO1Describe the chemical class, structure and chemical name of the commonly used drugs and pharmaceuticals of both organic an inorganic Nature.
  2. CO2Discuss the pharmacological uses, dosage regimen, stability issues and storage conditions of all such chemical substances commonly used as drugs.
  3. CO3Describe the quantitative and qualitative analysis, impurity testing of the chemical substances given in the official monographs.
  4. CO4Identify the dosage form & the brand names of the drugs and pharmaceuticals popular in the marketplace.
  5. CO5Describe the impurity testing of the chemical substances given in the official monographs.
  6. CO6Explain Inorganic pharmaceuticals, their physical and chemical properties, medicinal and pharmaceutical uses, storage conditions
Pharmaceutical chemistry — PracticalER20-12P

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2023-24

  1. CO1Perform the limit tests for various inorganic elements and report.
  2. CO2Prepare standard solutions using the principles of volumetric analysis.
  3. CO3Test the purity of the selected inorganic and organic compounds against the monograph standards.
  4. CO4Synthesize the selected chemical substances as per the standard synthetic scheme.
  5. CO5Perform qualitative tests to systematically identify the unknown chemical substances.
  6. CO6Perform the limit tests for various inorganic elements and report. .
Pharmaceutics — TheoryER20-11P

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2023-24

  1. CO1Describe about the different dosage forms and their formulation aspects
  2. CO2Explain the advantages, disadvantages and quality control tests of different dosage forms
  3. CO3Discuss the importance quality assurance & good manufacturing practices
  4. CO4Discuss quality control test ,concept of quality assurance and good manufacturing Practices.
  5. CO5Discuss structure , layout sections and activities of pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
  6. CO6Describe Novel drug delivery system. .
Pharmaceutics — PracticalER20-11P

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2023-24

  1. CO1Calculation of working formula from the official master formula.
  2. CO2Formulate the dosage form and dispense in an appropriate container.
  3. CO3Design the label with the necessary product and patient information.
  4. CO4Perform the basic quality control tests for the common dosage forms.
  5. CO5Demonstrate on various stage of tablet manufacturing processes.
  6. CO6Demonstrate on quality control tests and evaluation of common dosage forms viz. tablets, capsule, emulsion, sterile injection as per monograph. .
Pharmacognosy — TheoryER20-13T

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2025-26

  1. CO1State history & scope of Pharmacognosy with its current status.
  2. CO2Describe Classification & Evaluation of crude drugs.
  3. CO3Discuss the principles of alternative system of medicines
  4. CO4Explain Pharmacognostic profile of selected crude drug
  5. CO5Describe the applications of herbs in nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
  6. CO6Explain basic concepts of herbal formulation & Phytochemical Investigation.
Pharmacognosy — PracticalER20-13P

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2024-25

  1. CO1Identify the given crude drugs based on the morphological characteristics
  2. CO2Take a transverse section of the given crude drugs
  3. CO3Describe the anatomical characteristics of the given crude drug under microscopically conditions
  4. CO4Carry out the physical and chemical tests to evaluate the given crude drugs
  5. CO5Describe Collection and preparation of crude drugs for the market.
  6. CO6Describe the gross anatomical characteristic of crude drugs.
Pharmacognosy — PracticalER20-13P

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2024-25

  1. CO1Explain the given crude drug based on the morphological & Microscopical characteristics
  2. CO2Explain physicochemical test of crude drugs
  3. CO3Identify the crude drug on the basis of morphological & Microscopical characteristics
  4. CO4Perform Physical & chemical test for evaluation of crude drug
Social Pharmacy — TheoryER20-15T

First Year Diploma in PharmacyA.Y. 2023-24

  1. CO1Discuss about roles of pharmacists in the various national health programs
  2. CO2Describe various sources of health hazards and disease preventive measures .
  3. CO3Discuss the healthcare issues associated with food and nutritional substances.
  4. CO4Describe the general roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in public health.
  5. CO5Discuss the role of pharmacists in disaster management
  6. CO6Discuss about Pharmacoeconomics.

Where the D.Pharmacy Leads

On successful completion you are awarded the State Diploma in Pharmacy, which opens several recognised career and further-study pathways.

  • PathwayB.PharmacyContinue to a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharmacy) degree, often with lateral entry.
  • PathwayCommunity PharmacyPractise as a registered pharmacist in a community or retail pharmacy.
  • PathwayHospital PharmacyWork in hospital and clinical pharmacy, supporting patient care.
  • PathwayPharmaceutical IndustryJoin the pharmaceutical industry in production, quality or marketing roles.
  • PathwayCompetitive ExamsPrepare for competitive examinations such as GPAT and government recruitment.
Resources

Academic Downloads

Every academic document is gathered here in one place, including the Academic Calendar and the prescribed syllabus. Instead of searching across pages, you can preview or download each resource directly. Keeping these files to hand helps you and your family stay organised through admissions, teaching terms and examinations across the D.Pharmacy programme.

  • Academic CalendarA.Y.. 2025 26 Academic Calendar
  • Academic CalendarPharmacy First Year Academic calendar
  • Syllabusd.pharm syllabus copy