B.Pharm 1st Semester PCI Syllabus PDF

B.Pharm 1st Semester PCI Syllabus is the revised Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) under the 2026 syllabus framework aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. PCI has directed implementation of the revised syllabus from the 2026–27 academic session.

About B.Pharm 1st Semester Syllabus

The 1st semester curriculum combines core pharmaceutical sciences with practical learning and, where applicable, elective or skill-oriented components. The revised curriculum places greater emphasis on applied learning, professional competencies, emerging technologies and modern pharmaceutical practice.

B.Pharm 1st Semester Subjects

The major courses prescribed for this semester include:

• Basics of Python Programming for Pharmaceutical Sciences
• General Pharmacy
• Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills
• Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology I
• Introduction to Pharmacognosy
• Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Practical Courses

The practical component provides laboratory and application-oriented learning related to the core courses:

• General Pharmacy
• Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills
• Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology I
• Introduction to Pharmacognosy
• Pharmaceutical Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Credits

The revised PCI curriculum assigns 21 credits to B.Pharm 1st Semester.

What Students Learn in This Semester

This semester is designed to build subject-specific knowledge together with practical and professional skills. Students should refer to the official syllabus PDF for detailed course objectives, units, course outcomes, practical requirements, assessment scheme and elective details.

Download B.Pharm 1st Semester PCI Syllabus PDF

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About the Revised PCI B.Pharm Curriculum

The revised B.Pharm curriculum introduces a more contemporary academic framework while retaining the core pharmaceutical sciences. It provides opportunities for practical learning, electives, research projects, internships and exposure to emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and digital technologies in pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the new PCI B.Pharm syllabus?

Yes. This page refers to the revised B.Pharm syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India for implementation from the 2026–27 academic session.

When does the revised B.Pharm syllabus apply?

PCI has directed approved institutions and examining authorities to implement the revised syllabus from the 2026–27 academic session.

Where can I download the complete syllabus?

The complete PDF is available through the download link provided on this page.

Does this page contain the complete syllabus?

This page provides an overview of the semester structure. The official PDF should be consulted for the complete unit-wise syllabus, objectives, outcomes, assessment details and other prescribed requirements.

Source: Pharmacy Council of India, B.Pharm Syllabus 2026 as per NEP 2020.