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Department Of Pharmacognosy

Pharmacognosy is the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants or other natural sources. The American Society of Pharmacognosy defines pharmacognosy as “the study of the physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of drugs, drug substances or potential drugs or drug substances of natural origin as well as the search for new drugs from natural sources”. It is also defined as the study of crude drugs.

Passed Bachelor of Pharmacy with 50% and GPAT Entrance qualified Score

2 Years

Program Fee (Rs.In Lacs)
1st Year Non Sponsored Semester 0.82
1st Year Sponsored Semester Fee Management Decision

English Language Test

Subject Based Written Test

Personal Interview



Application For Addmisson

Semester 1

  • Seminar – I [Non Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Advanced Pharmacology-I [Core Courses]
  • Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology [Core Courses]
  • Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques [Core Courses]
  • Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods- I [Core Courses]
  • Pharmacology Practical I [Core Courses]
  • Advanced Communication [Communication Skills]
  • Self Development and Interpersonal Skills [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 2

  • Assignment [Non Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Advanced Pharmacology II [Core Courses]
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry II [Core Courses]
  • Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance [Core Courses]
  • Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening Methods-II [Core Courses]
  • Pharmacology Practical II [Core Courses]
  • Principles of Drug Discovery [Core Courses]
  • Communication for Employment [Communication Skills]
  • Conflict Resolution and Management [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 3

  • Journal Club – I [Non Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Proposal Presentation [Non Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Research Work – I [Non Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Natural Products and Herbal Medicines [Domain Elective Courses]
  • Research Methodology and Biostatistics- [Core Courses]
  • Professional Communication Skills [Communication Skills]
  • Professional Competencies and Career Development [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 4

  • Major Project [Non Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Drug Discovery and Clinical Development of Drugs [Core Courses]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses