DHARMAGIRI COLLEGE CAMPUS, NAIPUNNYA ROAD, CHERTHALA 688 524, ALAPPUZHA, KERALA, INDIA.
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Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
1. Eligibility :
Candidates who have passed +2 or PDC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics as Optional subjects or VHSE with groups A&B or equivalent examinations of any other university recognized by the University of Kerala will be eligible.
2. Duration :
 The Course will be extended over a period of two academic years with each academic year spread over a period of not less than 180 working days. On succesful completion of the course the Candidates will have to undergo 500 hours practical training spread over a period of not less than 3 months in one of the hospitals approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and assigned by the authorities.
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3. Number of Seats :
 Total number of seats for the course is 60 (Selection by and from the minority community is 30)
4. Age :
 The applicant should have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission to the course as on 31st December.
5. Course Content :
 The candidate admitted will have to undergo a course of study which will include the following subjects as per Educational Regulation 1991.
First D.Pharm - Syllabus
1. Pharmaceutics I (Theory and Practical)
2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (Theory and Practical)
3. Pharmacognosy (Theory and Practical)
4. Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology (Theory and Practical)
5. Human Anatomy & Physiology (Theory and Practical)
6. Health Education & Community Pharmacy
Second D.Pharm - Syllabus
1. Pharmaceutics II (Theory and Practical)
2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry II (Theory and Practical)
3. Pharmacology & Toxicology (Theory and Practical)
4. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (Theory)
5. Drug Store & Business Management (Theory)
6. Hosptial & Clinical Pharmacy (Theory and Practical)
6. Examination :
Examination is conducted by the Board of D.Pharm Examinations, Directorate of Medical Examinations, TVM. An examination will be held at the end of each Part I and Part II Course. Minimum marks required for passing the examination in each subject
  
Maximum Marks for Govt. Exams
Sessional Marks
Total
Theory
80
20
100
Practical
80
20
100
Minimum Marks for a pass in Theory, Practical of each subject
32
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40
7. Promotion :
 Candidates who have appeared for all the subjects in Part I examination and have passed for at least four subject will alone get promotion to the Part II class.
8. Attendance :
 Only such candidates who have regularly and satisfactorily undergone the course of study by attending not less than 75% of the classes both held in theory and practical separately in each subject will be eligible for appearing for the examinations.