APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)

1. Overview

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University, governs the undergraduate pharmacy programme in the state. The fourth year of B.Pharm is the final professional semester where students consolidate theoretical knowledge, acquire advanced laboratory skills, and complete a major industryoriented project. The curriculum is designed in accordance with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) guidelines and reflects the latest trends in pharmaceutical sciences.

The academic year is divided into two semesters Semester7 (JulyDecember) and Semester8 (JanuaryJune). Each semester carries a total of 20credits, making the total credit load for the final year 40credits.

2. Detailed Syllabus (Semester7 & 8)

Semester7

Semester8

3. Evaluation Scheme

The evaluation of each paper follows a blended assessment model that incorporates internal continuous assessment (ICA) and external university examinations. The weightage is fixed by AKTU for every paper.

3.1 Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA)

• Assignments & MiniProjects: 10% (spread across the semester)
• Periodic Tests (PT): 10% (two tests per semester)
• Practical/ Lab Performance: 15% (for labbased subjects only)
• Seminars / Presentations: 5% (mandatory for each student)
• Attendance: 5% (minimum 75% attendance required to be eligible for the exam)

3.2 End Semester Examination (ESE)

The Universityconducted End Semester Examination carries 55% of the total marks for each theory paper. For practical subjects, the practical exam contributes the remaining 15% (total 70% for labpapers).

3.3 Pass Criteria

• Overall aggregate in a paper must be 40%.
• Minimum 33% in the theory component and 33% in the practical component (where applicable).
• Students scoring 3539% may appear for a supplementary exam within the same academic session.

3.4 Reevaluation & Reappearance

A student may apply for reevaluation of answer scripts within 7 days of result publication. If unsatisfied, a reappearance (supplementary) can be taken for the failed paper(s) during the next allowed session, without repeating the whole semester.

4. Grading System & Credit Allocation

Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is calculated as:

SGPA =  (Credit of each paper  Grade Point) /  (Credits of papers taken)

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) after the final year is the mean of SGPA of all eight semesters.

5. Useful Resources

• AKTU Official Website www.aktu.ac.in
• PCI Curriculum Guidelines pci.nic.in
• Sample Question Papers (Semester7 & 8) accessible via the universitys eLearning portal.
• National Digital Library of India for supplementary reading on advanced pharmaceutics.
• Guidelines for Project Work downloadable PDF from the Department of Pharmacy page.

6. Tips for Success in the Final Year

1. Start the project early: Secure a faculty mentor, define the scope, and maintain a weekly log.
2. Integrate theory with lab: Relate pharmacokinetic concepts to experimental data obtained in the scaleup lab.
3. Use past year papers: Practice timemanagement for the ESE; focus on applicationbased questions.
4. Maintain attendance: Many institutions enforce a minimum of 75% for eligibility.
5. Participate in seminars: They boost communication skills and often count as ICA marks.