Manipal University is one of the prestigious Universities in East India. This University offers a lot of programs in various disciplines. The University provides M.Pharm course which will be a higher study option for the aspirants in the field.  Admissions for masters of pharmacy at Manipal University are on the basis of the rank achieved in an all India EPSI National Admission Test.

Structure and Syllabus of Manipal University M.Pharm Entrance Exam

This exam comprises of objective type questions. There will be multiple choices given for each question. The students have to choose the accurate answer from the given choices. There will be total time duration of 2 hours for this entrance exam. The detailed syllabus of the exam is as given below.

• Pharmaceutics
• Physiology
• Pharmaceutical Marketing
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Biotechnology
• Pharmacy Practice
• Management & Jurisprudence
• Biochemistry
• Pathology
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Pharmacognosy
• Microbiology

Question Pattern of Manipal University M.Pharm Entrance Exam

There will be a total of 200 objective questions for this exam. The fairly accurate distribution of questions for each section is as given below.

• Pharmaceutical Analysis -25 questions
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry - 25 questions
• Pharmacology - 25 questions
• Pharmacy Practice - 25 questions
• Pharmacognosy - 25 questions
• Pharmaceutics - 25 questions
• Pharmaceutical Marketing - 25 questions
• Management & Jurisprudence - 25 questions
• Biochemistry, Pathology, Physiology, Microbiology and Biotechnology (25)

Preparing for Manipal University M.Pharm Entrance Exam

The preparation for the exam should be started well before the commencement of exam. The students should set up a proper study plan prior to the starting of preparation of exam. Each and every core area should be focused while preparing the study plan. They should go through the previous question papers as well. First of all they should gain a good idea about the overall pattern of the exam. While going through the previous question papers, they should note down the important and repeated questions. They should give priority to time management in the study plan as there will be restriction for time in the entrance exam. For further assistance they may also approach a good coaching center that aids them to prepare well for this exam. They should divide the portions into different units and should allot separate time for each unit. They can also organize interactive sessions with friends in between that will help them to acquire a vast knowledge about the subject. The ultimate thing is that they should keep apart at least two days before the exam for revision. At that time they should refer the key points they have noted in a separate note pad during the study time.