B.Pharm graduates can apply for admission to integrated M.Pharm.-Ph.D (Pharmaceutical Sciences) course in Central University of Punjab. Admissions are carried out on the basis of an entrance test, graduation level marks and interview. General aptitude, research aptitude and pharmaceutical sciences are the main topics included under the entrance test. Applications for attending the entrance test can be submitted online through the website of the University.

Eligibility Requirements for M.Pharm.-Ph.D (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Entrance Exam in Central University of Punjab

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy is the basic qualification required. Degree level exam must be completed from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% marks.

Admission Procedure for M.Pharm.-Ph.D (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Entrance Exam in Central University of Punjab

Admission of eligible candidates is done on the basis of an admission test, graduation level marks and interview. 50% weightage will be given for marks obtained in entrance test, 30% for graduation level marks and 20% for interview session marks.

There will be two sections for the written test (single paper). Section A is common for all candidates and will comprises of 40 multiple choice questions. The section comprises of questions on general science, reasoning, general mental ability, research ability and English language. Second section will be based on the concerned stream of specialization. There will be 60 questions in this section. Each correct answer carries one mark. Total time allotted for completion of the test is 90 minutes.

Those with valid GPAT score are exempted from University level entrance test.

Syllabus for M.Pharm.-Ph.D (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Entrance Exam in Central University of Punjab

Section I –Part A – General Aptitude

• Environmental awareness - Climate change, Pollution and its impacts, Sustainable development
• General Science
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Current events
• Mental ability
• Reasoning
• Analytical Ability
• Basic Computer Awareness
• General English - Antonyms, Comprehension, Error correction, Grammar, Idioms/phrases, One word substitution, Sentence completion, Synonyms, Vocabulary

Section I –Part B– Research aptitude

• Types of research
• End to end process of research
• Data collection
• Data processing
• Hypothesis
• Interviewing
• Literature survey
• Questionnaire
• Research proposal
• Role and use of computers in research
• Role of governing bodies/research organizations in research and development
• Sampling
• Synopsis
• Thesis/ Dissertation writing

Section II - Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Biochemistry
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Natural products
• Pharmaceutical analysis
• Pharmaceutical jurisprudence
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacology

Applications for attending the entrance test can be submitted online through the website of the University. After submitting online application, hard copy of the application form should be send to the address of the registrar of the University.