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i have completed my b-pharmacy.please let me know the last date of application,application procedure and syllabus for bits pilani-for m-pharmacy

The last date to apply for the exam is 31st May.

You can apply online for the exam and make payment for the application
as mentioned on the website.

Visit:
http://www.bitsadmission.com/
http://www.bitsadmission.com/hd/hdmain.htm#applprocedure

The syllabus for pharmacy stream is as under

Natural Drugs , Phyto chemistry , Pharmalcognosy :
General Pharmacognosy, traditional systems of medicine, plant nomenclature & classification, macro & micro
morphology, standardization parameters; Properties, isolation techniques, tests and functions of alkaloids, alkaloidal
drugs belonging to the classes: tropane, ecgonine, quinoline, isoquinoline, indole, purine, phenanthrine, diterpene,
peptide, steroidal classes including pseudoalkaloids; Classification, isolation techniques, test for glycosides, glycoside
drugs of class: anthraquinone, cardenolide, bufedienolide, saponins; Classification, isolation techniques, tests for
volatile oils and fixed oils, volatile oil containing drugs including acyclic, monocyclic, bicyclic and tri cyclic terpenoidal
drugs, fixed oils containing saturated, unsaturated fatty acids; Classification, isolation procedures, test for resins,
drugs of resin alcohol, acid resin and ester resin classes, classification and tests for gums, prepared gums and
naturally occurring gums.
Reference books:
Trease & Evans ‘Pharmacognosy’Saunders, 15th Ed., 2002.
Wallis T. E. ‘Text book of Pharmacognosy’, 5th Ed. 1997.

Anatomy Physiology & Hygiene:
Anatomy of a generalized cell, cellular transport mechanisms, cell division, body tissue types and functions, their
properties and characteristics., Composition and functions of blood, Plasma Proteins, RBC, WBC, platelets- anatomy & functions, hemoglobin and blood groups, blood typing, anatomy and physiology of the heart, blood pressure, ECG
and its significance, blood vessels., General aspects of neurology, central, peripheral nervous system ( CNS and PNS), autonomic nervous system, endocrine glands, hormones:- their functions and mechanisms of action., Anatomy of the urinary system, mechanisms of urine production, diseases of the kidney, male, female reproductive systems and related disorders., Organs of the respiratory system, process of respiration, diseases related to the systems.

Reference books:
Martini F H – Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology. 4th Ed, P-H International Inc.
Guyton & Hall, A Text book of Medical Physiology XI Ed., WB Saunders Co.(Indian Ed.), Elsevier 2006.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry of Synthetic Drugs and Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry) :
Physico-chemical and stereo chemical properties affecting drug actions, drug-receptor interactions, pro-drugs and drugs metabolism., Classification, structure, synthesis, S.A.R. and mechanism of action of local anaesthetics, sedatives, hypnotics, anti-histaminics, antihypertensive agents., Various organic reactions involved in drug synthesis, addition, condensation, rearrangement, carbon – carbon bond formation, carbon- heteroatom bond formation, heterocyclic ring forming reactions., Chemotherapeutic agents: sources, synthesis and S.A.R, mechanisms of action of
anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-viral agents., Lead compound identification, retero-synthetic analysis, bio-technological approach to drug design and development, alkyl chain addition / deletion, ring expansion, ring contraction methods,
synthesis and use of intermediates in organic systems.

12Reference books:
Foye, William. “Principles of Medicinal Chemistry’ – Lippincott Williams & Williams, 5th
Ed., 2002.
D. Sriram, P-Yogeeswari “Medicinal Chemistry” Pearson Education, I Ed., 2007.
Pharmaceutical and Instrumental Methods of Analysis :
IR, NMR, MASS – spectroscopic techniques, their principles, instrumentation, molecular characterization, calibration,
operation, sample preparation and interpretation of results., UV-Vis. Spectrophotometer, spectrofluorimeter, AAS: -
their principles, instrumentation, calibration, operation, sample preparation and interpretation of results.,
Chromatographic Techniques – HPLC, GC, Paper, Gel electrophoresis – their principles, instrumentation, calibration, operation, sample preparation and interpretation of results., Titrimetric methods – neutralization (aqueous and non-aqueous), redox, precipitation, complexometric, iodometric and iodimetric titrations: – their principles, applications,
assay techniques., Limit tests, microbiological assay, determination of water content, methoxyl groups; T.L.C, paper
and coloumn chromatographic techniques and their applications.
Reference books:
Willard H H “Instrumental Methods of Analysis”CBS, 7th
Ed. 1988.
Beckett and Stenlake J.B.
‘Practical Pharmaceutical Chemistry’ – 4th
Ed. Part I & II, 1997.

Pharmacology and Toxicology :
Introduction, Scope and principles of basic pharmacology and toxicology, mechanisms of drug action, receptors and
drug action, pharmacodynamic parameters affecting drug- receptor interaction, Pharmacokinetics and
Pharmacodynamics., Cholinergic drugs, cholinergic blockers, adrenergic drugs and their blockers, ganglionic and
neuromuscular blocking agents – their mechanisms action., General and local anesthetics, anxiolytics, sedatives and
hypnotics, antipsychotics and antidepressants, narcotic and non-narcotic drugs, NSAID’s, CNS stimulants anti-
convulsants, anti-parkinsonics agents, their mechanisms., Cardiotonics, antianginals, antihypertensives, diuretics, anti
arrhythmic, drugs for blood disorders – their mechanisms., Principles of Chemotherapy, classification of
chemotherapeutic agents, folate antagonists, protein, cell wall synthesis inhibitiors, quinolone antibiotics, drugs for
UTI, antifungal, antiviral, antitubercular, anthelmintics, antimoebics, anti-cancer drugs.
Reference books:
Goodman & Gilman’s “The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics’ - Fundamentals, 10th
Ed., McGraw Hill, 2001.
M J Mycek et.al., Lippincott’s Illustrated reviews – Pharmacology-Lippincott-Ramen-III Ed. 2001.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biochemistry :
Introduction and classification of microbes, bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa – physiology and cellular function, infections
and immunity, microbials in antibiotic and vaccine preparations., Nutritional requirements and cultivation of microbes,
culture media types, physical and chemical methods of microbial control, staining techniques, sterility testing and their
validation, sterilization methods and applications., Microbial mechanisms of human pathogenicity, diseases of the skin,
CNS, GIT, Respiratory Tract, immune system disorders, antimicrobial drugs and their evaluation., Carbohydrates
Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic acids: their structures, biosynthesis, biochemical energetic functions, clinical pathology,
deficiency disorders., Enzymes and their regulation; classification, structures, kinetics, inhibition mechanisms,
applications.
Reference books:
Microbiology – An introduction – 8th
Ed. Tortora, et.al Pearson Pub., 2004.
Prescott et.al Microbiology’ 6th
Ed. McGraw Hill, 2005.
“ Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry” – David L Nelson W.H, Framan & Co, 4th
Ed. 2004.
Forensic Pharmacy and Quality Control Management :
Regulatory control of manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, Medicinal
and Toilet Preparations Act, Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Act., Regulatory control of teaching and practice
of Pharmacy: Pharmacy Act, Objectionable Advertisements Act, Shops and Establishments Act, Drug Price Control
Order, Quality Assurance and Quality Audit: QC/QA functions, GLP, Quality audit, ISO certification, Good
Manufacturing Practices: All aspects of good manufacturing practices, documentation, protocols involved, design of
premises., Pharmaceutical Management: Planning, organizing, controlling of pharmaceutical manufacturing and
marketing activities.
Reference books:
B.M. Mittal – Textbook of Forensic Pharmacy Vallabh Prakashan, 10th
Ed., 1999.
Khanna O.P., Industrial Engineering and Management, Dhanpat Rai Rev.Ed. 1999.
Willing, etal, Good Manufacturing Practice for Pharmacy: A plan for Total Q.C, Marcel Dekker, 5th
Ed., 2001.
Industrial And Physical Pharmacy :
Physicochemical properties of Pharmaceutical agents, Rheology, Interfacial phenomenon, Micromeretics, Raw
materials and Materials of construction of equipments., Kinetic Phenomenon, Chemical Kinetics, Stability testing,
Dissolution, Diffusion., Materials of construction, Extraction, Communition, Mixing., Heat transfer, Distillation,
Evaporation, Drying, Fluid Flow, Humidification, Dehumidification., Filtration, Crystallization, Compression
Reference books for:
Aulton M.E – ‘Pharmaceutics -The Science of Dosage Form Design-Churchill Livingston, 2nd
Ed. 2002 or ELBS, I Ed.
13Lachmann, L. and Others – Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy Lea Feberger 3rd
ed. 1986.
Pharmaceutical Formulations and Biopharmaceutics :
Preformulation studies, Physicochemical properties of drugs and their impact on design of drug delivery systems,
classification of dosage forms; Design, Preparation, Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Tablets, Solutions,
Capsules ,Micro-encapsulation techniques;, Design, Preparation and Evaluation of Novel Drug Delivery Systems such
as : Sustained Release, Controlled Release, Transdermal and Transmucosal, Ocular., Parenteral Products:
Sterilization methodology, calculations, evaluation and preparation., Biopharmaceutics: ADME characteristics of drug
and their importance in disease conditions, Pharmacokinetic drug interactions, bio-equivalence and bio-availability
studies, Prodrugs.
Reference books:
Mittal B.M., - Text book of Pharmaceutical Formulation – Vallabh Prakashan 6th
Ed. 1997.
Brahmanker et al – Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - A Treatise, Vallabh Prakashan, 1995.
Dispensing Pharmacy :
General Dispensing Procedures, Latin terms and Abbreviations, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Posology., Disperse
Systems: Suspensions, Emulsions, Creams: General methods of manufacturing, problems associated with stability.,
Semi-solid Preparations like Ointments, Gels, Pastes, Suppositories and Pessaries: General methods of
manufacturing, problems associated with stability., Incompatibilities involved in prescriptions and usage of additives.,
Containers and Closures: selection of appropriate containers and closures, Hospital Pharmacy Practice.
Reference books:
Cooper and Gunn – Dispensing for Pharmaceutical students – CBS, 12th
ed., 1987.

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