PCI highlights UG pharmacy curriculum 2026 at Amity
Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), organised a one-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Effective Implementation of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) Curriculum (2026) under NEP 2020”.
The programme aimed to equip faculty members with a comprehensive understanding of the revised B Pharm Curriculum (2026), its alignment with the National Credit Framework (NCrF), National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), evolving standards in pharmacy education, thereby strengthening Outcome-Based Education (OBE), competency-based curriculum design, learner-centric pedagogies, innovative assessment practices, and effective curriculum implementation.
The programme witnessed participation by 120 participants representing institutions such as GD Goenka College of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Subharti College of Pharmacy, KN Modi Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, and several other institutions.
Speaking about the revolutionary changes reshaping pharmacy education, chief guest, Dr Montukumar M Patel, President, Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi, said, “The new curriculum has been designed to ensure uniform implementation across all pharmacy institutions while aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The skill and outcome-based curriculum incorporates emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, medical devices, digital healthcare and other contemporary advancements that are transforming the pharmacy sector. To facilitate seamless implementation of the new curriculum, the Pharmacy Council of India is conducting Faculty Development Programmes across the country so that institutions are fully prepared to adopt the revised curriculum from this academic session itself.”
Emphasising upon tech-driven initiatives, he further added, “Pharmacy Council has introduced technology-driven reforms, including biometric attendance systems for faculty members to ensure greater academic accountability. The Council also conducted a drone-survey of all pharmacy colleges in India. In addition, the Council is launching a new digital portal including IT-enabled solutions to simplify academic and regulatory processes, improve transparency and strengthen institutional governance. The Council has also extended financial support to GPAT-qualified scholars (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) to foster research and academic excellence.”
Highlighting the pivotal role of educators in shaping future-ready healthcare professionals, Dr Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, stated, “The transformative reforms introduced under the exemplary leadership of Dr Montukumar M Patel have significantly strengthened pharmacy education by making it more contemporary, skill-oriented, industry-aligned and outcome-driven.”
Stressing upon the significance of implementing the New B Pharm Curriculum, Professor (Dr) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, stated, “The successful implementation of the revised B Pharm Curriculum requires faculty members to embrace emerging pedagogical approaches, outcome-based curriculum design, competency-based assessment and learner-centric teaching methodologies.”
