NIT Tiruchirappalli: Syllabus for the post of Pharmacist (Group C Post) 2026
Contents
The official NIT Tiruchirappalli: Syllabus for the post of Pharmacist (Group C Post) 2026 has been released by the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli administration. This syllabus outlines the comprehensive guide for candidates preparing for the screening test, skill test, and main written examination.
Exam Pattern Overview
The recruitment process consists of three stages: a Screening Test, a Skill Test, and a Main Written Test.
Screening Test (Objective Type)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Marks: 75
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Parts:
- Part-A (40%): General Aptitude & Reasoning, General Knowledge, General English.
- Part-B (60%): General Science (secondary level) and Pharmacology (undergraduate level).
Skill Test
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Nature: Qualifying (Pass/Fail)
- Focus: Practical knowledge of day-to-day duties in a pharmacy setting.
Main Written Test
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Marks: 100
- Type: Objective and Subjective
Section-Wise Syllabus Topics
1. Screening Test Syllabus
- General Aptitude & Reasoning:
- Analogies, similarities and differences
- Problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making
- Visual memory, relationship concepts
- Verbal and figure classification, logical reasoning
- Order and ranking, Puzzles
- Arithmetical number series, Decimals and Fractions
- Fundamental arithmetic operations, Profit and Loss
- Number Systems and non-verbal series
- General Knowledge:
- General awareness and current affairs
- General Polity, Indian Constitution
- General English:
- Error recognition, Spellings, Grammar
- Fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc.)
- One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences
- Vocabulary, Sentence Structure
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion
- Phrases and Idiomatic use of words
- Comprehension of Passages
- General Science & Pharmacology:
- General science up to secondary level
- Topics related to pharmacology up to undergraduate level
2. Skill Test Syllabus
- Prescription reading – Identify correct prescription
- Display and Storage of medicines & various injection/vaccine/drugs in the pharmacy
- Emergency tray and their uses
- CPR and First aid demonstration
- Supply Chain & Inventory Control of Pharmaceuticals
- Drugs distribution
- Application of Computer in Hospital Pharmacy Practice
- Biomedical Waste Management
- Nutrition and Health
- Laws related to Drugs and Pharmacy profession
- Pharmaceutical Ethics
- Clinical laboratory tests
- Drugs interactions
- Microbiology and common microorganism
- Preventive Healthcare
3. Main Written Test Syllabus
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical & Organic/Inorganic Chemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Health Education & Community Pharmacy
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
- Drug store and Business Management
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy with Therapeutics
- Pathophysiology
- Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Engineering & Analysis
- Basic Principles of Biotechnology & Microbiology
- Phytochemistry
- Inventory of pharmaceuticals and stock handling
- Computer application in pharmacy
- Environmental science
- Industrial pharmacy
- Herbal drug technology
- Biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics
- Pharmaceutical quality assurance
- Instrumental methods of analysis
- Novel drug delivery system
- Biostatistics and research methodology
- Social and preventive pharmacy
- Pharma marketing management
- Pharmaceutical regulatory science
- Pharmaco vigilance
- Cosmetic science
- Pharmacological screening methods
- Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals
Preparation Tips
To succeed in the NIT Tiruchirappalli Pharmacist exam, focus on a balanced approach covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications:
- Understand the Pattern: Prioritize Part-B (60%) in the Screening Test as it covers core pharmacy topics.
- Practical Focus: Since the Skill Test is qualifying, practice prescription reading, CPR, and inventory management hands-on.
- Subject Depth: For the Main Written Test, review standard pharmacy textbooks covering pharmaceutics, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical jurisprudence.
- Current Affairs: Stay updated on general knowledge, especially Indian Constitution and health policies.
- Time Management: Practice MCQs within the 90-minute limit for the Screening Test.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The 2026 syllabus follows the standard structure for Group C Pharmacist posts at NIT Tiruchirappalli, focusing on screening, skill, and written tests as detailed above.
No, the Screening Test covers general aptitude and basic science, while the Main Written Test focuses on advanced pharmacy subjects.
The Skill Test is 45 minutes long and is qualifying in nature.
The source does not specify negative marking; refer to the official notification for details.
Focus on practical pharmacy duties like prescription reading, CPR, and inventory control as listed in the syllabus.
