NEP Preparedness

1. Multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary:
• The institution offers flexible curricula with credit-based courses and projects across programs.
• B Pharm program provides 11 elective subjects and 5 practice school domains, fostering customization and real-world exposure.
• Research and internship opportunities in B Pharm and Pharm D programs focus on addressing societal challenges in pharmacy.
• Collaboration with industries and dental hospitals for interdisciplinary research, such as herbal drug development and dental implants.
• Structured research ecosystem supports collaboration and aims for future grants focusing on societal issues.
2. Academic Bank of Credits (ABC):
• Registered under National Academic Depository and Academic Bank of Credits.
• Collaboration with AIMST University Malaysia for foreign education and internships.
• Faculty design teaching methods based on syllabus, emphasizing student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Curriculum planning outlines objectives, content, methods, and evaluation, aligned with Bloom's taxonomy.
3. Skill Development:
• Skill development plan includes programs for interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and professional ethics.
• Vocational education opportunities include internships and training in pharmacovigilance.
• Soft skills development through interactions with healthcare professionals and participation in various activities.
• Integration of core values such as social responsibility and pursuit of excellence into educational initiatives.
4. Integration of Indian Knowledge System:
• Yoga courses and training in Indian herbal medicine integrated into the curriculum.
• Research activities focus on exploring and validating medicinal values of herbs.
5. Focus on Outcome-based Education (OBE):
• Adoption of OBE approach with defined outcomes mapped to Bloom's taxonomy.
• Training for faculty in designing curriculum based on OBE principles.
• Student-centred teaching approach aligns with OBE principles, with regular assessment using rubrics.
• Software tool evaluates program outcomes at individual student level, providing feedback for improvement.
6. Distance Education/Online Education:
• Utilization of technology with various software tools for learning enhancement.
• Hybrid approach to teaching with recorded lectures, digital libraries, and online journal subscriptions.
• Learning Management System (LMS) platform facilitates access to study materials anytime, anywhere.