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About us

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University is a pioneer teaching Department not only in the state of Maharashtra but also has academic recognition in the country as a whole. Started way back in 1956, it has catered to the needs Pharmacy education in big way and has generated personnel which have emerged as key functionaries in the domain of “ Academics” as well as “ Profession” as a whole. It is recognized by PCI and AICTE. It conducts Graduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Research Programme in Pharmacy under the Faculty of Medicine. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is proud to be the only University Department accredited by NBA, AICTE, New Delhi.

 

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Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Mahatma Jyotiba Fuley Shaikshanik Parisar, Amravati Road, Nagpur.
Website: www.udpsalumni.org            E-mail: udpsnagpur@yahoo.co.in
Phone No. (O) 0712/2500324              Fax No. 0712/2500355
Accredited by National Board of Accreditation, AICTE, New Delhi.

 

          

 

Courses Available

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.)

  • Intake Capacity – 30

  • Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.)

Specialisations – 1. Pharmaceutics –    10 Seats
                         2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 05 Seats
                         3. Pharmacology –     06 Seats
                         4. Pharmacognosy –  05 Seats
Intake Capacity – 26

  • Doctoral Research Programme (Ph. D.)

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Admissions Eligibility 

B. Pharm.

In order to secure admission through centralized Admission Process to first year of four year Degree course in Pharmacy, the candidate should fulfill the eligibility criteria as notified in Application form and Information brochure of MHT-CET published by Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai from time to time. The details of the admission procedure can be obtained from the Director of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai or from the regional offices.

 

M. Pharm.

In order to secure admission through centralized Admission Process to first year of two-year postgraduate Degree course in Pharmacy (M. Pharm.), the candidate should fulfill the eligibility criteria as notified in Application form and Information brochure published by Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai from time to time. The details of the admission procedure can be obtained from the Director of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai or from the regional offices.

 

Ph. D.

In order to secure admission to Ph. D. degree the candidate should have passed M. Pharm. Examination from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur or any other recognized University or equivalent. The candidates can apply every year on or before 15th July for registration in the Department for Ph. D. degree.


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Syllabus

  • B. Pharm.

  • First Year

Sr. No.

Subject

Maximum marks

Minimum marks

Sessional

Theory

Total

 

Theory

 

 

 

 

1T-1

Pharmaceutics-I

20

80

100

45

1T-2

Pharm. Chemistry-I (organic)

20

80

100

45

1T-3

Pharm. Chemistry (Physical)

20

80

100

45

1T-4

Pharmacology-I (Physiology & Anatomy)

20

80

100

45

1T-5

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry-I

20

80

100

45

1T-6

Mathematics, Statistics and computer science

20

80

100

45

 

Practical

 

 

 

 

1P-1

Pharmaceutics-I

20

80

100

50

1P-2

Pharm. Chemistry-I

20

80

100

50

1P-3

Pharm. Chemistry-II

20

80

100

50

1P-4

Pharmacology-I

20

80

100

50

1P-5

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry

20

80

100

50

  • Second Year

Sr. No.

Subject

Maximum marks

Minimum marks

Sessional

Theory

Total

 

Theory

 

 

 

 

2T-1

Pharmaceutics-II (Engineering)

20

80

100

45

2T-2

Pharm. Chemistry-III (organic)

20

80

100

45

2T-3

Pharm. Chemistry IV (Analysis)

20

80

100

45

2T-4

Pharmacology-II (Biochemistry)

20

80

100

45

2T-5

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry-II

20

80

100

45

2T-6

Physics and Biophysics

20

80

100

45

 

Practical

 

 

 

 

2P-1

Pharmaceutics-II

20

80

100

50

2P-2

Pharm. Chemistry-III

20

80

100

50

2P-3

Pharm. Chemistry-IV

20

80

100

50

2P-4

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry-II

20

80

100

50

2P-5

Physics, Biophysics & computer science

20

80

100

50

  • Third Year

Sr. No.

Subject

Maximum marks

Minimum marks

Sessional

Theory

Total

 

Theory

 

 

 

 

3T-1

Pharmaceutics-III (Physical)

20

80

100

45

3T-2

Pharm. Chemistry-V

20

80

100

45

3T-3

Pharm. Chemistry –VI (Analysis)

20

80

100

45

3T-4

Pharmacology-III

20

80

100

45

3T-5

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

20

80

100

45

3T-6

Pharmaceutical Laws and Management

20

80

100

45

 

Practical

 

 

 

 

3P-1

Pharmaceutics-III

20

80

100

50

3P-2

Pharm. Chemistry-V

20

80

100

50

3P-3

Pharm. Chemistry-VI

20

80

100

50

3P-4

Pharmacology

20

80

100

50

3P-5

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

20

80

100

50

  • Fourth Year

Sr. No.

Subject

Maximum marks

Minimum marks

Sessional

Theory

Total

 

Theory

 

 

 

 

4T-1

Pharmaceutics-IV (Dosage Form Technology)

20

80

100

45

4T-2

Pharm. Chemistry-VII (Medicinal)

20

80

100

45

4T-3

Pharm. Chemistry –VIII (Medicinal)

20

80

100

45

4T-4

Pharmacology-IV

20

80

100

45

4T-5

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry-III

20

80

100

45

4T-6

Biopharmaceutics

20

80

100

45

 

Practical

 

 

 

 

4P-1

Pharmaceutics-IV

20

80

100

50

4P-2

Pharm. Chemistry-VII

20

80

100

50

4P-3

Pharm. Chemistry-VIII

20

80

100

50

4P-4

Pharmacology

20

80

100

50

4P-5

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry-III

20

80

100

50


  • M. Pharm.

  • Pharmaceutics

Sr. No.

Subject

Maximum marks

Minimum marks

Seasonal

Theory

Total

First Examination

CP-1

Biostatistics

10

40

50

25

CP-2

Product Development & Formulation

10

40

50

25

P-1

Advanced Physical Pharmacy

20

80

100

50

P-2

Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

20

80

100

50

P-3

Pharmaceutical Dosage Form Technology

20

80

100

50

P-4

Selected Topics in Pharmaceutics

20

80

100

50

P-5

Practicals in Pharmaceutics

 

 

 

 

Final Examination

P-6

Thesis & Defence

 

 

250

125

P-7

Seminar

 

 

50

25

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Sr. No.

Subject

Maximum marks

Minimum marks

Sessional

Theory

Total

First Examination

CP-1

Biostatistics

10

40

50

25

CP-2

Product Development & Formulation

10

40

50

25

PC-1

Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I

20

80

100

50

PC-2

Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II

20

80

100

50

PC-3

Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry-III

20

80

100

50

PC-4

Selected Topics

20

80

100

50

PC-5

Practicals in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

 

 

 

 

Final Examination

PC-6

Thesis & Defence

 

 

250

125

PC-7

Seminar

 

 

50

25


  • Pharmacology

Sr. No.

Subject

Maximum marks

Minimum marks

Sessional

Theory

Total

First Examination

CP-1

Biostatistics

10

40

50

25

CP-2

Product Development & Formulation

10

40

50

25

PL-1

Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology

20

80

100

50

PL-2

Advanced Systemic Pharmacology

20

80

100

50

PL-3

Biological Evaluation Methods and Toxicology

20

80

100

50

PL-4

Selected Topics in Pharmacology

20

80

100

50

PL-5

Practicals in Pharmacology

 

 

 

 

Final Examination

PL-6

Thesis & Defence

 

 

250

125

PL-7

Seminar

 

 

50

25

  • Pharmacognosy

Sr. No.

Subject

Maximum marks

Minimum marks

Sessional

Theory

Total

First Examination

CP-1

Biostatistics

10

40

50

25

CP-2

Product Development & Formulation

10

40

50

25

PG-1

Advanced Pharmacognosy Tissue Culture

20

80

100

50

PG-2

Plant Biochemistry & Biogenesis

20

80

100

50

PG-3

Comparative Phytochemistry & Toxonomy

20

80

100

50

PG-4

Selected Topics in Pharmacognosy

20

80

100

50

PG-5

Practicals in Pharmacognosy

 

 

 

 

Final Examination

PG-6

Thesis & Defence

 

 

250

125

PG-7

Seminar

 

 

50

25

 

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  • Faculty Profile

Sr. No.

Name

Designation

Qualification

Specialization

Teaching Experience

Date of Joining

Area of Research

1

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

Professor & Head

M. Pharm., Ph. D., LL. B., D.B.M., B.J.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

33

19/09/1977

Synthesis & Pharmacological Screening.
 New drug delivery system.
Phytochemical & Pharmacological investigation drug from natural sources.

2

Dr. R. B. Kakde

Reader

M. Pharm., Ph. D.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

10

30/06/2003

Development & validation of analytical methods.

3

Dr. N. K. Subhedar

Reader (Des.)

M. Sc., Ph. D.

Pharmacology

34

12/07/1972

Neuroscience and molecular biology.

4

Dr. S. N. Umathe

Reader (Des.)

M. Pharm., Ph. D.

Pharmacology

27

20/06/1979

Pharmacokinetic and bioequivalence study.
Diabetic research.

5

Dr. (Mrs.) J. G. Avari

Reader

M. Pharm., Ph. D.

Pharmaceutics

21

02/09/1985

New drug delivery system.

6

Mr. A. T. Patil

Sel. Gr. Lecturer

M. Pharm.

Pharmaceutics
Pharmacognosy

29

01/07/1977

Phytochemical & Pharmacological investigation drug from natural sources.

7

Mr. M. R. Tajne

Sel. Gr. Lecturer

M. Pharm.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

27

02/11/1979

Development & validation of analytical methods.

8

Dr. P. R. Itankar

Lecturer

M. Pharm., Ph. D.

Pharmacognosy

03

18/06/2003

Phytochemical & Pharmacological investigation drug from natural sources.
Development of reference standards of phytoconstituents for herbal drug standardization.

9

Mr. D. M. Kokare

Lecturer

M. Pharm.

Pharmacology

03

24/06/2003

Behavioural Study

10

Mr. P. S. Salve

Lecturer

M. Pharm.

Pharmaceutics

03

25/06/2003

New drug delivery system.

11

Mr. N. A. Raut

Lecturer

M. Pharm.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

03

24/06/2003

Phytochemical & Pharmacological investigation drug from natural sources.

 

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

Dr. R. B. Kakde

Dr. N. K. Subhedar

Dr. S. N. Umathe

 

 

 

 

Dr. (Mrs.) J. G. Avari

Mr. A. T. Patil

Mr. M. R. Tajne

Dr. P. R. Itankar

 

Mr. D. M. Kokare

Mr. P. S. Salve

Mr. N. A. Raut

 

Research

 

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Sr.

No.

Ph. D.  Topic

Name of

Researcher

Name of guide

1

Enhancement Of Dissolution Of Poorly Water Soluble Drugs By Solid Dispersions Technique And Development And Validation Of Stability Indicating Method.

Mr. M. P. Patil

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

2

Evaluation Of Natural Gums And Their Semi-Synthetic Derivatives As Pharmaceutical Excipients.

Mr. A. S. Sayare

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

3

Preliminary Phytochemical Studies And Pharmacological Screening Of Some Indian Medicinal Plants As Antidiabetics.

Mr. N. A. raut

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

4

Synthesis And Screening Of Mannich Bases Of Rhodanins For Hypoglycemic Activity

Mr. M. R. Tajne

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

5

Design And In-Vitro Evaluation Of Muco-Adhesive Microspheres

Mr. D. P. Hase

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

6

Development And Evaluation Of Oral Pulsatile Release Chronotherapeutic Drug Delivery System

Mr. M. M. Bankar

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

7

Design And Evaluation Of Controlled Release Osmotic Drug Delivery System Based On Controlled Porosity Membrane

Mr. V. H. Bankar

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

8

Bioavailability Studies On Formulation Of Poorly Soluble Nsaids By Increasing Their Solubility Using Solubilising Agents.

Mr. S. D. Motwani

Dr. N. J. Gaikwad

9

Studies On The Modulatory Role Of Lutenizing Hormone Releasing Hormone In The Expression Of Acute And Chronic Behavioral Effects Of Ethanol In Experimental Animals

Mr. P. S. Bhutada

Dr. S. N. Umathe

10

Studies On The Role Of Nitric Oxide In Gastrointestinal Complications In Diabetic Rats

Mr. N. I. Kochar

Dr. S. N. Umathe

11

Studies On The Pharmacokinetic And Pharmacodynamic Interaction Between Some Bioflavonoids And Oral Anti-Diabetic Agents.

Mr. P. V. Dixit

Dr. S. N. Umathe

12

Involvement Of Oxidative Stress In Diabetes Induced Gastroparesis In Laboratory Animals And Its Influence On The Pharmacokinetics Of Oral Anti-Diabetic Agents.

Mr. N. M. Jawale.

Dr. S. N. Umathe

13

Role Of Cocain And Amphetamine Regulated Transcript Peptide In The Regulation Of Some Pharmacological And Pathophysiological Processes : Neuro-Anatomical Correlates

Mr. M. P. Dandekar

Dr. N. K. Subhedar

14

Cocain And Amphetamine Regulated Transcript Peptide In The Brain Of Carias Batrachus: Anatomical And Functional Correlates.

Mr. V. S. Barsagade

Dr. N. K. Subhedar

15

Formulation And Evaluation Of Sustained Release Pellets.

Mr. D. K. Khobragade

Mr. A. T. Patil

16

Phytochemical And Pharmacological Studies On The Fruits Of Curcumis Sativa And   Cucurbuta Spp. (Cucurbitaceae) To Evaluate Their Anti-Lipidemic Activity In Comparison With The Fruits Of  Lagenaria Siceraria

Mr. V. D. Gulkari

Mr. A. T. Patil

17

Biotechnological Applications Of Plant Cell Culture: Special Emphasis On Secondary Metabolites

Mr. S. S. Gurav

Mr. A. T. Patil

18

Design And Evaluation Of Polymeric Microspheres As Drug Carriers For Oral Controlled Drug Delivery

Mr. S. S. Pandit

Mr. A. T. Patil

19

Formulation And Evaluation Of Transdermal Drug Delivery System For Some Cardiovascular Drugs

Mr. A. S. Mundada

Dr. (Mrs.) J. G. Avari

20

Studies On Different Approaches For Development Of Intragastric Floating Dosage Forms And Their Evaluation

Mr. P. S. Salve

Dr. (Mrs.) J. G. Avari

21

Design And Fabrication Of Oral Controlled Release System For Water Soluble Drugs

Mr. R. H. Kasliwal

Dr. (Mrs.) J. G. Avari

22

Phytochemical And Pharmacological Studies To Substantiate Traditionally Known Antiasthamatic Activity Of Jasmimum Arborescence Roxb And  Careya Arborea  Roxb

Ku. R. D. Chakole

Mr. M. R. Tajne

23

Development Of Methods For Estimation Of Ant-Fungal Agents In Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms.

Mr. D. B. Meshram

Mr. M. R. Tajne

24

Development Of Analytical Methods For Some Analgesic, Antipyretic And Anti-Inflammatory Drugs In Single And Multi-Ingredient Formulations.

Mr. S. B. Bagade

Mr. M. R. Tajne

25

Evaluation Of Some New Biomaterials As Pharmaceutical Excipients.

Mr. M. S. Charde

Dr. A. V. Kasture,

Dr. S. B. Joshi

26

Microbiological Evaluation Of Herbal Pharmaceutical Formulations And Raw Materials.

Mrs.S. P. Wasnik

Dr. (Mrs.) S. B. Kulkarni

Research Projects

 

Sr. No.

Research Project

Funding Agency

Principle Investigator

1

Development of Antidiabetic Drug From Natural Sources

AICTE,New Delhi

Dr. N.J. Gaikwad

2

Standardization of the Analytical Methods for Some Herbal Preparations

AICTE,New Delhi

Dr. N.J. Gaikwad

3

Influence of Environmentally Induced Oxidative Stress on the Bioavailability of some Drugs

AICTE,New Delhi

Dr. S. N. Umathe

4

Beta-Endorphin in the brain of Major Carp Cirrhinus mrigala

D.S.T., New Delhi

Dr. N. K. Subhedar

5

GnRH in the brain of the Indian Major Carp Cirrhinus mrigala and the Catfish Clarias batrachus In Situ Hybridization Study

I.C.A.R., New Delhi

Dr. N. K. Subhedar

6

Development and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants

National medicinal Plant Board, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Dept. of Pharm. Sci.

7

Development of Reference Standards of Phytoconstituents for herbal Standards

AICTE,New Delhi

Dr. N.J. Gaikwad

 

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Drug testing laboratory: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences has Drug Testing Laboratory well equipped with the sophisticated analytical instruments. The Drug Testing Laboratory of this Department is duly approved by Food and Drug Administration of Maharashtra State and is engaged in analysis of the various food and drug samples from the local industries and market at the minimal charges.

 

 

 

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Dr. N. J. Gaikwad  

Professor & Head

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Mahatma Jyotiba Fuley Shaikshanik Parisar, Amravati Road, Nagpur. 440 033

 

Website: www.udpsalumni.org            E-mail: udpsnagpur@yahoo.co.in
Phone No. (O) 0712/2500324              Fax No. 0712/2500355
 

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