Pharmacy Assistant License Exam: Nepal Pharmacy Council
To become a registered Pharmacy Assistant in Nepal, candidates must pass the licensure examination conducted by the Nepal Pharmacy Council.
According to the Nepal Pharmacy Council Act of 2057 (2000 A.D.), a "pharmacy assistant" is an individual who has earned at least a certificate degree in pharmacy or an equivalent qualification from a recognized educational institution. A "registered pharmacist assistant" is a pharmacist whose name is listed in the register of the Nepal Pharmacy Council.
This essential examination is open to students who have completed a Diploma in Pharmacy from the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized academic institution.
Passing a pharmacy licensing exam is mandatory for those aspiring to work in pharmacies or drug stores. This ensures that all Assistant Pharmacists of Nepal meet the necessary standards of competence and knowledge to practice.
Eligibility
Academic Qualification
The applicant should have obtained a Diploma or Certificate in Pharmacy or equivalent degree from an academic institution recognized by the Nepal Pharmacy Council.
The applicant must apply in the prescribed format, including the degree, certificate, other required documents, and the prescribed fees.
Documents to be Submitted (Certified Copies):
- Application Form
- SLC (School Leaving Certificate) or SEE Transcript
- Citizenship Certificate
- All Certificates for Proficiency Certificate (PCL) Level
- Registration Fee
- Equivalency Certificate (for degrees from Foreign Boards)
Note: You can still submit the required documents if you reside outside the Kathmandu Valley. Simply authorize a representative to do so on your behalf, and they can submit the documents along with your authorization letter.
Syllabus
The Pharmacy Assistant licensing examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These questions are distributed across various domains as outlined in the table, which specifies the approximate number of questions from each area.
| Subject Area | Approx Number of Questions |
| Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Chemistry | 15 |
| Pharmaceutics | 15 |
| Pharmacology & therapeutics | 20 |
| Clinical Pharmacy & Hospital Pharmacy | 20 |
| Community Pharmacy & Forensic Pharmacy (Pharmacy laws & ethics) | 20 |
| Social pharmacy & public health | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
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Syllabus of Pharmacy Assistant-Nepal Pharmacy Council
Model Questions for Pharmacy Assistant-Nepal Pharmacy Council