Pharmacy council of India has finalised that the exit exam of Diploma in pharmacy candidates will be implemented from 2022-2023 batch of D.Pharm course.
The objective of the Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination (DPEE) is to ensure that a candidate applying for registration as pharmacist with the State Pharmacy Council has undergone pharmacy education and a comprehensive practical training programme in Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) course as provided in the Education Regulations, 2020 or the regulations that may be in force from time to time in an institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
DPEE acquired core competencies in dispensing of medicines and other areas of pharmacy practice and to reinforce his discipline, integrity, judgement, skills, knowledge and quest for learning so that after having passed the examination he is able to become a registered pharmacist who is able to exercise his professional skills in addition to carrying his duty and responsibilities professionally.
The details regarding the scheme for conducting the Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination and the syllabus of the test shall be announced by the Pharmacy Council of India from time to time for the information of the candidates.
In the 388th Executive committee meeting of PCI, it has been decided that the exit exam under Diploma in Pharmacy Exit examination regulations 2022 will be implemented from 2022-2023 batch of D.Pharm course.
