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Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry focuses on drug design, synthesis, and analysis of pharmaceutical compounds. Students gain expertise in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and analytical techniques essential for drug discovery and development.

Established
2006
Intake
100
Placement
82%
Faculty
10
Labs
5
Overview

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry provides advanced training in drug design, organic synthesis, analytical techniques, and computational chemistry.

Established in 2006

Vision

To be a premier center of excellence in pharmaceutical sciences, producing globally competent pharmacists and researchers who contribute to affordable healthcare through innovative solutions.

Mission

  • Provide quality education integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills in pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Foster research culture focusing on novel drug delivery, drug discovery, and healthcare innovations.
  • Establish strong industry-academia partnerships for experiential learning and career development.
  • Promote ethical practices, regulatory awareness, and entrepreneurial mindset among students.
  • Contribute to community health through outreach programs and pharmacy services.
Message from the Head of Department
“Welcome to the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at LNCP Indore. Designing Molecules, Transforming Therapies.”

Dr. Vikram Joshi

Professor & Head

  • Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
  • 19 Years
  • Medicinal Chemistry

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1

Graduates will excel in pharmaceutical industry, academia, or research through a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences.

PEO-2

Graduates will design, develop, and evaluate pharmaceutical products using modern analytical and manufacturing techniques.

PEO-3

Graduates will engage in lifelong learning and contribute to pharmaceutical innovation through research activities.

PEO-4

Graduates will uphold ethical standards, regulatory compliance, and social responsibility in professional practice.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO-1

Pharmacy Knowledge: Apply comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences in professional practice.

PO-2

Formulation Development: Design and develop various dosage forms applying principles of physical pharmacy and biopharmaceutics.

PO-3

Analytical Skills: Use modern analytical instruments for drug analysis, quality control, and research.

PO-4

Regulatory Compliance: Apply GMP, GLP, and regulatory guidelines in pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing.

PO-5

Communication: Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and the scientific community.

PO-6

Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for independent learning and professional development.

PO-7

Ethics: Apply ethical principles in professional practice and commit to professional responsibilities.

PO-8

Project Management: Demonstrate knowledge of project management principles in pharmaceutical operations.

Programs Offered

Programs in Pharm. Chemistry

Postgraduate

M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Duration
2 Years

Eligibility: B.Pharm degree with minimum 55% marks from a PCI-approved institution.

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Ph.D. Program

Research areas
Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Herbal Drug Research, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Clinical Pharmacy
Eligibility
M.Pharm with minimum 55% marks or equivalent. GPAT/NET qualified preferred.
Admission process
Access to research laboratories, central instrumentation facility, library resources, and research guides.
Learning Path

Four-Year Skill Roadmap

Year 1
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Pharmaceutics-I
  • Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
  • Communication Skills
  • Remedial Biology/Mathematics
Year 2
  • Pharmacology-I
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Pharmacognosy-I
  • Physical Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Year 3
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Industrial Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering
  • Pharmacology-II
  • Pharmacognosy-II
  • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Year 4
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Research Project
  • Industrial Training
  • Biostatistics
  • Computer-Aided Drug Design
  • Regulatory Affairs
Value Addition

Industry Certifications

  • Clinical Research & Pharmacovigilance
  • Regulatory Affairs (USFDA, EU, ICH)
  • Medical Coding & Drug Safety
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Quality Control & Assurance
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing Management
  • Herbal Drug Standardization

Semester-wise syllabus

The detailed syllabus follows the university scheme. Download the latest copy from the Downloads section.

Curriculum details Download syllabus
Infrastructure

Laboratories

Organic Chemistry Lab

Equipment: Rotary Evaporator, Melting Point Apparatus, Vacuum Pump, Heating Mantles; Block C, Ground Floor; Capacity 30 students; Fume hood, Chemical storage, Fire safety

Medicinal Chemistry Lab

Equipment: Microwave Synthesizer, Auto-column, FTIR, UV-Vis; Block C, Ground Floor; Capacity 20 students; Chemical fume hood, PPE, Emergency shower

Instrumentation Lab

Equipment: HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, Polarimeter, Refractometer; Block C, First Floor; Capacity 25 students; Instrument safety protocols, Chemical hygiene

Computer-Aided Drug Design Lab

Equipment: Workstations, Molecular Modeling Software (Schrödinger, AutoDock); Block C, First Floor; Capacity 20 students; Ergonomic workstations, UPS backup

Natural Products Lab

Equipment: Soxhlet Extractor, Column Chromatography, TLC Scanner; Block C, Second Floor; Capacity 20 students; Solvent storage, Ventilation

Beyond the Labs

Other Facilities

Smart Classrooms

ICT-enabled classrooms with projectors and audio-visual systems

Department Library

Well-stocked library with pharmacy textbooks, journals, and reference materials

Medicinal Plant Garden

Herbal garden with 50+ species of medicinal plants

Computer Lab

Computers with pharmaceutical software and internet access

Seminar Hall

100-capacity seminar hall for guest lectures and presentations

Research Center

Dedicated research facility for PG and PhD scholars

WiFi Campus

High-speed internet connectivity across the campus

Our Team

Faculty

10

Faculty

6

Ph.D. Holders

4

Research Guides

12 Years

Avg Experience

15:1

Student Ratio

Dr. Vikram Joshi

Professor & HOD HOD

Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Medicinal Chemistry

19 Years experience

Dr. Shweta Agarwal

Professor

Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry)

Organic Synthesis

15 Years experience

Dr. Arun Mishra

Associate Professor

Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Analytical Chemistry

11 Years experience

Ms. Richa Jain

Assistant Professor

M.Pharm (Pharm. Chemistry)

Natural Products

6 Years experience

Mr. Pankaj Tiwari

Assistant Professor

M.Pharm (Pharm. Chemistry)

Computational Chemistry

5 Years experience

Research

Research Domains

Novel Drug Delivery Systems

Nanotechnology in Pharmaceuticals

Herbal Drug Standardization

Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Control

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacovigilance

Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Computer-Aided Drug Design

Patents

  • Herbal Nanoparticle Gel for Wound HealingDr. A. Sharma, Dr. R. Verma · 2025 Filed
  • Sustained Release Matrix Tablet FormulationDr. P. Kumar, Mr. S. Singh · 2024 Published
  • Novel Ocular Insert for Controlled Drug DeliveryDr. A. Sharma, Ms. N. Patel · 2026 Filed
  • Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Topical DeliveryDr. R. Verma, Dr. M. Joshi · 2023 Granted
Recognition

Achievements

Faculty

DST-SERB funded project

Development of 3D Printed Personalized Drug Delivery Systems (₹48 Lakhs)

Faculty

AICTE funded project

Bioavailability Enhancement of BCS Class II Drugs (₹25 Lakhs)

Faculty

MPCST funded project

Formulation of Ayurvedic-Based Topical Nanoemulsions (₹12 Lakhs)

Faculty

ICMR funded project

Stability Indicating Method for Fixed Dose Combinations (₹18 Lakhs)

Careers

Placement Highlights

8.5 LPA

Highest Package

4.2 LPA

Average Package

85%

Placement Rate

45+

Recruiters

Top Recruiters

  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Cipla Ltd.
  • Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
  • Lupin Ltd.
  • Alkem Laboratories
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
  • Mankind Pharma
  • Zydus Lifesciences
  • Aurobindo Pharma
  • Intas Pharmaceuticals
  • Ipca Laboratories

Internship Opportunities

MY Hospital, Indore

Government Multi-Specialty

CHL Hospital, Indore

Private Multi-Specialty

Choithram Hospital, Indore

Private Multi-Specialty

SAIMS, Indore

Private Teaching Hospital

District Hospital, Indore

Government District Hospital

Industry Collaborations

  • Sun Pharma
  • Cipla
  • Dr. Reddy's Labs
  • Lupin
Clubs

Student Clubs

  • Research Club
  • Healthcare Awareness Club
  • Innovation Club
  • Pharma Quiz Club
Professional Bodies

Professional Chapters

  • IPA Student Chapter (Indian Pharmaceutical Association)
  • APTI Student Chapter (Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India)
  • Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Student Wing
Activities

Events & Activities

National Pharmacy Week (November)

World Pharmacist Day (September 25)

Health Awareness Campaigns

Poster & Quiz Competitions

Scientific Exhibitions

National/International Conferences

Industrial Visits & Training

Alumni Meet

Free Health Check-up Camps

Community outreach

Blood Donation Camps

Community outreach

Rural Healthcare Initiatives

Community outreach

Patient Counseling Programs

Community outreach

Drug Abuse Awareness Campaigns

Community outreach

Swachhata Abhiyan

Community outreach

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Admission Process

  1. Online Registration

  2. Application Submission

  3. Document Verification

  4. Counseling & Interview

  5. Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation

Contact the Department

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Applications for 2026-27 are open.