Overview
The Department of Pharmacy at Galgotias University, in partnership with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), conducted a Faculty Development Workshop titled “PCI Regulations, Competency‑Based Curriculum and Best Practices in Pharmacy Education.” The event gathered pharmacy educators, academicians and professionals from across India to discuss the future of pharmacy education.
Curriculum Focus
The workshop centered on the revised B. Pharm Curriculum slated for 2026, aligning it with the National Education Policy 2020. Key themes included competency‑based learning, Outcome‑Based Education, integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and enhanced industry‑academia collaboration. Participants examined how the curriculum moves beyond traditional knowledge‑based instruction toward developing professional competence, ethical judgment, adaptability, and the capacity to meet evolving healthcare and pharmaceutical industry needs.
Statements from Leaders
Dr. Montu M. Patel, Hon’ble President of the Pharmacy Council of India, stated that the revised curriculum represents a significant step toward a more impactful, practice‑oriented pharmacy education, emphasizing learner‑centric approaches, emerging technologies and industry engagement. Shri Suneel Galgotia, Hon’ble Chancellor of Galgotias University, echoed this sentiment, describing the curriculum transformation as fundamental to the future of healthcare in India and essential for nurturing pharmacists equipped with professional competence, ethical judgment, innovation and societal responsibility.
Technological and Pedagogical Innovations
Discussions highlighted the growing influence of artificial intelligence and digital tools in pharmacy education, innovative teaching and assessment practices, and the importance of linking academic learning with professional practice.
Institutional Profile – Galgotias University
Galgotias University is a multidisciplinary institution recognized for academic excellence, research, and industry‑aligned education. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it placed in the 1201‑1400 global band, ranked 16th among private universities and 46th among all Indian universities. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 positioned it in the 1201‑1500 global band, 27th among private universities and 65th overall in India. The university holds a NAAC A+ accreditation. It serves a student community of over 50,000 learners and boasts an alumni network exceeding 100,000 graduates. In 2026, its students received more than 5,500 job offers from over 1,250 recruiters. The university maintains industry partnerships with Apple, Infosys, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini and Salesforce, among others.
Conclusion
The workshop underscored the joint commitment of PCI and Galgotias University to elevate pharmacy education through curriculum reform, competency development, and integration of cutting‑edge technologies, aiming to produce pharmacy graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to healthcare, research and the pharmaceutical sector at both national and global levels.