The Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) conducted its Pharmacy Entrance Examination 2025 on June 8, 2025, for admission to D.Pharm (2-year Diploma) and B.Pharm (4-year Bachelor Degree) programs. These PCI-approved programs open doors to careers in pharmaceuticals, hospitals, research, and higher education. Below is a comprehensive analysis of the exam pattern, memory-based questions, and key insights for future aspirants.
🔍 Examination Overview
Category | Details |
---|---|
Conducting Authority | Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) |
Programs Covered | D.Pharm (Diploma) & B.Pharm (Bachelor’s) |
Exam Date | 8 June 2025 |
Academic Session | 2025-2026 |
Examination Mode | Offline (OMR Sheet Based) |
Medium of Exam | English & Assamese |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The exam consisted of 100 MCQs (100 marks) divided equally across four subjects:
Subject | Questions | Marks |
---|---|---|
English | 25 | 25 |
Physics | 25 | 25 |
Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
Biology | 25 | 25 |
Marking Scheme:
✔ +1 mark per correct answer
✔ No negative marking
✔ Unattempted questions: No deduction
🧠 Memory-Based Questions & Answers
Based on student feedback, here are key questions from the 2025 exam:
Based on the exam held on 8 June 2025
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- SI unit of Angular Momentum is:
- A) N·m
- B) kg·m²/s ✅
- C) J·s
- D) N·m²/s
- A) N·m
- Unit of second order reaction:
- A) mol/L·s
- B) s⁻¹
- C) L/mol·s ✅
- D) mol²/L²·s
- A) mol/L·s
- Meaning of “Chronological”:
- A) Out of order
- B) According to age or time ✅
- C) Repeating
- D) Random
- A) Out of order
- Which of the following is a non-reducing sugar?
- A) Glucose
- B) Fructose
- C) Galactose
- D)Sucrose ✅
- A) Glucose
- Start codon in mRNA:
- A) UAA
- B) AUG ✅
- C) UGA
- D) UAG
- A) UAA
- Chemical with molar mass 180 g/mol and formula C₆H₁₂O₆ is:
- A) Fructose
- B) Glucose ✅
- C) Galactose
- D) Sucrose
- A) Fructose
- Scurvy is caused by deficiency of:
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin C ✅
- C) Vitamin B6
- D) Vitamin B12
- A) Vitamin A
- Product of photosynthesis:
- A) Carbon dioxide
- B) Oxygen ✅
- C) Nitrogen
- D) ATP
- A) Carbon dioxide
- Meaning of “With flying colours”:
- A) With success ✅
- B) With flags
- C) With friends
- D) With money
- A) With success ✅
- Meaning of “Bon Voyage”:
- A) Good luck
- B) Safe journey ✅
- C) Farewell
- D) Stay strong
- A) Good luck
- Meaning of “Apatite”:
- A) Disease
- B) Mineral ✅
- C) Feeling
- D) Hormone
- A) Disease
- SI unit of Magnetic Field:
- A) Gauss
- B) Tesla ✅
- C) Weber
- D) Henry
- A) Gauss
- Synonym of “Rapid”:
- A) Slow
- B) Calm
- C) Fast ✅
- D) Easy
- A) Slow
- Lenz’s Law deals with:
- A) Electric force
- B) Opposes the cause producing it ✅
- C) Potential
- D) Voltage drop
- A) Electric force
- A female dog is called:
- A) Puppy
- B) Doe
- C) Bitch ✅
- D) Mare
- A) Puppy
- Product of Light Reaction:
- A) Glucose
- B) ATP and NADPH ✅
- C) Pyruvate
- D) CO₂
- A) Glucose
- Crocodile heart has how many chambers?
- A) 2
- B) 3
- C) 4 ✅
- D) 5
- A) 2
- Correct sequence of Prophase I stages:
- A) Zygotene → Leptotene
- B) Leptotene → Zygotene ✅
- C) Diplotene → Pachytene
- D) Diakinesis → Leptotene
- A) Zygotene → Leptotene
- DNA replication occurs in:
- A) G1 phase
- B) G2 phase
- C) S phase ✅
- D) M phase
- A) G1 phase
- Tapetum is present in:
- A) Ovary
- B) Anther ✅
- C) Leaf
- D) Stem
- A) Ovary
- Example of globular protein:
- A) Keratin
- B) Collagen
- C) Hemoglobin ✅
- D) Myosin
- A) Keratin
- Which compound has higher boiling point?
- Depends on options, generally:
- A) Water
- B) Ethanol
- C) Acetic acid ✅ (higher due to H-bonding)
- D) Methane
- A) Water
- Depends on options, generally:
- Which has greater magnetic moment?
- Depends on electron configuration, usually:
- A) Fe³⁺ ✅ (if compared with Fe²⁺)
- A) Fe³⁺ ✅ (if compared with Fe²⁺)
- Depends on electron configuration, usually:
- Conversion of Benzoyl chloride to Aldehyde is called:
- A) Etard reaction
- B) Rosenmund reduction ✅
- C) Stephen reaction
- D) Cannizzaro reaction
- A) Etard reaction
- Another name of Vitamin D:
- A) Calciferol ✅
- B) Retinol
- C) Niacin
- D) Ascorbic acid
- A) Calciferol ✅
- Name of 3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid:
- A) IUPAC naming needed ✅
- Possibly: 3-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
- A) IUPAC naming needed ✅
- SI unit of magnetic flux:
- A) Tesla
- B) Weber ✅
- C) Henry
- D) Farad
- A) Tesla
- pH of arterial blood:
- A) 7.0
- B) 6.8
- C) 7.4 ✅
- D) 8.0
- A) 7.0
- ⚛️ PHYSICS MCQs
- Slope of velocity-time graph gives:
- A) Velocity
- B) Displacement
- C) Acceleration ✅
- D) Jerk
- A) Velocity
- Unit of molar conductivity:
- A) S/cm
- B) S/m
- C) S·cm²/mol ✅
- D) S·mol/cm
- A) S/cm
- SI unit of Angular Momentum:
- A) kg·m²/s ✅
- B) N·m
- C) m/s
- D) J
- A) kg·m²/s ✅
- If power of lens is -4D, the lens is:
- A) Convex
- B) Concave ✅
- C) Cylindrical
- D) Plano
- A) Convex
- Tapetum is found in which part of the flower?
- A) Ovary
- B) Petal
- C) Anther ✅
- D) Style
- A) Ovary
- Meaning of “Etiquette”:
- A) Law
- B) Manners and social rules ✅
- C) Habit
- D) Discipline
- A) Law
- Meaning of “Argument”:
- A) A friendly talk
- B) A discussion with reasons ✅
- C) A question
- D) A story
- A) A friendly talk
- SI unit of Magnetic Field is:
- A) Henry
- B) Tesla ✅
- C) Gauss
- D) Weber
- A) Henry
- Unit of rate constant for second-order reaction is:
- A) mol/L·s
- B) s⁻¹
- C) L/mol·s ✅
- D) mol²/L²·s
- A) mol/L·s
- Which mirror is used for rear view of vehicles?
- A) Plane mirror
- B) Convex mirror ✅
- C) Concave mirror
- D) Cylindrical mirror
- A) Plane mirror
- pH of arterial blood is:
- A) 6.8
- B) 7.0
- C) 7.4 ✅
- D) 8.0
- A) 6.8
- You can take tea ____ coffee.
- A) or ✅
- B) and
- C) for
- D) so
- A) or ✅
- Where does DNA replication take place?
- A) G1 Phase
- B) G2 Phase
- C) S Phase ✅
- A) G1 Phase
D) M Phase
Q.44 In which form are carbohydrates stored in the liver?
A) Glucose
B) Starch
C) Glycogen ✅
D) Cellulose
45 Process of water loss in plants is called:
A) Respiration
B) Photosynthesis
C) Transpiration ✅
D) Osmosis
46. SI unit of Molar Conductivity is:
A) S·cm⁻¹
B) S·mol⁻¹
C) S·cm²/mol ✅
D) Ohm⁻¹·mol⁻¹
💡 Career Prospects
- D.Pharm Graduates: Work as pharmacists, medical reps, or pursue B.Pharm.
- B.Pharm Graduates: Opportunities in R&D, clinical research, or higher studies (M.Pharm/Pharm.D).
- PCI Approval ensures eligibility for government jobs and licensing exams.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: No. Only +1 for correct answers.
Q: Can I switch from D.Pharm to B.Pharm later?
A: Yes! D.Pharm holders get lateral entry into B.Pharm’s 2nd year.
Q: Exam language options?
A: English & Assamese.