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Nepal Pharmacy Council Pharmacist Licensure Examination

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Key Facts: NPC D.Pharm Exam

100

MCQs on the exam

100 min

Session length (NPC timetables)

50%

Reported pass mark

NPR 3,000

Examination fee

The NPC pharmacy assistant name registration exam is a 100-question MCQ test sat in 100-minute sessions, with a reported pass mark of 50%. The 31st examination's results were published on 6 Bhadra 2083 (22 August 2026). Pharmacology, clinical and hospital pharmacy, and community pharmacy with jurisprudence each carry about 20 questions.

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1How many grams of dextrose are needed to prepare 500 mL of a 5% w/v dextrose solution?

A.2.5 g

B.5 g

C.25 g

D.50 g

Explanation: A 5% w/v solution contains 5 g of solute in every 100 mL. For 500 mL: 5 g x (500 / 100) = 25 g.

2Using the alligation method, in what ratio must 90% alcohol and 50% alcohol be mixed to obtain 60% alcohol?

A.1 : 3

B.3 : 1

C.1 : 2

D.2 : 3

Explanation: Alligation alternate: parts of 90% = 60 - 50 = 10; parts of 50% = 90 - 60 = 30. The ratio is 10 : 30 = 1 : 3. Check: (1 x 90 + 3 x 50) / 4 = 60%.

3What is the sucrose concentration of Simple Syrup as described in the British and Indian Pharmacopoeias?

A.85% w/v

B.50% w/w

C.66.7% w/w

D.45% w/v

Explanation: BP/IP Simple Syrup contains 66.7% w/w sucrose. At this near-saturated strength the high osmotic pressure restrains microbial growth, so the syrup needs no added preservative.

4Which acids are combined with sodium bicarbonate in effervescent granules so that carbon dioxide is released when they are added to water?

A.Citric and tartaric acids

B.Hydrochloric and sulfuric acids

C.Stearic and oleic acids

D.Boric and benzoic acids

Explanation: Effervescent granules combine sodium bicarbonate with citric and tartaric acids. In water the acids react with the bicarbonate to release carbon dioxide; the mixed acids also make the granules easier to form.

5Which ointment base, obtained from the fleece of sheep, is an absorption base that can take up about twice its weight of water to form a water-in-oil emulsion?

A.White soft paraffin

B.Macrogol (polyethylene glycol) ointment

C.Hard paraffin

D.Wool fat (anhydrous lanolin)

Explanation: Wool fat contains sterols and wool alcohols that act as water-in-oil emulsifiers, so it can absorb about twice its weight of water. Hydrous wool fat (lanolin) is wool fat that already contains 25-30% water.

6Why is a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide added to a tablet granulation?

A.To improve flow of granules from hopper to die

B.To bind particles and raise tablet hardness

C.To make the tablet break up faster in gastric fluid

D.To mask the odour of the active ingredient

Explanation: Glidants reduce friction between particles so the granules flow evenly from the hopper into the die. Even flow keeps die filling, and therefore tablet weight, uniform.

7Which container is most suitable for tablets that are both light-sensitive and hygroscopic?

A.Clear glass bottle with a screw-cap closure

B.Amber bottle, airtight, with a desiccant

C.Clear PET bottle, tightly closed

D.Amber paper envelope, folded shut

Explanation: Amber glass or plastic filters out the light wavelengths that cause photodegradation, an airtight closure keeps out moisture, and a desiccant absorbs any moisture that gets in.

8When preparing an extemporaneous suspension of an insoluble powder, which ingredient acts as the suspending agent by increasing viscosity?

A.Light liquid paraffin

B.Kaolin

C.Lactose monohydrate

D.Compound tragacanth powder

Explanation: Compound tragacanth powder (tragacanth, acacia, starch and sucrose) hydrates in water to form a viscous colloid that slows sedimentation of the dispersed drug.

9How does a pharmaceutical elixir differ from a syrup?

A.Elixir: alcohol-free solution; syrup: sugar solution containing alcohol

B.Elixir: hydroalcoholic solution; syrup: concentrated sugar solution

C.Elixir: suspension of fine powder; syrup: clear sugar solution

D.Elixir: for external application; syrup: for oral use only

Explanation: An elixir is a clear, sweetened and flavoured hydroalcoholic oral solution, in which alcohol helps dissolve the drug. A syrup is a concentrated aqueous solution of sugar.

10Which process reduces a dry substance to a fine powder by grinding it in a mortar with a pestle?

A.Levigation

B.Spatulation

C.Trituration

D.Pulverization by intervention

Explanation: Trituration is particle size reduction of a dry material by rubbing and grinding it in a mortar with a pestle. The term is also used for mixing powders in this way.

About the NPC D.Pharm Exam

The NPC Pharmacy Assistant Licensure Examination is the Nepal Pharmacy Council's Name Registration Examination for Diploma in Pharmacy graduates; passing it is required for registration as a pharmacy assistant in Nepal. NPC publishes the D.Pharm syllabus and English-language model MCQs, and this free practice bank follows the six syllabus areas in proportion.

Exam sponsor: Nepal Pharmacy Council. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

100 multiple-choice questions in a 100-minute session. The NPC D.Pharm syllabus covers six areas: pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical chemistry; pharmaceutics; pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics; clinical and hospital pharmacy; community pharmacy and pharmaceutical jurisprudence; and social pharmacy and public health. Candidates complete biometric verification and may bring only the admit card and a photo ID.

Time Limit

100 minutes per session

Passing Score

50% (50 of 100), as reported by published exam guides

Exam / Certification Fees

NPR 3,000

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About 15 of 100 questions

Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Crude drugs, phytochemistry, pharmaceutical aids, ten economically important medicinal plants of Nepal, inorganic and organic pharmaceutical chemistry, and titrations.

About 15 of 100 questions

Pharmaceutics

Dosage forms, pharmacopoeias, weights and measures, percentage and alligation calculations, unit processes, stability and packaging.

About 20 of 100 questions

Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics

General pharmacology, GI, NSAID, autonomic, respiratory and antimicrobial drugs, and vaccines and sera.

About 20 of 100 questions

Clinical Pharmacy and Hospital Pharmacy

Hospital drug distribution systems, store management (ABC, VED, FIFO/FEFO), drug interactions, ADRs, responding to symptoms, prescriptions, incompatibilities and posology.

About 20 of 100 questions

Community Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

Dispensing, labelling and counselling, communication skills, Good Pharmacy Practice, and the Drugs Act 2035, its regulations and the Nepal Pharmacy Council Act 2057.

About 10 of 100 questions

Social Pharmacy and Public Health

Concept of health, health education methods and planning, Nepal's health care system, primary health care and vector-borne diseases.

Preparing for the NPC D.Pharm Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50% (50 of 100), as reported by published exam guides
Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions in a 100-minute session. The NPC D.Pharm syllabus covers six areas: pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical chemistry; pharmaceutics; pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics; clinical and hospital pharmacy; community pharmacy and pharmaceutical jurisprudence; and social pharmacy and public health. Candidates complete biometric verification and may bring only the admit card and a photo ID.
Time limit: 100 minutes per session
Exam / certification fees: NPR 3,000 Official sources

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NPC D.Pharm: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practise dispensing calculations (percentage strength, alligation, Young's rule and dose volumes) until they are quick and reliable.

2Learn the Drugs Act 2035 drug categories: Ka (narcotic and poisonous drugs) and Kha (antibiotics, hormones and similar) need a prescription and a pharmacist or pharmacy assistant, while Ga (OTC-type) does not.

3Know the ten Nepal medicinal plants named in the syllabus (such as Panchaunle, Sugandhakokila, Yarsagumba, Harro, Timur and Gurjo) with their botanical names, families and parts used.

4Revise hospital store tools (ABC, VED, FSN, FIFO and FEFO) and drug distribution systems (floor stock, individual prescription and unit dose).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the NPC pharmacy assistant exam and how long is it?

Published guides based on the NPC syllabus describe 100 MCQs. NPC timetables for the 28th and 29th examinations scheduled 100-minute sessions (10:00 to 11:40 and 1:00 to 2:40).

What is the passing score?

Exam guides report a pass mark of 50%, or 50 correct answers out of 100. Check the current NPC notice and admit card for the rules that apply to your sitting.

What can I bring on exam day?

NPC notices allow only the admit card and a government-issued photo ID. Candidates complete biometric verification, and those who do not are not allowed to sit the exam.

Which laws should I study for the jurisprudence section?

The D.Pharm syllabus lists the Drugs Act 2035 and its regulations (drug registration, inspection, standards, manufacturing and sale codes), the Nepal Pharmacy Council Act 2057, the National Drug Policy 1995 and the Consumer Protection Act 2054.