GITAM GAT 2020 Syllabus – UGTP (B.Tech, B.Pharm), PGP (M.Pharm), Exam Pattern, Books

GITAM GAT 2020 Syllabus – Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) releases the syllabus for GITAM Admission Test (GAT). Candidates can check the syllabus for their concerned entrance test (UGTP or PGP) on its official site i.e. gat.gitam.edu. GITAM conducts the UGTP exam for admission to its B.Tech and B.Pharm courses and it conducts the PGP exam for its M.Pharm course. The date for GAT is from April 11 to April 21, 2020. GITAM releases the syllabus in a pdf format. For more information regarding GITAM GAT, 2020 candidates can refer to this page below.

GITAM GAT 2020 Syllabus

GITAM UGTP examination covers 4 subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. However, GITAM PGP syllabus covers topics like Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Candidates are advised to prepare for all the topics and they must revise those topics regularly in which they are facing difficulties.

Topics included in GITAM GAT 2020 Syllabus

Candidates can check the list of the topics for GITAM GAT 2020 syllabus (for both UGT and PGP) below.

GAT – PGP Syllabus

Section A: Pharmaceutics

Physical Pharmacy

• States of mater
• Physical properties of drug molecules
• pH
• Buffers and isotonic solution
• Solubility phenomena
• Surface tension
• Interfacial phenomenon
• Kinetics
• Rheology
• Micromeretics & powder flow
• Diffusion and dissolution
• Colloids
• Complexation and protein binding

Pharmaceutical Engineering

• Stoichiometry
• Fluid Flow
• Heat Transfer
• Evaporation
• Distillation
• Drying
• Size Reduction
• Size Separation
• Mixing
• Material Handling System
• Filtration & Centrifugation
• Crystallization
• Humidification
• Air Conditioning and refrigeration
• Material of Plant Construction
• Corrosion and Plant lay out.

Pharmacy Practice

• Professional Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical jurisprudence including Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and rules 1945
• Pharmacy Act 1948, Code of Pharmaceutical ethics
• Prescription: definition, various parts of prescription and their functions, handling of prescription, sources of errors, care required in dispensing procedures including labeling of dispensed products, preliminary knowledge of important Latin terms used in the prescriptions and their translation in to English. Posology: Definition, Factors affecting dose selection. Calculation of children and infant doses.

Pharmaceutical Technology

• Principles
• Formulation
• Ingredients
• method of manufacture
• evaluation
• quality control tests
• labeling and packaging of the following class of product: Solid dosage forms-Tablets, coating, capsules, microcapsules, powders, granules, etc.
• Liquid dosage forms-solutions, suspensions, emulsions,Semisolid dosage forms-ointment, creams, gels, suppositories,
• Parenterals-injections small volume, large volume, ophthalmic preparations and Pre-formulation studies, Stability studies and Pharmacopoeial specifications for various formulations. Formulation of cosmetics preparation like lipstick, shampoo, creams, nail preparations and dentifrices, powers etc.

Biological Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

• Principles and methods of microbiological assays of the Pharmacopoeia.
• Methods of preparation of official sera and vaccines.
• Serological and diagnostics tests.
• Applications of microorganisms in bio conversions and in the pharmaceutical industry.

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics and their importance in the formulation

• Introduction to biopharmaceutics: Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination. Compartment model-Definition and Scope. Pharmacokinetics of drug absorption -Zero-order and first-order absorption rate constant. Determination of pharmacokinetic parameters
• Bioavailability and bioequivalence: Measures of bioavailability, Cmax, tmax, Keland Area Under the Curve (AUC); Review of regulatory requirements for conducting bioequivalence studies. Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) of drugs.aglasem.com
• Introduction to biopharmaceutics: Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination. Compartment model-Definition and Scope. Pharmacokinetics of drug absorption -Zero-order and first-order absorption rate constant. Determination of pharmacokinetic parameters

Section B: Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance

• Fundamental of pharmaceutical analysis Theoretical consideration and application in drug analysis and quality control. Acid base titrations: Acid Base Concepts,ionization,law of mass action,common ion effect, ionic product of water, pH, hydrolysis of salts, Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation,buffer solutions, neutralization curves, acid-base indicators, theory of indicators, choice of indicators, mixed indicators, polyprotic systems, polyamine and amino acid systems,amino acid titrations.
• Oxidation-Reduction titrations: Concepts of oxidation and reduction, theory, redox indicators,oxidation-reduction curves, iodometry, Precipitation titrations: Principles, procedures of Precipitation Reactions.Complexometric titrations:Complexing Agents used as titrants,indicators,types of complexometric titrations, masking and demasking; Non-aqueous titrations: Acidic And Basic Drugs,solvents used,indicatorsGravimetry: Precipitation Techniques,colloidal state,supersaturation,co-precipitation,post-precipitation,digestion,washing the precipitate,thermogravimetric curves.Miscellaneous MethodsofAnalysis: Diazotization Titrations,Kjeldahl Method Of Nitrogen Estimation,Karl-Fischeraquametry,oxygen flask combustion method,gasometry.Potentiometry: Electric potential, electrochemical cell, reference electrodes, indicator electrodes, measurement of potential and pH, construction and working of electrodes, potentiometric titrations, method of deduction of end-point.Conductometry: Conductance, conductivity cell, conductometric titrations, applications.Polarography: Instrumentation, DME, residual current, diffusion current and limiting current, polarographic wave, Ilkovic’s equation, the effect of oxygen on polarographic wave, polarographic maxima and suppressors, applications. Amperometry: Introduction, types of electrodes used, reference and indicator electrode, instrumentation, titration procedure, advantages and disadvantages of amperometry over potentiometry, pharma applications.
• Chromatographic methods of pharmaceutical analysis: Principles of separation, theory, instrumentation, and applications of Column chromatography, Paper chromatography, Ion Exchange chromatography, TLC & HPTLC, HPLC and Gas chromatography.
• Instrumental methods of pharmaceutical analysis: Theoretical aspects,basic instrumentation,elements of interpretation of spectra,and applications(quantitative and qualitative) of Ultraviolet and Visible spectrophotometry, Fluorimetry, Infrared Spectrophotometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy[proton technique only],Mass Spectrometry(EI&CI only),Flame Photometry, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, Thermal methods(TGA,DSC,DTA), Radioimmunoassay
• Quality assurance: GLP,ISO9000,TQM,Validation,quality audit, quality of equipment,validation of equipment and validation of analytical procedures.

Section C: Pharmacology

• Pathophysiology of common diseases: Basic Principles of Cell Injury and Adaptations: Causes of Cellular injury, pathogenesis, the morphology of cell injury, adaptations and cell death. Basic Mechanisms involved in the process of inflammation and repair: Vascular and cellular events of acute inflammation, chemical mediators of inflammation, the pathogenesis of chronic inflammation, a brief outline of the process of repair. Immunopathophysiology: T and B cells, MHC proteins, antigen presenting cells, immune tolerance, the pathogenesis of hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune diseases, AIDS, Amyloidosis
• Fundamentals of general pharmacology: Dosage forms and routes of administration, mechanism of action, combined effect of drugs, factors modifying drug action, tolerance and dependence; Pharmacogenetics; Principles of Basic and Clinical pharmacokinetics, absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion of drugs, Adverse Drug Reactions; Bioassay of Drugs and Biological Standardization; Discovery and development of new drugs, Bioavailability and bioequivalence studies
• Pharmacology of Peripheral Nervous System: Neurohumoral transmission (autonomic and somatic), Parasympathomimetics, Parasympatholytics, Sympathomimetics, Adrenergic receptor and neuron blocking agents, Ganglion stimulants and blocking agents, Neuromuscular blocking Agents, Local anesthetic Agents.
• Pharmacology of Central Nervous System: Neurohumoral transmission in the C.N.S., General Anesthetics, Alcohols and disulfiram, Sedatives, Hypnotics, Anti-anxiety agents and Centrally acting muscle relaxants, Psychopharmacological agents(anti-psychotics), anti-maniacs, and hallucinogens, Antidepressants, Antiepileptics drugs, Anti-Parkinsonian drugs, Analgesics, Antipyretics, Narcotic analgesics and antagonists, C.N.S. stimulants, Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse.
• Pharmacology of Cardiovascular System: Drugs used in the management of congestive cardiac failure, Antihypertensive drugs, Anti-anginal and Vasodilator drugs, including calcium channel blockers and beta-adrenergic antagonists, Antiarrhythmic drugs, Anti-hyperlipidemic drugs, Drugs used in the therapy of shock.
• Drugs Acting on the Hematopoietic System: Hematinics, Anticoagulants, Vitamin K and hemostatic agents, Fibrinolytic and antiplatelet drugs, Blood and plasma volume expanders.
• Drugs acting on the urinary system: Fluid and electrolyte balance, Diuretics. Anti diuretics.
• Autacoids: Histamine, Antihistaminic drugs, 5-HT-its agonists and antagonists, Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, Angiotensin, Bradykinin, and Substance P and other vasoactive peptides.
• Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System: Anti-asthmatic drugs including bronchodilators, Antitussives and expectorants, Respiratory stimulants.
• Drugs acting on the Gastrointestinal Tract: Antacids, Antisecretory and Antiulcer drugs, Laxatives and antidiarrheal drugs, Appetite Stimulants and Depressants, Emetics and antiemetics, Miscellaneous: Carminatives, demulcents, protectives, adsorbents, astringents, digestants, enzymes and mucolytics.
• Pharmacology of the Endocrine System: Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones, Thyroid hormones and antithyroid drugs, parathormone, calcitonin and Vitamin D, Insulin, glucagons, incretins, oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin analogs, ACTH and corticosteroids, Androgens and anabolic steroids, Estrogens, progesterone and oral contraceptives, Drugs acting on the uterus.
• Chemotherapy: General Principles of Chemotherapy, Bacterial resistance; Sulfonamides and cotrimoxazole, Antibiotics-Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Aminoglycosides, Chloramphenicol, Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Quinolones, fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous antibiotics; Chemotherapy of tuberculosis, leprosy, fungal diseases, viral diseases, HIV and AIDS, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases, malaria, amoebiasis and other protozoal infections and Anthelmintics. Chemotherapy of malignancy and immunosuppressive agents, Principles of Toxicology Definition of poison, general principles of treatment of poisoning with particular reference to barbiturates, opioids, organophosphorus and atropine poisoning, Heavy metals and heavy metal antagonists.

Section D: Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry: An outline of methods of preparation, uses, sources of impurities, tests for purity and identity, including limit tests for iron, arsenic, lead, heavy metals, chloride, sulphate Gastrointestinal Agents: Acidifying agents, Antacids, Protectives and Adsorbents, Cathartics; Topical Agents: Protectives, Astringents and Anti-infectives. Gases and Vapors: Oxygen, Anesthetics (inorganic) and Respiratory stimulants; Dental Products: Dentifrices, Anti-caries agents; Complexing and chelating agents used in therapy; Miscellaneous Agents: Sclerosing agents, Expectorants, Emetics, Inorganic poisons, and antidotes. Pharmaceutical Aids Used in Pharmaceutical Industry: Anti-oxidants, Preservatives, Filter aids, Adsorbents, Diluents, Excipients, Suspending agents, Colorants; Acids, Bases, and Buffers: Buffer equations and buffer capacity in general, buffers in pharmaceutical systems, preparation, stability, buffered isotonic solutions.
• Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry: Structure, nomenclature and Stereochemistry of drug molecules.
• Biochemistry: Biochemical role of hormones, vitamins, enzymes, nucleic acids, bioenergetics. General principles of immunology. Immunological. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. Methods to determine, kidney & liver function. Lipid profiles.
• Pharmacognosy: Systematic pharmacognostic study of the followings: Carbohydrates and derived products: Agar, guar gum, acacia, Honey, Isabagol, pectin, and Tragacanth.
• Lipids: Beeswax, Castor oil, Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil, and Wool fat. Resins: Colophony, podophyllum, jalap, cannabis, capsicum, myrrh, asafoetida, balsam of Tolu, balsam of Peru, benzoin, turmeric, ginger.
• volatile oils: Mentha, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cassia, Lemon peel, Orange peel, Lemongrass, Citronella, Caraway, Dill, Clove, Fennel, Nutmeg, Eucalyptus, Chenopodium, Cardamom, Sandalwood.Fibers: Cotton, silk, wool, nylon, glass-wool.
• Study of the biological sources, cultivation, collection, commercial varieties, chemical constituents, substitutes, adulterants, uses, diagnostic macroscopic and microscopic features and specific chemical tests of the following groups of drugs. Cardioactive glycosides: Digitalis, squill, strophanthus and Thevetia, Anthraquinones: Aloe, senna, rhubarb and cascara, Alkaloid containing drugs: Pyridine-piperidine: Tobacco, areca and lobelia. Tropane: Belladonna, hyoscyamus, datura, duboisia, coca, and Withania. Quinoline and Isoquinoline: Cinchona, ipecac, opium. Indole: Vinca alkaloids, Ergot, rauwolfia, Catharanthus, nux-vomica, and Physostigma. Steroidal: kurchi.
• Purines: Coffee, tea, and cola. Enzymes: Diastase, papain, pepsin, trypsin, pancreatin.

GAT UGTP Syllabus

Physics

• Units and Dimension
• Elements and Vectors
• Kinematics
• Work, Power, Energy
• Center of Mass
• Collision
• Rotatory Motion
• Gravitation
• Surface Tension
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermal Properties and Matter
• Thermodynamics
• Kinetic Theory of gases
• Simple Harmonic Motion
• Wave Motion
• Sound
• Ray, Optics and Optical Instrumenmts
• Wave Optics
• Electrostatics and Capaciters
• Current Electricity
• CR Circuits (DC only)
• Electromagnetism
• Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction and AC circuit
• Dual Nature of matter and Radiation
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Semi conducter devices and communication systems

Chemistry

• Atomic Structure
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Chemical Bonding
• Classification of Elements and Periodicity of Properties
• Hydrogen and its compounds
• Alkali and Alkaline earth metals
• States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Solutions
• Iconic Equillibrium
• Solid State
• Surface Chemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Electrochemistry
• Group 13 elements
• Group 14 elements
• Group 18 elements
• Group 15 elements
• Group 16 elements
• Group 17 elements
• Transition Elements
• Lanthadines
• Coordination compounds
• Genral Principles of Metallurgy
• Principles of Qualitative Analysis
• Organic Chemistry
• Hydrocarbons
• Aromatic Hydrocarbons
• Haloalkalines
• Haloarenes
• Alcohol, Phenols and Ethers
• Aldehydes and Ketones
• Organic Compounds and Containing Nitrogen
• Practical Organic Chemistry
• Polymers
• Biomolecules
• Chemistry in everyday life
• Environmental Chemistry

Biology

(Botany)

• Diversity in Living World
• External Morphology
• Internal Morphology
• Cell Biology
• Plant Taxonomy
• Reproduction
• Microbiology
• Human Welfare
• Biotechnology and its applications
• Physiology
• Mineral Nutrition
• Photosynthesis
• Respiration
• Plant growth and development

(Zoology)

• Animal Classification
• Structural classification of animals
• Human Physiology-Digestive and Respiratory systems
• Circulatory System
• Excretory System
• Human Physiology – Locomotion & Movement and Neuro Endocrine System
• Human Physiology: Reproduction
• Genetics
• Human Health and Diseases
• Ecology and Environment

GITAM GAT 2020 Preparation Tips

Candidates can check the preparation tips for GITAM GAT 2020 below.

• Candidates are advised to prepare as per the topics given in the syllabus provided for GITAM GAT 2020.
• Candidates must practice those topics regularly in which they find difficulties.
• Candidates are advised to practice atleast 2 to 3 mock tests daily for understanding the exam pattern and also for and also for better time management.
• Candidates can also solve previous year question papers for understanding the difficulty level of their concerned examination.

GITAM GAT 2020 Important Books

Candidates can check the important books for GITAM GAT 2020 in the table given below.

GAT UGTP Books

GAT PGP Books

GITAM GAT 2020 Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the exam pattern for GITAM GAT 2020 below.

• Duration of the Exam: 2 hours
• Type of Questions: MCQ type
• Marking scheme: For each correct answer, 2 marks are awarded
• Negative Marking: No negative marking

Exam Pattern for UGTP

Exam Pattern for PGP

About GITAM University

Gitam Institute of Technology and Management was founded in the year 1980 by Dr.M.V.V.S.Murthi, former Member of Parliament and popular philanthropist. There are three campuses of GITAM situated in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. The main campus of GITAM is in Vishakhapatnam and it is spread over 110 acres of land. GITAM has scored 85th rank among all the universities. GITAM University offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Ph.D. degrees. A total number of 109 programs are offered by GITAM to the candidates.

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