Pass Rate of Pharmacy Licensing Examination Nepal Pharmacy Council
Pass Rate of Pharmacy Licensing Examination in FY 2081/82
The licensing examination conducted by the Nepal Pharmacy Council serves as an important gateway for pharmacy graduates seeking professional registration in Nepal. The examination evaluates the competency and readiness of pharmacy professionals before they enter practice.
Overall Performance in FY 2081/82
During the fiscal year 2081/82, a total of 15,423 candidates appeared in the pharmacy licensing examination, including both bachelor and diploma level candidates.
| Level | Appeared | Passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 6,138 | 1,960 | 31.93% |
| Diploma | 9,285 | 3,671 | 39.54% |
| Total | 15,423 | 5,631 | 36.51% |
The diploma level recorded a higher overall pass rate compared to the bachelor level during the fiscal year.
Examination-wise Results
24th Licensing Examination
| Level | Appeared | Passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,116 | 480 | 43.01% |
| Diploma | 1,568 | 831 | 53.00% |
25th Licensing Examination
| Level | Appeared | Passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 903 | 104 | 11.52% |
| Diploma | 1,861 | 775 | 41.64% |
26th Licensing Examination
| Level | Appeared | Passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,212 | 457 | 37.71% |
| Diploma | 1,299 | 129 | 9.93% |
27th Licensing Examination
| Level | Appeared | Passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,130 | 296 | 26.19% |
| Diploma | 1,187 | 492 | 41.45% |
28th Licensing Examination
| Level | Appeared | Passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 966 | 247 | 25.57% |
| Diploma | 1,984 | 918 | 46.27% |
29th Licensing Examination
| Level | Appeared | Passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 811 | 376 | 46.36% |
| Diploma | 1,386 | 526 | 37.95% |
Key Highlights
- The overall bachelor level pass rate in FY 2081/82 was 31.93%.
- The overall diploma level pass rate was 39.54%.
- The highest bachelor pass rate was observed in the 29th Licensing Examination (46.36%).
- The lowest bachelor pass rate was recorded in the 25th Licensing Examination (11.52%).
- The highest diploma pass rate was observed in the 24th Licensing Examination (53.00%).
- The lowest diploma pass rate was recorded in the 26th Licensing Examination (9.93%).
- Diploma candidates demonstrated a higher overall success rate than bachelor candidates during the fiscal year.
Conclusion
The FY 2081/82 licensing examination results indicate that the pharmacy licensing examination remains highly competitive. While diploma candidates achieved a comparatively higher overall pass rate, significant variations were observed across different examination sessions. These findings highlight the importance of thorough preparation, regular practice of MCQs, and strong conceptual understanding for success in the Nepal Pharmacy Council licensing examination through Pharma Info Nepal.













