PHARMA QUIZ COMPETITION

Excel College of Pharmacy organized a stimulating “Pharma Quiz Competition – 2026” on September 15, 2026, as part of the World Pharmacist Day celebrations under the theme “Empowering Pharmacists for a Healthier Future”. Held under the guidance of Principal Dr. R. Manivannan, the event aimed to sharpen students’ core pharmaceutical knowledge, quick thinking, and teamwork. Hosted at the ECOP Digital Library from 2:00 PM onwards, the program was coordinated by faculty members Mrs. Aruna Muruganandham and Mr. B. V. Gokul Bal. Four interdisciplinary teams—Team A, Team B, Team C, and Team D—representing students across 1st to 4th year Pharm.D programs, competed enthusiastically across three elimination rounds. Round 1 challenged participants with general pharmacy knowledge questions, resulting in the elimination of Team D. Round 2 tested subject-specific expertise in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Pharmacy Practice, following which Team C bowed out. The decisive Round 3 featured an intense buzzer-based rapid-fire showdown between finalists Team A and Team B. Demonstrating superior speed and accuracy, Team A (Thiruvikram V, Dilli Ganesh S, Divya Bharathi P, and Pattu Devi S) claimed 1st place with an impressive 120 points. Team B finished as strong runners-up with 85 points after a commendable performance. The competition concluded

successfully, receiving widespread appreciation from the college management and principal for inspiring academic excellence and collaborative spirit among future pharmacists.