Why Are Colleges Still Teaching Syllabus That Industry Doesn’t Use?

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Many students say they learned more in a 1-month internship than 3 years in college. Should the curriculum be rebuilt from scratch?

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Yes it needs to be rebuild because the professors who are teaching us in our colleges are teaching the things that included only in our curriculum.but they are not giving us the practical knowledge that how can we utilize our education into practically. so everyone are learning the practical skills from internship only..

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The current education system focuses on completing the syllabus, often prioritizing theory over practical knowledge. This approach can leave youngsters, especially freshers, struggling to find jobs. Colleges may not provide hands-on training, and industries may be hesitant to hire fresh graduates due to their lack of practical experience. It’s a challenge for them to secure employment without real-world skills.

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This is true; I did a 3-month internship as a pharmacist trainee and learned so much about the job that, even if I hadn’t completed the 2-year course, I would still be able to perform the job properly. I think the problem lies in the lack of practicality and industry-oriented approach in the curriculum.

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Yes we learn only during the internship period this is time we practically apply the things we learned for whole year.

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It’s going to change as we are wishing here,

Starting from the 2026–27 academic session, the B.Pharm curriculum will introduce specialization tracks to make pharmacy education more career-oriented. During the first four semesters, all students will undergo a common foundational curriculum that includes core subjects like Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmacognosy. From the fifth semester onwards, students will have the option to specialize in either Industrial Pharmacy or Clinical Pharmacy. The Industrial Pharmacy track focuses on drug manufacturing, dosage form development, and regulatory affairs, while the Clinical Pharmacy track emphasizes patient care, hospital pharmacy practices, pharmacovigilance, and therapeutic counseling ensuring students are better prepared for diverse roles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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Now it is time to think and change our out dated syllabus to meet the global healthcare standard and educate the students .

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Colleges providing theoretical knowledge this help in our throughout life lt helps in job it helps to increase the leadership quality

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Many students feel real learning happens during internships, not in the classroom.
Maybe it’s time the curriculum includes more hands-on training, real-world exposure, and industry skills.

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I feel syllabus should be in such a way that it should work out practically also for every student in all ways .

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because they don’t have all that industry have

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Education system teaches us the past ,
Why not the future?
Ever wondered on that?!?!
The system needs a revolutionary change
It doesn’t prepare you for the future, it’s just teaches facts which were proved a thousand years ago

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Absolutely, that’s a thoughtful point — a syllabus should not just be theoretical but should also prepare students for real-life application. It needs to bridge the gap between knowledge and practical skills so every student benefits in a meaningful way.

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That’s a powerful observation @Manmohan_25 and one that sparks a much-needed conversation. Internships often expose students to real-world challenges, practical skills and fast-paced decision-making that classrooms sometimes can’t fully replicate. But that doesn’t mean college is useless—it provides the foundation: theory, discipline, critical thinking and context.

That said, yes—curriculums do need a serious upgrade. Instead of scrapping them completely, we should:

  • Integrate hands-on projects and internships early and often.
  • Include industry-relevant skills like communication, tools and tech.
  • Encourage problem-solving over rote learning.
  • Build stronger collaborations between academia and industry.

So rather than starting from scratch, maybe we should rebuild with purpose—bridging the gap between knowledge and experience.

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thanks for your opinion

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Yes , I agree with you

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I agree. There is no point in learning outdated syllabus.

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True!

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There should be greater industry-academia collaboration when it comes to structuring syllabus. There is also a need for routine revision according to changing needs over time.

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Yes. Really true. Its high time for the curriculum to get revised