Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology) — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology) — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Communication Skills-II
Chapter 2: Self-management Skills-II
Chapter 3: Information and Communication Technology Skills-II
Chapter 4: Entrepreneurial Skills-II
Chapter 5: Green Skills-II
Chapter 6: Fundamental of Scientific Sales and Marketing
Chapter 7: Standard operating procedures and fundamental elements of quality
Chapter 8: Handling glassware in laboratory
Chapter 9: Chemical storage and handling in laboratory
Chapter 10: Fundamental science for medicine manufacturing
Chapter 11: Fundamental of Innovation and Research to resolve real life problems
Chapter 12: Practical File/ Student Portfolio
Chapter 13: Project work/Field Visit
Chapter 14: Demonstration of skill competency via activities
Chapter 15: Viva

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology)?

The Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology) syllabus has 15 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology) chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology) syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official CBSE portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology) faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology) — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Foundation Skills for Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology) study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.