Regulatory Affairs Mock Test
15 Easy · 20 Medium · 15 Hard questions with a live timer, instant score and full solutions.
- Free, no payment
- Answers explained after submit
- Certificate for 45+ correct
Regulatory Affairs is one of the fastest-growing career paths for pharmacy graduates. Interviews and written tests for RA roles check your knowledge of Indian drug law, the Common Technical Document, ICH guidelines and how the USFDA and EMA approve medicines.
This free Regulatory Affairs mock test has 50 MCQs in a real computer-based test screen with a 60-minute timer. When you submit, you get a detailed score card plus every question with the correct answer and explanation, so you can fill the gaps before your interview.
Regulatory Affairs Mock Test: Exam Pattern
The Regulatory Affairs mock test follows the computer-based test (CBT) pattern used in competitive pharmacy exams. Questions are grouped into three sections by difficulty so you can see exactly where you are strong and where you need more revision.
- Real exam screen with a countdown timer, question palette and mark-for-review.
- Answers stay hidden until you submit, just like the actual exam.
- Instant score card with section-wise analysis.
- Every question explained, with separate tabs for correct, incorrect and unattempted questions.
- Questions and options are shuffled on every attempt.
Topics Covered in the Regulatory Affairs Mock Test
- Indian regulations: CDSCO and DCGI, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, Schedules H, M, X, New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules 2019, NPPA and DPCO
- Common Technical Document: the five CTD modules, eCTD, Drug Master Files and their types
- ICH guidelines: Q1A stability, Q2 analytical validation, Q3C/Q3D impurities, E6 GCP, M4 CTD
- US regulations: NDA, ANDA, 505(b)(2), IND, Orange Book, Hatch–Waxman Act, Paragraph IV, exclusivities, 21 CFR Parts 11 and 211, Form 483
- EU and global agencies: EMA, centralised procedure, data exclusivity (8+2+1), MHRA, PMDA, WHO CoPP
- Bioequivalence and stability: 80–125% BE limits, ICH climatic zones and storage conditions
Who Should Take This Regulatory Affairs Test?
- B.Pharm and M.Pharm (Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutics, QA) students
- Freshers applying for regulatory affairs executive and dossier roles
- Professionals moving from QA, QC or production into RA
- Drug inspector and CDSCO exam aspirants
Regulatory Affairs Sample Questions with Answers
Here are three sample questions from the Easy section. The full test has 50 questions across Easy, Medium and Hard levels.
Q1. Who heads the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)?
- A. Director General of Health Services
- B. Chairman, IPC
- C. Health Secretary
- D. Drugs Controller General of India
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Answer: D. Drugs Controller General of India
The DCGI heads the CDSCO, the national regulatory authority for drugs in India.
Q2. CTD stands for:
- A. Clinical Trial Document
- B. Central Technical Directive
- C. Common Technical Document
- D. Controlled Trial Data
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Answer: C. Common Technical Document
The CTD is the ICH-harmonised format for registration dossiers.
Q3. The primary legislation governing drugs in India is:
- A. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
- B. Pharmacy Act, 1948
- C. Narcotic Drugs Act, 1985
- D. Consumer Protection Act
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Answer: A. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945 regulate import, manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs.
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Get a Free Regulatory Affairs Certificate
Answer at least 45 of 50 questions correctly and you instantly receive a Certificate of Achievement in Regulatory Affairs from Pharma Career Updates. The certificate shows your name, college, qualification and score, and has a unique certificate number with a QR code that anyone can scan to verify it.
- Download it as an image or PDF.
- Add it to the Licenses & certifications section of your LinkedIn profile in one click.
- Attach it to your resume and job applications.
- Challenge your friends to beat your score.
How to Prepare for Regulatory Affairs: 5 Tips
- Learn the CTD structure by heart: Module 1 regional, 2 summaries, 3 quality, 4 non-clinical, 5 clinical.
- Make a table of US exclusivities: NCE 5 years, orphan 7 years, paediatric 6 months, first generic 180 days.
- Know the key ICH codes (Q, S, E, M series) and what each guideline covers.
- Revise Indian schedules and the NDCT Rules 2019, which are asked in almost every Indian RA interview.
- Retake the test after reading the explanations; RA questions are fact-based and improve quickly with revision.
Regulatory Affairs Mock Test: FAQs
Is this Regulatory Affairs mock test free?
Yes. It is completely free, including the solutions and the certificate.
Is this test useful for regulatory affairs job interviews?
Yes. It covers the topics most often asked in RA interviews: CTD and eCTD, ICH guidelines, USFDA submissions, Indian drug law and bioequivalence.
What is the pattern of the test?
50 MCQs (15 Easy, 20 Medium, 15 Hard) in 60 minutes, with 1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking.
How do I earn the Regulatory Affairs certificate?
Answer at least 45 questions correctly. You can download the certificate, add it to the Licenses & certifications section of LinkedIn and attach it to your resume.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, as many times as you like. Questions and options are shuffled on every attempt.
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