PCI Mandates Biometric Attendance System for All Pharmacy Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a stringent directive making the implementation of the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) mandatory for all PCI-approved pharmacy institutions across the country. This direction, issued on June 13, 2025, aims to ensure transparency and accuracy in attendance records for faculty and staff.
PCI Mandates QCI Ranking & Rating for UG & D. Pharm Pharmacy Colleges
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced that all pharmacy institutions offering undergraduate (UG) and Diploma (D.Pharm) programs must undergo a mandatory ranking and rating process conducted by the Quality Council of India (QCI). Non-compliance will result in severe consequences, including being placed in a “No admission category” from the 2026-2027 academic session.
NMC Urges PG Medical Students to Verify Admission Details on Official Portal
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an urgent public notice, mandating all students admitted to Postgraduate Broad Specialty Courses (MD/MS/Diploma) for the Academic Year 2024-25 to verify their admission details on the official NMC portal. This directive, issued on June 13, 2024, aims to ensure that all student records are accurately reflected in the national database.
Supreme Court Grants Extension for Pharmacy College Approvals and Appeals
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced an extension of crucial deadlines for the approval and appeal process concerning pharmacy institutions for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026. This extension comes directly from an order issued by the Supreme Court of India.
Pharmacy Institutions Urged to Celebrate 11th International Day of Yoga
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a directive to all pharmacy institutions approved under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, urging them to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025. The communication emphasizes the importance of celebrating this global event, which promotes health and well-being through the practice of Yoga. All approved pharmacy institutions are requested to take necessary action for the celebration and to submit an action taken report directly to the Ministry of Ayush, with an intimation to the PCI.
PFRDA Adds New AI & ML Specializations in Hiring Criteria
PFRDA updates recruitment rules to include AI & ML qualifications for Grade A/B/C officer roles under its latest service regulations amendment.
Shimla Declares Two New Local Holidays for 2025 Officially
Govt of Himachal Pradesh declares 2 local holidays in Shimla for 2025—Shimla Summer Festival (June 5) and Govardhan Pooja (Oct 22), for govt employees.
BOPT Introduces New AI Apprenticeship Facility
BOPT Eastern Region introduces AI Apprenticeship tagging and ad-posting in NATS 2.0 to foster AI skill development among young professionals.
India Gears Up for 10th International Day of Yoga with ‘Yoga Sangam’
All Medical Colleges and Institutions under the administrative domain of the National Medical Commission (NMC) have been specifically requested to observe the ‘Yoga Sangam’ event on June 21, 2025. These institutions are also required to submit a report of their events, including the number of participants and two HD quality photographs, to the NMC by 11:00 AM on the same day via a dedicated Google Form link.
NMC Invites Feedback On Proposed Revisions to PG Medical Education Regulations
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released a draft of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations (Amendment), 2025, proposing changes to the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 (PGMER-23). The Commission is inviting objections and suggestions from all stakeholders on these proposed amendments by July 2, 2025.
