Clarification on Retrieving AEBAS Portal Login Credentials
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a circular to approved pharmacy institutions, examining authorities (universities/boards), and state governments to address repeated grievances about the non-receipt of the username and password for the AEBAS Portal. The institutions are advised to check their official email inbox (as registered during the onboarding process) for the login credentials.
PCI and QCI Launch Optional Ranking and Rating for Pharmacy Colleges
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI), has initiated an optional ranking and rating mechanism for pharmacy colleges across India. This initiative aims to foster continuous improvement in the quality of pharmacy education and provide a valuable guide for students seeking admission to quality institutions.
PCI Launches Leadership Development Programme For Teachers
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced the introduction of a new Leadership Development Programme specifically designed for teachers in pharmacy institutions across the country. This initiative aims to bolster the leadership capabilities of faculty members, a crucial step towards enhancing the quality of pharmacy education in India.
PCI Mandates Appointment of Student Ambassadors & Nodal Officers in Pharmacy Colleges
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has directed all approved pharmacy institutions to appoint a Student Ambassador and Nodal Officers. The Student Ambassador will play a pivotal role in ensuring quality education and safeguarding the mental peace of students. Moreover, the nodal officer will serve as the official point of contact between their respective institution and the Council.
PCI Regulations On Manner Of Holding Inquiry & Imposition Of Penalty
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a formal communication regarding the implementation of recently amended provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, as revised under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023. The regulations lay out detailed procedures for the handling of complaints, conducting inquiries, and appealing penalties imposed on violators of the Act. This marks the first time such a structured adjudication mechanism has been codified for the pharmacy profession in India.
Pharmacy Council of India Sets June 30 Deadline for Appeals on 2025-26 Academic Approvals
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a crucial notification setting a firm deadline for all pharmacy institutions that have applied for the 2025-2026 academic session. The final date for submitting appeals or compliances regarding statutory documents for new institutions, introduction of new courses, or increase in intake for the upcoming academic year is June 30, 2025.
Pharmacy Institutions to Receive Participation Certificates for International Yoga Day
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a notice outlining the process for all PCI-approved pharmacy institutions to generate their certificates of participation for the upcoming 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebration on June 21, 2025. The event, dubbed ‘Yoga Sangam’, is a flagship initiative for IDY 2025.
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.
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.
PCI Announces Orientation Program for UG Pharmacy Colleges on Ranking & Rating Exercise
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced a virtual orientation program for all colleges offering Undergraduate (UG) pharmacy programs. The program, scheduled for June 9, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST), aims to guide institutions through the upcoming ranking and rating exercise.