PCI Announces Inspection and Affiliation Fees for New Pharmacy Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued guidelines outlining the inspection and affiliation fees applicable to new pharmacy institutions seeking approval for Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm.) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) courses. The PCI clarifies that this Inspection Fee is in addition to the annual “Affiliation Fee,” which stands at ₹15,000 per course. Therefore, new institutions will be required to remit both fees.
Pharmacy Council of India Mandates Biometric Attendance for Approved Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a circular dated May 1, 2025, directing all PCI-approved pharmacy institutions to implement the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS). Institutions are required to initiate the onboarding process through the PCI portal using the provided user manual.
PCI Partners with QCI to Overhaul Pharmacy College Rankings
The new ranking system will apply to both undergraduate (UG) programs and Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) courses. The PCI has already taken steps to ensure the system’s robustness and transparency, including pilot-testing draft criteria and parameters with select pharmacy institutes across different regions. For the UG program ranking, the collaboration has formulated 11 criteria and associated parameters for evaluation.
Assessment & Rating of Pharmacy Colleges offering UG Program
The PCI announced the commencement of the assessment and rating process for the Academic Year 2025-26. Institutions offering UG pharmacy programs have been identified as eligible for rating in this initial phase.
PCI Partners with QCI for Outcome-Focused Third-Party Assessment of D. Pharmacy Colleges
The PCI has joined forces with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to develop a state-of-the-art assessment system that emphasizes both regulatory adherence and educational outcomes. The PCI has informed pharmacy colleges offering the Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharmacy) course that the third-party assessment process for the Academic Year 2025-26 has commenced, and their institutions have been deemed eligible for evaluation.
PCI Issues Urgent Call for Additional Information from Pharmacy Institutions
All pharmacy institutions that have applied for approval under Section 12 are urged to access the DIGI-PHARMed Portal and submit the required information before the deadline of April 16, 2025. Institutions must ensure accurate and complete data entry for faculty and students, as requested in the respective forms. They are required to use the “add information for multiple data entry” option to input all past records according to the specified tenure.
PCI Highlights Supreme Court Ruling Reinforcing PCI’s Authority Over Pharmacy Education
The Supreme Court recognized the Pharmacy Act, 1948, as a “complete code” in the field of pharmacy, establishing the PCI as the sole authority for regulating pharmacy education and profession. The court held that the PCI, composed of experts in pharmacy, has exclusive jurisdiction over all aspects of pharmacy education, including course approval, curriculum, student and teacher eligibility, examinations, and registration.
Pharmacy Council of India Urged to Ban Forced Swim Test in Institutions
PETA India argues that the forced swim test is scientifically invalid: The test’s validity in accurately modeling human depression has been widely questioned by scientists. The test is also unduly cruel and causes significant distress and suffering to the animals involved.
India Strengthens Pharmacy Education Quality Through New Regulations and Technology
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the regulatory body for pharmacy education and profession, is actively implementing measures to maintain minimum standards of education. The government has also implemented the Aadhaar authentication system for identity verification. The PCI is developing a single-window registration system for pharmacists, linked with the student portal.
Pharmacy Council of India Urges Strict Adherence to Education Regulations for All Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a directive to all pharmacy institutions across the country, emphasizing the imperative need for strict compliance with its various Education Regulations. This call for adherence comes in light of legal requirements and issues that have arisen concerning the implementation of these regulations.
