The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced the opening of its portal for pharmacy institutions seeking approval for the academic session 2025-26. From December 18, 2024, to January 15, 2025, existing institutions can apply for continuation of approval, introduction of new courses, raising admissions, or availing specific services through the PCI portal. This notice was issued on December 17, 2024.
Institutions can apply for the following:
- Renewal of previously granted course approvals.
- Applications for D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Pharm.D programs, with adherence to the statutory requirements outlined by PCI.
- Requests for increasing student intake, subject to approval by PCI and the examining authority.
- Applications for services like changes in institutional details, closures, or mergers, which can be submitted year-round.
Mandatory Submission Requirements
Institutions must upload all requisite documents, including affiliation consents, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with hospitals where applicable. Incomplete or non-compliant submissions will lead to rejection of applications and potential penalties.
Applications must be submitted within the portal’s operational window. Extensions will not be granted under any circumstances.
Accurate and complete data regarding teaching staff, infrastructure, and institutional compliance must be provided. Missing or false information may result in severe consequences, including rejection of applications and legal action.
The PCI portal will accept applications exclusively online, with no hard copies considered.
Teaching staff and students must be registered on PCI’s designated platforms for verification during inspections.
Student Portal Compliance
All students enrolled in pharmacy courses must register on PCI’s student portal. Institutions are responsible for ensuring strict compliance with this directive.
Inspections will begin promptly after application submissions. Institutions are advised to adhere to all PCI regulations to avoid disqualifications during the inspection process.
Institutions applying for new courses or increased admissions must remit non-refundable regulatory charges and GST.
The portal provides links to necessary resources and templates, including affidavits for teaching staff salary declarations.
Institutions are urged to apply early to avoid technical issues during the application process. For assistance, queries can be directed to PCI’s technical support at pcihelpit@gmail.com.
