The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a notification regarding the marking of attendance at approved institutions. This circular was dated February 7, 2025. This follows a recent circular dated January 24, 2025, concerning the purchase of AEBAS devices.
Onboarding/Registration Suspended
The PCI has noted that many institutions have begun registration/onboarding on the attendance in portal. However, all activities related to attendance marking and onboarding/registration on any attendance portal are now suspended until further notice.
Centralized PCI Portal Coming Soon
The PCI will soon release notifications with clear guidelines and a link to a centralized portal for a PCI-specific attendance scheme. Institutions are advised to await these announcements before proceeding with any attendance-related activities.
Contact Information for Queries
For any questions or issues related to this notification, institutions are requested to contact the PCI only through the following channels:
- Email: aebas.pci@gmail.com
- Telephone: 011-65218900 and 011-65218901
Key Takeaway
Pharmacy institutions should immediately cease any onboarding or registration on external attendance portals, including attendance.gov.in. They should monitor official PCI communications for updates and instructions regarding the upcoming centralized attendance system. All queries should be directed to the provided contact information.
