D.Pharm Exit Exam – Hoga ya Nahi? (What’s the Current Status in 2025)
1.What Is the D.Pharm Exit Exam?
The Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination (DPEE) was formally introduced via the Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination Regulations, 2022, enacted under the Pharmacy Act of 1948 by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and approved by the Central Government @mathrubhumi+13Legitquest+13Pharmacy Council of India+13.
This Exit Exam is the new mandatory step for D.Pharm graduates to gain eligibility for registration as pharmacists. Its goals include validating core competencies in patient care, medicine dispensing, professional judgment, ethics, and practical knowledge to ensure a qualified pharmacist workforce dpee.in+3Pharmacy Council of India+3The Health Master+3.
2. Key Elements of the Exit Exam Regulation
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Mandatory for D.Pharm graduates: Only those who pass this Exit Exam can register as pharmacists under Section 32(2) of the Pharmacy Act pci.gov.in+12Pharmacy Council of India+12The Health Master+12.
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Exam Structure: It consists of three papers, each containing multiple-choice questions covering disciplines like Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, and Drug Store Management. Each paper lasts 3 hours, and candidates must score at least 50% in each paper, all in one attempt unnatijobconsultant.com+3Pharmacy Council of India+3Legitquest+3.
3. Has It Been Held Yet?
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The first scheduled exam was planned for October 3–5, 2024, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in collaboration with PCI The Health Master+3@mathrubhumi+3Hindustan Times+3.
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Applications were invited in August 2024, with a last date of September 13, 2024, and results were expected by November 4, 2024 Hindustan Times@mathrubhumi.
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However, due to delays and execution challenges, the PCI issued provisional one-year registration certificates for the 2023–24 D.Pharm batch, allowing them to work as pharmacists temporarily, with the requirement to pass the Exit Exam later to renew registration pci.gov.in+8The Indian Express+8The Health Master+8.
4. Interim Relief and Provisional Registrations
On January 3, 2025, it was confirmed that D.Pharm graduates of the 2023–24 batch would receive provisional registration certificates valid for one year, even if the Exit Exam had not yet been held The Indian Express.
At the same time, PCI has communicated to State Pharmacy Councils that these students must pass the Exit Exam to renew their registration after the provisional period phbeducation.com+15PharmaBiz+15The Health Master+15. This provision is both a relief and a reminder that the Exit Exam remains a non-negotiable requirement.
5. Current Status (as of August 2025)
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The Exit Exam is indeed mandatory for D.Pharm graduates and is being implemented in phases.
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Provisional registrations are granted when the exam is delayed, but passing the Exit Exam remains essential for long-term registration.
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PCI has also proposed to reduce the number of papers from three to one, to ease financial burdens on students—but this amendment is still awaiting official government approval The Health Master+2Pharmacy Council of India+2The Indian Express.
Summary Table: “Hoga ya Nahi?” — At a Glance
| Aspect | Current Situation (2025) |
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| Is the Exit Exam mandatory? | Yes — required for pharmacist registration under PCI regulations. |
| Has it been conducted? | Partially — first attempt in late 2024; delays occurred. |
| Provisional registrations? | Yes — granted temporarily to 2023–24 batch until exam is held. |
| Long-term requirement? | Yes — passing the Exit Exam is mandatory to renew registration after one year. |
| Changes proposed (one paper)? | Yes — cost-saving measure proposed, pending government approval. |
Final Take
Yes, the D.Pharm Exit Exam will happen and is required. For those wondering, “Hoga ya Nahi?” — it must happen for pharmacy registration, and while provisional relief is in place, passing the exam remains essential.
