PCI Notification 2026: Mandatory Practical Training Verification for D.Pharm Students

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PCI Notification 2026: Mandatory Practical Training Verification for D.Pharm Students

PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA (PCI) NEW POLICY NOTIFICATION 2026

Ref. No. 28-1/2025-PCI | Mandatory Practical Training Verification

Summary: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a critical circular directed at all PCI-approved institutions under u/s 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948. This notice mandates the verification of Practical Training (Part-III) by the Principal or Head of the Department for Diploma in Pharmacy students as per the Education Regulations 2020.

Official Notification Overview

Parameter Details
Issuing Authority Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi
Reference Number Ref. No. 28-1/2025-PCI
Notification Date 30th January 2026
Applicable To All Institutions approved u/s 12 of Pharmacy Act, 1948
Course Involved Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

Detailed Policy & Regulatory Context

The Central Council meeting of the PCI (held in November 2025) has reinforced the following regulations to maintain high standards in pharmacy education:

Regulation Clause Description Mandatory Requirement
Education Regulations 2020 Regulation 21 under Chapter – 4 A certificate of Diploma in Pharmacy shall only be granted upon producing certificates of passing Part I, Part II, and Part III.
Practical Training (Part-III) Validation Process Practical Training taken by students MUST be verified by the Principal / Head of the Department.
Compliance Status Strict Compliance Institutions must strictly follow this for the grant of certificates by the examining authority.

Key Instructions for Institutions & Students

To ensure the validity of the D.Pharm qualification, the following points are highlighted for strict compliance:

  • For Principals/HODs: You are officially directed to verify the completion of the 500 hours/3 months practical training (Part-III) for every student before recommending them for the final diploma certificate.
  • For Students: Ensure your practical training manual/certificate is duly signed and verified by the Head of your Institution. Without this verification, the examining authority may not grant the Diploma.
  • Regulatory Reference: This is based on the Pharmacy Act, 1948, which governs the conduct of pharmacy courses in India.

Official Contact & Verification Details

Authority Designation Contact / E-mail Location
Registrar-cum-Secretary (Anil Mittal) registrar@pci.nic.in NBCC Centre, Okhla Phase-I, New Delhi
PCI Official Website www.pci.nic.in New Delhi, India
Telephone Helpdesk 011-65218900-01 PCI HQ

Important Links for Download

Document Description Action Link
Download Official PCI Notification (PDF) See notification
Official PCI Website Visit Site

Note: This information is for educational purposes. Please refer to the official PCI website for the latest updates.

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