PCI Registration for B Pharmacy Sutudents: Get Your Pharmacist License

D.Pharm or B.Pharm is done, now it’s time to become a registered pharmacist. But your dream of becoming a real pharmacist isn’t complete yet. For every B.Pharmacy student, the final and most important step is PCI registration.

Without that PCI registration, you cannot be a registered pharmacist and open a medical store or even get a job as a pharmacist anywhere.

A lot of students get stuck right at this point, and the process seems really complicated to them.

In this article, I’m going to show you how you can do your PCI registration from home, right from your mobile phone. I’ll tell you the fees, what documents you need, and how long it takes to get your certificate after registering.

Make sure to read the whole article so you can do your registration easily.

What is PCI Registration

PCI registration is a licensing process required by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) that certifies a B.Pharm or D.Pharm graduate as a qualified pharmacist. Without it, you cannot legally practice medicine, open a pharmacy, or get a job as a pharmacist in India.

Before You Start: Get Your Documents Ready

Before starting the registration, you need to have all your documents ready and in the right format – like PDF, JPEG, or JPG. The file sizes also need to be under the limit, like less than 50 KB or 1 MB.

Here’s the full list:

• Your Photo: The format should be JPEG or JPG, size less than 50 KB. The pixel size should be 200×230, otherwise, you’ll get an error.
• Your Signature: File size should be less than 20 KB, again in JPEG or JPG format. Pixel size should be 140×60.

If your file size is too big, you can use a  Photo & Picture Resizer website or app to reduce it.

All the other documents below need to be in PDF format and under 1 MB in size.

Also read: What Are the 7 Real Truths About Indian Pharmacy Students?

Documents Required for PCI Registration?

1. High School Mark Sheet
2. High School Certificate (For UP Board, the mark sheet is the certificate)
3. Intermediate Mark sheet
4. Intermediate Certificate
5. All years of your D. Pharm/B. Pharm mark sheets – merged into a single PDF file.
6. Your Degree, Diploma, or Provisional Certificate
7. Internship Letter (only for D.Pharm students)
8. Aadhaar Card or Voter ID (under 200 KB)
9. A separate PDF of your final year’s mark sheet (under 1 MB)
10. Your College’s PCI Approval Letter
11. An Affidavit on a Rs. 100 stamp paper

A Quick Note on the Affidavit

You will need to contact a lawyer for this. They will usually charge Rs200-Rs300 to buy the stamp paper and put their signature and seal on it.

The affidavit needs to have your name, your father’s name, your college’s name, your course, and your passing year. D.Pharm students also need to add their training dates.

How to Get Your College Approval Letter

Just search for PCI on Google, go to the official PCI website, and in the approved colleges section, click on your course (D.Pharm / B.Pharm / Pharm.D). Then, search for your college’s name or PCI code, take a screenshot, and convert it into a PDF. That’s your college approval letter.

PCI Registration for B Pharmacy Students

Step-by-Step Online Application Process?

Once all your documents are ready, you can begin:

1. Search for UP PCI on Google and open the UP PCI website.
2. For new users, click on Register here.
3. Enter your name, email, mobile number, and password, then verify with the OTP.
4. After that, just log in.

Once you are logged in:

Then click on Request for Pharmacist Registration.

Here you can see the PCI services. You can use all services after your registration is approved. After requesting pharmacist registration.

1. Request for Renewal/Restoration of Pharmacist’s Registration
2. Request for Transfer of Pharmacist from other Council to UPPC
3. Request for Good Standing Certificate
4. Request for Issuance of Duplicate Certificate/License
5. Request for NOC for Transfer from UPPC to other Council
6. Request for Change/Upgradation in Qualification
7. Request for Change in Name and Address of Pharmacist

Now, select Apply for Registration of Pharmacist. And fill the form with your personal details like

• Name
• Date of birth (DOB)
• Father’s name
• Aadhaar number
• Address Proof
• Your District Name
• Area Pin code

After that, you’ll fill in your educational details, like where you did your

• High School
• Intermediate,
• D. Pharm/B. Pharm
• An Internship (Only for D Pharma)

which board it was, the year, your percentage or grade, etc.

Fees for PCI Registration?

PCI registration fees for B.Pharm students in India typically range from ₹1,500 to ₹3,000, depending on the state pharmacy council. This amount typically includes the application fee and applicable GST.

For example, many states charge a base fee of approximately ₹1,550, plus 18% GST, bringing the total to approximately ₹1,800–₹2,000. Fees may vary slightly from state to state and are non-refundable, so always check the official state pharmacy council website before applying.

PCI License Process Time

PCI registration time depends on your state, marksheets, and college verification. It usually takes 2 to 3 months.

You can also follow this comprehensive YouTube lecture for detailed information on Uttar Pradesh PCI registration.

Conclusion

This is the complete process for PCI. In this guide, you’ll learn the details of applying for PCI, including PCI registration for B Pharmacy students, along with the required documents and real-image visuals.