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How to Register as a Pharmacist in India?

Who is a Pharmacist:

Pharmacist is a person having educational qualification in pharmacy profession i.e. Diploma in Pharmacy or Bachelor in pharmacy or Pharma D etc.

Who is a Registered Pharmacist:

Registered Pharmacist is a person having educational qualification in pharmacy and his/her name is registered under state pharmacy council of state in which person reside or want to conduct his/her profession or business.

How to become a Registered Pharmacist?

For becoming pharmacist in India, a person has to fulfill criteria as per Pharmacy Act. A person want to register himself/herself as a pharmacist should have at least minimum of Diploma in Pharmacy or Bachelor in Pharmacy or Pharma D. After completing above mentioned qualifications, you become eligible for registering as a pharmacist. If you have only Diploma in pharmacy, then 500 hours practical training spread over a period of not less than 3 months is also required to become eligible.


After registering your name in state pharmacist register, you become a registered pharmacist.

Entry Qualification for Pharmacy Courses:

For Diploma in Pharmacy (2 Year Course):

  • A pass in any of the following examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics:
  • Intermediate examination in Science;
  • The first year of the three year degree course in Science,
  • 10+2 examination (academic stream) in Science;
  • Pre degree examination;
  • Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examination

For Bachelor in Pharmacy (4 Year Course):

A pass in any of the following examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics:
  • Intermediate examination in Science;
  • The first year of the three year degree course in Science,
  • 10+2 examination (academic stream) in Science;
  • Pre degree examination;
  • Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examination
  • Diploma in Pharmacy from PCI approved institution (D. Pharma get admission in 2nd academic year of B. Pharmacy)

For Pharma D (6 Year Course):

A pass in any of the following examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics:
  • Intermediate examination in Science;
  • The first year of the three year degree course in Science,
  • 10+2 examination (academic stream) in Science;
  • Pre degree examination;
  • Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examination
  • Diploma in Pharmacy from PCI approved institution
  • B.Pharm from PCI approved institution (B.Pharm holder gets direct admission in 4th year Pharm.D)

Documents required for registration of pharmacist:

  • Educational Qualification certificates (12th, all years mark sheet of D. Pharma, B. Pharma or Pharma D)
  • Proof of Identification and Proof of residence in state applying for registration
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Practical training certificate (For D. Pharmacy students only)
  • Prescribed fee
  • Photographs
  • Affidavit if required
  • Original character certificate / College Leaving Certificate/Migration /transfer certificate
  • Letter from pharmacy institution/college showing its approval from PCI for the year in which candidate qualifies for its diploma/degree
  • Diploma Degree certificate
  • Any other document asked by state pharmacy council

How to apply for Registered Pharmacist (Registration Procedure)?

Under Pharmacy act, Any person who is eighteen years old and resides or carries on the business or profession of pharmacy in the State is entitled to get his name entered in the Register if he/she holds a degree or diploma in pharmacy or pharmaceutical chemistry or a chemist and druggist diploma.

Applications for registration shall be addressed to the Registrar of the State pharmacy Council and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

If upon such application the Registrar is of opinion that the applicant is entitled to have his name entered in the register under the provisions of this Act for the time being applicable, he/she shall enter the name of the applicant in the register.

Any person whose application for registration is rejected by the Registrar, may within three months from the date of such rejection appeal to the State Council, and the decision of the State Council thereon shall be final.

Upon entry in the register of a name under this section, the Registrar shall issue a certificate of registration in the prescribed form.

Registration process varies state to state. Some states have online registration process and some has offline registration process. First you need to confirm at your state pharmacy council for complete process for registering as a pharmacist.

For offline registration process, candidate has to submit his/her certificate personally or through post for applying for pharmacist registration.

For online registration process, candidate has to visit website of concern state pharmacy council and follow the instructions as given at website and fill all information’s and upload documents.

Scope of Pharmacist Registration:

Question and Answers related to Registered Pharmacist:

Question: Registration of pharmacist is done by which authority?
Answer: Registration of pharmacist is done by Registrar of State Pharmacy Council.

Question: What is the minimum qualification for registration as pharmacist?
Answer: The minimum qualification for registration as pharmacist is Diploma in Pharmacy.

Question: What is the minimum age limit for registration as pharmacist?
Answer: Minimum age limit for registration as pharmacist is 18 years.


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  1. Respected Sir/Madam

    I Dr. Amit R Karnani read your blog over How to get yourself registered at Pharmacist in India.

    My question and Query Over how a Foreigner ( My Wife Completed B Pharma Graduated from Kazakhstan) wants to get herself Resgister in Pharma council of India also Wants to work as B Pharmacist in India.

    Plz need your advice on how should we proceed further on this matter.

    Thanking you.

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