As required under section 15 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, the declarations under section 12 made by resolutions passed at the following meeting of the Central Counci

**Executive Summary** This executive order, issued by the Pharmacy Council of India on April 29, 2026, notifies stakeholders of official declarations made under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948. The document confirms that resolutions regarding "approved colleges" from three Central Council meetings held throughout 2025 have been published on the Council’s website. Stakeholders are directed to the website to review these approvals to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. **Key Points / Main Content** **Statutory Compliance** * The order is issued in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 15 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948. * The declarations are based on resolutions passed under Section 12 of the same Act. **Disclosure of Approved Colleges** * Information regarding approved colleges is officially posted on the Pharmacy Council of India’s website under the specific heading “approved colleges.” * The purpose of the online posting is to provide transparent information to all relevant stakeholders. **Relevant Central Council Meetings** The published approvals stem from resolutions passed during the following meetings: * **Meeting No. 119:** Held on February 28, 2025. * **Meeting No. 120:** Held on May 31 and June 1, 2025. * **Meeting No. 121:** Held on November 22 and 23, 2025. **Impact Analysis** **Institutions (Colleges)** **Impact** The formal approval status of these institutions is determined by the resolutions passed in the listed meetings. Their legal standing to provide pharmacy education depends on these declarations. **Action Required** Institutions must visit the Council's website to verify their approval status and ensure their records align with the Council’s resolutions. **Examining Authorities** **Impact** Authorities responsible for conducting examinations must be aware of which colleges hold valid approval to ensure the legitimacy of the pharmacy qualifications they oversee. **Action Required** Review the updated list of approved colleges on the Council's website to validate the eligibility of institutions and their students for examinations. **General Public and Students** **Impact** Students and the public rely on this information to identify legitimate, Council-approved educational institutions for enrollment and professional practice. **Action Required** Prospective and current students should check the "approved colleges" section on the Council's website to confirm the accreditation of their respective institutions.

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