The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a final reminder circular regarding the mandatory registration of pharmacy institutions and faculty members on the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) portal. This notification is important for all PCI-approved pharmacy colleges, universities, boards, and faculty members across India.
What is the Circular About?
PCI has made it compulsory for all approved pharmacy institutions to implement the AEBAS biometric attendance system through the official PCI portal. The council observed that many institutions still have incomplete onboarding, irregular attendance marking, or unregistered faculty members despite multiple previous reminders and workshops.
The official portal mentioned in the circular is:
Key Issues Identified by PCI
According to the circular, PCI found several major compliance problems:
- Institutions registered on AEBAS but faculty members are not onboarded.
- Institutions registered but biometric devices are not connected.
- Faculty members registered but not marking attendance.
- Irregular attendance marking by faculty members.
These issues may affect institutional compliance and faculty verification status.
Important Instructions by PCI
PCI has directed all institutions to complete the following tasks within 7 days from the date of the circular:
Mandatory Requirements
- Successful onboarding of the institution on AEBAS
- Appointment and verification of Nodal Officer
- Registration and approval of all faculty members
- Start biometric attendance marking regularly
Warning Issued by PCI
PCI clearly stated that strict action will be taken against institutions that fail to comply within the given timeline.
Additionally:
- All faculty approved on the DIGI-Pharmed portal must mark attendance regularly.
- Non-compliance may result in blocking of individual pharmacist profiles due to Aadhaar verification issues.
Why AEBAS is Important?
The Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System helps PCI:
- Ensure transparency in faculty attendance
- Verify genuine faculty presence
- Prevent fake faculty practices
- Maintain educational quality standards
- Digitally monitor institutional compliance
This system is becoming an essential part of pharmacy education governance in India.
Who Must Follow This Circular?
The circular applies to:
- PCI-approved pharmacy colleges
- Universities and examining authorities
- State governments
- Faculty members registered under PCI-approved institutions
Final Conclusion
The latest PCI circular serves as a final warning for pharmacy institutions to complete AEBAS implementation immediately. Institutions and faculty members should ensure proper registration, biometric setup, and regular attendance marking to avoid penalties or profile blocking.
All stakeholders are advised to act quickly and complete compliance within the prescribed timeline.
