Pharmacist Registration in Gujarat – How to get License after D.Pharm and B.Pharm

Pharmacist Registration in Gujarat – How to get License after D.Pharm and B.Pharm

A.    New Registration for Pharmacists in Gujarat

Eligibility Criteria:

An individual who meets the following criteria is eligible for registration with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have successfully completed a Diploma (D.Pharm), Degree (B.Pharm), or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)-approved institution.
• Must be either a resident of Gujarat or engaged in the profession or business of pharmacy within the state.
• Must complete the prescribed fee payment for registration.

Application Process:

1. Online Document Upload – Applicants must create an account on the official website www.gujaratpharmacycouncil.org, navigate to the Fresh Registration section, and upload the required documents.
2. Appointment Booking – After uploading the documents, candidates must schedule an appointment for in-person document verification.
3. In-Person Verification – Applicants must visit the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council office with their original documents for verification.

Documents Required for Registration:

Applicants must upload the following documents while applying for fresh registration after completing D.Pharm, B.Pharm, or Pharm.D from a PCI-approved institution in Gujarat :

1. Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
• For female applicants (after marriage) : Marriage certificate.
• For other cases: Gazette notification reflecting the name change.
2. Proof of Birth Date & Birthplace

Applicants must provide any one of the following:

• School/College Leaving Certificate.
• SSC Board Certificate.
• Birth Certificate issued by a competent authority.
2. Proof of Residence in Gujarat

The applicant must provide any one of the following documents as proof of residence :

• Electricity or Telephone Bill (in the name of parents/grandparents).
• LIC Policy of the candidate.
• Election Card of the candidate.
• Tax Bill from Panchayat, Nagar Palika, or Municipal Corporation.
• Passport of the candidate.
3. Identity Proof
• Aadhar Card.
4. Academic Qualification Documents
• SSC & HSC Marksheets and Certificate (based on which admission to D.Pharm/B.Pharm/Pharm.D was granted).
• College Bonafide/Course Completion Certificate or College Leaving Certificate (indicating the duration of pharmacy studies).
• Mark sheets of all semesters/years of the Diploma/Degree/Pharm.D program.
• Degree/Diploma Certificate issued by the University/Board (Provisional Certificate is acceptable if the final degree certificate is not yet issued).
5. Practical Training Completion Certificate
• For D.Pharm : Practical Training Completion Certificate (duly filled Sections I-V, with the Principal’s signature and institute’s seal on Section V).
• For B.Pharm : 1-month industrial training after course completion.
6. Proof of Employment or Business

Applicants must provide any one of the following :

• For employed candidates : Employer’s Certificate specifying tenure, designation, headquarters, salary, and the company’s drug license number (if applicable).
• For self-employed candidates : A self-declaration letter on the official letterhead of the firm/company.

8.     Application fees

B.    Renewal of Pharmacist Registration

Renewal Process

Registered pharmacists can renew their registration through the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council by choosing one of the following renewal options:

• Annual Renewal : ₹200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only)
• Five-Year Renewal : ₹600/- (Rupees Six Hundred Only)

Important Timeline

Renewal payments must be made between 1st January and 31st March of the year following the registration expiry.

Payment Mode

All renewal fees must be paid online through the official portal.

Required Documents

Applicants must register or log in using their G Number on www.gujaratpharmacycouncil.org and upload the following documents in PDF format:

1. Aadhar Card Copy– Both sides scanned in a single PDF file.
2. Refresher Course Certificate – Must be issued within the last five years.

Application Fees

C.    Re-Entry Application for Pharmacist Registration

If a Registered Pharmacist fails to renew their registration before 31st March of the due year, their name is removed from the Register of Pharmacists as per the provisions of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, and the associated rules.
Pharmacists who wish to restore their registration must apply for re-entry through the online portal.

Application Process

• The re-entry application must be submitted online through the Gujarat Pharmacy Council Portal.
• Applicants must log in to their account and upload the required documents.

Required Documents

Log in to your account on our portal https://gujaratpharmacycouncil.org and upload the following documents in PDF format.

1. Aadhar Card Copy– Both sides scanned in a single PDF file.
2. Degree/Diploma/Pharm.D Certificate Issued by the relevant University/Board.
3. State Council Registration Certificate Proof of previous registration with the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council.
4. Proof of Employment or Business.

Application Fees

Note: ₹100 per year (after 2021) and ₹10 per year (up to 2000)

D.    GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

A Registered Pharmacist who has migrated or intends to migrate to a foreign country for the purpose of obtaining pharmacy licensure/registration to practice as a pharmacist, or for admission to a pharmacy institution in that country, may require a Good Standing Certificate from the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council.

Pharmacists who need this certificate to present before the relevant authority must apply online through our portal by logging into their account and paying the prescribed fee.

Application Fee:

• ₹5100 (Indian Rupees Five Thousand One Hundred Only)

List of Documents Required

The following documents must be uploaded in PDF format:

1. Degree Certificate
2. Passport (Scanned copy of the first and last page)
3. Brochure Front Page
4. Two Character Certificates (Download here)

Fees For Application

E.    Change In Registered Name

If a registered pharmacist undergoes a name change- whether due to marriage or any other reason- they must submit an online application along with the necessary supporting documents to authenticate the change.

Additionally, the applicant is required to return the original registration certificate to the council. Upon successful verification of the application and receipt of the original certificate, a new registration certificate will be issued and delivered within 30 days.

Documents Required

Applicants must log in to the portal and upload the following documents in PDF format:

1. Proof of Name Change:
• Marriage Certificate (For name change after marriage)
• Gazette Certificate (For any other name change)
2. Original Registration Certificate (Must be returned to the council)

Fees For Application

F.     Change In Address

If a registered pharmacist wishes to update their residential or correspondence address, they must submit an online application along with valid proof of the new address.

Required Documents to be Uploaded

Upload any one of the following documents as proof of your new address in PDF format:

• Aadhar Card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Voter Id
• Ration Card
• Phone Bill / Electricity Bill / Gas Bill
• Rent Agreement
• Certificate from Employer (on official letterhead of a reputed organization)
• Spouse’s Aadhaar Card or Passport
• Bank Passbook

Application Fee

• No fee is applicable for change of address.

G.   Transfer of Registration to Gujarat

Pharmacists who are currently registered with any other State Pharmacy Council and have taken up residence in Gujarat, with the intention to practice or conduct business in pharmacy, are required to apply for a transfer of registration to the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council (GSPC).

To initiate this process, applicants must create an account on the GSPC website and fill out the “Transfer of Registration” application available on their dashboard. All necessary documents must be uploaded during this application process.

Once the uploaded documents are reviewed and found satisfactory by the Council, the applicant will be eligible to book an appointment for in-person document verification.

The application fee can be paid online only after the original documents are verified during the appointment.

Please note: The transfer of registration will only be completed upon receipt of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the applicant's previous State Pharmacy Council.

Required Documents to be Uploaded

Please ensure all documents are uploaded in PDF format:

1. Name Change Proof (if applicable)
• Marriage Certificate (For name change after marriage)
• Gazette Notification (for all other name change cases)
2. Proof of Birth Date & Birthplace
• School / College Leaving Certificate, SSC Board Certificate, or Birth Certificate from a competent authority
3. Proof of Residence in Gujarat (any one of the following):
• Electricity/Telephone/Water/Gas Bill (in the name of candidate or immediate family)
• Voter ID
• Aadhaar Card
• Rent Agreement
• LIC Policy
• Election Card
• Bank Passbook
• Property/Tax Bill from Panchayat, Municipality, or Municipal Corporation
• Passport
4. Aadhaar Card
5. SSC Marksheet
6. HSC Marksheet
7. College Bonafide / Course Completion / Leaving Certificate clearly indicating study period
8. Mark Sheets of all semesters/years of Diploma/Degree/Pharm D in Pharmacy
9. Degree/Diploma Certificate from University/Board or Provisional Certificate (if degree not yet issued)
10. Training Certificates:
• Diploma in Pharmacy : Practical Training Completion Certificate (duly filled Section I–V with seal/signature)
• B.Pharm : 1-month industrial training post course completion
• Pharm D : 1-year hospital training certificate
11. Proof of Employment/Business:
• Employer Certificate indicating designation, duration, HQ, salary, and drug license numbers (if applicable)
• OR self-declaration on firm’s letterhead (for self-employed applicants)
12. Original Registration Certificate from the previous State Pharmacy Council
13. Scanned Signature (in PDF format)

Application Fee