Just as pharmacy admissions in Maharashtra were about to start finally after a prolonged wait of two months, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a circular barring admission to 89 colleges, including 18 degree and 71 diploma colleges across the state for non-compliance with PCI norms.

The move comes following the findings of an inquiry conducted by Maharashtra’s Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) of over 100 colleges, including B.Pharm and D.Pharm, which found deficiencies in several institutions. All these colleges are not allowed to partake in admissions for academic year 2025-26, as per the circular issued by the PCI on Friday.

The order comes just a day before Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is scheduled to display the seat matrix for Pharmacy admissions

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