Why PCI & AKTU Approval Matters – When Choosing a Pharmacy College!

Selecting the right Pharmacy College is among the most important choices you’ll make

Every year, thousands of students across Uttar Pradesh and India finish their Class 12th and start their preparations for the selection of the perfect Pharmacy College in order to make a successful future. The options seem endless when it comes to choosing a college with an enticing course, facilities, and job prospects.

However, before making any decision, one basic enquiry that the college student or parent has is whether the college is approved by PCI and affiliated to AKTU.

This one question can mean the difference between having a degree that helps you get a job and having a degree that could cause serious trouble later. GBCP, Lucknow, believes that every student deserves to make an informed decision. This blog provides the definition of what PCI (Provisional ITA) and AKTU (Alternate Approach to Tough) are, and why they are important, and what will be expected if you don’t have them in college.

What is PCI, and why is it important?

AKTU is Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (previously UPTU). It is the foremost technical and professional university of Uttar Pradesh, which controls and confers degrees on the students of the affiliated colleges of Uttar Pradesh. AKTU is affiliated with most of the engineering, pharmacy and management colleges in UP.

Affiliation with AKTU enables the college to give degrees in accordance with the prescribed curriculum of AKTU, conduct examinations under AKTU’s management and validate the degrees with its name and authority. This is very crucial for the following reasons.

First, an AKTU-affiliated degree is a universally accepted degree by the employers, government departments, and universities throughout the entire India. The B. is a distinctive advantage that will accompany you on your journey of life. The B. is an original plus that will go with you throughout your life as you apply for a job or a higher education programme in any part of the country. The Pharma degree from the colleges affiliated to AKTU will be taken as is.

Secondly, the affiliation to AKTU guarantees academic standards. The university regularly monitors and evaluates the quality of education provided by affiliated colleges, establishes examination requirements and ensures that the college provides education that meets the specified quality standards. This safeguards pupils against low-quality teaching and poor facilities.

Thirdly, if you are going to attend competitive exams such as GPAT – Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test to get admission in any Pharma college or to become a government pharmacist, you should have a degree from a recognised university. This will be met through an AKTU affiliation.

What are the risks of enrolling in a college without proper approvals?

The repercussions of enrolling in a pharmacy college which does not fall under PCI or AKTU approval can be devastating and detrimental. Many students who pass out from such colleges are often not able to register with the State Pharmacy Council, thus they are unable to practice as a pharmacist. They don’t get accepted by employers in the pharmaceutical industry. They are not eligible to apply for government jobs in the pharmacy field. They may be refused entry to postgraduate courses. In a few instances, when students discover that their college has not been adequately approved, they have been forced to retake their entire course.

Determine if a college has been approved!

Take the following simple steps to verify before finalising admission to any pharmacy college. Please verify that the college is listed on the official website of PCI, and if yes, is it approved? Check AKTU affiliation by visiting the official website of AKTU under the list of affiliated colleges. Request the college directly for their PCI approval letter and AKTU affiliation certificate, and check them out separately. Never take any information from the college or its agents on faith; always check the information from official sources.

GBCP is an Approved, Affiliated & Trusted Gautam Buddha College of Pharmacy

Gautam Buddha College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, is proud to have been approved by PCI and is also affiliated with AKTU. As an approved college, we assure you that the degree given by us is fully recognised, the career path is clear, and you are working on a rock-solid and legitimate basis.

All the infrastructure, laboratory, faculty and academic requirements of PCI are met in our college. Our curriculum is designed as per AKTU guidelines, our examinations are conducted as per AKTU guidelines, and our graduates receive degrees which are recognised and respected by employers, universities and licensing authorities throughout India.

Apart from the approvals, we are dedicated to imparting quality pharmacy education with a focus on making our students employable in the real world with our experienced faculty, well-equipped laboratories, exposure to industry, and dedicated Placement Assistance.

Final Thoughts

The selection of a Pharmacy College is not a luxury but an absolute requirement for students to get the college PCI approval and AKTU affiliation. They defend your investment, confirm your degree and ensure your professional destiny is based on a foundation no one can question.

Be sure to check the status of each college before deciding to pursue your education there. So when you make the decision to attend Gautam Buddha College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, you are making the decision to get your approval, your degree and your future in safe hands.