| Last Updated : | September 2026 |
🏛️ Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council (TNPC), Chennai — Registration Guide
Official statutory guidelines for fresh pharmacist registration, renewal, and reciprocal transfer under the Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council (TNPC). Online application on tnpc.ac.in followed by appointment verification at the Chennai office.
📋 Quick Facts & Registration Overview
| Particulars | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Statutory Authority | Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council (TNPC), Chennai |
| Official Portal | tnpc.ac.in |
| Headquarters | No. 162, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600010 |
| GST Applicability | 18% GST (9% CGST + 9% SGST charged on all services since Aug 1, 2022) |
| Verification Mode | Online Application + In-Person Verification & Challan at Chennai |
| Helpline Numbers | 📞 044-2472 8747 / 83000 52244 | ✉️ enquiry@tnpc.ac.in |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for TNPC Registration
- Approved Course: Must have passed D.Pharm, B.Pharm, or Pharm.D from a recognized institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) under Section 12.
- Practical Hospital Training: Mandatory completion of 500 hours (not less than 3 months) practical training in a recognized hospital under a Registered Pharmacist.
- Tamil Nadu Residence / Profession: Applicant must reside or carry on the profession of pharmacy in Tamil Nadu or UT of Puducherry.
- Age: Minimum 18 years on the date of application.
📝 Step-by-Step Registration Workflow
Step 1: Sign Up on tnpc.ac.in
Visit tnpc.ac.in and select “Sign Up / New Applicant”. Create your profile with active mobile and email.
Step 2: Fill Online Application
Enter personal details, 10th, Higher Secondary (HSC), and Pharmacy academic details.
Step 3: Document Uploads
Upload scanned copies of D.Pharm/B.Pharm marksheets, diploma/degree certificate, 500-hour practical training certificate, Transfer Certificate (TC), photo, and signature.
Step 4: Verification Appointment Booking
Once submitted, you will receive an appointment date to appear in person before the Council office in Kilpauk, Chennai.
Step 5: Physical Verification & Fee Remittance
Attend the Chennai office on your appointment date. Submit the prescribed registration fee (inclusive of 18% GST) via bank challan, verify originals, and receive your acknowledgement.
🔗 Useful Important Links (Direct Registration & Official Portals)
| ⚡ Important Direct Registration Links & Official Channels | |
|---|---|
| Direct Online Registration Portal (TNPC) | Click Here |
| Candidate Sign In & Appointment Booking | Click Here |
| Official Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council Website | Click Here |
| PCI DigiPharmed National Portal | Click Here |
| All-India State Pharmacy Council Fee Comparison Guide | Click Here |
| Join Official WhatsApp Channel (Pharma Alerts) | Join WhatsApp |
| Join Telegram Alerts Channel | Join Telegram |
🏢 Office Address & Contact Information
Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council (TNPC)
📍 Office Address: No. 162, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600010
📞 Phone: 044-2472 8747 / 83000 52244
✉️ Official Email: enquiry@tnpc.ac.in
🌐 Website: tnpc.ac.in