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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
TOI Impact: MPSC Allows Pharm D Graduates To Apply For Drug Inspector Post
Nagpur: In a major victory for hundreds of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) graduates across Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially included Pharm D in the eligibility criteria for the coveted Drug Inspector post. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The decision came just days after an intense uproar from the Pharm D community, reported by TOI, over their unexpected exclusion from the recruitment process. The notification, issued late on August 14, followed a meeting between top representatives of the Doctor of Pharmacy Association – Maharashtra (DOPA MH), and MPSC secretary Dr Suvarna Kharat in Mumbai. "This is a historic moment for our profession. The inclusion of Pharm D is not just a policy correction — it's a recognition of our rightful place in drug regulation and public health," said Dr Vinayak Ghayal, president, DOPA MH. When MPSC's earlier advertisement for the Drug Inspector post excluded Pharm D graduates from the list of eligible candidates, it sparked outrage and concern within the community. Many applicants found the online portal automatically rejecting their applications. TOI first reported the outrage on August 5, highlighting the contradiction between the MPSC stance and the 2019 Central Govt Gazette notification that recognises Pharm D as equivalent or higher than DPharm, BPharm, and MPharm. Following the report, DOPA MH immediately mobilised statewide efforts. Its Amravati branch members visited the district collector's office to submit formal representations. Beed branch met Dr Yogesh Kshirsagar and later the state's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, securing his support. Nashik branch also submitted appeals to the district collector. At the state level, association leaders conducted daily follow-ups with MPSC, submitted multiple written representations, and engaged policymakers to push for change. On August 13, a high-level DOPA MH delegation, including president Dr Ghayal, secretary Dr Manoj Pisure, treasurer Dr Swapnil Munde, vice secretary Dr Pratik Shinde, and regional representatives, met MPSC secretary Dr Kharat in Mumbai. The meeting ended with a positive assurance, and by the evening, MPSC issued the revised notification, including Pharm D as eligible. "This is a victory for every Pharm D student, graduate, and faculty member who stood united," said Dr Munde. "It also sets a precedent for future recruitment processes to respect the national recognition of our degree," he said.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pharm D graduates fume as MPSC declares them ‘not eligible' for drug inspector post
Nagpur: Hundreds of highly qualified Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree holders in Maharashtra were left shocked and outraged after the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) portal began rejecting their applications for the 2025 drug inspector recruitment, declaring them 'not eligible' for the post. The move sent ripples of anger and disbelief across the state's pharmacy community, especially as it came despite a 2019 gazette notification by the govt of India, which clearly states that Pharm D is an equal or higher qualification compared to D Pharm, B Pharm, or M Pharm for any pharmacist-related posts. The Doctor of Pharmacy Welfare Society (DOPWS) and DOPA-MH jointly condemned the MPSC's stance and are calling for immediate correction of what they describe as a 'regressive and shocking step backward.' "This is not just a technical glitch. It is a blatant violation of national policy and an insult to our qualifications," said Dr Vinayak Ghayal, president of the Doctor of Pharmacy Association – Maharashtra (DOPA MH). "Pharm D is a six-year intensive professional doctoral program. To now suddenly call us ineligible is outrageous," he said. This is not the first time Pharm D professionals faced such injustice. In 2016, a long struggle was initiated to recognise Pharm D as a valid qualification for Drug Inspector posts, culminating in a historic victory in January 2018. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo The current exclusion, say association members, feels like betrayal and administrative amnesia. "This is déjà vu," said Dr Pratik Shinde, a core member of DOPWS. "We fought this battle once and won. Why are we being forced to fight again for the same basic right?" DOPA-MH and DOPWS announced that they will escalate the matter to the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Maharashtra govt, the Drugs Control Department, and the Ministries of Health and Higher Education. "We urge MPSC to rectify the portal immediately and issue a clarification that Pharm D holders are indeed eligible," Dr Ghayal said. TOI tried to contact the MPSC officials, but in vain. A senior official, however, said that the error, if any, will be rectified as early as possible. What is Pharm D? Pharm D is a six-year doctoral-level course regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India. It includes 5 years of academic education and 1 year of clinical internship. Pharm D holders can use the prefix Dr in many countries, including the USA. They are trained in GMP audits, drug safety surveillance, and regulatory compliance. So, they are technically fit for a Drug Inspector post.
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
KEAM 2025 rank list released at cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2025: Check list of toppers
KEAM 2025 Rank List Released at The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), has declared the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) 2025 rank list on July 1. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM) entrance examinations can now check their rank status on the official website of CEE at The KEAM 2025 entrance tests were held between April 23 and April 29. Engineering entrance exams were conducted every day from 2 pm to 5 pm. The pharmacy stream was assessed through multiple sessions, with two sessions on April 24 from 11:30 am to 1 pm and 3:30 PM to 5 pm respectively. The final session for pharmacy was held on April 29 from 10 am to 11:30 am. KEAM Result 2025: Engineering stream result According to the official data, a total of 86,549 candidates appeared for the engineering entrance examination. Out of these, 76,230 candidates qualified and were included in the rank list. Among them, 41,895 were female candidates, with 38,049 qualifying and 33,555 making it to the rank list. Male candidates accounted for 44,654 appearances, with 38,181 qualified and 33,050 included in the final rank list. KEAM Result 2025: Pharmacy stream result In the pharmacy stream, 33,425 candidates appeared for the examination. Of these, 27,841 candidates were included in the rank list. Female candidates made up the majority, with 25,257 appearing and 21,606 making it to the rank list. A total of 8,168 male candidates took the exam, out of which 6,235 were included in the rank list. No transgender candidates were recorded in the rank list this year. Among the top 100 rank holders in the BPharm rank list, 71 were female and 29 male. Fourteen students secured their position in the top 100 on their first attempt, while 36 were repeat candidates. Malappuram district dominated with 51 candidates in the top 100, followed by Kozhikode with 10 and Palakkad with 8. Who are this year's toppers in KEAM 2025? John Shinoj from Ernakulam secured the first rank in the engineering stream, followed by Harikrishnan Baiju (Ernakulam), Akshay Biju (Kozhikode), and Akhil Sayan (Malappuram). Other top scorers included Joshua Jacob Thomas and Emil Ipe Zachariah from Thiruvananthapuram, along with Maheer Ali T, Danish Firas, and other students from Kozhikode. In the pharmacy stream, Anakha Anil from Alappuzha emerged as the topper. She was followed by Hrishikesh R Shenoy from Kottayam and Fathimathu Zahra. Several other top scorers came from Malappuram and nearby districts.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra cites poor standards, proposes no new pharmacy colleges for 5 years
Jun 23, 2025 11:02 AM IST Maharashtra's higher and technical education department has raised concerns over poor standards of pharmacy colleges and urged the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) to suspend approvals for any new such institutes in the state for the next five years, people aware of the matter said. The move comes amid rising vacancies in pharmacy courses and a dip in education quality. Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil met with Union health minister J P Nadda over the matter. (X) Officials said that the PCI had approved many pharmacy colleges, particularly in low-demand regions, without proper inspection of infrastructure, academic readiness, or demand from local students. They noted that PCI granted permissions without consultation with the state's technical education department, leading to a surplus of institutions with poor facilities and faculty shortages. The state government last year formed a committee of industry experts and academics to review the status of the pharmacy colleges, considering the vacant seats. Officials said the panel found many colleges functioned without adequate laboratories, equipment, libraries, or classroom space. In some institutions, admissions remained far below capacity year after year, while others were unable to meet even basic educational standards. The state's request to PCI came months after Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil met with Union health minister J P Nadda in New Delhi and submitted a 2025–2031 roadmap highlighting how the quality of education had been compromised due to unchecked expansion and lack of oversight. An official said the delegation recommended that PCI impose a blanket restriction on new B Pharm and D Pharm colleges in the state for at least five years and refrain from granting any increase in intake capacity to the existing ones. 'Nadda is said to have responded positively to this suggestion, raising expectations that central action may soon follow.' The official said the department decided to inspect all colleges set up in the last three years to understand the quality of infrastructure and education.
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Over 55,000 candidates secure rank in Odisha JEE
BHUBANESWAR: Over 55,000 candidates have secured ranks in the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)-2025, results of which were declared by the SDTE department on Tuesday. The examination was conducted by the OJEE committee. Announcing the results of the exams, SDTE minister Sampad Chandra Swain said a total of 92,488 candidates had registered for OJEE 2025 of which 80,324 appeared for the entrance examination and 55,362 secured ranks for admission into various professional courses in the state. Results of the remaining 25,000 nursing aspirants including 22,902 Basic BSc Nursing candidates, for whom the OJEE conducted the exams for the first time, will be declared by the DMET, Odisha, the minister said. Anurag Mishra topped the exam in MBA, while S Siseendri emerged topper in MCA/MSc. The toppers list also included Jatin Meher in BPharm, Gourab Swain in LE Tech (Diploma), Sakshi Kumari in LE Tech (BSc), Ansuman Pati in Integrated MBA, Hitesh Kumar Dhal in MPharm and Sanidhya Nayak in BCAT (Cinematography, Sound Recording and Sound Design). As per OJEE committee's statistics, ranks have been allotted to 18,398 candidates in Lateral Entry (LE)-Tech (Diploma), 14,032 in BPharm, 9,022 in MBA, 6,795 in MCA and MSc (Computer Science), 1,651 in MPharm, 1,564 in Integrated MBA and 976 in LE Pharm. Similarly, while 1,827 candidates have been allotted ranks in different MTech courses, those pursuing courses such as MPlan, MArch and BCAT have also secured ranks. OJEE Committee chairman DP Satpathy said admission process for candidates allotted ranks will begin soon. 'The registration is likely to open in June third week for BTech admission based on the JEE (Main) ranking,' he added.
