Authority: Supreme Court of India (Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha & Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe)
Order Date: 25-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Mayurbhanj Medical Academy & ANR (Writ Petition No. 1009/2026, also W.P.(C) Nos. 1067/2026 and 1069/2026).
- Respondent: Pharmacy Council of India, represented by Standing Counsel Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh.
- The petitions sought admission approval for B.Pharm courses, specifically 15 seats each in Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutics for Academic Session 2026‑27, and an intake of 100 seats for B.Pharm.
- The Court referred to its earlier order dated 15.07.2026 extending the counselling schedule and to the order dated 08.09.2025 which set the original schedule for the 2026‑27 session.
- Despite the lateness of the request in August, the Court noted that the schedule had already been extended to 31.08.2026, permitting the grant of approval.
Final Outcome
- The Court orders the Pharmacy Council of India to grant approval for 15 seats each in Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutics for Academic Session 2026‑27, replacing the earlier grant for 2027‑28.
- The counselling and admission schedule is extended, with key dates moved to 25‑30 September, 1‑10 October, and final admission by 30 October 2026; the academic session commencement is shifted to 15 October 2026.
- The Pharmacy Council is directed to consider the grant of approval for the 2026‑27 session and to permit participation in the counselling process.
- Similar directions are issued for B.Pharm courses with an intake of 100 seats, as highlighted by the Council’s standing counsel.
Topics: Pharmacy Education, Legal Admission Approval