QUALIFICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A PHARMACIST The minimum qualification for registration as a pharmacist is a pass in “Diploma course in Pharmacy” (D.Pharm) from an institution approved u/s 12 of the Act. D.Pharm is a two years course after 10+2 (science academic stream) followed by 500 hours of practical training spread over a period of 3 months. “Degree course in Pharmacy” (B.Pharm) from an institution approved by the PCI u/s 12 of the Act. B.Pharm is a 4 years course after 10+2 (science academic stream). Please visit Pharmacy Council of India web site links for more information.