Registration of Pharmacists – process and requirements MCQs With Answer is a concise study resource for B. Pharm students covering legal, administrative and professional steps needed to obtain and maintain pharmacist registration. This introduction explains important keywords like Pharmacy Council, registration certificate, professional license, application documents, practical training, provisional registration, renewal, continuing education and disciplinary rules. You will review eligibility criteria, common documentation, fee procedures, recognition of foreign qualifications, transfer between states, and steps for duplicate or corrected certificates. The set of targeted MCQs emphasizes practical scenarios, statutory provisions and real-world administrative processes to prepare you for exams and professional practice. Now let’s test your knowledge with 30 MCQs on this topic.
Q1. Who is primarily responsible for maintaining the register of pharmacists at the state level?
- Pharmacy Council of India
- State Pharmacy Council
- Ministry of Health
- Drug Inspector Office
Correct Answer: State Pharmacy Council
Q2. Which academic qualification typically makes a candidate eligible to apply for pharmacist registration in many countries?
- High school diploma in science
- Certificate in pharmacy assistance
- B. Pharm degree from a recognized institution
- Any bachelor’s degree
Correct Answer: B. Pharm degree from a recognized institution
Q3. Which document is most commonly required when applying for initial pharmacist registration?
- Internship completion or practical training certificate
- Vehicle driving license
- Property ownership document
- Bank statement for 10 years
Correct Answer: Internship completion or practical training certificate
Q4. What is provisional registration for pharmacists?
- A permanent license issued after retirement
- A temporary registration allowing limited practice until final verification
- A certificate for non-pharmacist staff
- An international license for overseas practice
Correct Answer: A temporary registration allowing limited practice until final verification
Q5. Which authority usually issues the registration certificate to a pharmacist?
- Local hospital administration
- State Pharmacy Council
- National Medical Commission
- Drug Manufacturer Association
Correct Answer: State Pharmacy Council
Q6. Why is continuing professional education (CPE) often linked with registration renewal?
- To increase registration fees
- To ensure pharmacists maintain up-to-date clinical and regulatory knowledge
- To limit the number of practicing pharmacists
- To collect attendance records for universities
Correct Answer: To ensure pharmacists maintain up-to-date clinical and regulatory knowledge
Q7. Which of the following is a typical ground for refusal or cancellation of pharmacist registration?
- Failure to buy professional insurance
- Conviction for professional misconduct or fraud
- Changing workplace within the same city
- Not attending a social event
Correct Answer: Conviction for professional misconduct or fraud
Q8. What is a common first step when a pharmacist loses their registration certificate?
- Apply for duplicate certificate with affidavit and fee
- Stop practicing permanently
- Apply for a different profession
- Publish a newspaper advertisement only
Correct Answer: Apply for duplicate certificate with affidavit and fee
Q9. Which role does the Pharmacy Council of India (or national regulator) primarily play in registration processes?
- Manufacturing drugs
- Setting education and registration standards and maintaining a central register
- Distributing medicines to pharmacies
- Issuing patents for drugs
Correct Answer: Setting education and registration standards and maintaining a central register
Q10. When a pharmacist moves from one state to another, what administrative step is usually required?
- No action; registration is universal
- Apply for transfer of registration or register with the new State Pharmacy Council
- Only inform the employer
- Renew passport immediately
Correct Answer: Apply for transfer of registration or register with the new State Pharmacy Council
Q11. What is the typical purpose of verifying internship or practical training during registration?
- To verify knowledge of health insurance billing
- To assess hands-on skills in dispensing, compounding and patient counseling
- To check social media presence
- To confirm attendance at extracurricular clubs
Correct Answer: To assess hands-on skills in dispensing, compounding and patient counseling
Q12. Which document demonstrates good standing when applying for registration in another jurisdiction?
- Certificate of Good Standing or No Objection Certificate from the original Council
- Copy of rental agreement
- High school transcript
- Medical fitness certificate alone
Correct Answer: Certificate of Good Standing or No Objection Certificate from the original Council
Q13. What advantage does online registration portals provide for pharmacist registration?
- Slower processing times
- Less transparency
- Faster submissions, tracking, and reduced paperwork
- Requirement to visit multiple offices in person
Correct Answer: Faster submissions, tracking, and reduced paperwork
Q14. Which fee is most commonly associated with the registration process?
- Registration/application fee payable to the Pharmacy Council
- Admission fee for university clubs
- Employment agency fee
- Library membership fee
Correct Answer: Registration/application fee payable to the Pharmacy Council
Q15. For foreign pharmacy graduates seeking local registration, what is commonly required?
- No documents; they are automatically registered
- Equivalence evaluation and possibly a qualifying/licensure exam
- Only a translated diploma with no verification
- Purchase of local pharmacy stock
Correct Answer: Equivalence evaluation and possibly a qualifying/licensure exam
Q16. What is the main legal importance of a pharmacist’s registration certificate?
- It allows the pharmacist to legally practice and dispense medications
- It acts as a travel document
- It is only for decorative display
- It replaces university degree
Correct Answer: It allows the pharmacist to legally practice and dispense medications
Q17. Which of the following is usually not a requirement for initial pharmacist registration?
- Proof of academic qualification
- Identity and residential proof
- Proof of vaccination for pets
- Passport-sized photographs
Correct Answer: Proof of vaccination for pets
Q18. What action should a pharmacist take if their professional conduct is questioned by the Council?
- Ignore the notice
- Respond to the Council notice and cooperate with investigations
- Immediately leave the profession without response
- Change name and continue practice
Correct Answer: Respond to the Council notice and cooperate with investigations
Q19. Which practice is considered unregistered practice and usually penalized?
- Working as an employee in a licensed hospital pharmacy with Council registration
- Dispensing medicines without valid registration or license
- Attending continuing education programs
- Volunteering in health awareness camps under supervision
Correct Answer: Dispensing medicines without valid registration or license
Q20. What typically must be submitted when applying for a duplicate registration certificate?
- Affidavit describing loss, original registration details and required fee
- Old university exam paper
- Company incorporation certificate
- Vehicle registration copy
Correct Answer: Affidavit describing loss, original registration details and required fee
Q21. Which administrative record often contains the pharmacist’s registration number and status?
- State Register of Pharmacists
- Local grocery store ledger
- Hospital bed allocation chart
- Student attendance list from college
Correct Answer: State Register of Pharmacists
Q22. If a candidate provides false information during registration, what is a likely consequence?
- Immediate promotion
- Refusal, suspension or cancellation of registration and possible legal action
- Automatic award of additional certificates
- Free membership to professional bodies
Correct Answer: Refusal, suspension or cancellation of registration and possible legal action
Q23. What is the significance of a registration number assigned by the Council?
- It identifies and tracks a pharmacist’s legal professional status
- It is used as a personal bank account number
- It serves as a telephone number for patients
- It is only for internal university use
Correct Answer: It identifies and tracks a pharmacist’s legal professional status
Q24. Which of the following is typically required for renewal of pharmacist registration?
- Proof of continued practice, renewal fee and possibly CPE credits
- Purchase receipts for medicines sold
- Monthly attendance sheets from college
- No documents—renewal is automatic every year
Correct Answer: Proof of continued practice, renewal fee and possibly CPE credits
Q25. What paperwork is essential when changing name on a registration certificate?
- Deed poll or legal name change document, ID proof and application to the Council
- Only a verbal request at a meeting
- Old school report card
- Letter from a friend
Correct Answer: Deed poll or legal name change document, ID proof and application to the Council
Q26. What is the likely Council response to non-payment of required registration renewal fees?
- Issuing extra benefits
- Suspension or removal from the register until dues are cleared
- Automatic fee waiver
- Free reprint of certificate
Correct Answer: Suspension or removal from the register until dues are cleared
Q27. Which record is often required to prove completion of practical or internship training?
- Internship completion certificate signed by the training supervisor
- Bus ticket to the training city
- Copy of course syllabus only
- Photograph of the college gate
Correct Answer: Internship completion certificate signed by the training supervisor
Q28. What is an appropriate step if a pharmacist’s qualification is under verification and practice is urgent?
- Practice illegally until verification completes
- Seek provisional registration if available from the Council
- Change profession immediately
- Open an unregulated medicine stall
Correct Answer: Seek provisional registration if available from the Council
Q29. Which of the following best describes “Certificate of Good Standing”?
- A statement by the Council confirming the pharmacist is registered and not under disciplinary action
- A copy of the pharmacist’s school grades
- A document certifying ownership of a pharmacy shop
- A receipt for registration fee payment only
Correct Answer: A statement by the Council confirming the pharmacist is registered and not under disciplinary action
Q30. Why should B. Pharm students understand the registration process and requirements deeply?
- To legally practice, ensure ethical compliance, manage documentation and plan career steps effectively
- Only to impress friends at social events
- To avoid taking any exams ever
- To delay starting professional practice indefinitely
Correct Answer: To legally practice, ensure ethical compliance, manage documentation and plan career steps effectively
I am a Registered Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, and the founder of PharmacyFreak.com. I hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Science and Research. With a strong academic foundation and practical knowledge, I am committed to providing accurate, easy-to-understand content to support pharmacy students and professionals. My aim is to make complex pharmaceutical concepts accessible and useful for real-world application.
Mail- Sachin@pharmacyfreak.com