Accreditation & Approvals
Cheran College of Pharmacy
Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Approved by Pharmacy Council of India
Affiliation to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Cheran College of Pharmacy is affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, one of the premier health sciences universities in India. The affiliation ensures that all academic programmes, examination systems, curriculum frameworks, and evaluation methodologies adhere strictly to the standards prescribed by the university.
The university affiliation reinforces academic credibility, structured governance, and uniformity in pharmaceutical education. It also ensures that degrees awarded to students are nationally recognized and widely accepted in professional and academic domains across India and abroad.
Approval by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
The institution is duly approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the statutory regulatory body governing pharmacy education and professional practice in India. PCI approval confirms that the college meets the prescribed norms regarding infrastructure, laboratory facilities, faculty qualifications, student intake, and curriculum standards.
Compliance with PCI regulations ensures that students are trained according to national professional requirements and are eligible for registration as pharmacists upon successful completion of their programmes.
NAAC / NBA Compliance Framework
Cheran College of Pharmacy aligns its academic and administrative processes with the quality benchmarks prescribed by national accreditation bodies such as the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
The institutional framework emphasizes continuous quality improvement, structured documentation, academic audits, research enhancement, and stakeholder feedback mechanisms. The college follows systematic quality assurance practices to strengthen academic performance, research output, governance transparency, and student support services.
Outcome Based Education (OBE) Model
The institution follows a structured Outcome Based Education (OBE) model to ensure measurable learning achievements. The OBE framework defines clear Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs), Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs), Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs), and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs).
All academic activities, assessments, and evaluation systems are mapped to measurable outcomes aligned with graduate attributes and institutional vision. Continuous attainment analysis and corrective measures are implemented to enhance academic effectiveness and ensure that students acquire the required professional competencies.
Institutional Quality Framework
The Institutional Quality Framework of Cheran College of Pharmacy is built upon academic excellence, regulatory compliance, research promotion, and transparent governance. The framework integrates curriculum design, innovative teaching-learning practices, research and extension activities, infrastructure development, and strategic leadership planning.
Internal Quality Assurance mechanisms monitor academic standards, evaluate performance indicators, and implement continuous improvement strategies. Through this structured quality ecosystem, the institution ensures sustained academic growth, industry relevance, and professional excellence in pharmaceutical education.
