NOW OPEN: Registration for July 2026 licensure examinations

The Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) hereby announces that the July 2026 Licensure examinations for pharmacists, pharmacy technologists and pharmacy assistants will be administered as follows: 

Date	Time	Activity	Venues
30th July 2026	08h00	Written exams (all candidates)	Mzuzu, Blantyre, Lilongwe (Specific venues to be communicated)
31st July 2026	08h00	Oral exam (pharmacists only)	Mzuzu, Blantyre, Lilongwe (Specific venues to be communicated)

Eligibility

To be eligible to sit for the examinations, candidates must meet the prescribed requirements, which are available on the PMRA website: ctechlogic.com/pmra/.

Application Process

Applications for the exams will be accepted online through Pharmacy Personnel Licensing portal. Candidates are advised to carefully read and follow the instructions below:

1. To access the portal: Go to E-Services menu on the PMRA website: ctechlogic.com/pmra/ then select Pharmacy Personnel Licensing Portal.
2. Create an account: Fill in the required general information and click “Create account”.
3. Upload the required documents under My Profile including passport-size photo, proof of identification (National ID or Passport Bio page) and proof of qualification (copy of certificate, notification of results or academic transcript). 
4. Create application: Under My Applications, click on “create an application” and select JULY 2026 EXAMINATION and your preferred centre. Only those whose applications have been approved by the Authority upon complying to the requirements will be able to see the Examination session and apply for it.
5. Submit the application: Click Apply to submit your application. 

Application Review Process

All applications will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be issued with Application Number and bank payment details for them to proceed to pay applicable examination registration fees.

Once payment is made, upload proof of payment under the application session (click Application). 

Confirmation

Once payment is confirmed by the Authority, candidates will receive examination number. 

Tracking Application Status

Candidates can track the status of their application by logging into their account on the Pharmacy Personnel Licensing portal and checking the “My Applications” section.

Please note that the online application for the July 2026 licensure examinations starts on Tuesday, 23^rd June, 2026 and closes on Wednesday, 22^nd July, 2026.

For more information and/ or assistance please contact PMRA on +265 881 790 993 / +265 999 379 544/ +265 993 276 081 or email at info@pmra.mw.