APTI Andhra Pradesh State Branch Awards

Honoring academic distinction, visionary leadership, pedagogical dedication, and transformative research among pharmacy educators across Andhra Pradesh.

Official Notification

Applications Invited for State Branch Awards

Applications are invited in the prescribed format from esteemed APTI Life Members serving across Andhra Pradesh pharmacy colleges and university departments.

📅 Official Launch Date01 September 2026Tuesday • Applications Open

⏰ Submission Deadline (Extended)31 October 2026Saturday • Submit via Email (Extended after requests)

✉️ Submission Emailaptiapstatebranch@gmail.comDirect email with enclosures

Recognizing Excellence

Award Categories & Eligibility Norms

7 Prestigious State Categories

Lifetime Achievement Award

Premier Honor

A retired teacher with B.Pharm, M.Pharm / Ph.D from a recognized University or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India. An eminent teacher with a minimum of 30 (thirty) years of teaching and research experience after completion of M.Pharm and has retired from active service. Age above 60 (sixty) years as on last date of submission. Life Membership of the APTI is mandatory.

Best Principal Award

Institutional Leadership

A Principal working in an institution recognized by a university / PCI. Must have 15 (fifteen) years of teaching experience after completion of M.Pharm, out of which at least 5 years continuously in one institution as on last date of submission. A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience as Principal / Head of Institute recognized by PCI / State Govt. Age above 40 years. Life Membership of the APTI is mandatory.

Best Teacher Award

Pedagogical Excellence

A teacher working in an institution recognized by a university / PCI. Minimum 10 (ten) years of teaching experience after completion of M.Pharm, out of which at least 5 years continuously in one institution as on last date of submission. Age above 35 years. Life Membership of the APTI is mandatory.

Best Researcher Award

Scientific Innovation

A teacher/researcher working in a PCI-approved institution with demonstrated research excellence (Scopus / SCI / SCIE publications, high citations, patents granted/published, funded research/consultancy projects, and postgraduate guidance). Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience with 5 years continuous in current institution. Age above 35 years. Life Membership of the APTI is mandatory.

Best Women Principal Award

Women Leadership

A woman Principal working in an institution recognized by a university / PCI. Minimum 15 years of teaching experience after M.Pharm (with at least 5 years continuous in current institution) and minimum 3 years as Principal. Age above 40 years. Life Membership of the APTI is mandatory.

Best Women Teacher Award

Women in Pedagogy

A woman teacher working in an institution recognized by a university / PCI. Minimum 10 years of teaching experience after M.Pharm, out of which at least 5 years continuously in one institution as on last date of submission. Age above 35 years. Life Membership of the APTI is mandatory.

Best Women Researcher Award

Women in Science

A woman faculty member with distinguished research track record, high-impact indexed publications, extramural grants, patents, and Ph.D guidance. Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience with 5 years continuous in current institution. Age above 35 years. Life Membership of the APTI is mandatory.

State Conclave Launch

Official Awards Brochure Release Ceremony

CHIPS Conclave Stage

Official Awards Brochure Release by APTI-AP State Office Bearers at CHIPS, Guntur.

Rules & Procedures

General Norms and Submission Conditions

⚖️ Eligibility & Application Rules

APTI Life Membership is mandatory for all award categories.
A candidate is eligible to apply for only one award category.
All awards are for teachers with pharmacy qualifications as prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) working in PCI-approved institutions affiliated with UGC-recognized universities.
Candidates must not have any stigma of professional misconduct, disciplinary action, or conviction.
Contribution to APTI state branch activities and organizational development will carry significant weightage in evaluation.

📮 Submission & Verification Process

Supporting Documentary Evidence: Mandatory for each claimed metric in the nomination form.
Direct Email Submission: Send the completed Word / PDF nomination form along with all relevant supporting documents directly to aptiapstatebranch@gmail.com.
Digital Submission Only: All nomination materials and documentary evidence are accepted exclusively via email.
Selection Process: Evaluation and scrutiny will be conducted by an Expert Scrutiny Committee appointed by the State Core Executive Body.

Download the Official Nomination Proforma

Download the complete official MS Word (.docx) nomination form, fill in your teaching, research, publication, and administrative credentials, and submit before 31 October 2026 (Extended).