PCN Extends October 2026 PEP Registration Deadline to 19 October

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has extended the registration deadline for the October 2026 Pre-Registration Examination for Pharmacists (PEP) to Monday, 19 October 2026, while the examination will now hold on Saturday, 24 October 2026.

The extension gives eligible candidates additional time to complete their registration following the earlier deadline. Candidates who have yet to register are advised to use the additional period to complete the process through the official examination portal.

Revised PEP Dates

According to the updated announcement, registration will close on Monday, 19 October 2026, while the examination is scheduled for Saturday, 24 October 2026, beginning at 9:00 am.

Candidates can access the registration portal at pep.pcnmcpd.com.

The portal lists examination centres in Abuja, Benin City, Enugu/Nsukka, Ibadan, Jos, Lagos, Maiduguri, Port Harcourt and Zaria.

What Candidates Should Do

Eligible candidates who have not completed registration should visit the portal, review their application status and complete any outstanding requirements before the revised deadline.

Candidates should also confirm their examination details and designated centres through the official portal. The extension should not be interpreted as an automatic change to individual registration requirements.

The PEP is an important stage in the professional pathway for pharmacy graduates seeking registration as pharmacists in Nigeria.

Candidates are encouraged to rely on official PCN communications for further updates regarding the examination.

Pharmacy Times Nigeria will continue to follow relevant updates affecting pharmacy graduates and professional registration in Nigeria.