Archive · 22 Jan 2026
PRCAI Announces 2026 AIPR Certification for PR Professionals
The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) has announced the 2026 edition of its Accreditation in Public Relations (AIPR) certification.
This program is designed to help public relations professionals improve their skills and become better leaders.
The AIPR certification is for professionals with 1 to 10 years of experience.
The assessment includes an online test in February 2026 and final evaluations in March 2026.
PRCAI has partnered with MeritTrac to make the evaluation process more objective and robust.
The goal is to create a benchmark for excellence in public relations and help the industry grow.
PRCAI announces the 2026 edition of the AIPR certification for PR professionals.
The certification is open to professionals with 1-5 years (Level 1) and 5-10 years (Level 2) of experience.
The assessment includes an online aptitude test in February 2026 and final evaluations in March 2026.
PRCAI has partnered with MeritTrac to strengthen the objectivity and robustness of the evaluation process.
The AIPR certification aims to benchmark excellence and strengthen the quality of talent in India’s communications industry.
- Who
- Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) and Manipal Group’s MeritTrac
- What
- Announcement of the 2026 edition of the Accreditation in Public Relations (AIPR) certification
- When
- February 2026 (online assessment), March 2026 (final evaluations)
- Where
- India, with final evaluations in four locations
- Why
- To benchmark excellence and strengthen the quality of talent in India’s communications industry
- Organization
- Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI)
- Certification
- Accreditation in Public Relations (AIPR)
- Edition
- 5th edition
- Professionals Accredited
- 68
- Assessment Partner
- Manipal Group’s MeritTrac
- Assessment Levels
- Level 1 (1–5 years) and Level 2 (5–10 years)
- Assessment Dates
- February 2026 (online), March 2026 (final evaluations)