diff --git a/QEfficient/__init__.py b/QEfficient/__init__.py
index 38ce0ca42e..fb4f43f8ce 100644
--- a/QEfficient/__init__.py
+++ b/QEfficient/__init__.py
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 
 
 # Conditionally import QAIC-related modules if the SDK is installed
-__version__ = "1.22.0.dev0"
+__version__ = "1.21.6.0"
 
 
 def check_qaic_sdk():