Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharma] {Lateral}

The Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm] Lateral Entry programme at Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is a three-year full-time degree affiliated to the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. D.Pharm holders enter directly into the second year, covering advanced pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical chemistry, and clinical pharmacy. Admission is through UPTAC centralised counselling based on D.Pharm aggregate marks. Total fees over three years are INR 3,32,515.

UPTAC 2026 pharmacy lateral entry counselling registrations are expected to open in June 2026, with seat allotment rounds in July to August 2026. Candidates should monitor the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) for official schedule notifications.

Key Points

• Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology offers B.Pharm Lateral Entry affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, with a three-year total fee of INR 3,32,515.
• D.Pharm holders enter directly into the second year; admission is through UPTAC centralised counselling with no separate entrance test.

BBDNIIT Lucknow B.Pharm Lateral Entry Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Entry Year Fee (includes one-time charges)	INR 1,16,505
Third Year Fee	INR 1,08,005
Fourth Year Fee	INR 1,08,005
Total Fees (3 Years)	INR 3,32,515

• Total fees for the three-year B.Pharm Lateral Entry programme are INR 3,32,515. Entry year fee includes one-time charges: Admission Fee (INR 1,000), Alumni Association Fee (INR 2,000), and Student Welfare Fund (INR 500). A refundable Security Deposit of INR 5,000 is collected in the entry year and is excluded from the Total.
• Annual tuition fee is INR 90,874, as fixed by the AKTU Fee Fixation Committee.
• AKTU examination and enrolment fee (INR 7,500 per year) is payable separately on the AKTU portal and is not included in the totals above.
• Optional hostel accommodation is available on campus; hostel charges are payable separately. Total Fees (Hostel charges separate).

BBDNIIT Lucknow B.Pharm Lateral Entry Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
UPTAC 2026 Registration (Expected)	June 2026
UPTAC Pharmacy LE Counselling (Expected)	July to August 2026
Seat Allotment and Reporting (Expected)	August 2026
Classes Commence (Expected)	August to September 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
UPTAC Pharmacy LE Counselling	June 2026 (Expected)	July to August 2026 (Expected)	August 2026 (Expected)

• B.Pharm Lateral Entry admission at Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology is through UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admissions Centralised) counselling conducted by AKTU. Seats are allotted on the basis of D.Pharm aggregate marks; no separate entrance test is required.
• Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) during the notified window and upload D.Pharm marksheets and required documents.
• On receiving an allotment letter, report to the college with original certificates for document verification and fee payment.
• Management quota seats may be available directly through the college’s admission office for candidates not covered under UPTAC.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved institution with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent marks.
• Lateral entry is into the second year (third semester) of the four-year B.Pharm programme, leading to a three-year completion of the degree.

Admission Process

• Complete the D.Pharm programme from a PCI-approved institution with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks.
• Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) during the notified window and upload D.Pharm marksheets and required documents.
• Fill in preferences including BBDNIIT Lucknow (B.Pharm Lateral Entry) and participate in seat allotment rounds.
• On allotment, pay the provisional seat acceptance fee and report to BBDNIIT Lucknow with original certificates for document verification.
• Complete admission formalities, pay the entry year fee, and register on the AKTU student portal.

BBDNIIT Lucknow B.Pharm Lateral Entry Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per UP Government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh; apply via pfms.nic.in
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship (UP Government)	As per UP Government norms	OBC students with family income below prescribed limit; UP e-scholarship portal
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	As per central government norms	Merit-based; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission
AKTU Merit Scholarship	As per AKTU norms	Top-performing students in AKTU examinations; details at aktu.ac.in
PCI / AICTE Pharmacy Scholarships	As per authority norms	Check PCI and AICTE portals for pharmacy-specific scholarship schemes

• SC/ST, OBC, and EWS students should apply for Uttar Pradesh government post-matric scholarships through the state scholarship portal after admission.
• Central government scholarships are available through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); application windows typically open between August and October.
• All scholarship applications require proof of caste/income certificate and UP domicile where applicable. Maintain the prescribed attendance percentage to continue benefits.

As mentioned, Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology Lucknow offers admission to B.Pharma {Lateral} program based on UPTAC rank. Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology Lucknow UPTAC Cutoff 2025 rank is 539266 for the General category. Check Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology Lucknow Cutoff

Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology Lucknow B.Pharma {Lateral} Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology Lucknow B.Pharma {Lateral} Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology Lucknow B.Pharma {Lateral} program in 2025 was closed at the 539266 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 2247 across all categories.

Catgories	Cutoff rank 2025	Cutoff rank 2024
General	539266	2247

BBDNIIT Lucknow B.Pharm Lateral Entry FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BBDNIIT Lucknow?

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Pharm Lateral Entry programme at Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology is INR 3,32,515. The entry year fee is INR 1,16,505 (includes one-time charges); Years 3 and 4 of the programme are INR 1,08,005 each. A refundable Security Deposit of INR 5,000 is excluded from the total.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BBDNIIT Lucknow?

Ans. A Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a PCI-approved institution with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks. Lateral entry is into the second year (third semester) of the four-year B.Pharm programme.

Ques. How is admission done for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BBDNIIT Lucknow?

Ans. Through UPTAC centralised counselling conducted by AKTU. Seats are allotted based on D.Pharm aggregate marks; no separate entrance test is required. Management quota seats may be available directly through the college.

Ques. What is the duration of B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BBDNIIT Lucknow?

Ans. Three years. D.Pharm holders enter directly into the second year (third semester) of the four-year B.Pharm programme, completing Years 2, 3, and 4 for a total of three years of study.

Ques. What are the career options after B.Pharm from BBDNIIT Lucknow?

Ans. B.Pharm graduates can work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control and assurance, regulatory affairs, hospital and clinical pharmacy, research and development, and medical sales. They are also eligible to pursue M.Pharm for specialisation.