Sultan Ul Uloom College of Pharmacy Hyderabad B.Pharma {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Lateral entry is open to Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) holders from a board recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India. Candidates must qualify TS ECET and obtain a valid rank. They are admitted directly into the second year of B.Pharm and complete the degree in three years.

Ans. The total tuition fee for the lateral entry B.Pharm is INR 2,94,000, which is INR 98,000 per year over three years under the Category A structure set by the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee. University and examination charges are separate, and management-quota fees are higher.

Ans. Admission to lateral entry B.Pharm is through TS ECET, conducted by Osmania University on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education. The exam tests Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmacology, and candidates are admitted on the basis of their ECET rank.

Ans. Lateral entry students join directly in the second year and complete the remaining three years of the B.Pharm programme across six semesters. This saves one year compared with starting from the first year, since the Diploma in Pharmacy is treated as equivalent to the first year.

Ans. No. The college is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, and recognised by the UGC. The B.Pharm curriculum and examinations follow JNTU Hyderabad regulations, though TS ECET itself is conducted by Osmania University.

Ans. Graduates can register as pharmacists and work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, hospital and community pharmacy, and drug regulatory affairs. Many pursue M.Pharm or Pharm.D for specialisation, or prepare for GPAT for postgraduate admission and research opportunities.