Nitte University B.Pharm Lateral Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (Year 1)	INR 1,93,000
Annual Fee (Years 2 and 3)	INR 1,85,000 per year
Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate)	INR 5,63,000

Lateral entry fee covers 3 years only; regular B.Pharm fees differ.

Hostel charges are separate; confirm at ngsmips.nitte.edu.in.

Verify fee at nitte.edu.in (Lateral Entry Fee PDF) before payment.

Nitte University B.Pharm Lateral Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
B.Pharm Lateral Entry Application Open (2026-27)	Rolling; apply.nitte.edu.in
Merit List / Selection	As notified by Nitte University
Classes Commence	August 2026

Admission is merit-based on D.Pharm marks; no entrance exam required.

Hold a Pharmacist Registration Certificate or apply after internship completion.

Apply at apply.nitte.edu.in with D.Pharm marksheets.

Lateral students join Year 2 (Third Semester) of the B.Pharm programme.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a PCI-recognised pharmacy institution, with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks (40 percent for SC/ST candidates).

Candidates must possess or be in the process of obtaining a Pharmacist Registration Certificate from the Karnataka State Pharmacy Council or the relevant state pharmacy council.

Lateral entry students join directly in the second year (third semester) of the B.Pharm programme and complete six semesters to earn the full degree.

Admission Process

Submit the online application at apply.nitte.edu.in with D.Pharm marksheets and Pharmacist Registration Certificate.

Merit list is prepared based on D.Pharm aggregate percentage. Shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer from NGSMIPS.

Accept the offer, pay the first-year fee of INR 1,93,000, and submit original documents at NGSMIPS, Deralakatte, Mangaluru.

Complete registration; join Year 2 (Third Semester) of B.Pharm; classes begin August 2026.

✓ Opt for this if

D.Pharm holder seeking a full B.Pharm degree via the fastest lateral route
Career target is hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, or pharma production
NGSMIPS’s PCI recognition and Mangaluru location suits your career geography
NAAC A+ university degree at a competitive fee of INR 5.63 Lakhs
Planning M.Pharm or pharma industry management career after B.Pharm

✗ Skip if

You do not hold a D.Pharm; regular B.Pharm (4-year) entry is the correct path
Career goal is clinical research or regulatory affairs requiring a direct B.Pharm + M.Pharm
INR 5.63 Lakhs fee requires a loan not accommodated in your financial plan
A top national pharmacy school brand is needed for competitive placement

Nitte University B.Pharm Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Nitte Merit Scholarship	As per university norms	Based on D.Pharm percentage or lateral entry merit; awarded at admission
Karnataka Fee Reimbursement Scheme	Full tuition reimbursement	SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; via SC/ST welfare department
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	Up to INR 12,000/year	Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in
Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka)	As per government norms	SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal

Karnataka Fee Reimbursement: full tuition for SC/ST Karnataka domicile students.

Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.

Nitte Merit Scholarship: based on D.Pharm percentage.

Nitte University B.Pharm Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at Nitte University?

Ans. The total fee for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at Nitte University (NGSMIPS) is INR 5,63,000 for the three-year programme: INR 1,93,000 in Year 1, and INR 1,85,000 each in Years 2 and 3. Hostel is separate. Verify the 2026-27 fee at ngsmips.nitte.edu.in before admission.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at Nitte University?

Ans. Candidates must hold a D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) from a PCI-recognised institution with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate (40 percent for SC/ST). Candidates must also hold or be in the process of obtaining a Pharmacist Registration Certificate. Admission is merit-based.

Ques. How many years is the B.Pharm Lateral Entry at Nitte?

Ans. The B.Pharm Lateral Entry at Nitte University is a three-year programme (six semesters). D.Pharm holders join directly in the second year (third semester) of the four-year B.Pharm and complete all remaining requirements to earn the full B.Pharm degree, which carries PCI recognition.

Ques. Is NGSMIPS B.Pharm recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India?

Ans. Yes, NGSMIPS (Nitte Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences) is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The B.Pharm degree from NGSMIPS is fully recognised for pharmacist registration and employment in India.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Pharm Lateral at Nitte?

Ans. B.Pharm Lateral graduates from Nitte University can pursue careers in hospital pharmacy, retail and community pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, regulatory affairs, and pharma sales. Graduates may also pursue M.Pharm or MBA in Pharmaceutical Management for senior roles.

NITTE B.Pharma {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Nitte University B.Pharm Lateral Fees

Nitte University B.Pharm Lateral Admission 2026

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