Maya Devi University (MDU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offers the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) Lateral Entry programme through its School of Pharmacy under the Faculty of Health Sciences. The three-year full-time lateral-entry undergraduate pharmacy programme covers pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy, drug regulatory affairs, and hospital and community pharmacy. Admission is open to D.Pharm graduates with a minimum of 50 percent marks; no additional entrance examination is mandatory for lateral entry. The total programme fee is INR 3,59,500 for the three-year duration. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles as pharmacist and in allied pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
Admissions for 2026-27 are in progress; applications for lateral entry pharmacy are accepted on a rolling basis. Counselling and verification are scheduled for June to July 2026 at the Selaqui campus.
Key Points
- MDU offers B.Pharma Lateral Entry as a three-year full-time undergraduate pharmacy programme recognised by PCI and UGC; lateral entry allows D.Pharm holders to enter the second year directly.
- The programme is offered by the School of Pharmacy, with training in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, and clinical pharmacy.
- Total programme fee is INR 3,59,500 for the three-year programme (INR 1,00,000 per year tuition plus INR 14,000 per year lab and other charges, and one-time admission charges of INR 17,500).
MDU B.Pharma (Lateral Entry) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Annual Lab and Other Charges (examination, ERP, library) | INR 14,000 |
| One-Time Registration Fee | INR 1,500 |
| One-Time Admission Fee | INR 16,000 |
| Total Fees (3-Year Programme) | INR 3,59,500 |
- Annual tuition of INR 1,00,000 is payable each year for three years; total tuition over the programme is INR 3,00,000.
- Annual lab and other charges of INR 14,000 per year cover laboratory usage, examination, ERP, and library fees; total over three years is INR 42,000.
- One-time charges of INR 17,500 (INR 1,500 registration and INR 16,000 admission fee) are payable at the time of enrolment and are non-refundable after commencement of classes.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from academic fees; optional on-campus accommodation is available at the university in Selaqui, Dehradun.
MDU B.Pharma (Lateral Entry) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Opens | February 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 2026 |
| MDUCET / Pharmacy CET | April 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | May 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GPAT 2026 | December 23, 2025 | March 7, 2026 | April 7, 2026 |
- Admission to B.Pharma Lateral Entry at MDU is merit-based; candidates must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) recognised institution with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Candidates with a B.Sc degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as subjects and a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks may also be considered for lateral entry admission subject to university norms.
- Counselling and document verification are conducted at the Selaqui campus; candidates must carry original D.Pharm mark sheets, PCI registration certificate, transfer certificate, and character certificate.
- All schedules including merit lists, counselling dates, and seat availability are published on the official university website (maya.edu.in) and the admission portal (admission.maya.edu.in).
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 institution with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. The D.Pharm programme must be from a college approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
- Candidates with a B.Sc degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks may also be considered for lateral entry admission subject to MDU norms.
- No additional national entrance test is mandatory for lateral entry admission; selection is based on D.Pharm or B.Sc (PCB) aggregate marks and MDU merit criteria.
- Candidates currently awaiting D.Pharm results may apply provisionally; admission is confirmed on submission of final mark sheets and PCI registration certificate meeting the minimum eligibility.
Admission Process
- Visit the admission portal at admission.maya.edu.in and register online; fill the B.Pharma Lateral Entry application form with D.Pharm details and qualifying examination marks.
- Upload copies of D.Pharm mark sheets, pass certificate, provisional PCI registration, and character certificate; pay the application processing fee before the April 2026 deadline.
- Selection is merit-based on D.Pharm aggregate marks; the university publishes provisional merit lists on maya.edu.in. Candidates may also submit a GPAT scorecard if available.
- Shortlisted candidates receive admission offer letters; attend counselling and document verification at the Selaqui campus in June to July 2026.
- Bring original D.Pharm mark sheets, provisional pass certificate, PCI registration, school leaving certificate, and character certificate for verification.
- Complete fee payment at the accounts section or through the online gateway to confirm enrolment. Classes for the 2026-27 academic year commence in August 2026.
MDU B.Pharma (Lateral Entry) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance support | SC/ST candidates; family income below INR 2,50,000; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
| Defence Personnel Scholarship (External) | As per government norms | Children or dependents of serving or retired defence/paramilitary personnel; state government scheme |
| Uttarakhand State Scholarship | Variable | Uttarakhand domicile students; based on category and financial need; apply via state scholarship portal |
- Standard MDU institutional merit scholarships (MDUCET, CUET-UG, National Level Entrance) are not applicable to B.Pharma and Lateral Entry Pharma programmes as per the official MDU fee schedule.
- Eligible students may apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically from August to November each year.
- Uttarakhand domicile students may explore state government scholarship schemes via the Uttarakhand Scholarship Portal; eligibility and quantum vary by category.
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