I am in D.Pharma 1st year. How can I take admission in B.Pharma through lateral entry?

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I am 12th pass with PCB & appearing for D.Pharma 1st year.

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    paras | Contributor-Level 7

    10 months ago
    HELLO EVERYONE

    To take admission in the B.Pharma program through lateral entry at Lovely Professional University (LPU) after completing your D.Pharma, you need to meet the eligibility criteria and follow the university's admission process. Generally, students with a D.Pharma qualification from a recognized institution are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of the B.Pharma program at LPU. Ensure that your D.Pharma qualification meets the criteria set by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), as LPU follows these guidelines for admissions.

    The admission process typically involves applying online through LPU's official website. Y

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    Vidushi Sharma | Contributor-Level 10

    8 months ago

    hi,

    You can take lateral entry admission into B.Pharma at Lovely Professional University (LPU) after completing your D.Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy).

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Must have completed D.Pharma from a recognized institute with at least 50% marks (may vary based on category).
    • Admission is generally direct based on merit, but LPUNEST (entrance exam) may be required for scholarships.

    Admission Process:

    1. Apply Online: Register on LPU's official website.
    2. Submit Documents: Provide D.Pharma marksheets, ID proof, and other required documents.
    3. Merit-Based Selection: LPU evaluates candidates based on academic performance.

    Benefits of Lateral Entry:

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    Samreen Begum | Contributor-Level 10

    8 months ago

    To take admission in B.Pharm through lateral entry after completing your D.Pharma, you can follow these steps:

    1. : Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for lateral entry into the B.Pharm program. Typically, you should have completed your D.Pharma with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution. This allows you to join directly into the second year of the B.Pharm course.

    2. : Some universities, including LPU, may require you to appear for an entrance exam like LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test) or other state-level entrance exams for admission. Check the specific requiremen

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    Nehal Parihar | Contributor-Level 6

    11 months ago

    At Lovely Professional University (LPU), you can take admission in the B.Pharm program through lateral entry after completing your D.Pharm in the 1st year. LPU provides a streamlined admission process for students who have completed a Diploma in Pharmacy and wish to pursue the B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) degree through lateral entry.

    To apply for lateral entry to the B.Pharm course at LPU, you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • You must have completed your D.Pharm from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks.
    • You should have cleared the LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test) or you can apply based o
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    Puneet Singh Alumni at LPU Jalandhar | Scholar-Level 17

    4 years ago
    Dear Amit,
    You can take admission in B.Pharma through lateral entry at LPU after completion of your diploma. Let me share the details with you.
    Eligibility: You should have passed with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Pharmacy) (2 years after 10+2) (Diploma should be recognized by PCI) or equivalent.
    As per the NIRF-MHRD Government of India, LPU Pharmacy School comes under the best 30 pharmacy colleges in the country due to best placements, infrastructure, and research-oriented faculty, and yes industry-oriented curriculum. Not only these, but the students are also trained on various software and technologies which make employability easie
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    Vibha Gupta | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    The eligibility criteria for this programme is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Pharmacy) (2 years after 10+2) (Diploma should be recognized by PCI) or equivalent.
    If you qualify this condition you can apply for admissions at LPU.
    Highlights of LPU
    The animal house of the department has CPCSEA approvalHerbal Garden with 180 different speciesWell-equipped library with online subscription for national and international Journals (EBSCO)Pharmaceutical industries honor the toppers with felicitation and cash prize.Students are exposed to industrial and hospital set ups with the help of industrial/ educational tours.Under Graduate stude
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    Anmol Sharma | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    Dear reader,

    In order to be admitted to B.Pharma through lateral entry, you must fulfill the following requirements for eligibility:

    You must have graduated with honors from an accredited school with a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma).

    You need to have received a minimum of 50% overall in your D.Pharma.

    If the university or institution you are applying to administers a qualifying entrance exam for lateral entry into B.Pharma, you should have passed it.

    The following procedures are typically included in the B.Pharma admissions process through lateral entry:

    1. Complete the application: Obtain the B.Pharma lateral entry application form from the ad
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    Jyoti Gohri

    a year ago

    For lateral admission in B.Pharma, you must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:   You must have graduated with honors from an accredited school with a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma).   You must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in  D.Pharma. If the university or institute you are applying to conducts a valid entrance exam for B.Pharma side admission, you should have cleared it.  

    The following procedure is usually involved in the lateral admission process for B.Pharma:  

    1. Fill Application: Get B.Pharma  form from admission office or  university website. Fill out the form completely, i
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    Tanzeela Qadir | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago

    Individuals who have completed their Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) and aspire to continue their pharmacy education can opt for lateral admission into the B.Pharma program. To qualify for this, candidates need to have obtained an honors D.Pharma from a recognized institution, securing a minimum of 50% of the total marks. Additionally, candidates must successfully pass any entrance examinations conducted by the university or institute managing the lateral entry process for B.Pharma.

    The initial step in the lateral admissions process involves obtaining a B.Pharma application form either from the admission office or the university website.

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    anuj mishra | Contributor-Level 8

    11 months ago

    Yes, you can take admission in following courses in B.Pharma at LPU on basis of your D.Pharm
    1) B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) pass with 60% in D.Pharm {2yrs after 10+2}(Diploma should be recognized by PCI) with course outcomes like:
    Understanding the nature and concepts of Pharmaceutical chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology.
    Effectively utilize information, and technology to optimize learning and patient care.
    Performing procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Pharmaceutical chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology.
    2) B.Pharm(Ayurveda)(Lateral Entry) - 50% in Diploma (Pharmacy-Ayurveda/Allopathy

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