Component

Amount (INR)

Annual Tuition Fee (per year)

INR 1,52,000

Total Fees (3 Years)

INR 4,56,000

BST Hooghly B.Pharm Lateral Admission 2026

Event	Date
WBJEE 2026 Result	June 18, 2026
WBJEE Lateral B.Pharm Counselling (Tentative)	June 29, 2026
Seat Allotment and Reporting	August 2026 (Tentative)
B.Pharm Lateral Classes Begin	November 2026 (Tentative)

D.Pharm graduates are eligible for B.Pharm Lateral at BST.

Register for lateral counselling on the WBJEE portal.

List BST Hooghly in preferences and download seat allotment letter.

Report to BST with original D.Pharm documents and pay admission fee.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Pass in D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) from a PCI-approved institution with at least 45 percent aggregate marks.

Lateral entry admits candidates directly into the second year of B.Pharm as per PCI and MAKAUT lateral entry norms.

Admission Process

Candidates holding a D.Pharm degree may apply for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BST Hooghly.

Fill college preferences and list BST Hooghly during option entry.

Download the seat allotment letter and report to BST Hooghly with original documents.

Pay the admission fee and complete joining formalities at BST Hooghly.

✓ Opt for this if

WB D.Pharm holders seeking B.Pharm Lateral at NAAC A college
Students wanting PCI-approved B.Pharm upgrade near Hooghly
D.Pharm graduates targeting M.Pharm after B.Pharm completion

✗ Skip if

Candidates without D.Pharm diploma who are 10+2 students
Those seeking regular 4-year B.Pharm programme
Students needing Kolkata city campus proximity

BST Hooghly B.Pharm Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal, apply via oasis.gov.in
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students in West Bengal within prescribed income limit
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Women in AICTE-approved pharmacy programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently-abled students, family income below INR 8 LPA
Central Sector Scheme (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA

WB state scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in portal each year.

AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships through scholarships.gov.in.

Income and caste certificates required for government scholarship eligibility.

BST Hooghly B.Pharm Lateral FAQs

Ques. Who is eligible for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BST Hooghly?

Ans. Candidates who have completed D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) from a PCI-approved institution with at least 45 percent aggregate marks are eligible for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BST Hooghly. Students are admitted directly into the second year of the B.Pharm programme, bypassing the first year.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BST Hooghly?

Ans. The total fee for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BST Hooghly is INR 4,56,000 for the three-year programme, working out to INR 1,52,000 per year. University examination and registration charges are payable separately. Hostel charges are billed separately if opted for.

Ques. How is admission processed for B.Pharm Lateral at BST Hooghly?

Ans. Admission to B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BST Hooghly is through WBJEE Pharmacy lateral counselling conducted by WBJEEB. Eligible D.Pharm holders register on the WBJEE counselling portal, fill college preferences, and are allotted seats based on merit and availability in the lateral entry category.

Ques. What is the duration and structure of B.Pharm Lateral at BST Hooghly?

Ans. B.Pharm Lateral Entry at BST Hooghly is a three-year programme (six semesters) for D.Pharm graduates. Students enter the programme directly in the second year and complete the remaining B.Pharm curriculum covering pharmaceutics, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical chemistry under MAKAUT affiliation and PCI approval.

Ques. Is BST Hooghly accredited for the B.Pharm Lateral programme?

Ans. Yes, Bengal School of Technology (BST), Hooghly, holds NAAC A accreditation. The B.Pharm programme (including lateral entry) is PCI-approved and affiliated to MAKAUT, West Bengal. The B.Pharm programme also holds NBA accreditation, reflecting the institution’s academic quality standards.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Pharm Lateral from BST Hooghly?

Ans. B.Pharm graduates can pursue careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, hospital pharmacy, and clinical research. D.Pharm holders who complete B.Pharm Lateral become eligible for M.Pharm via GPAT for postgraduate specialisation in Pharmaceutics or Pharmacology.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Pharm regular and B.Pharm Lateral at BST Hooghly?

Ans. The B.Pharm regular programme is a four-year course open to 10+2 (PCB/PCM) students admitted through WBJEE. The B.Pharm Lateral Entry is a three-year course exclusively for D.Pharm holders, admitting them directly into the second year at a total fee of INR 4,56,000. Both are PCI-approved and MAKAUT-affiliated at BST Hooghly.

Bengal School of Technology Hooghly B.Pharma {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

BST Hooghly B.Pharm Lateral Fees 2026

BST Hooghly B.Pharm Lateral Admission 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

BST Hooghly B.Pharm Lateral Scholarships 2026

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