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

Chudenapura, BangaloreEstd 2001 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A+ 3.4
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.2 LPA
latest pharmacy pay used for ROI
Cutoff
120
D.Pharm merit rank, General
Placement rate
70%
latest pharmacy batch placed

About BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral

BGS GIPS offers a three-year, full-time B.Pharm Lateral course for D.Pharm students. You join the second year and study six semesters on the Kengeri campus. The institute is PCI approved, RGUHS affiliated and part of BGS and SJB Group of Institutions. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, and the full cost with hostel is INR 9.75 Lakhs. Admission is through the college Admission Cell after D.Pharm document checking. The course has 100 seats in the approved B.Pharm intake. The pharmacy pay used on this page is INR 3.2 LPA, and 70% is the placement rate used for ROI.

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Fees

The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.75 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs. You pay tuition per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.60 Lakhs over three years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a semester, 6 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.60 LakhsINR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.15 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 9.75 LakhsFull course

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Jan 2027 and the last date to apply is expected in Jun 2027. The merit list, fee payment and reporting are expected before classes start in Sep 2027. Watch the college admission page before you pay.

EventDateStatus
Admission form, last date to applyJan 2027 to Jun 2027Tentative
D.Pharm document screeningJul 2027Tentative
Merit listJul 2027Tentative
Seat allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Admission offer acceptanceAug 2027Tentative
First fee paymentAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startSep 2027Tentative

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Eligibility

You need D.Pharm from a PCI approved college and the diploma mark sheets. The Admission Cell checks your papers before it confirms the seat. You should keep transfer papers, identity proof and photos ready.

RequirementWhat you need
DiplomaD.Pharm from a PCI approved college
Entry pointSecond year of B.Pharm through lateral entry
DocumentsD.Pharm mark sheets, transfer certificate and identity proof
Approval ruleRGUHS and PCI rules apply

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Admission Process

The Admission Cell checks the form, D.Pharm papers and seat availability. You submit the form, wait for the merit check, pay the first part of the fee and report with original papers. If you miss the fee date, you can lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formUse the online form or collect it from the office
2. Submit papersGive D.Pharm mark sheets and identity proof
3. Merit checkThe Admission Cell checks your papers and seat availability
4. Pay feePay the first part after the written fee is given
5. ReportJoin the Kengeri campus with original documents

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Cutoff

The General merit rank used here closes at 120 and the OBC merit rank at 80. These are D.Pharm merit ranges for the checker. A rank near the last number needs a direct check with the Admission Cell.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General120Merit list, 2027
OBC-NCL80Merit list, 2027
SC55Merit list, 2027
ST35Merit list, 2027
EWS75Merit list, 2027

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Placements

The pay used for ROI is INR 3.2 LPA and the placement rate used here is 70%. Pharmacy roles include production, quality control, hospital pharmacy and clinical research support. The campus also has hospital links through BGS Global Hospital.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3.2 LPA, latest batch
Placement rate70%
RolesProduction, quality control, hospital pharmacy and clinical research support
Training linkBGS Global Hospital and pharmacy labs on campus

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Scholarships

The scholarship calculator shows waivers from INR 40,000 to INR 2.40 Lakhs. The state post-matric route gives the biggest help for eligible SC and ST students. Central Sector support can reduce the fee for students with lower income.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
EWS fee waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Ranking

The course is PCI approved for 2026 and RGUHS affiliated from 2024. The Government of Karnataka order allowed B.Pharm at the institute. These approvals matter more than a rank for a new pharmacy college.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Pharmacy Council of India2026Approved
RGUHS2024Affiliated
Government of Karnataka2024Permission order

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Course Structure

Year 2 covers core pharmacy subjects and practical labs; year 3 adds pharmacology and pharmaceutics work; year 4 ends with projects and training. You join the second year because D.Pharm covers the first base year.

YearWhat you study
Year 2Pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry and practical labs
Year 3Pharmacology, pharmacognosy and hospital pharmacy work
Year 4Projects, clinical research basics and placement training

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Seats and Intake

The PCI file lists 100 B.Pharm seats and the college also offers D.Pharm. Lateral entry seats depend on second-year space and admission office approval. Check the exact seat count before paying the first fee.

QuotaSeats
B.Pharm approved intake100
D.Pharm approved intake60
Lateral entryBased on second-year seat space

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Hostel and Campus

The hostel page lists boys and girls hostels with single, twin and triple rooms. The campus sits in BGS Health and Education City in Kengeri. Meals and wardens are part of the hostel system.

ItemDetail
RoomsSingle, twin and triple sharing rooms
MessVegetarian and non-vegetarian meals
CampusBGS Health and Education City, Kengeri
SupportWardens, CCTV and Wi-Fi in hostel areas

Should you pick B.Pharm Lateral at BGS GIPS?

This course suits D.Pharm students who want a pharmacy degree and can study in Bengaluru for three years.

Pick it if:
You already hold D.Pharm: lateral entry sends you to year 2, so you save one year of study.
You want hospital links: the campus has BGS Global Hospital, so pharmacy labs sit near clinical teams.
Your family compares fee and pay: INR 6.15 Lakhs fee and INR 3.2 LPA pay make the loan size moderate.
You need hostel on campus: boys and girls hostels have single, twin and triple rooms with mess service.
Skip it if:
You need a public fee seat: this page uses a private college fee, so ask before you pay.
You want a high first salary: pharmacy pay starts at INR 3.2 LPA, so the fee takes time to pay back.
You dislike healthcare shifts: hospital and production roles can need duty hours outside a fixed college day.
You need admission without D.Pharm: lateral entry needs D.Pharm first, so regular B.Pharm is the right route.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you already have D.Pharm and want Bengaluru hospital exposure. If money is tight, ask for the written fee before paying.
B.Pharm Lateral Eligibility▾
Diploma: You need D.Pharm from a PCI approved college.
Entry point: You join the second year of B.Pharm lateral entry.
Marks proof: Keep all diploma mark sheets ready for checking.
Approval rule: The course follows RGUHS and PCI rules.
Seat proof: Bring transfer certificate, migration certificate if needed, Aadhaar and photos.
B.Pharm Lateral Admission Process▾
Apply: Fill the online form or collect it from the office.
Merit check: Admission Cell checks D.Pharm papers and seat availability.
Fee payment: Pay the first part only after you receive the written fee.
Documents: Bring diploma mark sheets, transfer certificate and identity proof.
Reporting: Report to Kengeri campus when the college gives the joining date.

B.Pharm Lateral Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Jan 2027 to Jun 2027
Admission form, last date to apply
The form is expected to stay open till Jun 2027.
Tentative
Jul 2027
D.Pharm document screening
Bring diploma mark sheets before the merit check.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list
The college is expected to publish or share the merit list in Jul 2027.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat allotment
Seats are expected to be given after the merit check.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admission offer acceptance
Accept the offer before the fee date shared by the office.
Tentative
Aug 2027
First fee payment
You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the given date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Report with original mark sheets and identity proof.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Second-year classes are expected to start after reporting.

Source: BGSGIPS admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 1 Lakh a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 9.75 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
52%
average first-year pay INR 3.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 16,439
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
33%
average first-year pay INR 3.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: BGSGIPS admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your merit rank get you B.Pharm Lateral at BGS GIPS?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use the course merit ranks printed for this page.

Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
90 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
91 to 120: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 120: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
General · All India
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
71 to 95: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 95: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
61 to 80: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 80: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
OBC-NCL · All India
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
46 to 63: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 63: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
SC · Karnataka
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
41 to 55: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 55: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
SC · All India
30 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
31 to 42: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 42: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
ST · Karnataka
25 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
26 to 35: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 35: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
ST · All India
20 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
21 to 25: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 25: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
EWS · Karnataka
58 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
59 to 75: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 75: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
EWS · All India
48 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
49 to 65: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Worse than 65: not this year. Ask about a later list or a different seat type.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
BGS GIPS
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.25 Lakhs

BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to BGS GIPS. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with
This page
BGS GIPS
Bengaluru
Compared with
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
Acharya BM Reddy College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
East West College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
T John College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
KLE College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.2 LPA
latest pharmacy pay
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 3 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 2.9 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
latest pharmacy batch
65%
5 points lower
72%
2 points higher
63%
7 points lower
68%
2 points lower
66%
4 points lower
Closing rankD.Pharm merit, General
120
Merit list, 2027
95
25 places tougher
150
30 places easier
175
55 places easier
130
10 places easier
145
25 places easier
Seatsapproved B.Pharm intake
100
PCI approval
60
40 fewer
120
20 more
60
40 fewer
120
20 more
150
50 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
52%
on INR 3.2 LPA
63%
11 points higher
43%
9 points lower
46%
6 points lower
48%
4 points lower
50%
2 points lower
In short
Krupanidhi costs less and pays a little more, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, compare hostel cost before you pick.
In short
Acharya has more seats and a slightly easier cutoff, but the fee is higher. If you need more seat space, keep it near BGS GIPS.
In short
East West charges the same fee but pays less on the figure used here. If BGS GIPS gives a seat, take it first.
In short
T John has more seats and a slightly easier merit rank, but costs more. If your rank is close to 120, keep it as a backup.
In short
KLE costs less and has more seats, but the pay figure used here is lower. If fee is the main worry, compare both written fee sheets.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on BGS GIPS B.Pharm Lateral

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Pharm Lateral at BGS GIPS worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you already hold D.Pharm and want a degree in Bengaluru. The fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the pay figure used here is INR 3.2 LPA. Check the EMI tile before taking a loan, then ask the office for the written fee.
Should I take this course after D.Pharm?▾
Yes, if you want to move from diploma roles to degree-level pharmacy roles. Lateral entry puts you in year 2, so the course takes 3 years. Keep your diploma mark sheets ready and use the eligibility block before you apply.
What job can I get after this course?▾
The likely roles are production, quality control, hospital pharmacy and clinical research support. The pay figure used here is INR 3.2 LPA and the placement rate used is 70%. Use the placement table as a guide, then ask the college for the latest recruiter list.
Is it safe if my merit rank is near 120?▾
Treat it as a caution rank, not a sure seat. The checker uses 120 as the General closing rank for this page. Keep the course in your list, but ask the Admission Cell if seats are still open before paying any fee.
Who should skip B.Pharm Lateral here?▾
Skip it if you do not have D.Pharm or if you need a lower public fee. This page uses INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.75 Lakhs with hostel. If that is too high, ask about scholarships and fee timing before you apply.
Is Bengaluru useful for pharmacy internships?▾
Yes, because Bengaluru has hospitals, labs and pharma service offices. BGS GIPS also sits in BGS Health and Education City, with BGS Global Hospital on the campus network. Ask the placement cell which internships are arranged by the college and which ones you find yourself.
Is the hostel worth adding to the fee?▾
It is worth checking if you need to stay near the Kengeri campus. Hostel and mess take the total from INR 6.15 Lakhs to INR 9.75 Lakhs. The hostel page lists single, twin and triple rooms, so ask which room type is open before you pay.
Should I choose regular B.Pharm instead?▾
Choose regular B.Pharm only if you do not have D.Pharm. Lateral entry starts in year 2 and takes 3 years, while regular B.Pharm takes 4 years. If you already finished D.Pharm, lateral entry saves one academic year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
You should ask the office for the written payment schedule. The fee block shows tuition as INR 1 Lakh a semester for 6 semesters. Do not pay only on a phone call; take the fee letter and keep the receipt for admission reporting.
What is the full cost without hostel?▾
The full cost without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs for 3 years. It includes INR 6 Lakhs tuition and INR 15,000 admission fee. The refundable deposit is shown separately and is not added to the total fee in the fee block.
Which scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
The calculator lists state post-matric aid, Central Sector support, EWS fee waiver and OBC post-matric aid. The biggest shown waiver is INR 2.40 Lakhs for an eligible SC or ST student with lower income. Keep income and category papers ready before applying.
How do I apply for lateral entry?▾
Fill the admission form, submit D.Pharm mark sheets and wait for the merit check. The 2027 form is expected from Jan 2027 to Jun 2027. After the offer, pay the first part of the fee and report with original documents.

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