Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (3-year B.Pharm Lateral Entry)

INR 2,11,500

Total Fees

INR 2,11,500

VBCOP B.Pharm Lateral Admission 2026

Event	Date
JEECUP 2026 Registration Closed	April 30, 2026
JEECUP 2026 Exam	May 15 to May 22, 2026
JEECUP 2026 Result	May 30, 2026
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

Lateral entry to B.Pharm 2nd year is available for candidates who have passed the D.Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy) examination.

Seat allotment is conducted through the UP state counselling process based on JEECUP rank or merit.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) from a PCI-recognised institution with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.

Candidates must have passed D.Pharma from an institution affiliated to a recognised state pharmacy board or university.

Valid JEECUP Group B rank or merit-based direct lateral entry as per AKTU and UP state admission norms.

Admission Process

Appear in JEECUP Group B (Pharmacy Lateral Entry) to obtain a valid rank for lateral admission to the second year of B.Pharm.

Register on the UP state counselling portal and submit the online application with JEECUP rank and D.Pharma certificates.

Upload D.Pharma marksheets, migration certificate, identity proof, and other required documents during counselling registration.

Exercise and lock preferences for college during the option-entry window on the state counselling portal.

Receive allotment letter and report to VBCOP Kanpur with original documents for verification and enrolment.

Pay the prescribed semester fee and complete formalities to confirm the seat and begin the programme.

✓ Opt for this if

You hold a D.Pharma degree and want to upgrade to a full B.Pharm in Kanpur.
You want an AKTU-affiliated B.Pharm degree recognised across India for pharmacy jobs.
You prefer a pharmacy-focused college in Uttar Pradesh with PCI approval.
You are a UP-domicile student eligible for state post-matric scholarship benefits.

✗ Skip if

You want a B.Pharm from a college with a strong research or MPharm pathway.
You are seeking campus placement support for hospital or clinical pharmacy roles.
You do not hold a D.Pharma degree required for lateral entry eligibility.

VBCOP B.Pharm Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per UP government norms	SC/ST/OBC/EWS students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. Apply via scholarship.up.gov.in
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per central government norms	SC/ST/Minority/OBC-NCL students. Apply via scholarships.gov.in

UP Post-Matric Scholarship requires students to be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum.

NSP Post-Matric applications must be submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the annual scheme deadline.

VBCOP B.Pharm Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at VBCOP Kanpur?

Ans. The total fee for the three-year B.Pharm Lateral Entry programme at Vidya Bhavan College of Pharmacy (VBCOP), Kanpur, is INR 2,11,500. This covers the full duration of study from the second to the fourth year of the B.Pharm programme. The college is affiliated to AKTU and the fee may be subject to revision as per university norms. Candidates should confirm the current fee at the time of admission through the UP state counselling portal.

Ques. Who is eligible for B.Pharm Lateral Entry at VBCOP Kanpur?

Ans. Candidates who have passed the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) from a PCI-approved institution with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks are eligible for the B.Pharm Lateral Entry at VBCOP Kanpur. The programme allows D.Pharma holders to join the second year of the four-year B.Pharm programme, thereby completing the degree in three years. JEECUP Group B rank or direct merit as per state norms is required for admission.

Ques. Is the B.Pharm degree from VBCOP Kanpur recognised by PCI?

Ans. Yes, Vidya Bhavan College of Pharmacy is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. The B.Pharm degree awarded by AKTU through VBCOP is recognised for pharmacy practice, drug inspector examinations, and further studies such as M.Pharm or MBA Pharma across India.

Ques. How does lateral entry into B.Pharm differ from a regular B.Pharm?

Ans. The B.Pharm Lateral Entry programme allows D.Pharma holders to directly join the second year of the four-year B.Pharm programme, completing the degree in three years instead of four. The regular B.Pharm requires candidates to pass 10+2 with PCM or PCB and complete all four years. Both tracks lead to the same AKTU B.Pharm degree upon successful completion of all programme requirements.

Ques. Are scholarship options available for B.Pharm Lateral students at VBCOP?

Ans. Yes, B.Pharm Lateral Entry students at VBCOP Kanpur can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship if they are domiciled in Uttar Pradesh and belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories with family income below the prescribed limit. SC/ST and Minority students from across India can additionally apply for the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship via scholarships.gov.in. Students should apply for these schemes early in each academic year to meet the application deadline.

Vidya Bhavan College of Pharmacy Kanpur B.Pharma {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

VBCOP B.Pharm Lateral Fees 2026

VBCOP B.Pharm Lateral Admission 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

VBCOP B.Pharm Lateral Scholarships 2026

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VBCOP B.Pharm Lateral FAQs

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