Annamalai University Chidambaram B.Pharma {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates who have completed Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Part-I and Part-II from a recognized university or board are eligible to apply. Successful completion of the Hospital Training component (Part-III) is also mandatory. The minimum age at the time of admission is 17 years. SC/ST candidates receive a relaxation of 5% in the minimum qualifying marks.

Ans. The annual tuition fee is INR 40,000, making the total tuition for the three year program INR 1,20,000. Hostel accommodation is compulsory at this residential university. Annual hostel and mess charges are INR 50,000, and a one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000 is collected at admission. The total cost for the three year program, including hostel charges, is INR 2,75,000.

Ans. The B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) program at Annamalai University has a total intake of only 6 seats per academic year, making it highly competitive. Seats are allotted in strict merit order following Tamil Nadu state reservation norms. A 5% horizontal reservation is applicable for differently abled candidates. Given the limited intake, candidates are advised to apply early when the notification is released.

Ans. Selection is based on merit in the D.Pharm qualifying examination. A rank list is prepared based on the aggregate marks in Part-I and Part-II of D.Pharm. Successful completion of Hospital Training (Part-III) is also a requirement. There is no separate entrance test. Candidates apply online, and qualified candidates attend counselling in merit order based on their community category.

Ans. B.Pharm graduates can work in hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug regulatory affairs, clinical research, quality control, and retail pharmacy. They may also pursue higher studies such as M.Pharm or Pharm.D. The Department of Pharmacy holds MoU collaborations with the University of Michigan Center for Global Health and Western University of Health Sciences, offering exposure to international pharmacy practice.

Ans. Yes, Annamalai University is a fully residential campus and hostel accommodation is compulsory. Male students are housed in Travancore Hostel and female students in E.T.G.J. Hostel. Annual hostel and mess charges are INR 50,000 per year, plus a one-time caution deposit of INR 5,000. SC/ST students pay a reduced rate of INR 24,000 per annum with mess fees covered through their scholarship amounts.