M.Pharma. lateral-Eligibility and Admission 

Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: The primary eligibility requirement for M.Pharma lateral entry programs is a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The B.Pharma program typically must be a minimum of three years in duration. Candidates who have completed a shorter duration diploma program may not be eligible for lateral entry.
• Minimum Percentage: Many institutions specify a minimum percentage or CGPA requirement in the B.Pharma program for eligibility. Commonly, a minimum of 50% is required, but this can vary between institutions.
• Entrance Exam: Some institutions require candidates to qualify in a relevant entrance exam, such as the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) or state-level pharmacy entrance exams. Qualifying scores and the specific exam may vary between institutions. Candidates are usually ranked based on their performance in these entrance exams.
• Admission Procedure:
• Notification: Admission notifications for M.Pharma lateral entry programs are typically released by universities or colleges during a specific admission period. These notifications provide detailed information about the application process, eligibility criteria, and important dates.
• Application: Interested candidates need to submit an application through the institution’s admission portal within the specified timeframe. This may involve providing personal information, academic records, entrance exam scores, and other required documents.
• Counseling/Interview: Depending on the institution, there may be a counseling process or an interview as part of the admission procedure. This is often the case when there are more applicants than available seats.
• Seat Allotment: After the counseling or interview process, candidates are allotted seats based on their eligibility, performance in the entrance exam, and available vacancies.
• Document Verification: Selected candidates are required to provide original documents for verification during the admission process. These may include academic transcripts, entrance exam scorecards, and identification documents.
• Payment of Fees: Candidates need to pay the requisite admission fees to secure their seats in the M.Pharma lateral entry program.
• Commencement of Classes: Once the admission process is complete, students can begin their M.Pharma lateral entry program.