Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

The Bachelor of Pharmacy {Lateral Entry} (B.Pharm {Lateral}) at Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET), Panipat is a 3-year full-time undergraduate programme that allows D.Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy) holders to directly enter the second year of the B.Pharm programme. The course covers advanced pharmaceutical sciences subjects including pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy, and drug regulatory affairs. PIET is an AICTE-approved institution affiliated with Kurukshetra University and holds NAAC A+ accreditation. The total annual fee for this programme is INR 1,50,000, making the total 3-year academic fee INR 4,50,000. The seat intake is 6 under the lateral entry quota. Admission is through OCET (Online Common Entrance Test) conducted by HSTES, Haryana, followed by centralised counselling. The programme is offered in full-time, on-campus mode and is popular among D.Pharma holders who wish to upgrade their qualification to a full B.Pharm degree, opening doors to higher-level pharmaceutical careers.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are upcoming. Based on the 2025 schedule, OCET registration is expected to begin around May 31, 2026, with counselling rounds in July-August 2026. The 2025-26 admission cycle has concluded.

Key Points

Lateral entry directly into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.Pharm, saving one year compared to the regular 4-year programme
Only 6 seats available under the B.Pharm lateral entry quota
PIET is an AICTE-approved, Kurukshetra University-affiliated institution with NAAC A+ accreditation
The Pharmacy department at PIET is well-equipped with modern pharmaceutical labs including a drug formulation lab, pharmacology lab, and instrumentation lab
Students can avail merit-based scholarships of up to 10-20% tuition fee waiver based on D.Pharma aggregate percentage
The PIET Admission Test (PAT) can provide up to 100% scholarship for exceptional performers

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18 Apr, 2026 DHE Haryana Admission 2026 for B.Pharma {Lateral} courses will begin from May 7, 2026. The last date to register @admissions.highereduhry.ac.in is May 31, 2026.

PIET B.Pharm {Lateral} Fees

The annual fee for B.Pharm {Lateral} at PIET Panipat for 2025-26 is INR 1,50,000, which includes tuition fee of INR 1,17,000 and other charges of INR 33,000. Over the 3-year duration, the total academic fee amounts to INR 4,50,000. Hostel accommodation is available optionally at an additional cost of approximately INR 2.4 Lakhs for the full duration.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Per Year (INR)	Total 3 Years (INR)
Tuition Fee	1,17,000	3,51,000
Other Charges (Development, Exam, Library, etc.)	33,000	99,000
Total Academic Fee	1,50,000	4,50,000
Hostel Fees (Optional)	80,000	2,40,000

Hostel fees are optional and not included in the Total Academic Fee figure above.
Fees are payable in two instalments per year: 1st semester (INR 75,000) and November/December (INR 75,000).
Fees are refundable as per AICTE/university norms in case of withdrawal before the cut-off date.
SC/ST students from Haryana are eligible for government fee reimbursement schemes, significantly reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Bank education loans are facilitated by the institute.
Transport charges are available from various locations ranging from INR 13,500 to INR 47,000 per year depending on the route.

PIET B.Pharm {Lateral} Admission 2026

PIET Panipat B.Pharm {Lateral} admissions for 2026-27 are upcoming. The admission process is centralised through HSTES, Haryana, via the OCET (Online Common Entrance Test) for B.Pharmacy Lateral Entry. Based on the 2025 schedule, registration is expected to open around May 31, 2026. Candidates must register on the HSTES portal (hstes.org.in / techadmissionshry.gov.in) and participate in online counselling for seat allotment based on inter-se merit of D.Pharma marks. Candidates can also apply directly under the management quota (25% of seats) at piet.co.in.

PIET B.Pharm {Lateral} Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date (2026)
OCET 2026 Registration Start	May 31, 2026
OCET 2026 Registration End	July 3, 2026
OCET 2026 Inter-se Merit Result	July 8, 2026
Choice Filling - Round 1	July 10, 2026
Seat Allotment Result - Round 1	July 16, 2026
Physical Reporting - Round 1	July 17 - July 21, 2026
Choice Filling - Round 2	July 23, 2026
Seat Allotment Result - Round 2	July 28, 2026
Physical Reporting - Round 2	July 29 - August 4, 2026

OCET Exam Details

Event	Tentative Date
OCET 2026 Registration	May 31 - July 3, 2026
OCET 2026 Result / Merit List	July 8, 2026

Note: OCET is the primary entrance exam accepted for B.Pharmacy Lateral Entry admissions in Haryana. No separate written exam is conducted; admission is based on inter-se merit of D.Pharma marks.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Must have passed D.Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy) from a recognised institution with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates)
The D.Pharma programme must be approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Candidates must have completed the required practical training as per PCI norms
Kashmiri Migrants (KM) are eligible for relaxation as per Haryana state norms

Admission Process

Register on the HSTES portal at techadmissionshry.gov.in and pay the registration fee
Upload required documents (D.Pharma marksheets, PCI registration, category certificate if applicable, etc.)
OCET merit list is prepared based on D.Pharma marks (no separate written test)
Participate in online choice filling and locking during counselling rounds
Seat allotment is done based on OCET rank, category, and choice preferences
Report physically to PIET Panipat with original documents and pay the admission fee to confirm the seat
For management quota: Apply directly on piet.co.in or visit the campus

PIET B.Pharm {Lateral} Scholarships 2026

PIET Panipat offers a range of scholarships for B.Pharm {Lateral} students. The most significant institutional scholarship for lateral entry pharmacy students is based on D.Pharma aggregate percentage. Additionally, the PIET Admission Test (PAT) can provide up to 100% scholarship for exceptional performers. Government scholarships for SC/ST and economically weaker sections are also available.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility / Criteria	Benefit (Tuition Fee Waiver)
Academic Merit Scholarship (B.Pharm LEET)	D.Pharma aggregate 90% and above	20%
Academic Merit Scholarship (B.Pharm LEET)	D.Pharma aggregate 85 - 89.99%	10%
PIET Admission Test (PAT)	Performance in PAT + Interview	Up to 100%
PIET QUEST Scholarship	1st Position in QUEST Quiz	100%
PIET QUEST Scholarship	2nd Position in QUEST Quiz	50%
PIET QUEST Scholarship	3rd Position in QUEST Quiz	25%
Sports Achievement Scholarship	International level player	35%
Sports Achievement Scholarship	National level winner	20%
Sports Achievement Scholarship	State level winner	10%
Defence Personnel Ward Scholarship	Ward of Defence Martyr	100%
Defence Personnel Ward Scholarship	Ward of War Disabled / Injured	50%
Defence Personnel Ward Scholarship	Ward of Serving / Retired Defence	10%
Fatherless / Single Parent Child	Fatherless or single parent child	20%
Only Girl Child Scholarship	Only girl child in family	20%
NSP (PM-USP) Yojana (Government)	80% in Class 12, parental income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs	Up to INR 82,000 per annum
Haryana Domicile Scholarship	Students with Haryana domicile	INR 1,000 per year
Special Financial Assistance	Based on financial need (committee decision)	Up to INR 10,000

A student opting for the PAT scholarship shall not be eligible for any other PIET scholarship simultaneously.
Academic merit scholarships are applied on tuition fees only, not on other charges.
Government scholarships (NSP, SC/ST fee reimbursement) are applied separately and can be availed in addition to institutional scholarships (subject to scheme rules).
SC/ST students from Haryana are eligible for full fee reimbursement under the Haryana government's post-matric scholarship scheme.
Scholarship applications must be submitted at the time of admission or as per the institute's notified schedule.

PIET B.Pharm {Lateral} FAQs

Ques. Is B.Pharm {Lateral} offered at PIET Panipat, and how many seats are available?

Ans. Yes, PIET Panipat offers B.Pharm {Lateral} (Bachelor of Pharmacy Lateral Entry). As per the latest seat intake data, there are 6 seats available under this lateral entry quota. This is a very limited intake, so candidates should apply early. Admission is through OCET conducted by HSTES, Haryana, and is open only to D.Pharma holders.

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Pharm {Lateral} at PIET Panipat?

Ans. The primary eligibility requirement is passing D.Pharma (Diploma in Pharmacy) from a PCI-approved institution with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates). Candidates must also have completed the required practical training as per PCI norms. Unlike B.Tech lateral entry, B.Pharm lateral entry is exclusively for D.Pharma holders.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Pharm {Lateral} at PIET, and are there any scholarships?

Ans. The total academic fees are INR 4,50,000 for the 3-year programme (INR 1,50,000 per year). Merit-based scholarships of 10-20% tuition fee waiver are available based on D.Pharma aggregate percentage. The PIET Admission Test (PAT) can also provide up to 100% scholarship based on performance.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Pharm and B.Pharm {Lateral} at PIET?

Ans. B.Pharm is the regular 4-year programme open to 10+2 (PCM/PCB) students with 60 seats. B.Pharm {Lateral} is a 3-year programme exclusively for D.Pharma holders, with only 6 seats. The lateral entry programme allows D.Pharma holders to directly enter the 2nd year, saving one year. Both programmes lead to the same B.Pharm degree recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India.

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing B.Pharm {Lateral} from PIET?

Ans. Graduates can work as Pharmacist, Drug Inspector, Medical Representative, Quality Control Analyst, Regulatory Affairs Officer, and Hospital Pharmacist. Career opportunities exist in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, retail pharmacies, government drug control departments, and research organisations. Higher studies options include M.Pharm, MBA (Pharma), and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Ques. Is the B.Pharm {Lateral} degree from PIET recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India?

Ans. Yes, PIET's B.Pharm programme is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated with Kurukshetra University. The B.Pharm {Lateral} degree is fully recognised for pharmacy practice registration, government jobs, and higher studies. Graduates can register as pharmacists with the State Pharmacy Council after completing the required internship.