The Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu, has released the tentative online counselling schedule and vacancy positions for the B.Pharm Lateral Entry course for the 2024–2025 session. This counselling aims to facilitate admissions for eligible candidates into lateral entry positions in B.Pharm programs in Tamil Nadu.

Official Website

Tentative Counselling Schedule for B.Pharm Lateral Entry (2024–2025)

The counselling for B.Pharm Lateral Entry will be conducted online as per the tentative schedule below:

Event Date & Time
Registration/ Payment 12 November 2024, 10:00 AM - 15 November 2024, 05:00 PM
Choice Filling & Locking 12 November 2024, 10:00 AM - 15 November 2024, 05:00 PM
Final Result of 1st Allotment 18 November 2024
Download of Provisional Allotment Order 18 November 2024
Last Date of Joining On or before 22 November 2024, 05:00 PM

Candidates are advised to monitor the official website for any updates or changes to the schedule.

Vacancy Position for B.Pharm Lateral Entry Course (2024–2025)

The tentative vacancy positions for the B.Pharm Lateral Entry Course, as released on 11 November 2024, are as follows:

Category Number of Vacant Seats
Government Colleges 50
Government Aided Colleges 30
Self-Financing Colleges 70
Total Available Seats 150
Check the full list here

These vacancy numbers are subject to change based on candidate withdrawals or updates from the Directorate of Medical Education.

Important Instructions for Candidates

  • Eligibility: Candidates should have completed the requisite diploma qualifications for lateral entry.
  • Required Documents: Candidates are required to present proof of their diploma, identification, and relevant certificates during the reporting process.
  • Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on rank and preference during choice filling.
  • Registration Fee and Payment Process: Candidates who are participating in the online counselling for B.Pharm Lateral Entry Course will have to remit a non-refundable amount of Rs.250/- through online as a processing fee, via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.