Eligible Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) candidates can enter directly into the second year (3rd semester) of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programme through OCET.
Key highlights for Haryana B.Pharmacy Lateral Entry.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) – Lateral Entry |
| Admission level | Second year / third semester |
| State | Haryana |
| Admission authority | Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) |
| Entrance examination | Online Common Entrance Test (OCET) |
| Basic qualification | Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) |
| Admission basis | OCET rank and counselling |
| Counselling mode | Online centralized off-campus counselling |
| Resource | Official Link & Purpose |
|---|---|
| HSTES | hstes.org.in (Brochures & notices) |
| Admission Portal | techadmissionshry.gov.in (Registration & counselling) |
| AFRC Haryana | afrchry.techeduhry.gov.in (Fee information) |
| PCI | pci.gov.in/en (Pharmacy education info) |
Ensure you meet the academic requirements for B.Pharmacy Lateral Entry.
A candidate must have passed the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination may apply where permitted, but must produce their result during admission reporting.
Eligible candidates are admitted directly into the second year (third semester) of B.Pharm. Candidates must complete any first-year B.Pharm subjects that were not covered in their D.Pharm course, as specified in the prospectus.
The major stages for B.Pharmacy Lateral Entry admission.
Register on the HSTES portal and upload required documents.
Pay the non-refundable registration fee.
Download the admit card for the online entrance test.
Take the 90-minute online common entrance test.
Check declared rank and lock institute choices online.
Check allotment and report physically with documents.
Haryana OCET for B.Pharmacy Lateral Entry
Preparation suggestion: Revise core D.Pharm concepts across all listed subjects. Practise objective questions, review definitions and classifications, and revise important pharmaceutical calculations, drug-related concepts, pharmacy laws and commonly taught clinical topics.
Candidates must apply through the official admission portal.
General Category: ₹1,000
Reserved Categories & Girls: ₹700 (e.g. SC, SC-D, BC, PH, FF, ESM, EWS)
HSTES conducts online centralized off-campus counselling.
There are typically two rounds of online counselling. You must fill your preferred institute choices and lock them. The order of choices matters as seat allotment is processed according to your OCET rank and category.
After downloading the provisional seat allotment letter, candidates must report to the institute physically within the stated deadline. Carry original documents and pay the admission fee to obtain a provisional admission slip. A new allotment in a subsequent round automatically cancels an earlier allotted seat.
After centralized counselling, remaining eligible vacancies may be filled through institute-level counselling under the applicable rules and within the final admission deadline.
Prepare these documents for registration and verification.
Approximate timeline based on the admission cycle.
| Admission Activity | Approximate Period |
|---|---|
| Admission brochure availability | April 2027 |
| Online registration & Fee payment | May–July 2027 |
| Admit card availability | July 2027 |
| OCET examination & Rank declaration | July 2027 |
| First counselling (Choices, Allotment, Reporting) | July 2027 |
| Second counselling | August 2027 |
| Institute-level admission activity | After centralized rounds |
| Final admission cut-off | October 2026 |
Eligible government, private, university and deemed-university pharmacy institutions in Haryana participate. Ensure the B.Pharm programme is approved by PCI. Review tuition fees, location, laboratory facilities, and hostel availability before selecting an institute.
The OCET registration fee is separate from the tuition and other charges payable to the allotted institution. Check the latest fee structures via the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC Haryana) before locking choices. Ask the institution for a written breakdown of tuition, examination, university, security, and hostel charges.
Candidates who have passed a D.Pharm course from an institution approved by PCI under Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act may be eligible, subject to the current admission rules.
The Haryana prospectus describes lateral entry into the second year of B.Pharm, corresponding to the third semester.
For the 2026–27 session, admission was based on the rank obtained in the HSTES Online Common Entrance Test for B.Pharmacy Lateral Entry.
The 2026–27 brochure specifies a 90-minute examination with a maximum of 90 marks.
The prospectus covers admissions to participating institutions in Haryana and includes instructions for candidates from other states. Check the current eligibility before applying.
No. Admission depends on the candidate's rank, eligibility, choices, category rules, seat availability, document verification and completion of the required admission formalities.
Failure to report within the prescribed deadline may result in cancellation or forfeiture of the allotted seat, as specified in the admission rules and allotment instructions.
Toll-free number: 1800-137-3735 | Email: onlineadmissionhelp@gmail.com
For admission-related queries, include your course name and application number in correspondence where applicable.
Preparing for an entrance examination requires consistent revision and practice. StudySpider provides learning resources that candidates can use alongside the official syllabus and admission information.