B.Pharm (Lateral Entry)

Chandigarh University
FormatOn Campus
Eligibility3-Year Engineering Diploma
Commencement23 Feb '26
Duration3 Years
AI Integration15%
Experiential40%

About the Programme

B.Pharm - Lateral Entry

B.Pharm (Lateral Entry)
Chandigarh University

B.Pharm (Lateral Entry)

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, India's first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, is designed to prepare future-ready pharmacy professionals by integrating pharmaceutical sciences with Artificial Intelligence. The program is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and combines traditional pharmaceutical practice with AI-enabled learning, Python and Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD). The lateral-entry route admits D.Pharm holders into a three-year, six-semester path to the same degree, with the same advanced laboratories, research opportunities and industry exposure.

Feature
Global certifications from world-class institutions
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Creativity labs with AR and VR
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Industry immersion with pharmaceutical companies and hospitals
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Applied Intelligence projects

Scope

A pharmacy degree in India opens doors across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical research and regulatory affairs. Students gain knowledge and skill they can apply in new drug development, hospital pharmacy, drug testing and research laboratories, government programmes and the pharmaceutical industry. As healthcare continues to evolve around Artificial Intelligence, precision medicine and digital therapeutics, graduates of this program are prepared for the new roles emerging within high-tech health systems.

Why Choose B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) with CU?

AI-Enabled Curriculum
01

AI-Enabled Curriculum

Artificial intelligence, Python, design thinking, AR and VR labs and flipped classrooms prepare students for a pharmacy profession that is already changing.

Industry Partner
Chandigarh University
Programme Duration
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Research & Innovation
02

Research & Innovation

Hands-on research experience with support for publishing and patenting, mentored by industry professionals and national and international researchers.

Industry Partner
Chandigarh University
Programme Duration
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Industry Integration
03

Industry Integration

An industry-driven approach built on pharmaceutical companies, CSIR labs and national hospitals working alongside the faculty.

Industry Partner
Chandigarh University
Programme Duration
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Career Advancement
04

Career Advancement

National and international placement support, professional certification, and structured skills development and career-readiness programmes.

Industry Partner
Chandigarh University
Programme Duration
3 Years (6 Semesters)

Global Certifications

Students can pursue globally recognised certifications from world-class institutions across clinical research, precision medicine, health economics, drug discovery and AI-enabled healthcare, including programmes from Duke, Johns Hopkins, Harvard Medical School (HMX), Oxford and UCL.

  • Clinical Research Management – Duke University / Johns Hopkins University
    Clinical Research Management – Duke University / Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Precision Medicine & Cancer Genomics – Harvard Medical School (HMX)
    Precision Medicine & Cancer Genomics – Harvard Medical School (HMX)
  • MSc in Clinical Trials (Professional Certificates) – University of Oxford / University College London
    MSc in Clinical Trials (Professional Certificates) – University of Oxford / University College London
  • Drug Discovery and Development (HMX Pro) – Harvard Medical School
    Drug Discovery and Development (HMX Pro) – Harvard Medical School
  • AI in Clinical Medicine & Healthcare – Harvard University / MIT Sloan
    AI in Clinical Medicine & Healthcare – Harvard University / MIT Sloan
Cultivating careers

Student Testimonials

Graduates of Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, and where they were placed.

  • Vandana Chauhan
    The projects and mentoring here prepared me for the interviews long before placement season began.

    Vandana Chauhan

    Palo Alto Networks · ₹54.75 LPA

  • Harsh
    Industry sessions every semester meant I walked into my first job already knowing how teams work.

    Harsh

    Amazon · ₹45.50 LPA

  • Shanaya Trehan
    My faculty pushed me to build real things, and that portfolio is what recruiters asked about.

    Shanaya Trehan

    Microsoft · ₹42.00 LPA

  • Mansi Diwedi
    The placement cell treated every mock interview like the real one, and it showed on the day.

    Mansi Diwedi

    ResMed

  • Eeshika Dwivedi
    Learning alongside AI tools from the first year gave me an edge I did not expect.

    Eeshika Dwivedi

    Kanerika

  • Akanksha Singh
    The projects and mentoring here prepared me for the interviews long before placement season began.

    Akanksha Singh

    Nestlé

  • Pranjal Singh
    Industry sessions every semester meant I walked into my first job already knowing how teams work.

    Pranjal Singh

    Taggd

  • Adhishri Agarwal
    My faculty pushed me to build real things, and that portfolio is what recruiters asked about.

    Adhishri Agarwal

    Caelius Consulting

A Message From Our Hon'ble Chancellor

Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of Chandigarh University
Satnam Singh SandhuChancellor, Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, is a premier institute of higher education and innovation. The university stands as a testament to world-class education, where the new-age programs are led by expert faculty who shape young minds into future leaders.

At the Uttar Pradesh Campus, our seasoned faculty, distinguished for their academic excellence and industrial experience, works around the clock to create a future-ready workforce. With the help of cutting-edge technology, including AI-driven platforms and pioneering research, we aim to prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities that the professional world holds.

We offer meticulously designed programs in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly changing workforce ecosystem. Sustainability is at the core of our values, and our campus draws energy-efficient infrastructure, ensuring a sustainable environment for generations to come in line with the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

Labs, Infrastructure & Facilities

The laboratories and teaching spaces students on School of Pharmacy’s programmes work in.

The Apple Lab at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

1 of 7: Chemistry Lab

Programme Curriculum

Courses in semester 1
CourseLTPCCH
Human Anatomy and Physiology I31044
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab00224
Pharmaceutical Analysis I31044
Pharmaceutical Analysis I Lab00224
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry31044
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Lab00224
Pharmaceutics I31044
Pharmaceutics I Lab00224
Remedial Biology*20022
Remedial Biology Lab*00112
Remedial Mathematics#20022
Communication Skills20022
Communication Skills Lab00112
Foundation and Application of Artificial Intelligence20022
Total204103444

L lecture · T tutorial · P practical · C credits · CH contact hours

Courses in semester 2
CourseLTPCCH
Biochemistry31044
Biochemistry Lab00224
Environmental Sciences30033
Human Anatomy and Physiology II31044
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab00224
Pathophysiology31044
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I31044
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Lab00224
Computer Applications in Pharmacy30033
Computer Applications in Pharmacy Lab00112
Python10123
Total19483139

L lecture · T tutorial · P practical · C credits · CH contact hours

Programme Eligibility and Fee Details

Diploma in Pharmacy with 50% marks in aggregate from an institute affiliated to any university or any state Board of Technical Education provided that the diploma or the institute is duly approved by the PCI.

Program FeeAmount (per semester)Duration
Semester Fee (For Indian Students)135000/- INR3.0 Years
SAARC Fee159000/- INR
International Fee3700/- USD

CUCET - 2026 rewards your academic brilliance with global opportunities & extraordinary assistance with upto 100% Scholarships.

CUCET Phase I

ParametersCUCET Scholarship AmountAmount to pay after CUCET Scholarship
90.01 - 100135000 /- INRNIL
80 - 9067500 /- INR67500 /- INR
70 - 79.9954000 /- INR81000 /- INR
60 - 69.9940500 /- INR94500 /- INR
50 - 59.9933750 /- INR101250 /- INR
40 - 49.9920250 /- INR114750 /- INR

CUCET Phase II

ParametersCUCET Scholarship AmountAmount to pay after CUCET Scholarship
90.01 - 100135000 /- INRNIL
80 - 90.0054000 /- INR81000 /- INR
70 - 79.9940500 /- INR94500 /- INR
60 - 69.9927000 /- INR108000 /- INR
50 - 59.9920250 /- INR114750 /- INR
40 - 49.9913500 /- INR121500 /- INR

Top Companies Hiring B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) Graduates

Companies that recruit at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh.

Samsung
Cipla
Microsoft
Google
HP
Deloitte
VMware
L&T
Oracle
ICICI Securities
Motorola
ITC
Taj
Samsung
Cipla
Microsoft
Google
HP
Deloitte
VMware
L&T
Oracle
ICICI Securities
Motorola
ITC
Taj
EY
Honda
Palo Alto
Amazon
IBM
Sapient
Schindler
HCL
RBS
Muthoot Finance
TATA AIA
Jubilant Foodworks
Anchor
EY
Honda
Palo Alto
Amazon
IBM
Sapient
Schindler
HCL
RBS
Muthoot Finance
TATA AIA
Jubilant Foodworks
Anchor
Shoppers Stop
Amex
McKinsey
Dell
Flipkart
Cognizant
Hitachi
Directi
Bank of America
Godrej
Radisson
Le Meridien
Vardhaman
Shoppers Stop
Amex
McKinsey
Dell
Flipkart
Cognizant
Hitachi
Directi
Bank of America
Godrej
Radisson
Le Meridien
Vardhaman

Events & News

Milestones and projects across Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh — open to students of every school.

Kuldeep Yadav at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

01Kuldeep Yadav · CU

Sports meets AI-augmented education

International cricketer Kuldeep Yadav joins CU Uttar Pradesh as a student, and launches the CU Sports Scholarship for talented athletes.

For aspiring athletes
Education & competitive sport, together at CU-UP
CU Sports Scholarship
Launched by Kuldeep Yadav
Read the full story
The Campus Tank launch at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

02Campus Tank · Uttar Pradesh

India’s biggest university-led startup launchpad

Campus Tank Uttar Pradesh backs student founders with real capital, mentorship from industry stalwarts and incubation from CU UP itself.

Funding pool
$6 Million
Who it backs
Student founders, across every CU-UP discipline
Read the full story
India AI Convergence at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

03India AI Convergence · 2026

An official run-up event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026

CU UP hosted India AI Convergence 2026, an official run-up to the Union Government’s AI Impact Summit, with 50+ experts from 5 countries.

Global AI voices
50+ experts & leaders
India AI Convergence 2026
Official pre-event
Read the full story
The AI Impact Summit delegation from Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

04AI Impact Summit · Bharat 2026

India’s leading academic institution on human-centred AI education

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh joins University Canada West (Canada) and Canterbury Institute of Management (Australia) at the AI Impact Summit 2026, leading the global conversation on “Faculty Futures 2035, Global Roadmap for Human-Centred AI Education”.

Global coalition
3 partner institutions
Faculty Futures 2035
Global roadmap for human-centred AI education
Read the full story

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