Assam DME Assam B Pharm Lateral Entry Counselling 2025: Offline CounsellingThe Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has released an official notice regarding the offline counselling for admission by Lateral Entry into the B Pharm Course (3rd Semester) at the Institute of Pharmacy attached to Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh for the academic session 2025.
As per the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) guidelines, candidates who have successfully passed the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) course from a PCI-approved Institute of Pharmacy are eligible for admission to the B.Pharm program through lateral entry.
DME Assam B Pharm Lateral Entry Counselling 2025 Overview
| Key Feature | Details |
| Course | B Pharm (3rd Semester – Lateral Entry) |
| Institute | Institute of Pharmacy, Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh |
| Counselling Type | Offline |
| Counselling Date | November 10, 2025 |
| Counselling Time | 11:00 AM Onwards |
| Counselling Venue | Office of the DME, Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 |
| Total Seats | 5 |
SSUHS B Pharm Lateral Entry 2025 Seat Capacity
| Category | Number of Seats |
| Unreserved | 2 |
| OBC/MOBC (NCL) | 1 |
| SC | 1 |
| ST(P) | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Eligibility Criteria
Only candidates who have passed the D Pharm course from Institutes of Pharmacy attached to Government Medical Colleges of Assam are eligible to appear for this counselling.
Mandatory Documents for B Pharm Lateral Entry Counselling
Candidates must bring the following original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies:
- D.Pharm Part-II Final Examination Mark Sheet
- D.Pharm Pass Certificate issued by Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS)
- Permanent Residential Certificate
- Address Proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC categories)
- Admit Card or any other document for Age Proof
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (for OBC/MOBC candidates)
Counselling Schedule
- Date: 10th November 2025 (Monday)
- Time: From 11:00 AM onwards
- Venue: Office of the Director of Medical Education, Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-22
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is B.Pharm Lateral Entry?
A1: It is a pathway for D Pharm graduates to directly join the second year (3rd Semester) of the B.Pharm program, saving one year of study.
Q2: Who is eligible for this counselling?
A2: Only candidates who have passed their D Pharm from a Government Medical College in Assam (PCI-approved) are eligible.
Q3: Is the counselling online or offline?
A3: The counselling is offline. Candidates must be physically present at the DME office in Guwahati.
Q4: When and where is the counselling?
A4: It is on November 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM onwards at the Office of the DME, Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.
Q5: How many seats are available?
A5: There are a total of 5 seats, distributed as Unreserved (2), OBC/MOBC (1), SC (1), and ST(P) (1).
Q6: What documents do I need to bring?
A6: You must bring all original documents, including your D.Pharm mark sheets, pass certificate, residence proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and an NCL certificate for OBC/MOBC candidates, along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
Q7: Is there an application fee to pay?
A7: The notice does not mention a separate counselling fee. The focus is on document verification and seat allocation during the offline process.
Q8: What if I miss the counselling date?
A8: As this is an offline process, attendance is mandatory. Missing the counselling will likely result in the forfeiture of your candidacy.
