Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (Lateral Entry) at South Point College of Pharmacy

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (Lateral Entry) at South Point College of Pharmacy is a 2-3 year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. The total fee on record is ₹1.34 lakh – ₹1.38 lakh.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

South Point College of Pharmacy is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at South Point College of Pharmacy — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at South Point College of Pharmacy as a group.

3000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with South Point College of Pharmacy before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check South Point College of Pharmacy's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to South Point College of Pharmacy or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 2-3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.34 lakh – ₹1.38 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does South Point College of Pharmacy compare with other colleges offering UGD?