The cost of lateral entry into an MBBS program can vary widely depending on several factors:

1. Country: Different countries have different fee structures for medical education.

2. Institution: Public and private medical colleges have varying tuition fees.

3. Quota: Fees can also differ based on the quota or category under which admission is sought (e.g., management quota, NRI quota).

For example, in India:

- Government Colleges: Fees can range from INR 10,000 to INR 2 lakhs per year.

- private Colleges:Fees can range from INR 5 lakhs to INR 25 lakhs per year.