Brief

Paramedical Courses have been very much in demand with the increasing use of technology in medical treatments in hospitals and clinics. There are many diploma courses as well as various Degree courses offered in Paramedical in various fields.

Nursing is also one of the Paramedical courses which we have covered separately so do visit that course page for its information.

The various fields in which Paramedical Courses are offered are as follows:

  • Radiation Technology
  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Dialysis Therapy
  • Medical Lab Technology
  • Optometry
  • X-Ray Technology
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Operation Theatre Technology
  • Medical Record Technology
  • Medical Imaging Technology
  • Anesthesia Technology

Eligibility:

Subject Requirements: Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 10+2 or equivalent.

Age Limit:  Different Entrance Exams/Colleges/Universities have their separate age limit as criteria for eligibility.

Educational Qualification: 10+2 or it's equivalent.

Marks Requirement: For different entrance exams and colleges/university admissions there are different requirements set for the minimum marks to get admission.

Course:  Mostly in India the courses offered in Paramedical are a 3 year or 4 year BSc. in particular fields some of which we have listed above.

There are also various Diploma courses provided by Medical Colleges in India for different fields in Paramedical. Here we are only discussing the undergraduate degree courses.

Major Entrance Exams:

AIIMS BSc. Entrance Exam:  All India Institute of Medical Sciences BSc Courses Entrance Examination is conducted for admissions in the various BSc. Nursing and the different BSc. paramedical courses offered at AIIMS, New Delhi and its other campuses.

The BSc. Paramedical Courses provided in various AIIMS are as follows:

AIIMS Campus

Paramedical Courses Provided

AIIMS, New Delhi

1. Bachelor of Optometry

2. B.Sc.(Hons.) Medical Technology in Radiography

3. B.Sc. in Dental Operating Room Assistant

4. B.Sc. in Dental Hygiene

5. B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology

 

AIIMS, Bhubaneswar

1. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MLT)

 

2. B.Sc in OPERATION THEATRE & ANAESTHESIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY (OTAT)

 

3. B.Sc in MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY in RADIOGRAPHY (MTR)

 

4. B.Sc. in MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN RADIOTHERAPY (M.T.RT)

 

AIIMS, Rishikesh

1. B.Sc in Anaesthesia Technology

2. B.Sc in Urology Technology

3. B.Sc in Perfusion Technology

4. B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine Technology

5. B.Sc Radiotherapy Technology

6. B.Sc sleep Laboratory Technology

7. B.Sc in Respiratory Therapy

8. B.Sc in Neuro-monitoring Technology

9. B.Sc in Orthopaedics Technology

10. B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology

11. B.Sc in Dental Hygiene

12. B.Sc in Dental Operating Room Assistant

13. Bachelor of optometry

 

 

AIIMS New Delhi is the best Medical Institution in India and is also renowned globally.

This is thus the most important paramedical entrance exam for students.

Read more about the Examination here: AIIMS BSc. Courses Entrance Exam

 

JIPMER Entrance Examination: The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research Entrance Examination or JIPMER Entrance Examination is conducted for admissions in the BSc. Nursing and various other undergraduate and postgraduate courses for allied health sciences like Paramedical etc.

JIPMER is one of the top medical colleges in India and is considered a medical institution of high importance globally.

This is one of the entrance examinations that a student can’t miss for BSc in Paramedical Courses admissions.

The following Paramedical Courses are provided at JIPMER:

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology

B.Sc. Cardiac Laboratory Technology

B.Sc. Dialysis Technology

B.Sc. Neuro Technology

B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology

B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology

B.Sc. Perfusion Technology

B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology

BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology) 10* (*Collaboration with AIISH, Mysore. RCI approved)

Read more about the Examination here: JIPMER Entrance Examination

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam:  The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Paramedical Entrance Exam or PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam is conducted for admissions in the various Paramedical courses offered at the PGIMER Institute.

PGIMER is one of the renowned Medical Institutions of the country, therefore this entrance examination has a very high importance for students.

Read more about the examination here: PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Examination

CMC CET: The Christian Medical College Common Entrance Test or CMC CET is conducted by the Christian Medical College, Vellore for admissions into its various undergraduate and postgraduate courses other than MBBS.

CMC Vellore stands as one of the best Medical Institutions in India known for producing the best health care professionals for many years.

Read more about the examination here: CMC CET

There are various entrance examinations for admission into the various paramedical courses offered by various private institutions and state level entrance examinations for admissions into their respective colleges and universities.

 

Important Colleges:

S.No.

College Name

Admission Criteria

Courses Provided

Affiliated University

1.

AIIMS, New Delhi

AIIMS BSc. Entrance Exam

1. Bachelor of Optometry

2. B.Sc.(Hons.) Medical Technology in Radiography

3. B.Sc. in Dental Operating Room Assistant

4. B.Sc. in Dental Hygiene

5. B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology

 

AIIMS, New Delhi

2.

JIPMER, Puducherry

JIPMER Entrance Exam

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology

B.Sc. Cardiac Laboratory Technology

B.Sc. Dialysis Technology

B.Sc. Neuro Technology

B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology

B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology

B.Sc. Perfusion Technology

B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology

BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology) 10* (*Collaboration with AIISH, Mysore. RCI approved)

JIPMER, Puducherry

3.

PGIMER, Chandigarh

PGIMER Paramedical Entrance Exam

1. B.Sc. Med. Tech. (Laboratory)

2.B.Sc. Med. Tech. (X-Ray)

3.B.Sc. Audiology & Speech Therapy

4.B.Sc. Med. Tech. Radio-Therapy

5.Bachelor of Physical Therapies (B.Ph.T)

6.B.Sc. Med. Tech. (Operation Theatre)

7.B.Sc. Med. Tech.  (Perfusionist)

PGIMER, Chandigarh

4.

AIIMS, Rishikesh

AIIMS BSc. Entrance Exam

1. B.Sc in Anaesthesia Technology

2. B.Sc in Urology Technology

3. B.Sc in Perfusion Technology

4. B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine Technology

5. B.Sc Radiotherapy Technology

6. B.Sc sleep Laboratory Technology

7. B.Sc in Respiratory Therapy

8. B.Sc in Neuro-monitoring Technology

9. B.Sc in Orthopaedics Technology

10. B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology

11. B.Sc in Dental Hygiene

12. B.Sc in Dental Operating Room Assistant

13. Bachelor of optometry

 

AIIMS, Rishikesh

5.

AIIMS, Bhubaneswar

AIIMS BSc. Entrance Exam

1. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MLT)

 

2. B.Sc in OPERATION THEATRE & ANAESTHESIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY (OTAT)

 

3. B.Sc in MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY in RADIOGRAPHY (MTR)

 

4. B.Sc. in MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN RADIOTHERAPY (M.T.RT)

 

AIIMS, Bhubaneswar

6.

CMC, Vellore

CMC CET

B.Sc (Paramedical)

CMC, Vellore

7.

CMC, Ludhiana

CMC UG AWT

BPT or Bachelor of Physiotherapy

CMC, Ludhiana

8.

Aligarh Muslim University

AMU Entrance Exam

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology

Aligarh Muslim University

9.

Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences

CPNET

Bachelor of Science Laboratory Techniques

 

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

 

Imagine Bachelor Radiological Techniques

Bachelor of Optometry

Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences

10.

College of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences, WBUHS-Kalyani

WB JENPAS UG

BMLT

BSc. CCT

BSc. OTT
BSc. PA

WBUHS, Kalyani

11.

Bengal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kalyani

WB JENPAS UG

BMLT

BPT

WBUHS, Kalyani

12.

Burdwan Medical College

WB JENPAS UG

BPT

WBUHS, Kalyani

13.

IPGMER, Kolkata

WB JENPAS UG

BPT

WBUHS, Kalyani

14.

Madras Medical College, Chennai

Class 12th Marks

BPT

University of Madras

15.

AFMC, Pune

Entry only to in service candidates based on Merit

BPT

BOTT

AFMC, Pune

 

Career Options after ParaMedical Undergraduate courses:

  • Advanced life support Paramedic
  • Medical Assistant
  • Critical Care Paramedic
  • MBA
  • MSc. in Paramedical
  • Trainer
  • Government Jobs
  • Civil Services
  • Radiologist
  • Physiotherapist
  • OT Manager
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Anesthesia Technologist
  • X Ray Technologist
  • Medical Lab Attendant
  • Medical Lab Supervisor

To read about the career options listed above and more in details Click Here

Important Links:

https://www.jipmer.edu.in/academics/courses

http://bsccourses.aiimsexams.org/

https://pgimer.edu.in/PGIMER_PORTAL/PGIMERPORTAL/home.jsp

https://www.cmch-vellore.edu/Content.aspx?pid=P160802002

https://www.amu.ac.in/department.jsp

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VlFeZZeulIEqdUR3xxJE5VlPPo44cdP0/view

 

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