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Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN) 

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  • Estd. 1976
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Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)
 at 
SCTIMST Trivandrum 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

Course Level

UG Diploma

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

10

Type of University

Public/Government

Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)
 at 
SCTIMST Trivandrum 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
20,000
10,000
30,000
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Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)
 at 
SCTIMST Trivandrum 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for UG Diploma course at SCTIMST Trivandrum?
A: 

The eligibility criteria for UG Diploma at SCTIMST Trivandrum varies across the available specialisations. Check out the following table for the minimum eligibility requirements for SCTIMST Trivandrum UG Diploma courses:

 CoursesEligibility Criteria
Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)Diploma in Electronics/Biomedical Engineering /Instrumentation
Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)Certificate in Radiographic Assistance (CRA)/ 2-year Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, with an aggregate of at least 50%

Diploma in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Nursing

&

Diploma in Neuro Nursing

  • Be a registered Nurse (RN & RM) or equivalent
  • Possess a minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse
  • Nurses from other countries must obtain an equivalence certificate from INC before admission
  • Be physically fit
Diploma in Public HealthThree years in Government service after MBBS
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Q:   What are the career prospects of pursuing UG Diploma at SCTIMST Trivandrum?
A: 

SCTIMST Trivandrum UG Diploma holders have a bright and promising career. They are eligible for a variety of jobs in the government as well as the private sector. Most of these jobs are provided by hospitals, healthcare centers, clinics, etc. Diploma holders can also explore the job opportunities in the fields of Education and Research. Some job profiles for SCTIMST UG Diploma graudates are Surgical Assistant, Anesthesia Technician, Operation Theater Technician, Health Educator, Nurse, etc.

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Q:   What is the application fee for UG Diploma at SCTIMST Trivandrum?
A: 

The application fee for SCTIMST Trivandrum UG Diploma depends on the selected course and reservation category of applicants. Check out the following table for the SCTIMST Trivandrum UG Diploma application fee:

UG Diploma CourseApplication Fee for Other CategoriesApplication fee for SC/ST Category
Diploma in Public HealthINR 1,500INR 1,200
All other UG Diploma CoursesINR 800INR 640

 

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Q:   What is the total fee of UG Diploma at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology?
A: 

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) UG Diploma fee structure includes multiple components, such as tuition fee, admission fee, security deposit, etc. While the amount of other fees may vary across the UG Diploma specialisations offered at the institute, the amount of security deposit (refundable) is INR 10,000 for all the specialisations. The tuition fees for various specialisations is presented in the table below:

SCTIMST Trivandrum UG Diploma CoursesTuition Fees

Diploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)

&

Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)

INR 20,000

Diploma in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Nursing

&

Diploma in Neuro Nursing

INR 10,000

Diploma in Public HealthINR 2 Lakh

NOTE: The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   How can I get admission to UG Diploma course at SCTIMST Trivandrum?
A: 

To secure admission to the UG Diploma course of SCTIMST Trivandrum, aspirants are required to appear for the Entrance Examination and Personal Interview, both of which are conducted by the institute. They must begin by applying for the entrance exam through the institute's official website. After appearing for the exam, candidates who clear the specified cut-off are called for a personal interview. The final selection decision will be based on the candidates' performance in the entrance exam and the interview. The final step in the admission process is to submit the first instalment of the SCTIMST UG Diploma tuition fee, along with the other charges, such as the admission fee. Further, candidates must report to the campus with the required original documents on the specified date.

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Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)
 at 
SCTIMST Trivandrum 
Curriculum

Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)
 at 
SCTIMST Trivandrum 
 
Students also asked

Q:   Who were the recruiters at the SCTIMST, Trivandrum placements 2023?
A: 

The list of recruiters for the SCTIMST, Trivandrum placements is not yet available because the institute has not yet made the 2023 placement details public. However, based on previous year's placement data, a few of SCTIMST, Trivandrum's top recruiters are listed below:

Aster Medcity's AIIMS JIPMER Apollo Hospitals, Scientific Boston, Health Care Johnson & Johnson Abbott, Dickinson in Becton, BD Health Care, Dr. Reddy's Research Center, Citla, Sun Medical, Cadila Healthcare Lupin, Hrudayalaya Narayana, Shankara Nethralaya Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Center LV Prasad Eye Institute

Philips Medical

GE Medical

Medtronic Siemens Healthineers

Fortis Healthcare

 Hospitals in Medina

Q:   What is the cutoff for admission to SCTIMST Trivandrum?
A: 

SCTIMST Trivandrum cutoff 2025 for the MD and MS courses has been released for the Round 1 for General and OBC AI category candidates. Considering the INI CET Round 1, the cutoff for MD in Transfusion Medicine is 1799 for the General candidates. Similarly, for the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff is 2526 for the same course. For more information, candidates can check out SCTIMST Trivandrum official website:

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Q:   How costly is SCTIMST, Trivandrum?
A: 

The annual average fees of SCTIMST Trivandrum is rs 69,837. Courses are available at the diploma, postgraduate, and doctorate levels at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology, Trivandrum. Medical and allied sciences are among the streams in which SCTIMST Trivandrum courses are offered. 30-course in SCTIMST Trivandrum . 

Q:   How was placement at SCTIMST, Trivandrum?
A: 

87% of candidates were placed during the SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram PG 2 Year Placements in 2021. Previously, 93% and 87% of candidates were placed in the SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram PG 2-Year Placements in 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The average package offered in Sri Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram for PG 2 Year and PG 3 Year Internships in 2021 was Rs 5.1 LPA and Rs 2.4 LPA, respectively, according to SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram NIRF Report 2022.

Q:   What was the highest package offered at SCTIMST, Trivandrum?
A: 

Established as an autonomous medical school and an Institute of National Importance in India, the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in 1976. The most expensive package available at SCTIMST, Trivandrum, is Based on the placement statistics provided by SCTIMST Trivandrum for PG 2-year students, the median salary package was found to be Rs. 5,04,000, while the median salary package for PG 3-year students was Rs. 26,40,000. 

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Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)
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SCTIMST Trivandrum 
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Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)
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SCTIMST Trivandrum 
Admission Process

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    Apr 21 - May 20, 2026
    Announcement of ISC Result 2026Tentative
    May 1 - 20, 2026
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