M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering 

at SCTIMST Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

A good number of questions were asked from topics such as Micro, Anatomy, Dermatology, Physiology etc. There were few questions from OBS Gynae, Ortho etc. Questions were one liner and concept based as well. There were fewer repeated questions this time. The overall difficulty level of the INI CET 2025 November question paper was moderate.

The AIIMS, New Delhi conducts the INI-SS (Institutes of National Importance- Super Specialty) entrance exam for SCTIMST, Trivandrum 2023 admission to the DM Fellowship program.It conducts various entrance exams for different programs. 

These examinations may include:

DM (Doctorate in Medicine) and MCh (Master of Chirurgiae): These programs are typically selected through a written examination after which comes an interview.

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy): Typically, the selection process consists of a written test after which comes  an interview.

Post-Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC): Candidates for PDCC programs may be required to take a written exam as well as an interview.

Post-Basic BSc Nursing: A written examination may be part of the selection process.

It's true that NIMHANS, Bangalore has slightly lower placements than SCTIMST, Trivandrum. In 2023, PG Diploma students at SCTIMST, Trivandrum received a median salary of INR 5,04,000, while those at NIMHANS, Bangalore received a the average salary of INR 4,80,000. In the field of healthcare, both institutions enjoy excellent reputations, but SCTIMST, Trivandrum provides a greater selection of Postgraduate Diploma programs.

SCTIMST Trivandrum offers a Post Basic Diploma in Neuro Nursing at the UG level. The course duration is one year. It includes 30 clinical hours and 12 academic hours per week. The assessment is based on multiple factors, such as written exams, clinical performance, research project, viva, etc. Some areas of study included in the course curriculum are as follows:

• Nursing Foundations
• Neuro Nursing Medical
• NeuroNursing Surgical
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Administration
• Nursing research & Statistics

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offers Degree and Diploma courses including 8 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Advanced Masters, Doctorate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology has specializations such as DM specializations in Anaesthesia, Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Cardiovascular Technology, Ph.D. specializations in Pathology, PG Diploma specializations in Cardiology Laboratory Technique, Neurology, Medical Record Technology, Perfusion Technology, Blood Bank Technology, MPH specializations in Public Health, M.Ch. specializations in Cardiology, Neurology.