PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology 

at SCTIMST Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

The cost of the Postgraduate Diploma programs at SCTIMST, Trivandrum varies based on course and duration. Below are a few of the fees:
Rs 17,670 a year for a postgraduate diploma in cardiac laboratory technology.
Rs 17,670 a year for a postgraduate diploma in neuroscience.
The total cost of PG Diploma in Medical Records Science is Rs. 2.04 Lacs.
The total cost of PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion is Rs. 2.04 Lacs.
The total cost of PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology is Rs. 2.04 Lacs.

At SCTIMST, Trivandrum, there are 10 seats available for the PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology

15 for the PG Diploma in Neuro Technology

 10 for the PG Diploma in Medical Records Science

 10 for the PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion

 10 for the PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology.

At SCTIMST, Trivandrum, PG Diploma placements are typically excellent, with a median salary of INR 5,04,000 in 2023. Apollo Hospitals, AIIMS, JIPMER, CMC Vellore, and Fortis Healthcare are among the top employers. Students can also receive resume writing help, mock interviews, and schooling in soft skills from the institute to aid with their placement. 

• Placements for PG Diplomas at SCTIMST, Trivandrum, are usually excellent.
• For PG Diploma holders, the median pay in 2023 was INR 5,04,000.
• Apollo Hospitals, AIIMS, JIPMER, CMC Vellore, and Fortis Healthcare are among the top recruiters

Certainly, SCTIMST, Trivandrum is superior to NIMHANS for an MBA programme because of the following reasons:

• While NIMHANS is ranked 4 out of 50 colleges in India by NIRF in 2023—a more thorough ranking—SCTIMST is ranked 14 out of 100 colleges in India by IIRF in 2023.
• In 2023, SCTIMST will offer MBA students a median package worth INR 10,000,000. In contrast, NIMHANS will offer MBA students a average package worth INR 9,50,000.
• While NIMHANS offers a more specialised MBA programme in healthcare management, SCTIMST offers a more general MBA program.
  When deciding between these two institutes, you should also take your career goals and particular interests into account.

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.

Yes, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum offers a full-time MD programme in Transfusion Medicine. It is a three-year programme, offered at the postgraduate level. Admission to the programme is based on INI-CET ranks and counselling. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to learn more about the programme.

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:

Courses	Eligibility 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 Health	Three years in Government service after MBBS

SCTIMST Trivandrum offers MD and MS specialisations for the candidates seeking to get admission. As per the INICET Round 3 seat allotment round for January session, the required rank to get into SCTIMST Trivandrum stood at 10124 for the General AI category, considering the AIIMS Delhi INICET cutoff 2025. Further, getting a 7k rank in INICET is more than sufficient to secure a seat at SCTIMST Trivandrum. Candidates can also check out the SCTIMST Trivandrum cutoff 2025 from the official SCTIMST Trivandrum page.

Candidates seeking MD admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum are required to complete the INI-CET application process. While applying, they must submit the prescribed application fee via online payment modes. The application fee depends on the reservation category of the applicants. The category-wise INI CET application fee is given in the table below:

Category	Fee (in INR)
General/OBC	4,000
SC/ST	3,200
PwD	Exempted

*Transaction charges as applicable have to be borne by the applicant.

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.