SCTIMST Trivandrum UG, Post Doctorate, PG, Doctorate, Certificate, Advanced Masters Courses 2025

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology has courses such as DM, Ph.D., PG Diploma, MPH, M.Ch., MD to offer. These courses are in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences. 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.

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.

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.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology or SCTIMIST Trivandrum offers five PG Diploma specialisations in the field of Medical and Allied Services. The duration of all these specialisations is two years. These specialisations are listed below:

• PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology (PGDCLT)
• PG Diploma in Neuro Technology (PGDNT)
• PG Diploma in Medical Records Science (PGDMRS)
• PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion (PGDCP)
• PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology (PGDBBT)

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has a total of 38 seats for UG Diploma. These seats are further divided into the five UG Diploma specialisations offered at the institute. The specialisation-wise distribution of total SCTIMST UG Diploma seats is as follows:

Courses	Seats
Diploma in Public Health (DPH)	11
Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing (DCTN)	11
Diploma in Neuro- Nursing (DNN)	11
Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)	3
Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)	2

 

INI CET July 2025 exam involves various stages staring with release of notification. Whole schedule of INI CET comprises date of every event. Candidates can check the table given below for tentative dates for INI CET July 2025. 

Events	Tentative Dates
Registration process	Mar 10, 2025 to April 15, 2025
Application correction deadline	April 18, 2025
EUC generation	April 03, 2025 to April 15, 2025
Admit card upload	May 10, 2025
INI CET July session 2025	May 17, 2025
Result declaration	May 24, 2025

No, you can't join SCTIMST directly.The selection of the candidates for the course is through the counseling based on the rank list of the entrance examination of the INI-SS (Institutes of National Importance-Super Specialty) conducted by the AIIMS, New Delhi and further verification of certificates and other credentials/documents by SCTIMST. 

The SCTIMST Trivandrum curriculum for Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anesthesia Technology (DOTAT) is spread over two years. Some of the topics included in the course curriuclum are presented in the table below:

SCTIMST Trivandrum Curriculum
Anatomy	General awareness of the DCE Workflow	Resuscitation Equipments
Physiology	Understanding Hospital Equipments	Ventilators
Pathology and Microbiology	Hemodynamic Monitors	Pharmacology

 

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum follows the seat reservation policy as per the norms of the Government of India. In each course offered at the institute, some seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PWD categories. The number of seats reserved for these categories may vary over the years as some reserved seats are rotated over two consectuive years among the course specialisations offered at the institute. If the reserved seats are found vacant, they are allotted eligible unreserved (UR) category candidates.

A good number of questions were asked from topics such as Biochemistry, Surgury, Microbiology etc. There were few questions from OBS Gynae, Ortho etc. Questions were one liner and concept based as well. There were some repeated questions as well. The overall difficulty level of the INI CET 2025 July session question paper was moderate.

At SCTIMST, Trivandrum, there is no minimum 12th percentile requirement for enrollment in PG Diploma programs. Candidates must, however, have graduated from an accredited university with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Students can apply online for admission to the institute and select from a range of master's and doctoral programs in the medical field. 

SCTIMST Trivandrum curriculum for PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology includes various subjects. Each subject includes theoretical and practical components. A list of these subjects is given below:

• Blood Physiology and Donore Management 
• Blood Components
• Immunohematology
• Regulatory Affairs
• Total Quality Management
• Transfusion Transmitted Infections and Biohazards

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) the online application process for the academic session of January 2024 is currently ongoing. You can visit their academic section to register and fill out the application form The last date of submission of ONLINE applications for the Academic programs – January 2024 session was on 20.10.2023, 5.00 PM.