SCTIMST Trivandrum Cutoff 2025: Check NEET UG, INI CET Year Wise Ranks

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. 

The information below is the minimum required score for PG Diploma programs at SCTIMST, Trivandrum 2023:

PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology: 50% total in a Bachelor of Science degree with Physics as a major or elective.

PG Diploma in Medical Records Science: 50% total from any Bachelor of Science program.

A minimum of 50% of the total points in BSc Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Computer Science are required for the postgraduate Diploma in neurotechnology.

Depending on the volume of applications and the number of seats available, the cutoff scores may change annually.

The following criteria are used for computing the SCTIMST, Trivandrum cut-off marks for 2023:Seat availability for each specialty: Specialties with fewer available seats have higher cut-off scores.

Quantity of candidates: If more people apply for a given specialty, the cut-off scores are higher.

Level of difficulty on the INI-SS exam: More difficulty on the INI-SS exam results in higher cut-off marks.

The candidate performance: If individuals demonstrate good performance overall, the cut-off marks are higher.

Each category (general, OBC, SC, and ST) and specialty has its own set of cut-off marks.

On successful seat allocation of INI CET 2023 July session, candidates will have to submit the documents for verification. Candidates must carry all the required documents (both original and self-attested copies) while reporting to the institute. The list of documents required during the INI CET counselling 2023 is given below:

• Allotment letter
• Registration slip
• INI CET 2023 admit card
• MBBS/ BDS degree certificate
• Marksheets of MBBS/ BDS professional examinations
• Internship completion certificate stating that the internship was completed by January 30, 2022
• Provisional/ permanent registration certificate issued by MCI /state medical council or DCI /state dental council
• Class 10 certificate/ birth certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet 
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PWD Certificate (if applicable)

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum courses are offered at diploma, postgraduate and doctoral levels. SCTIMST Trivandrum courses are provided in streams like medicine and allied sciences. The duration of all courses offered by the Institute ranges from 1 year to 3 years. The application process for admission into the Institute for Medical Sciences and technology is done online. SCTIMST Trivandrum provides admission to diploma, P. G. D, M. D, M. PH, D. M and M. Ch. To get admission into these programmes provided by the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for medical sciences and technology, Trivandrum, candidates need to appear and pass the qualifying examination as well as the entrance examination NEET/NEET SS. Further, students have to appear for an interview. Final admission into the college is confirmed only after the verification of documents and admission fee payment. 

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum has specified the upper age limit for PG Diploma applicants. The upper age limit for candidates willing to take admission at the institute for variou PG Diploma specialisations is 25 years (as on January 1 of the admission year). It is relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST and sponsored candidates.

Postgraduate Certificate in Neurotechnology: Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Computer Science with a minimum of 60% overall cumulative grades.

Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology: B.Sc. degree from any authorized Indian university, with Physics as a major or elective, and an overall GPA of at least 60%.

Upper age limit: 25 years, with a 5-year relaxation period for sponsored candidates who are SC/ST or OBC, and a 3-year period for other candidates. Candidates who receive funding from universities, governmental organizations, or the government will also be accepted.

The qualifying examination requires only 50% of candidates who belong to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe to pass.

The following qualifications must be met in order to be admitted to the Diploma programs at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Trivandrum, India: Age: The applicant must be 17 years of age or older as of December 31 of the admissions year. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed the 10th grade, or an equivalent test, with science and mathematics as their subjects from a recognised board or university. Entrance exam: Candidates must take the admission test administered by SCTIMST or another entrance exam held on a national level, such as JEECUP (Joint admission Examination Council Uttar Pradesh), JEXPO (Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic), or a comparable exam. Reservation: The institute adheres to the Government of India's regulations regarding reservations. Seat reservations are available for candidates who fall under one of the restricted categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD). .

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.

AIIMS releases INI CET pattern along with the information brochure. The question paper pattern comprises details about the mode, medium of the exam, total number of questions asked, type of questions, allotted time, and marking scheme. INI CET exam is held in computer-based mode in English medium. According to INI CET 2025 paper pattern, a total of 200 multiple choice questions are asked and candidates get 3 hours to answer them. Candidates get 1 mark for every right answer while -1/3 for every wrong answer. It must be noted that the official question paper and answer key are not released for INI CET exam.

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

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.

At Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute, a number of academic programs and courses in the area of medical sciences and technology are offered, which is situated in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. It is not feasible to enroll in two programs at once. Students at SCTIMST must attend courses, take part in lab sessions, and finish assignments and projects as part of the demanding academic programme.

Unfortunately a 60% in class 12 will not get you into SCTIMST in Trivandrum. An MBBS degree or an equivalent degree from a reputable college is the minimal educational requirement for admission to the DM Fellowship program. Additionally, a one-year mandatory rotatory internship at a reputable medical college is required.

You need to have earned at least 55% of your MBBS degree in order to be eligible for the INI-SS exam. fortunately the number of applicants and seat availability may affect the cut-off marks for admission to SCTIMST each year.

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum has specified the upper age limit for UG Diploma applicants. The upper age limit for the available UG Diploma specialisations is as follows:

• Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT), and Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT): 25 years on January 01 of admission year, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and sponsored candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates

• Diploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing, and Diploma in Neuro Nursing: (Speciality Nursing Programmes): 35 years (on January 01 of the year of admission), relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates and
  5 years for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates and for qualified Ex-service personnel (with a service of at least 5 years)
• Diploma in Public Health: Up to 50 years on July 01 of the year of admission

Yes, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), located in Trivandrum, follows the reservation policy as per the Government of India guidelines. The reservation policy is applicable for all the courses offered by the institute, including medical courses, and is based on the following categories: 1. Scheduled Castes (SC) 2. Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3. Other Backward Classes (OBC) 4. Persons with Disability (PwD) 5. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) The percentage of reservation in each category may vary from year to year and will depend on the guidelines issued by the government. To know the current reservation policy and the percentage of seats reserved in each category for the courses offered by SCTIMST, you can refer to the official website of the institute or contact the admission cell.

SCTIMST Trivandrum has specified the following eligibility criteria for admission to its MD course:

• The candidate must have completed MBBS or an equivalent degree from a recognised university (Medical Council of India/National Medical Commission), with a one-year compulsory rotatory internship from a medical college of repute
• The candidates must have completed the requisite degree by Jan 31, 2025, for the January session and July 31, 2025 for the July session
• The candidate should have applied for and obtained registration with KSMC/TCMC at the time of admission
• The candidates must not be over forty years of age (as of January 1, 2025, for the January session and July 1, 2025, for the July session) (the upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, etc. categories)

Yes, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum offers a full-time Master of Public Health (MPH) programme. It is a 24-month residential programme commencing on the 1st of July every year. Admission to the programme is primarily based on the entrance test and personal interview conducted by the institute. The institute also gives consideration to other factors, such as educational qualifications and work experience. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to apply or learn more about the programme.

SCTIMST Trivandrum has a total of 14 seats for PG Diploma. These seats are further distributed across the five PG Diploma specialisations offered at the institute. The specialisation-wise distribution of total SCTIMST PG Diploma seats is as follows:

Courses	Seats
PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology	3
PG Diploma in Neuro Technology	5
PG Diploma in Medical Records Science	2
PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion	2
PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology	2

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

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology (PGDCLT)	An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc degree from any recognised university in India with Physics as the major or ancillary subject
PG Diploma in Neuro Technology (PGDNT)	An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc in Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Bio-Technology or Computer Science
PG Diploma in Medical Records Science (PGDMRS)	An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc degree from any recognised university in India
PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion (PGDCP)	An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc degree from any recognised university in India with Zoology as the major or ancillary subject
PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology (PGDBBT)	An aggregate score of at least 50% in a BSc degree in any branch of Biological Science from any recognised university