Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Answered Questions

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.

Yes, besides the private sector jobs, the career opportunities after pursuing an MPH include various government jobs as well. After graduating with an MPH degree from SCTIMST Trivandrum, students can build a career in the fields of public health administration, epidemiology, health policy, and health education. They can work with organisations like the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Mission, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and State Public Health Departments. Some famous job roles may include public health officers, health policy analysts, epidemiologists, health programme managers, researchers, etc.

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 CurriculumAnatomyGeneral awareness of the DCE WorkflowResuscitation EquipmentsPhysiologyUnderstanding Hospital EquipmentsVentilatorsPathology and Microbiology Hemodynamic MonitorsPharmacology 

Yes, hostel facilities are available for MPH students at SCTIMST Trivandrum as it is a residential programme. Students can avail of these facilities by paying a hostel fee of INR 20,000 per year. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. It is to be noted that there is limited availability of rooms at the campus. Some students may have to find an accommodation on their own (as per the official prospectus).

SCTIMST Trivandrum and JIPMER Puducherry are well-known among the institutes offering an MD in South India. Comparing the course fee for MD at these two institutes, JIPMER Puducherry turns out to be the more economical option. The total tuition fees for and MD at both the institutes are tabulated below:InstituteTuition Fee for MDSCTIMST TrivandrumINR 1.89 LakhJIPMER PuducherryINR 46,580NOTE: The mentioned fee is collated from official sources. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

No, as per the information available on the official website of SCTIMST, getting direct admission to the PG Diploma courses at the institute is not possible. The admission is strictly based on the applicant's performance in the entrance exam and the personal interview conducted by the institute. Both sponsored and non-sponsored candidates are required to undergo the two-stage selection process. Candidates must also fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria and present the documents proving their eligibility at admission.

The SCTIMST Tirunal MD tuition fee is INR 63,000 per year. Hence, the total tuition fee for the three-year programme is INR 1.89 lakh.  In addition to the tuition fee, MD students are required to pay various other charges, such as an admission fee of INR 2,000, an exam fee of INR 12,000, a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000, etc. The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

SCTIMST Trivandrum offers UG Diploma courses with different durations. The course duration is either one or two years. Find below the course-wise duration of SCTIMST UG Diploma courses:CourseDurationDiploma in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT)2Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT)2Diploma in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Nursing1Diploma in Neuro Nursing1Diploma in Public Health1 

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)

The registration process for various PG Diploma courses at SCTIMST Trivandrum typically starts in September of the year preceeding the admission year. The admission process for PG Diploma admissions 2025 strarted on September 02, 2024 and was concluded on November 15, 2025. The entrance exams and interviews were conducted on Nov 14, 2024 and Nov 15, 2024. The classes commencement date for PG Diploma courses at the institute usually falls in the first week of January.