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A Paramedical career in India offers many opportunities in the growing healthcare sector. Paramedical careers provide job stability, competitive salaries and also different type sof specializations. Candidates can earn around approx INR 1 LPA  to 7 LPA but it depends on the job profiles and also the specialisations.

Top Career Profiles in Paramedical 

Candidates can see the jobs below: 

Job Profiles

Description

Average Salary (in INR)

Advanced Life Support Paramedics

Advanced Life Support Paramedics play a critical role in providing specialized emergency medical care and interventions to patients in critical conditions, utilizing advanced medical equipment and protocols to stabilize and transport them to definitive care.

3 LPA

Medical Assistants

Medical Assistants are essential healthcare professionals who support physicians and other medical personnel by performing administrative tasks.

1.3 LPA

Critical Care Paramedics

Critical Care Paramedics are highly trained emergency medical professionals who specialize in providing advanced life support interventions and critical care management to patients experiencing life-threatening medical emergencies or trauma.

4 LPA

Radiologists

Radiologists are medical professionals specialized in interpreting medical images, such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds, to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.

21.4 LPA

Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapists are healthcare professionals who work with individuals of all ages to help them participate in meaningful activities and improve their ability to perform daily tasks.

4.4 LPA

Courses After Paramedical

Candidates can see the courses they can go for after Paramedical courses:

Courses

Description

Hospital Management courses

Courses that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage healthcare organizations, particularly hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Public Health

Public Health courses focus on improving community health through education, research, and promotion of healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.

Clinical Research

Clinical Research courses focus on the design, management, and regulatory aspects of clinical trials and drug development.

Clinical Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacy courses emphasize the application of pharmacotherapy principles in direct patient care, focusing on optimizing medication therapy, patient counselling, and ensuring safe and effective drug use.

Paramedical Top Recruiters

Candidates can see the list of recruiters below:

Paramedical Top Recruiters

Nanavati Hospital

Fortis Hospital

Manipal Hospital

Apollo Hospitals

MaxCure Hospital

Billroth Hospital

PGIMER, Puducherry

Artemis Hospital

Max Superspeciality Hospital

Columbia Asia Referral Hospital

Core Industries for Paramedical Career

Candidates can see the table below for the various job sectors in the Paramedical career with details -

Job Sectors Details
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
  • Government & Private Hospitals
  • Multispecialty & Super Specialty Hospitals
  • Nursing Homes
  • Trauma & Emergency Centers
Diagnostic & Imaging Centers
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging Centers
  • Pathology & Laboratory Services
  • MRI, CT Scan, and Ultrasound Centers
Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Centers
  • Physical Therapy Clinics
  • Occupational Therapy Centers
  • Speech & Audiology Clinics
Medical & Surgical Equipment Industry
  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Biomedical Equipment Maintenance
  • Prosthetics & Orthotics Companies
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
  • Drug Research & Development
  • Pharmacovigilance & Clinical Trials
  • Blood Banks & Transfusion Centers

Best Paramedical Colleges for Placements

Candidates can se the best colleges with high placement below:

Paramedical Colleges

Average Package (in INR)

SGPIMS Placements

26.5 - 28 LPA

AIIMS Rishikesh Placements

24.1 LPA

AIIMS Delhi Placements

12 - 24 LPA

JIPMER Puducherry Placements

6 - 24 LPA

Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Placements

22 LPA

SRIHER Placements

3.96 - 21 LPA

S.M.S. Medical College Placements

19.8 LPA

Armed Forces Medical College Placements 19.7 LPA
Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences Placements 19.36 LPA
BLDE University Placements 19.2 LPA
Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for pursuing a career in Paramedics?
A:

You have to pass Class 12 with PCM subjects and at least 55% marks from any recognised board.

 But if you want to apply for a PG course, you'll need a UG degree in a similar domain. This will help you get a job in the paramedical field. There are so many different jobs in the field, so carefully choose your course, so that you can end up having a job you exactly wanted.

 If you need more help with a Paramedical career, you can read the article above.

 Hope this helps.

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Q:   What are the skills needed for a Paramedical career?
A:

Candidates can check below the skills required for Paramedical career. Paramedical is a combination of both technical and practical skills -

  •  Medical Knowledge
  •  Emergency Response Skills
  •  Technical Skills
  •  Communication
  •  Teamwork
  •  Empathy, and many more.
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Q:   Is Paramedical a good career?
A:

Yes Paramedical is a good career because you can explore diverse career pathways.

 You get an average annual salary of around Rs. 1.7 L to 17 L.

 You can easily get jobs in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, rehabilitation facilities and research institutions.

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Q:   Which Paramedical course has more scope in India after COVID 19?
A:

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many paramedical fields in India have seen growing demand. Some paramedical courses are-

  •  Medical Laboratory Technology
  •  Radiology and Imaging Technology
  •  Respiratory Therapy
  •  Nursing
  •  Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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  • Popular Paramedical Courses Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Paramedical Courses Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Paramedical Courses Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Paramedical Courses UG Courses
  • Popular Paramedical Courses PG Courses
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Popular Paramedical Courses Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Paramedical Courses Colleges in India. Learn more about these Paramedical Courses colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
9 Courses
1 K - 3.33 K
12 - 24 LPA

#1 NIRF

23 Courses
400 - 4.5 K
6.41 - 7.64 LPA

#3 NIRF

7.33 K - 19.5 L
9 - 18 LPA

#2 NIRF

20 Courses
90 K - 5.8 L
2.9 - 6.1 LPA

#40 NIRF

1.05 L - 2.2 L
26.5 - 28 LPA

#5 NIRF

Popular Private Paramedical Courses Colleges in India

3.8 L - 5.7 L
8.16 LPA

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3 L - 8.8 L
6.75 LPA

Paramedical Applications open. Apply Now

4 Courses
85 K - 4 L
5.4 L - 6.4 L
1.96 L - 6.04 L
3.9

Paramedical Applications open. Apply Now

4 Courses
85 K - 4 L

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Paramedical Courses. Students interested in pursuing a career on Paramedical Courses, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

20 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 registration & Choi...

24 Dec ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 result

17 Dec ' 25 - 25 Dec ' 25

NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling institute report...

26 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25

NEET PG 2025 round-3 counselling registration

Mar '26 - Apr '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registration (Basic)

TENTATIVE

30 May ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Exam date

19 Dec ' 25 - 24 Dec ' 25

Round-1 INI CET 2025 reporting

9 Jan ' 26

INI CET 2025 round-2 seat allotment result

Popular Paramedical Courses Specializations

Following are the most popular Paramedical Courses Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Paramedical Courses UG Courses

Following are the most popular Paramedical Courses UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Paramedical Courses PG Courses

Following are the most popular Paramedical Courses PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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AIIMS Delhi offers paramedical B.Sc. courses, including Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology. 
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Ishita Singh

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Answered 4 days ago

Students who want to appear in AIIMS Paramedical exam must fulfill both age wise and educational eligibility criteria. Applicants must complete 17 years of age by December 31, 2026 in order to be eligible for exam. 

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Shruti Khanna

Beginner-Level 5

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Indian Spinal Injuries Centre's IIRS Institute is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and has a large number of Physiotherapy-related courses for students. For admissions, students have to appear for the IP University Common Entrance Test (CET). Also, the popular cours

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Yes — internships are possible for BA Psychology students

Psychology internships allow undergraduates to “apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations” — in clinics, hospitals, wellness centers, research labs, schools, community-service centres, NGOs, etc.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

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possibly — yes, you could be eligible for Grant Government Medical College (GMC, Mumbai)’s B.Sc. Paramedical Technology course with 60% in HSC, provided certain conditions are met. 

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

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Here’s how the application (admission) process works at NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (part of NIMS University, Jaipur) — step by step. I also note specific requirements for courses like BPT / BOT, etc.

 Step-by-Step Application Process for NIMS

  1. Online Registration

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi.

That's a good question. Here's an analysis of what I found about NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (NIMS, Jaipur) — what seems to work, and where there are caveats — to help you decide whether it's “good” (i.e. a reasonable / acceptable choice) depending on what you expect.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi.

Courses offered for MPT are

MPT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL

MPT IN SPORTS

MPT IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

MPT IN NEUROLOGY

MPT IN PEDIATRIC

MPT IN COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

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Visit the official website of NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 

Fill in the application form with all the necessary details

Pay NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy's application fees 

Upload and scan all the necessary documents

Take out the printout of the app

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

The private colleges that have the lowest Occupational Therapy course fees are:

Colleges 

Fees (INR)

Shridhar University

6,000 - 60,000

Saveetha University

75,000 - 2 Lakh

Sun Rise University

80,000 - 1.6 Lakh

OPJS University

1 Lakh

Rayat Bahra University

1.2 Lakh

Note: This information is taken from the official website and may vary.

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Rashmi Srivastava

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Students can try to get admission in government colleges as these colleges have low tuition fees if we compare it to the private colleges or take education loan to reduce the cost. Most of the students prefer govt. colleges for this course.

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Rashmi Thakur

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Shikha Arora

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Yes, private colleges mostly charge higher fees for Occupational Therapy courses if we compare it to government colleges.
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Mohit Datta

Contributor-Level 9

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AI and automation are transforming Medical Transcription, reducing traditional transcription jobs but creating new roles in editing and proofreading AI-generated reports.

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Gunjan Dhawan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Medical Transcriptionists should be having a combination of technical, linguistic and analytical skills also to succeed in the field.

  • Excellent listening and comprehension skills 
  • Fast and accurate typing
  • knowledge  of Medical terminology 
  • Strong grammar and proofreading skills 
  • Proficiency in transcript

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Ishita Uniyal

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Getting started in Medical Transcription needs training in medical terminology and transcription software. You can with start with

  • Apply for a course.
  • Learn medical terminology and even transcription guidelines.
  • Develop strong typing skills.
  • Gain experience.
  • Apply for entry-level jobs.

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Sreetama Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates can check the level-wise salary:

LevelSalary
Entry LevelINR 15,000 - INR 25,000 per month
Mid LevelINR 30,000 - INR 45,000 per month
Senior LevelINR 50,000+ per month

Note: The average salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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Akansha Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

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Medical Transcription is a good career for the people who have strong listening and typing skills. Medical Transcription jobs give flexibility to the proffessionals because many transcriptionists work remotely which makes this option convenient. As compared to other healthcare careers it requires le

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Nikita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Freelance and remote medical transcription jobs in India offer opportunities for professionals to transcribe medical reports, patient histories, and doctor's notes from audio recordings. 

Candidates can check the list of freelance and remote Medical Transcription jobs in India below:

Medical Transcription Jobs

Description

Average Salary (INR)

Freelance Medical Transcriptionist

Works independently for multiple clients, offering flexible transcription services.

4.1 LPA

Home-Based Medical Editor

Reviews and edits medical reports remotely, often working with international healthcare providers.

4.9 LPA

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