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Paramedical Admission 2025 is based on both entrance and Class 12 scores. Candidates who are interested to get into healthcare field and work alongside doctors and nurses can apply for this course. Candidates should pass Class 12 with 50% to be eligbile for Paramedical courses. Exams that are accepted are NEET, CUET, etc. Popular colleges for BCA are AIIMS Delhi, CMC, etc. average BCA fee can range around approx. INR 30,000 to INR 60,000.

Paramedical Course Eligibility

Here are general guidelines for Paramedical course eligibility at different course levels:

Paramedical Courses Paramedical Course Eligibility
UG Paramedical Courses
  • Class12 (PCB)
  • Passing marks of 50%.
PG Paramedical Courses
  • Candidates must have relevant bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
  • Passing marks of 50%.
Doctorate Paramedical Courses
  • A postgraduate degree in a relevant field is usually required.
  • For a doctorate in Paramedical courses - PG degree 
Certificate Paramedical Courses
  • Class 10th or 12th (preferably with Science stream)
  • Passing marks of 45–50% (may vary by institute)
  • Usually 17 years and above

Note: info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Paramedical Eligibility in Best Colleges

Candidates can see elligibility for Paramedical courses in top colleges below:

Paramedical Colleges Paramedical Eligibility Criteria
AIIMS Delhi
  • Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
  • Compulsory subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
  • Minimum aggregate marks:
    • General/OBC: 50%
    • SC/ST: 45%
  • Minimum age: 17 years as of 31st December of admission year.
CMC Vellore
  • Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
  • Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
  • Minimum aggregate marks:
    • Varies by course, but generally 45%–50% in PCB subjects.
  • Minimum age: 17 years as of 31st December of admission year.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and English as core subjects.
    • A minimum aggregate of 50% marks is required for General/OBC candidates.
    • For SC/ST candidates, minimum required percentage is 45% in aggregate.
  • Age Limit: Candidates should be between 17 to 25 years of age as of 31st December of admission year.
Jamia Hamdard
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects.
    • A minimum aggregate of 50% marks is typically required for General/OBC candidates.
    • For SC/ST candidates, minimum required percentage may be relaxed as per university norms.
  • Age Limit: Candidates should be 17 years or older as of 31st December of admission year.
JIPMER Puducherry
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects.
    • A minimum aggregate of 50% marks is typically required for General/OBC candidates.
    • For SC/ST candidates, minimum required percentage may be relaxed as per institute norms.
  • Age Limit: Candidates should be 17 years or older as of 31st December of admission year.

Paramedical Admission Process

Candidates can check a general overview of Paramedical admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up form
  • Take exam
  • Wait for merit list and result
  • If selected, attend counselling session
  • Get documents verified and pay fee to secure seat

Paramedical Exams

Paramedical entrance examinations needed to pass are mentioned in table below:

UG Paramedical Exams

Below table mentioned a list of entrance exam scores that are considered for Paramedical admission 2025: 

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Schedule

CUET 

08 May ' 25 - 01 Jun ' 25 

CUET Date

NEET 

04 May ' 25 

NEET Date

IPU CET 

Apr '25 

IPU CET Date

Note: info is taken from other sources and can be different.

PG Paramedical Exams

below is a list of entrance exam scores that are considered for Paramedical admission 2025:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Schedule

NEET PG

15 Jun ' 25 

NEET PG Date

NEET MDS 

19 Apr ' 25 

NEET MDS Date

INI CET 

17 May ' 25 (July Session)

INI CET Date

Note: info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Paramedical Exam Syllabus

Candidates can look at syllabus of top Paramedical entrance exams in table given below.

Entrance Exams

Syllabus Details

NEET Syllabus 2025 

Physics

Chemistry

Biology (further divided into Botany and Zoology

INI CET Syllabus 2025

Subjects covered in classes 11 and 12

Physics

Chemistry

Biology 

AIIMS Paramedical Syllabus 2025

Subjects covered in classes 11 and 12

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

CUET PG Syllabus 2025

Language skills

Subject opted for

GK

Current Affairs

Mathematics

Logical and Analytical Reasoning 

Note: info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Paramedical Tips

Candidates can check preparation tips for MBA exams:

  • Know about syllabus of exam
  • Practice from resources
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

Paramedical Colleges with Exams

Click on links below to find popular Paramedical colleges in India as per entrance exam score acceptance.

Best Paramedical Colleges

Candidates can follow given table and stay updated about Paramedical admission 2025.

Paramedical in Government Colleges

Candidates can see list of government colleges offering Paramedical courses below:

Paramedical Colleges

Paramedical Fees (in INR)

AIIMS Delhi Paramedical Admission 1,000  - 3,330
PGIMER Paramedical Admission 7,330 - 19.5 Lakh
Jamia Hamdard Paramedical Admission 90,000 - 4.6 Lakh
JIPMER Puducherry Paramedical Admission 2,400 - 46,580
SGPIMS Paramedical Admission 1.05 Lakh - 2.2 Lakh
NIMHANS Paramedical Admission 30,000 - 1.5 Lakh
AIIMS Rishikesh Paramedical Admission 650 - 1.5 Lakh
JMI Paramedical Admission 31,730 - 1.33 Lakh
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Paramedical Admission 10,000 - 20,000

Note: fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

Paramedical in Private Colleges

Candidates can see list of private colleges offering Paramedical courses below:

Paramedical Colleges

Paramedical Fees (in INR)

CMC Paramedical Admission

400 - 2,40
JSS College of Pharmacy Paramedical Admission 40,000

KMC Manipal Paramedical Admission

3.32 Lakh - 36.93 Lakh
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Paramedical Admission 2.25 Lakh - 6 Lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Paramedical Admission 2 Lakh - 12.8 Lakh
LPU Paramedical Admission 3.2 Lakh - 6 Lakh
Chandigarh University Paramedical Admission 1.96 Lakh - 5.68 Lakh
Amity University Noida Paramedical Admission 1.2 Lakh - 6.4 Lakh
MMU Paramedical Admission 98,000 - 75 Lakh

Note: fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

Paramedical Colleges: Placements

Here are some top colleges for Paramedical courses in India:

Paramedical Colleges Average Package (in INR)
SGPIMS Placement 26.5 - 28 LPA
AIIMS Rishikesh Placement 24.1 LPA
AIIMS Delhi Placement 12 - 24 LPA
JIPMER Puducherry Placement 6 - 24 LPA
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Placement 22 LPA
SRIHER Placement 3.96 - 21 LPA
S.M.S. Medical College Placement 19.8 LPA
Armed Forces Medical College Placement 19.7 LPA
Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences Placement 19.36 LPA
BLDE University Placement 19.2 LPA

Note: data is taken from other sources and can be different.  

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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.

30 Jan ' 26 - 31 Jan ' 26

NEET PG 2025 round-3 counselling registration

31 Jan ' 26 - 2 Feb ' 26

NEET PG 2025 round-3 choice filling

23 Jan ' 26 - 7 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round registration

21 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round result

Mar '26 - Apr '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registration (Basic)

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AIIMS BSc Paramedical Admit Card

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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

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4 Courses
7.2 L
4.25 LPA
75 K - 85 K
60 K - 7.75 L

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

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