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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 typically need a 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.

Paramedical Admission 2025 FAQs

Q. Which is better Paramedical or GNM?

A. A Paramedical education can be a suitable fit for you if you want to work in a clinical environment and desire a more technical and specialised position. GNM, on the other hand, is a Nursing programme that equips students with the expertise needed to qualify as registered nurses.

Q. Which is better - Paramedical or Nursing?

A. BSc Nursing is a 4-year professional program that focuses on disease prevention, relocation, and health assistance. Two main Nursing courses are primarily offered in India. Also, a B.Sc. in Nursing student requires at least 45% in their main subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from an accredited college.

But, paramedical courses are offered in place of nursing, MBBS, and BPharma. It is a field of medicine that assists those above three in carrying out their responsibilities completely. Compared to para-medical courses, BSc nursing is a superior option because there is a greater need for this profession in medicine. Nursing entails assisting physicians while keeping a close eye on the patient's care.

Q. What is the difference between Medical and Paramedical?

A. Medical and paramedical differ, but not in the same way as the Earth and the Sky do. Medical courses in India include those that award candidates the title of "Doctor." Paramedical degrees, on the other hand, have the prefix 'Doctor' as in a doctorate of philosophy. Candidates in medical courses study MBBS and BDS, which are aimed at doctors and dentists, respectively. Paramedical, on the other hand, encompasses a wide range of courses. Some examples include medical laboratory technology, operating room technology, emergency trauma care, clinical research, and cardiac perfusion. As a paramedic, you support doctors with any medical operations that occur in the hospital. A team of medical, paramedical, nursing, and other healthcare specialists manage healthcare systems. Paramedics are the backbone of the healthcare industry.

Q. Which competitive exam is going to make students eligible for admission to BHMS, BAMS and all of the other Paramedical courses?

A. For admissions to BHMS, BAMS, and various other Paramedical courses in India, the primary competitive exam scores that are accepted are as follows:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Schedule

NEET

May 5 ‘24

NEET Schedule

NEET PG

March ‘24

NEET PG Schedule

CUET

15 May '24 - 31 May '24

CUET Schedule

INI CET

5 Nov '23

INI CET Schedule

IPU CET

June ‘24

IPU CET Schedule

Q. How many seats are available for Paramedical admission 2025 in popular colleges?

Q. Are there any Paramedical colleges in Delhi?

A. Yes, there are 112 Paramedical colleges in Delhi offering various courses in the field of paramedicine. 

Some of these colleges are as follows:

Paramedical Colleges

Paramedical Course Fees

AIIMS Delhi

INR 900 - 3.33 K

Jamia Hamdard

INR 90 K - 4.6 L

JMI

INR 31.73 K - 1.33 L

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College

INR 1.53 L

Amity University, Noida

INR 1.9 L - 6.4 L

University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi

INR 30 K - 40 K

Galgotias University

INR 80 K - 2 L 

Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences

INR 27 K - 36 K

GD Goenka University

INR 1 L - 5 L

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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.

13 Dec ' 25 - 18 Dec ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling round-5 reporting

20 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25

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

6 Dec ' 25 - 13 Dec ' 25

NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling choice filling

Dec '25

NEET PG 2025 round-2 counselling result

TENTATIVE

Mar '26 - Apr '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registration (Basic)

TENTATIVE

30 May ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Exam date

12 Dec ' 25 - 13 Dec ' 25

INI CET 2025 round 1 Choice filling

18 Dec ' 25

INI CET 2025 November round-1 seat allotment res...

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

5.88 L - 6.9 L
1.3 L - 3.95 L
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2.7 L
3 LPA
5.4 L - 6.4 L
5.4 L - 7.6 L
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Popular Paramedical Courses Specializations

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Popular Paramedical Courses UG Courses

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