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Paramedical courses is all about prepare students to work alongside doctors and nurses. Courses are offered at UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate levels. This course is focused on theoretical as well as practical subjects with core and elective subjects which help candidates understand concepts of Paramedical courses. Candidates should know that syllabus and curriculum can be different according to course levels. Course duration can be from 6 months to 3 years but then again it depends on course level.

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Types of Paramedical Courses

Candidates can see table listing types of Paramedical course levels offered to candidates below - 

  • Certificate Paramedical Courses
  • Diploma Paramedical Courses
  • Bachelor Paramedical Courses
  • Masters Courses 

Bachelor's Degree in Paramedical Courses

Candidates can see table listing types of UG Paramedical courses offered to candidates below -

Postgraduate Courses in Paramedical Science

Candidates can see table listing types of PG Paramedical courses offered to candidates below -

  • Master of Radiation Technology
  • Master of Medical Lab. Technology
  • Master of Optometry & Ophthalmic Technology
  • Master of Pathology Technology
  • PG Diploma in Maternal & Child Health
  • PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
  • PG Diploma in Hospital & Health Management
  • Master of Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Physiotherapy
  • MSc Nursing
  • Master of Pharmacy
  • Master of Veterinary & Public Health
  • Master of Hospital Administration

Diploma Paramedical Courses

Candidates can see table listing types of Diploma Paramedical courses offered to candidates below -

  • Diploma in OT Technician
  • Diploma in Rural Health Care
  • GNM
  • ANM
  • Diploma in Dental Hygienist
  • Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Diploma in Dialysis Technology
  • Diploma in X-Ray Technology
  • Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
  • Diploma in Physiotherapy

Certificate Paramedical Courses

Candidates can see table listing types of PG Paramedical courses offered to candidates below -

  • Certificate in X-Ray Technician
  • Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician
  • Certificate – Technician/ Lab Assistant
  • Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant
  • Certificate – Dental Assistant
  • Certificate in HIV and Family Education
  • Certificate in Rural Health Care
  • Certificate in Dialysis Technician
  • Certificate in Home Based Health Care

Paramedical Courses After Class 12

Candidates can see table listing types of Paramedical courses offered to candidates after Class 12 below -

Paramedical Courses Duration Fees
BSc Radiology Three years Rs 2 Lakhs to 10 Lakhs
BSc in Audiology and Speech Therapy Three years Rs 4-5 Lakhs
Bachelor of Physiotherapy 3-5 years Rs 4 Lakhs
BSc Ophthalmic Technology Three years Rs 2 Lakhs to 6 Lakhs
Bachelor/BSc in OTT
(Operation Theater Technology)
3-5 years Rs 4 Lakhs
B.Sc (Respiratory Therapy Technology) Three years Rs 2 Lakhs to 4 Lakhs
B.Sc in Dialysis Therapy Three years Rs 1 Lakhs to 2 Lakhs
BSc Nursing Four years Rs 1 Lakhs to 2 Lakhs
BNYS Course (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) Five years Rs 1 Lakhs to 2 Lakhs
Diploma in Physiotherapy Two years Rs 1 Lakhs to 3 Lakhs

Paramedical Courses after 10th

Candidates can see table listing types of Paramedical courses offered to candidates after Class 10 below -

Paramedical Courses Duration Fees
Diploma in Ayurvedic Nursing One year Rs 50,000 to 1 Lakhs
Diploma in Medical Record Technology Two years Rs 2 Lakhs
Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant  1 – 2 years Rs 1.5 – 2 Lakh
Diploma in X-Ray Technology Two years Rs 2 Lakhs to 3 Lakhs
MRI Technician (Certificate) Three months to 1 year Rs 60,000
Certificate in Home Based Health Care Six months to 2 years Rs 20,000-30,000
Diploma in Dialysis Techniques Two years Rs 55,000
Diploma in Rural Health Care One year Rs 2 Lakhs
Home Health Aide (HHA) Four months Rs 2,000 to 5,000

Paramedical Courses Eligibility

Candidates should know that eligibility can be different according to the courses. This is why they should check it. Failure to fulfill the eligibility can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

  • To pursue UG courses, you must have completed higher secondary education, i.e., Class 12 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) subjects from any recognised board with minimum marks specified by university
  • To apply for a master's degree, you must have completed your graduation in any discipline in Science stream
  • A master's degree is required for PhD level courses. Work and research experience may be requested as well

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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

20 Courses
90 K - 5.8 L
2.9 - 6.1 LPA

#40 NIRF

7.33 K - 19.5 L
9 - 18 LPA

#2 NIRF

1.05 L - 2.2 L
26.5 - 28 LPA

#5 NIRF

Popular Private Paramedical Courses Colleges in India

20 K - 6.5 L
4.0

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30 K - 2.1 L
9 Courses
4.5 L - 10.8 L
0.4 LPA

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60 K - 4 L
15 LPA
4 Courses
30 L - 78 L
17.5 LPA

#24 NIRF

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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.

22 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26

NEET PG 2025 stray vacancy round reporting

21 Feb ' 26

NEET PG 2025 stray round result

Mar '26 - Apr '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registration (Basic)

TENTATIVE

May '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Admit Card

TENTATIVE

23 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round reporting

21 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round 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.

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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.

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Answered 5 hours ago

Candidates can apply now for BOPTM at Virohan: Vikrant University, Gwalior. The registration form can be filled out in online and offline modes. A fee of INR 5,000 has to be paid for form submission. 

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Manori Sahni

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Answered 5 hours ago

Virohan: Vikrant University, Gwalior BOPTM students can apply for direct admission. Candidates should meet the course eligibility criteria, which is Class 12 pass in Science stream with at least 50% aggregate. The form can be submitted in online and offline modes. 

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Virajita Madavi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 hours ago

Virohan: Vikrant University, Gwalior BOPTM application fee is INR 5,000. Students need to pay this amount for submitting the application successfully. This fee is as per the official sources and hence, is indicative. 

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Mohit Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 8 hours ago

No data is currently available on Class 12 board exams cutoff for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BOPTM admissions. 

Thus, it is impossible to know whether 60% is enough for securing a seat during BOPTM admissions at Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad. However, 60% in Class 12th is enough to be

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 8 hours ago

The BPTM curriculum at Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad is divided into two 24 month or 2 year periods. The first two years involve completing the Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BOPTM syllabus while the rest of the years are spent in internships.

 

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 8 hours ago

Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BOPTM fees in the academic year 2026 is INR 6.9 lakh. The aforementioned fees includes all costs associated with the BOPTM course such as tuition fees, examination fees, laboratory fees, caution deposit and more.

 

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 8 hours ago

There is no mention of candidates who are yet to receive their Class 12 board exam results on Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad's admission portal.

Thus, candidates are advised to connect with Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad's admission desk to confirm whether provisional admissions are availab

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 hours ago

The cutoff marks for BOPTM admissions at Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad are usually not revealed by the institute. Generally, the cutoff to join any course at Virohan is the same percentage as mentioned in the eligibility criteria.

Thus, candidates can assum the cutoff in Class 12 board exam wil

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 hours ago

Yes, candidates can apply for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BOPTM admissions after clearing their Class 12 board exams directly. The institute does not require candidates to appear in any entrance exams in order to qualify for BOPTM admission at Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 hours ago

No, NEET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BOPTM admissions. Candidate selection during BOPTM course admissions will be based on Class 12 board exam scores at Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 11 hours ago

The course-wise placement details are yet to be released. The Virohan Babu Banarasi Das University has achieved 98% placements in the academic year 2022-23. The highest package secured by the batch 2023 was INR 6 LPA.

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 13 hours ago

The total tuition fee of BOPTM programme at Virohan- HRIT University is INR 6.9 lakh. Inerested candfidates should check eligibility. Those who fulfil the eligibility, can fill the application form either online or offline.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 13 hours ago

Candidates seeking admission in the BOPTM course at Virohan- HRIT University, should have passed Class 12 in PCB/PCM with at least 50% marks. Admission is offered based on merit in Class 12.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 13 hours ago

The total tuition fee of BOPTM programme at Virohan- HRIT University is INR 6.9 lakh. Candidates also have to pay an application fee of INR 5000 at the time of filling application fee. These numbers are takedn from the official website of college. It may change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 14 hours ago

Virohan BBDU Lucknow Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (OTT) fees is INR 6.9 lakh. Virohan BBDU Lucknow fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 14 hours ago

Virohan: Babu Banarasi Das University offers a four-year Bachelor's in Optometry at the UG level. Candidates who have completed Class 12 in PCM/ PCB with at least 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for Optometry. Students must have valid scores in Class 12 to be eligible for admission. The final se

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 15 hours ago

There are no scholarships mentioned on of Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad's website for BMRIT students. Candidates can try to communicate with the admission desk of the institute for more clarity on the subject.

However if no solution is offered, candidates who require assistance in paying the BM

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 15 hours ago

No, NEET-UG is not required to qualify for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BMRIT admissions. Candidates need to only clear their Class 12 board exams in order to be qualified for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BMRIT admissions.

There are no other entrance exams that are mentioned as mandator

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 15 hours ago

There is no mention of candidates being able to apply for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BMRIT admissions before Class 12 board exam results are announced. Generally, institutes that admit candidates on merit of Class 12 board exams do not allow provisional admissions.

Thus, candidates can assum

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 15 hours ago

Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad is yet to reveal the BMRIT admission deadline for the academic year 2026. Since the admissions are direct in nature, candidates can assume that the deadline will be scheduled before the commencement of the course.

Generally, the UG level courses such as BMRIT begin

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 15 hours ago

Yes, Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BMRIT admissions are open for the academic year 2026. Candidates who have received their Class 12 board exam results can apply for the BMRIT at Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad.

The admission forms for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BMRIT course can be

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 15 hours ago

Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BMRIT cutoff is not mentioned on the website of the institute. However, Virohan generally keeps the cutoff for BMRIT admissions the same as the eligibility criteria.

Thus, candidates can expect that the Class 12 board exam cutoff for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghazi

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 15 hours ago

Yes, candidates who wish to apply for Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad BMIRT admissions can apply directly after clearing Class 12 board exams.

There are no mandatory entrance exams for qualifying to the BMRiT at Virohan: HRIT University, Ghaziabad. Candidates are eligible to apply as soon as they

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 16 hours ago

Aspirants need to score a minimum of 50% aggregate in Class 12 to apply for Optometry programme at Virohan: Lingaya's Vidyapeeth University, Faridabad. Candidates should also have PCM or PCB subjects in Class 12 to apply for this course.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 16 hours ago

The total course fees for Optometry is INR 6.4 lakh at Virohan: Lingaya's Vidyapeeth University, Faridabad. Aspirants who are selected for admission need to pay the programme fees to confirm their seat. The fee must be paid in the mode accepted by the institute.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, there is negative marking in NEET exam. To get admission in Mahalaxmi College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center, the student must clear. If the question is not answered, there is no addition or deduction of marks. This negative marking system is implemented to discourage guessing.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, Mahalaxmi College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center does not provide scholarship. However, students can contact Mahalaxmi College or visit the college portal to know whether there isa scholarship policy or not.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, entrance test is required for admission in Mahalaxmi College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center. The student has to clear NEET entrance to get selected in Mahalaxmi College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center for the BPT programme.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

The selection process at Mahalaxmi College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center is entrance based for the BPT programme. Admissions are entrance-based. NEET entrance test is considered for admission in the BPT programme.

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, you cannot get direct admission in Mahalaxmi College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center. The admissions are based on entrance exam. The applicant is selected on the basis of NEET entrance exam scores.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

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