Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
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Paramedics are one of the strong pillars of the medical profession. The paramedic professionals play a pivotal role in emergency treatments and perform various technical duties in the healthcare sector. Paramedical courses are the most sought-after courses besides the MBBS that one can pursue after clearing Class 12.

These are both diploma and degree courses for the graduate and postgraduate levels. Therapists, nurses, pharmacologists, etc., are the paramedic professionals who have to perform duties like taking blood samples, conducting urine and various other lab tests, and much more. Therefore, the paramedical syllabus is designed accordingly. 

List of Subjects in Paramedical Syllabus

As there are various paramedical courses, we will be giving you a brief idea about the main subjects in the paramedical courses. The typical core subjects are given in the table below:

Subject Title

Subject Details

Anatomy

Introduction to the human body and various systems and functions of the human body are discussed in this subject. It includes detailed concepts related to locomotion, circulatory system, gastro-intestinal system, and other important functions like digestion, circulation, excretion, etc.

Physiology

This subject explains the composition of the human body, cardiovascular, respiratory, special senses, nervous system, etc., are explained in this subject. The functions of special senses, reflexes, the human body, blood platelets, and many other organs and systems are briefly described in this subject.

Biochemistry

Introduction to lab apparatus, the atomic structure of the human cell, acids, bases, salts, and indicators, and related topics and concepts are covered in this subject. It also includes different lab apparatus like volumetric flasks, funnels, dispensers, centrifuge tubes, etc.

Pathology

Haematology, clinical pathology, blood bank, and related concepts are discussed in this subject. It includes a detailed study of clinical pathology, emphasising urine examination, examination of other body fluids, Haematology, and much more.

Microbiology

Growth and nutrition, morphology, immunology, systematic bacteriology, and other concepts are covered in this subject. It includes concepts like morphology, growth and nutrition, sterilisation and disinfection, etc.

Typical Elective Subjects for the Paramedical Course

Subject Title

Subject Description

Sociology

This subject covers the meaning of sociology, principles of social processes, basic sociology concepts, social institutions that affect our lives, and various other sociological concepts. It includes an in-depth description of social factors and the role of social factors in health and diseases.

English

Applied grammar, written composition, and various other language concepts are covered to improve the written and verbal communication of the students. The emphasis is given on the correct usage of grammar and improving the vocabulary of the students.

Biostatistics

The importance of Biostatistics in paramedical science, methods of statistical analysis, basic statistical concepts, and data interpretation are discussed in this subject. The characteristics of Biostatistics, branches of statistics, tabulation of data, and related concepts are covered in this subject.

Health Care

Introduction to nursing, health indicators of India, Nutritional Health Policy, first aid, and related concepts are covered in this subject. Nursing principles, methods of giving nourishment, etc., are discussed in this subject.

Environment Science

Introduction to environment and health, water and its sources, environmental pollution, and related concepts are explained in this subject. The concept of safe and healthy water, sanitary sources of water, WHO guidelines for third world countries, and related concepts are explained in this subject. It also includes methods to test the quality of water.

Basics in Computer Applications

This subject covers the introduction to data processing, hardware concepts, software concepts, principles of programming, and the uses of computer applications in medical electronics. The features of computers, classification of computers, operation systems, data processing, applications in networking, and many other related concepts are incorporated into this subject.

 

Detailed Syllabus for Paramedical Courses

The syllabus for the various paramedical courses might differ from one college or university to another. Also, the syllabus varies as per the specialisation and course. A general overview of the core and elective subjects for BSc. Medical Lab Technology is given in the following table:

Semester

Core/Elective

Subject Title

Subject Details

1 & 2

Anatomy

Anatomy

This subject gives a brief introduction to the human body. It explains concepts like locomotion and support, gastro-intestinal systems, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urinary system, reproductive system, endocrine glands, nervous system, sensory organs, embryology, etc.

1 & 2

Physiology

Physiology

This subject talks about the function and composition of blood in human beings, blood bank, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, lung volumes and capacities, special senses, endocrine system, nervous system, excretory system, reproductive system, and muscle nerve physiology.

1 & 2

Biochemistry

Biochemistry

This subject focuses on the introduction to laboratory apparatus, specimen collection, instruments, the safety of measurements, conventional and SI units, atomic structure, acid-base indicators, basic principles and estimation of blood gases and pH, basic principles and estimation of electrolytes, nutrition, nutritional support with special emphasis on parenteral nutrition.

3 & 4

Pathology

Pathology

Pathology covers histopathology, clinical pathology, haematology, blood banking, and other related subjects.

3 & 4

Microbiology

Microbiology

The concepts of morphology, growth and nutrition, sterilisation and disinfection, immunology, systematic bacteriology, virology, biomedical waste management, mycology, parasitology, and hospital infection are covered in this subject.

1 & 2

Sociology

Sociology

Sociology focuses on introducing sociology, social factors in health and disease, socialisation, social groups, community, culture and health, social change, social problems of disabled, social security, social work, and other related concepts.

1 & 2

English

English

The english subject covers the introduction to the english language, applied grammar, written composition, reading and comprehension, the study of various principles of composition, and verbal communication.

1 & 2

Biostatistics

Biostatistics

The concepts like introduction to biostatistics, tabulation of data, the measure of central tendency, measure of variability, probability and standard distributions, sampling techniques, and health indicator are explained in this subject.

1 & 2

Health Care

Health Care

The introduction to nursing, first aid, nutrition, and other health care concepts are covered in this subject.

1 & 2

Environmental Science and Health

Environmental Science and Health

EVS focuses on concepts like the introduction to environment and health, water, sources, health hazards, control of environmental pollution, the role of arthropods in the causation of diseases, and the effect of housing on our health.

1 & 2

Basics in Computer Applications

Basics in Computer Applications

This subject includes a detailed study on the introduction to data processing, hardware concepts, software concepts, principles of programming, and data processing.

Specialisations Offered in Paramedical Courses

As there are various specialisations that one can pursue in paramedical science, the students must be aware of the nuances of each specialisation before applying.

Here are some of the specialisations offered by paramedical courses:

Specialisation

Subjects

Details

Ophthalmic Technology

  • Human Anatomy

  • Ocular Microbiology, Anatomy, and, Pathology

  • Clinical Pathology

  • Pharmacology

  • Refraction

  • Clinical Refraction

  • Clinical Optics and Orthoptics

  • Investigative Ophthalmology

  • Community Ophthalmology

The technologies and treatment procedures followed in India and abroad for curing eye issues and disorders are discussed in this specialisation.

Medical Lab Technology

  • Biochemistry

  • Health Education and Health Communication

  • Human Anatomy

  • Human Physiology

  • Pathology

  • Immunology

  • Advanced Diagnostic Techniques

  • Clinical Endocrinology and Toxicology

  • Parasitology and Virology

  • Microbiology

  • Immunology and Serology

The various procedures and tests conducted in the medical lab of the hospitals/clinics are explained in this specialisation.

Physiotherapy

  • Physiology

  • Basic Nursing

  • Pathology

  • Pharmacology

  • Allied Therapies

  • Community Medicine

  • Electrotherapy

  • Biochemistry

  • Sociology

  • General Medicine

  • Microbiology

  • Exercise Therapy

  • Orientation of Physiotherapy

  • Basics of Neurology

  • Introduction to Treatment

The various treatments and concepts related to physiotherapy procedures are covered in this specialisation.

Occupational Therapy

  • Anatomy

  • Pharmacology

  • Physiology

  • Biochemistry

  • Psychology-1

  • Occupational Therapy-1

  • Microbiology and Pathology

  • Occupational Therapy-2

  • Biostatistics and Research Methodology

  • Clinical Neurology

  • General Surgery

  • Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

  • Occupational Therapy in Neurology

  • Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation

  • Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics and Developmental Disabilities

The different applications of medicine and psychological therapies are included in this specialisation.

Dental Hygiene

  • Dental Radiology

  • Food and Nutrition

  • Anatomy, General and Dental

  • Pathology and Microbiology

  • Pharmacology, General and Dental

  • Basic knowledge of computers

  • Physiology and Histology, General and Dental

  • Dental Materials

  • Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence: Orientation in Dentistry

  • Dental Health Education

  • Preventive Dentistry

  • Dental Hygiene and Oral Prophylaxis

The different concepts, tests, and procedures involved in dentistry are covered in this specialisation.

Anaesthesia

  • Introduction to Anaesthesia

  • Biochemistry

  • Metabolic response to stress and trauma

  • Defensive Anaesthesia

  • Post-Anaesthesia Care Rooms

  • Pharmacology of Anaesthesia

  • Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology

The various tests and procedures to be followed while administering anaesthetic medicines are included in this specialisation.

Books and Authors Related to Paramedical Courses

The paramedical courses offer different specialisations. The students need to go through several reference books to grasp the concepts and expand their knowledge. Here are some books to which the students can refer:

Subject

Book Title

Author/s

Description

Pharmacology

Textbook of Pharmacology for Medical and Paramedical Courses

M. Nallanayaga

Concepts like therapeutic drug uses, treatment modes, pharmacokinetics, etc., are explained with detailed diagrams in this book.

Physiology

Textbook on Physiology for DMLT and Paramedical Courses

Dr. I. Clement

The various concepts of physiology are discussed in this book, and it is based on the new syllabus.

Ophthalmology

Textbook on Ophthalmology for Paramedical Courses

S. B. Gupta, S. Agarwal

The various treatment procedures and techniques adopted for treating eye ailments are covered in this book.

Anatomy

Textbook on Anatomy for DMLT and Paramedical Courses

Dr. I. Clement

An introduction to human body structure and different systems and functions is given in this book.

Biochemistry

Essentials of Chemistry for Paramedical Courses

Dr. I. Clement

The importance of chemistry in paramedical tests and procedures is explained in this book.

Paramedics

Paramedics 6 in 1 Handbook

G. D, Mogli

This book can be instrumental in understanding the basic concepts of paramedics.

Clinical Medicine

Manipal Manual of Clinical Medicine

B. A. Shastry

The basics of clinical medicine are explained with case studies in this book.

Histology

Histology Text and Atlas

Brijesh Kumar

The basic terms, concepts, and definitions of histology are covered in this book

Clinical Embryology

Textbook of Clinical Embryology

Vishram Singh

The development of the foetus and various stages are explained with diagrams in this book.

Anatomy

Textbook of Anatomy

Vishram Singh

The fundamental concepts of the human body, cellular structure, blood composition, and various systems are covered in this book.

Syllabus for Distance Programme in Paramedical Courses

Some colleges and universities offer distance programmes for various paramedical courses. However, most of these distance programmes are certificate-level or diploma-level courses. The syllabus for the distance programme is identical to the one that is adopted for the regular programmes. The duration of the distance programmes can be slightly longer as they are specially designed for candidates who want to complete their studies while working. Therefore, if a particular diploma course is of 2-years in the regular mode, the distance programme can be up to three or four years depending upon the institution where the student is studying. The exam format is also identical and held online for distance programmes.

Some of the top colleges for distance programmes in paramedical courses include TNOU Chennai, ISBM Bangalore, ISBM Cochin, VMOU Kota, IIMPS New Delhi, AICR Delhi, and ICRA Dehradun.

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Popular Paramedical Courses Colleges in India

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400 - 4.5 K
6.41 - 7.64 LPA

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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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5.8 - 9.4 LPA

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4.3
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Popular Exams

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NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 result

25 Dec ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 reporting

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

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Popular Paramedical Courses UG Courses

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Answered 3 days ago

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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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

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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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

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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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

AIIMS Delhi offers paramedical B.Sc. courses, including Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology. 
 These courses are full-time degree programs of 3–4 years. 
There isn't a 2-year B.Sc RIT programme at AIIMS Delhi.
 A 2-year programme does exist in some other institutions as diplomas but not as B.Sc d

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 6 days ago

TSMU Bachelor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation course is taught in English. This course is 4 years long. The course's module has three stages Pre-clinical Stage, Clinical Stage, and Consolidation Stage. After graduating, students can work in the:

  • rehabilitation departments of hospitals and spe

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Ishita Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Answered a week ago

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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Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi...

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.

Some mental-health / wellness cen

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi...

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. 

Here’s how it works:

  • For admission to B.Sc. Paramedical Technology (PMT), the candidate must pass 10+2 (HSC/12th) w

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi...

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

    • Go to t

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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.

  • In

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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

MPT at NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, NIMS University is of 2 years duration in total. Students have to comp

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 18

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi.

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

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, definitely the fees can be different according to the state or region where the college is located. Private colleges in the urban areas and the colleges in the metropolitan cities have much higher fees. Colleges that are located in tier 2 cities or are run by the govt. often have lower fees whi

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Shikha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, private colleges mostly charge higher fees for Occupational Therapy courses if we compare it to government colleges.
Government colleges often subsidize fees making them more affordable oprion which is from Rs. 20 K to Rs. 60 K per year. In contrast, private colleges may charge between rs. 1 - 3

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Mohit Datta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

  • Speech recognition software is replacing manual transcription in many healthcare settings.
  • Editing and proofreading roles are growi

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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.

Related Links for Medical Transcription jobs:

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Lalit Rastogi

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

Career growth in Medical Transcription depends on experience as well as skill development. Entry-level transcriptionists can advance to roles like Quality Analyst, Editor or even Medical Scribe. With the helps of additional certifications they can specialize in legal or insurance transcription withi

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Akansha Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

Note: The average

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Atul Arora

Contributor-Level 9

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