Best Paramedical Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Joining the top Medical Laboratory Technology colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Jamia Hamdard Courses	INR 90,000 – INR 4 lakh	INR 5 LPA – INR 6 LPA
JIPMER Puducherry Courses	INR 2,000 – INR 5,000	INR 8 LPA – INR 24 LPA
SGPGI Courses	INR 2 lakh	INR 27 LPA
JMI Courses	INR 1 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Courses	INR 4 Lacs – INR 5 lakh	INR 4 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Annual salary for MLT in India can change because of experience, specialisation, place and also company.

But candidates can check a general outline of salary below - 

Entry-level Salary: 2.5 - 4 LPA

Mid-level Salary: 4 - 6 LPA

Senior-level Salary: 6 - 10 LPA

Listed below are the top Medical Laboratory Technology college in India along with their NIRF rankings over the past three years:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
PGIMER Chandigarh Ranking	2	2	2
CMC Vellore Ranking	3	3	3
JIPMER Puducherry Ranking	6	5	5
SGPGIMS Lucknow Ranking	7	7	6
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Ranking	NA	18	12

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Yes some private colleges are mentioned below -

• St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
• JSS Medical College
• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College
• SGT University, Gurgaon
• SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
• Saveetha University
• Amrita School of Allied Health Sciences

Government Medical College, Jammu has been rated 3.8 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. Government Medical College, Jammu has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

Yes, some of them are mentioned below -

• JIPMER Puducherry
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute
• AIIMS Rishikesh
• Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
• MUHS
• Kerala University of Health Sciences
• Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
• Grant Medical College

Of course, you can. But it would need a few more steps. You would need to meet the eligibility criteria for medical school, which typically includes passing entrance exams like NEET (in India). 

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Kashmir University is a public university. Accredited by NAAC A+ Grade and approved by the UGC and AIU. The university has been ranked 34 under the University category and 59 under the Overall category by the NIRF 2025.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Combined intake across all courses at Mubarak Paramedical Training Institute is up to 75. Mubarak Paramedical Training Institute offers UG Diploma courses for students to build their careers in Medicine & Health Sciences. These highly regarded programs are available in full-time mode, catering to the needs of students who wish to obtain a comprehensive education in this field.

The seats availability for offered courses at Government Polytechnic College For Women, Jammu goes up to 150. Courses offerred by Government Polytechnic College For Women, Jammu are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

Government Medical College, Kathua has been rated 4 on placements on the basis of reviews by students.

IUST Awantipora Diploma admission is subject to the fulfilment of the preset eligibility and selection criteria. The eligibility criteria for Diploma admission is for the candidates to have passed Class 10 with the minimum required aggregate (35%) and relevant subjects. Such candidates are required to appear for the University Entrance Test to be considered for seat allocation. Hence, getting a direct admission to the Diploma courses of IUST Awantipora may not be possible.

Ramzaan Institute of Paramedical Sciences provides programmes including B.Sc, GNM, UG Diploma in streams such as Nursing, Medicine & Health Sciences, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

The flagship courses offered at Kashmir Government Polytechnic are After 10th Diploma. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Kashmir Government Polytechnic has a rating of 3.75 by students. The college's Campus Life, Placements, Faculty, and Infrastructure have been rated as 3.5, 4.25 and 3.75 respectively.

The fees structure for programs offerred by the Government Polytechnic College, Jammu is INR 6690.

Al-Noor Paramedical Institute has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Must not have crossed maximum age 35 years old on 01-01-2023.

Stephens Institute of Paramedical Sciences offers Degree and Diploma courses including 5 UG and 5 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Stephens Institute of Paramedical Sciences has specializations such as GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Combined intake across all courses at SET Paramedical and Nursing Institute is up to 120. SET Paramedical and Nursing Institute offers Diploma courses including 3 UG course. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode.

Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
GNM	Candidate must be 17 years old and not more than 35 years old as on 31-12-2023. However, for Lateral entry to GNM courses, candidates having Diploma in FMPHW /MMPHW/ANM course registered with Jammu & Kashmir Paramedical Nursing Council be eligible for GNM course and there will be no age bar for such candidates. Registered ANM with 40% marks and medically fit.
UG Diploma	Must not have crossed maximum age 35 years old on 01-01-2023.
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidate must be medically fit.
B.Sc.	Candidate must attain 17 years old on 31st December-2023 Candidate belonging to reserved categories the marks obtained in 3 core subjects shall be 40%.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

B.R College of Paramedical Sciences and Nursing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
GNM	Candidate must be 17 years old and not more than 35 years old as on 31-12-2023. However, for Lateral entry to GNM courses, candidates having Diploma in FMPHW /MMPHW/ANM course registered with Jammu & Kashmir Paramedical Nursing Council be eligible for GNM course and there will be no age bar for such candidates. Registered ANM with 40% marks and medically fit.
UG Diploma	Must not have crossed maximum age 35 years old on 01-01-2023.