Best Paramedical Colleges in Punjab - 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

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.Sc.	Candidate passed with M.Sc. in Physical Anthropology, Zoology or Human Biology with 50% marks for General category and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC category candidates are also eligible to apply.
PG Diploma	Candidate should possess only MBBS degree with three year experience as General Duty Medical Officer (GDMOs) in the state government Health Services preferably in the delivery of Public Health Service are eligible to apply.
Ph.D.	Candidate passed MD (Microbiology) or its equivalent from a University/ Institute 5 recognized by MCI and must have completed 02 years Senior Residency.
FNB (Fellow of National Board)	Candidate passed in M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) or its equivalent from an University/ Institute recognized by MCI and Must have completed their degree.
B.Sc.	Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects:a.English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology b.English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language.
DM	Must be within the prescribed age limit - For OBC candidates (please attach proof as per Annexure*): 40 years - For SC/ST candidates, Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officer including ECO, SSCO who have rendered or released on satisfactory assignment (please attach proof): 42 years
M.Ch.	Must be within the prescribed age limit - For OBC candidates (please attach proof as per Annexure*): 40 years - For SC/ST candidates, Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officer including ECO, SSCO who have rendered or released on satisfactory assignment (please attach proof): 42 years
MD	Candidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
MHA	Candidates completed graduation/bachelor's degree from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
MPH	The candidate must possess MBBS/BDS/B.V. Sc/BE/MA/M. Sc with minimum marks in aggregate mentioned above from a University/ Institute recognized by the Medical /Dental/Veterinary council of India/ the Institution of Engineers (India) and UGC/AICTE and must have either completed, or due to complete, respective rotatory internship training on or before 30thJune (if applicable) and must be registered with Central /State Medical/Dental/Veterinary Registration Council. (if applicable) can apply.
MDS	Candidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
Master of Surgery	Candidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.
MS	Candidates who have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training are eligible to admission for PG courses at PGIMER Chandigarh.

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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BSc Physician Assistant

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Chandigarh University has an Anti-Ragging Cell. Hence, the freshers will never meet with this problem while studying in this college. The college premises has strict laws against the student found guilty of any act such as abusing, assaulting, threatening, teasing and embarrassment to new students, among others.

Chitkara College of Pharmacy offers direct admission at UG, PG, and doctoral level. Further, for M.Pharm, the College conducts an entrance exam and personal interview. This exam and interview is conducted by Chitkara University. To be eligible for UG courses applicants , must fill out the basic eligibility i.e., pass Class 12 with 50% from a recognised board. Additionally, applicants seeking admission to any PG courses they must have a graduation degree with a 50 aggregate score.

Seat reservations at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh: 15 percent of seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste, 5 percent are reserved for PWD, 3 central pool seats, 15 percent are allotted under All India Quota, 9 NRI quota seats, and 92 for Chandigarh domicile students. Candidates who passed class 10th, class 11th, and class 12th from Chandigarh UT schools are eligible for the state quota.

NEET score 350 may not be sufficient for admission to MBBS in Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. A score above 350 is usually required for admission into medical colleges.The cutoff score may vary every year depending on various factors, such as the number of applicants and overall performance.

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.

No, there is no entrance exam required for admission at Rayat Bahra University. The university accepts admisison based on merit. The university accepts application through online and offline mode. 

Yes, there are security protocols in place for the students of CGC University. Before joining any university/college, students priority is placed on the safety and security. CGC University takes care of the students' safety needs so that students can stay and study in peace. The college has CCTV cameras installed everywhere in the campus. Security guards are installed everywhere in the university. The university has made the safety and security of students an utmost priority. 

The lovely professional University admission office releases the cutoff list of the performance of the candidate in the relevant exam. Here are many exams and their related cutoff information:

CAT 2024 = last week of December the result is out 

XAT 2025 = The exam will be held on January 5, 2024

You can visit the Shiksha website to get more details.

Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital cutoff for MBBS admission via Punjab NEET has been concluded. The cutoff was released on the basis of opening and closing cutoff ranks. For the candidates belonging to the General Home State category, the last round closing rank was 36750. Therefore, with 35000 rank, admission via Punjab NEET is difficult for candidates belonging to the General HS quota. 

Yes, candidates need to a minimum of 50% in Class 12 to get admission in Chitkara School of Health Sciences UG courses. Hence, aspirants with 70% can get admission in any of the UG programmes. Besides, candidates also need to qualify a personal interview round for final selection. 

Admission to DAV College Chandigarh can be moderately competitive, depending on the course you're applying for. Popular courses like B.Com, B.Sc, and B.A. (Hons) often require higher merit due to the high volume of applicants, especially for students from within Chandigarh. Generally, candidates need to have strong marks in their previous qualifying exams to secure a place in these programs. For some courses, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, while others may require students to meet specific cutoffs. Although getting admission is achievable, applicants should ensure they meet eligibility requirements and apply early to improve their chances.

Desh Bhagat University is on the cutting edge of education in several areas like Engineering, Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Sciences, Ayurveda, Nursing, Education, Commerce, Media, Animation, Airlines, Law, Agriculture Sciences, Performing Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, Applied Sciences, Pharmacy, Dental Sciences, Paramedical Sciences, Art & Craft and Fashion Technology.

This university is 1st State Pvt. University in Punjab to have both 12B status & NAAC.

This is a good University with good infrastructure and good quality of education is present. Professors and faculty members are very cooperative.

GNDU offers admission as per notification issued by Punjab Government. The University offers admission to its UG and PG courses on the basis of both merit and entrance-based. Admission to most of the courses is based on candidates performance in the Hence, the university does not offer direct admission. Aspirants can further reach out to the university admission office to get more details related to direct admission.

Yes, you can enrol straight into Adesh University after completing your 12th grade education by completing the online admission form, fulfilling the requirements for the program, and going through the counselling procedure. 

The only requirement for admission to undergraduate programs such as BSc, BA, BCom, etc. is a minimum of necessary marks in Class 12. No additional admission exam is required.

A legitimate entrance exam score (CAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.) is required for admission to certain postgraduate programs, such as MBA, MTech, MPharm, etc. JEE Main score is necessary for technical undergraduate programs like BTech and BPharm.

CT University is not hard to get, provided the majority of courses consider 45% to 50% of aggregate in Class 12. For majority of PG level programmes, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation. Apart from this, candidates must obtain a valid score in CTSET which is the University conducted exam for majority of courses provided by it.