Best Radiology & Imaging Science Colleges in Uttarakhand

Radiology is generally considered a high paying career in medical field. Because of specialised field and deep technology knowledge they use radiologists usually earn good salaries.

Candidates can see a general outline of salary below -

• Entry Level: INR 6 - 10 LPA

• Mid Level: INR 10 - 20 LPA

• Senior Level: INR 20 LPA and above

Certainly, let's break down the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing courses in Radiology:

Pros:

• High Demand: Radiology professionals, including radiologists, radiologic technologists, and technicians, are in high demand globally. 

• Diverse Career Options: Radiology courses open doors to various career paths, including diagnostic radiography, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and more. 

• Technological Advancements: Radiology is a field characterized by rapid technological advancements. 

• Career Stability and Growth: With experience and specialization, radiology professionals can take on leadership roles, pursue academic research, or transition into management positions within healthcare institutions.

Cons:

• High Workload and Stress: Radiology can be demanding, with professionals often facing heavy workloads, especially in busy hospital settings. 

• Risk of Radiation Exposure: Radiology professionals who work directly with radiation, such as radiologic technologists and interventional radiologists, face potential health risks from prolonged radiation exposure. 

• Emotional Challenges: Radiology professionals may encounter emotionally challenging situations, particularly when imaging reveals serious or life-threatening conditions in patients. 

Radiology courses can give you plenty of job options in hospitals and healthcare. For example in India, a radiologist can earn around 4 to 10 LPA and as they become an expert they can earn even more.

Not just radiologist but you can become a Radiology technologist, nurse, technician or also even therapist who uses radiation for treatment. Also with evolving technology in healthcare field requirement for skilled Radiologists will keep on increasing.

Usually students who want to do Radiology choose Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB). These subjects give basic knowledge to understand medicine and help for later Radiology or other medical study.

Also other than school marks doing practice work in hospitals, helping as volunteer or even watching doctors work can make your learning better and help for future.

AIIMS Rishikesh 2026 rankings are available. The institute has been ranked #17 in the India Today rankings. It has also secured #1001 position in the Times Higher Education rankings. 

Hi Mudit,

Difference between Radiology and Radiography is something that confuses many people. However, if you look at words, they give you a clue.

‘Ology’ means study of, whereas ‘graphy’ simply means to take images.

So Radiography, in medical world refers to practice of taking radio images, whereas Radiology course refers to study of these images in depth, and analyzing them for diagnosis of ailments and choosing correct treatment procedures. Radiology course is then a specialty just like cardiology or urology which a student of med school takes up after completion of his MBBS program and pursues to become a radiologist, which is a term used to refer to a doctor who specializes in analyzing images obtained by a radiographer in form of X-rays and MRI scans.

Radiography, on other hand is not a specialty in medical world though it is in itself a full time profession where practitioner is all time involved with latest gadgets and machines taking images of patients in 2D and 3D to provide radiologist with a clear picture of what is inside body of a patient. In simple terms, X-rays are referred to as radiographs, so radiography refers to taking of these images. 

Radiology and Radiotherapy are two different fields within medical profession that deal with diagnosis and treatment of diseases using different techniques and technologies.

They both have different objectives and applications.

Candidates can look at table below to know comparison between two courses -

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University Uttarakhand admission is based on NEET UG, NEET SS, Uttarakhand NEET exams. The institute releases the cutoff lists separately for these exams, for admisison to various courses. For instance, for MBBS admission, the exams accepted are NEET and Uttarakhand NEET. 

According to the latest report, more than 200 recruiters participated during the recent Graphic Era University placements 2026 and presented 6200 job offers. 

Some of the top recruiters of DIMS Dehradun are Synergy Superspeciality Hospital, Max Healthcare, Doon Hospital, Ranbaxy, Apollo Hospitals, Metro Group of Hospitals, Dr Lal PathLabs, and SRL Diagnostics. DIMS Dehradun has prominent recruiters, and in that the previous batch of students at DIMS Dehradun saw an excellent placement record.

Yes, SGRRU has collaborated with various companies and organisations. The below-mentioned are Shri Guru Ram Rai University collaborations:

Shri Guru Ram Rai University Collaborations
Shri Guru Mandal Ashram Samiti	ECHO India	AFTER
Ramanujan College	COTEC Healthcare Pvt	-

Uttaranchal (P.G.) College of Bio-Medical Sciences and Hospital is a reputed institute for MPT, M.Sc., B.Sc., BPT, UG Diploma, GNM. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Medicine & Health Sciences, Science, Nursing. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Uttaranchal (P.G.) College of Bio-Medical Sciences and Hospital has a review rating of 3.5 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 3.3 on campuslife, 3.1 on placements, 4.2 on faculty and 3.3 on Infrastructure.

Yes, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is a great for the university. It currently offers 120+ courses across various fields like Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Law and others. Below mentioned are the reasons: 

• The faculty are specialised and years of the experince and easily accessible. 
• Well-furnished infratsrcture and highly equipped labs. 
• It has good placemnets in various industry and eminent recruiters are Jaro Education, TCS, Zscaler, etc. 
• It has alumni network with well placed and connection with the university. 

 

The students of  Guru Nanak College of Pharmaceutical Sciences get to learn the follwing skills:

• Resume and Cover Letter Writing
• Interview Skills
• Job Search Startegy
• Career Guidance
• Networking Skills
• Access to Opportunities
• Personal Branding
• Industry Insights
• Soft Skills Development

Sai Group of Institutions provides scholarships to meritorious or financially-weak students. The scholarships are available for students fulfiling the below criteria:

• Class 12 or graduation percentage not below 70%.
• Family income must be less than INR 2 lakh per annum
• It is available only for the first year.
• The scholarship offer is applicable only for students with marks above 75%

Yes, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) does accept scores on the joint entrance examinations for its B.Tech programs-although not all programs and specializations look at them exclusively. JEE Main scores are accepted by the B.Tech programs such as Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical The university requires the NEET score for Biotechnology.

Cut-off scores for JEE Main differ depending on the programme and specialization, with CSEand IT tending to have higher cutoffs. Besides the JEE Main score, SRHU considers your performance in Class 12th and other relevant entrance exams. Always check with the official website or contact admissions office for exact admission criteria and cut-off scores.

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.

Uttaranchal College of Science and Technology (UCST) offers courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate levels. Some of popular courses are MA in Mass Communication,   Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Science (BSc) and BCom (Bachelor of Commerce). Some of the streams available are Agriculture, Mass Communication, Management, Botany,  Library Sciences Biotechnology.

Quantum University has eminent faculty members who have years of experience in the related field. The academic staff members are experienced and knowledgeable. They are passionate and committed to helping the students and aim to give deeper assistance and purpose to instil the core values. According to Shiksha, verified user faculty has 4.0 rating out of 5.  

Students who want to get a seat at the Phonics University have to give entrance test and meet the cutoff for the exams. Students who want to get into BTech have to pass class 12 in subjects like Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category).

MIET Kumaon, Haldwani has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. MIET Kumaon, Haldwani has also been rated 3.3 for Campuslife.

Kingston Imperial Institute of Medical Science has a big campus and offers various facilities to undergraduate and postgraduate students like labs, a library, a canteen, conference halls, modern classrooms, and others.

At the undergraduate level, Dolphin Institute Dehradun offers BCom, BSc, and four-and-a-half-year BPT, and other courses to students. At the PG level, the college offers two-year MSc,  MCom,  and other courses to students. BSc is available in various specialisations such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, Agriculture,  and others. MSc is offered in various specialisations such as Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, and others. 

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.